XS Malarkey Comedy Club
@xsmalarkey.com
#XSMalarkey is an award-winning, independent, not-for-profit comedy club, a Manchester institution since 1997. Every Tuesday at 53two, with MC @tobyhadoke.bsky.social
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XS Malarkey Comedy Club
@xsmalarkey.com
· Nov 12
HI BLUESKY! We are XS Malarkey, a non-profit comedy club based in Manchester. We're a community of friendly comedy nerds who have been putting on inclusive and affordable gigs every Tuesday for 27 years. Excited to be part of a less explicitly evil social media platform.
TONIGHT! Rachel Fairburn is back on the XS stage, alongside @chriskehoe.bsky.social, @mialewis.bsky.social, Kimia Etemadi, and, of course, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Doors 7.30, show 8pm, at lovely 53two! Tickets at www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
November 11, 2025 at 11:51 AM
TONIGHT! Rachel Fairburn is back on the XS stage, alongside @chriskehoe.bsky.social, @mialewis.bsky.social, Kimia Etemadi, and, of course, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Doors 7.30, show 8pm, at lovely 53two! Tickets at www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
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One of the great joys of this comedy life is when you do a gig you’ve heard exclusively good things about - and they all turn out to be true.
Thank you, @xsmalarkey.com for a gorgeous gig!
Thank you, @xsmalarkey.com for a gorgeous gig!
November 5, 2025 at 11:12 AM
One of the great joys of this comedy life is when you do a gig you’ve heard exclusively good things about - and they all turn out to be true.
Thank you, @xsmalarkey.com for a gorgeous gig!
Thank you, @xsmalarkey.com for a gorgeous gig!
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We've just added Freya Parker to the Manchester @xsmalarkey.com Christmas show! Tickets here! wegottickets.com/event/677514 (Early bird tickets available for XS Malarkey members)
October 23, 2025 at 3:54 PM
We've just added Freya Parker to the Manchester @xsmalarkey.com Christmas show! Tickets here! wegottickets.com/event/677514 (Early bird tickets available for XS Malarkey members)
But first, tonight! CHOP CHOP. wegottickets.com/event/652772
September 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
But first, tonight! CHOP CHOP. wegottickets.com/event/652772
And in November!
September 23, 2025 at 9:38 AM
And in November!
Some of the good stuff coming up at your favourite* comedy club in October www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey *top five at least. Maybe top ten.
September 23, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Some of the good stuff coming up at your favourite* comedy club in October www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey *top five at least. Maybe top ten.
Are you ready for The Cut? The magnificent Ben Pope is bringing his acclaimed tour show to 53two this Tuesday (a special show but regular XS prices!). Support from Charlotte Cropper & Jess Perillo, and, of course, a whole lotta @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Tickets at wegottickets.com/event/652772
September 22, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Are you ready for The Cut? The magnificent Ben Pope is bringing his acclaimed tour show to 53two this Tuesday (a special show but regular XS prices!). Support from Charlotte Cropper & Jess Perillo, and, of course, a whole lotta @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Tickets at wegottickets.com/event/652772
A very special Malarkey presents show at 53two tonight, as we bring you the wonderful Felicity Ward's tour show "I'm Exhausting!". Tickets at wegottickets.com/event/654538 what a treat!
Felicity Ward: I’m Exhausting!
Star of ‘The Office’ (Australia), Felicity Ward returns for her first national tour in six years.
In a two hour laugh out loud extravaganza, Felicity Ward talks about something that no one has ever ...
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September 18, 2025 at 11:04 AM
A very special Malarkey presents show at 53two tonight, as we bring you the wonderful Felicity Ward's tour show "I'm Exhausting!". Tickets at wegottickets.com/event/654538 what a treat!
TUESDAY. The day of Tues. Also the day of Malarkey, since the dawn of time (/1997). And who do we have for you in our Tuesbag? Why, it's @chelseabirkby.bsky.social, Alex Stringer, @kathyrivett.bsky.social, & @deantbeirne.bsky.social 😍 But who's that carrying the bag? It's @tobyhadoke.bsky.social !
September 16, 2025 at 12:55 PM
TUESDAY. The day of Tues. Also the day of Malarkey, since the dawn of time (/1997). And who do we have for you in our Tuesbag? Why, it's @chelseabirkby.bsky.social, Alex Stringer, @kathyrivett.bsky.social, & @deantbeirne.bsky.social 😍 But who's that carrying the bag? It's @tobyhadoke.bsky.social !
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Without a doubt, the best weekly comedy club in the country
Trouble is its 309 miles away!
@castlecomedy.bsky.social do a brilliant job in and around Bedford, but I do miss the regularity of it - and wondering who on Earth would be up on stage!
Trouble is its 309 miles away!
@castlecomedy.bsky.social do a brilliant job in and around Bedford, but I do miss the regularity of it - and wondering who on Earth would be up on stage!
September 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Without a doubt, the best weekly comedy club in the country
Trouble is its 309 miles away!
@castlecomedy.bsky.social do a brilliant job in and around Bedford, but I do miss the regularity of it - and wondering who on Earth would be up on stage!
Trouble is its 309 miles away!
@castlecomedy.bsky.social do a brilliant job in and around Bedford, but I do miss the regularity of it - and wondering who on Earth would be up on stage!
We're about to open the doors for our Peter Fleming quiz! It's going to be scramblydacious!
September 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
We're about to open the doors for our Peter Fleming quiz! It's going to be scramblydacious!
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If you’re near Manchester and you like what I like (archive TV, comedy), you’d have to be daft to miss this opportunity to be in the presence of Peter Fleming aka @nottomburgess.bsky.social on Sunday night.
wegottickets.com/event/673651
wegottickets.com/event/673651
Peter Fleming's Dismally Ill-Prepared TV Pub Quiz
The retired BBC children’s pioneer puts you through your paces, with fearsome rounds on beloved TV memories best forgotten (mainly his).
Which celebrity actually vandalised the Blue Peter Garden in 1...
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September 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
If you’re near Manchester and you like what I like (archive TV, comedy), you’d have to be daft to miss this opportunity to be in the presence of Peter Fleming aka @nottomburgess.bsky.social on Sunday night.
wegottickets.com/event/673651
wegottickets.com/event/673651
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Fans of archive TV may be interested in this tonight. See you there? wegottickets.com/event/673651 @xsmalarkey.com
Peter Fleming's Dismally Ill-Prepared TV Pub Quiz
The retired BBC children’s pioneer puts you through your paces, with fearsome rounds on beloved TV memories best forgotten (mainly his).
Which celebrity actually vandalised the Blue Peter Garden in 1...
wegottickets.com
September 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Fans of archive TV may be interested in this tonight. See you there? wegottickets.com/event/673651 @xsmalarkey.com
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Cleanse, tone, moisturise then @xsmalarkey.com. The only routine that counts.
A lot of people saw this guy perform on stage for £3 last night.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
September 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Cleanse, tone, moisturise then @xsmalarkey.com. The only routine that counts.
Oooo I can't wait!!!
Excited finally to be doing the full quiz in Manchester. Come along down to @xsmalarkey.com on Sunday and join in, telly fans! Some seriously undesirable prizes on offer.
If you’re near Manchester and you like what I like (archive TV, comedy), you’d have to be daft to miss this opportunity to be in the presence of Peter Fleming aka @nottomburgess.bsky.social on Sunday night.
wegottickets.com/event/673651
wegottickets.com/event/673651
September 3, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Oooo I can't wait!!!
Massive congratulations to Mila on that well earned win. Alex, if you haven't already, come see us at the front desk and we'll hook you up with a membership card to pass on to Mila from us. x
September 3, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Massive congratulations to Mila on that well earned win. Alex, if you haven't already, come see us at the front desk and we'll hook you up with a membership card to pass on to Mila from us. x
And we have so much great stuff coming up between now and Christmas. Let Toby's photo ignite a flame of fomo that burns bright within you, compelling you to our cave every tuesday between now and the end of time.
(it's not a cult.)
(it's not a cult.)
A lot of people saw this guy perform on stage for £3 last night.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
James Acaster and I were also on the bill.
You really need to make @xsmalarkey.com part of your routine : I think we do a pretty damned good job of this comedy lark.
September 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM
And we have so much great stuff coming up between now and Christmas. Let Toby's photo ignite a flame of fomo that burns bright within you, compelling you to our cave every tuesday between now and the end of time.
(it's not a cult.)
(it's not a cult.)
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Also XS is lovely because of how many friends I always end up seeing every time I go.
September 2, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Also XS is lovely because of how many friends I always end up seeing every time I go.
It's nearly time to light the lights!
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 PM
It's nearly time to light the lights!
Last-minute lineup, but what a treat: tonight it's magnificent TOM LAWRINSON (king of the internet but not, it seems, Bluesky), Fringe nominee MOLLY MCGUINNESS, brilliant @justinasesel.bsky.social, & a debut from MURPH. All this and Shelflord @tobyhadoke.bsky.social www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
August 26, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Last-minute lineup, but what a treat: tonight it's magnificent TOM LAWRINSON (king of the internet but not, it seems, Bluesky), Fringe nominee MOLLY MCGUINNESS, brilliant @justinasesel.bsky.social, & a debut from MURPH. All this and Shelflord @tobyhadoke.bsky.social www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
And while we're at it, it's time to dust off your Blue Peter Annual (and burn your Magpie one): we've just released tickets for Peter Fleming's Dismally Ill-Prepared TV Pub Quiz, from @nottomburgess.bsky.social. Sunday 7th September, at regular XS prices! wegottickets.com/event/673651
August 18, 2025 at 8:29 PM
And while we're at it, it's time to dust off your Blue Peter Annual (and burn your Magpie one): we've just released tickets for Peter Fleming's Dismally Ill-Prepared TV Pub Quiz, from @nottomburgess.bsky.social. Sunday 7th September, at regular XS prices! wegottickets.com/event/673651
The Malarkening approaches! This week with @bethanyblack.bsky.social, Tabish Akbar, @jackmcleancomedy.bsky.social, Katie Gill-Williams, and, of course, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Tuesday 19th August (tomorrow!) at 53two. Hooray! www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
August 18, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Malarkening approaches! This week with @bethanyblack.bsky.social, Tabish Akbar, @jackmcleancomedy.bsky.social, Katie Gill-Williams, and, of course, @tobyhadoke.bsky.social . Tuesday 19th August (tomorrow!) at 53two. Hooray! www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
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Saw a preview of this at @xsmalarkey.com the other day and it was utterly brilliant. I giggled and chuckled a fair amount. AuDHD humour and jokes about megafauna and bog bodies - love it. Decidedly not to be missed at the Fringe.
My new show NOW IS THE TIME OF MONSTERS is touring this autumn. Tickets are onsale now at josielong.com and you should come. It’s going to be really good:
July 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Saw a preview of this at @xsmalarkey.com the other day and it was utterly brilliant. I giggled and chuckled a fair amount. AuDHD humour and jokes about megafauna and bog bodies - love it. Decidedly not to be missed at the Fringe.
it's nearly time!!!!
July 15, 2025 at 6:51 PM
it's nearly time!!!!
TONIIIIIGHT! Lulu Popplewell and Jordan Brookes giving previews of their Edinburgh shows, and @androjonny.bsky.social as guest MC! www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey
July 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
TONIIIIIGHT! Lulu Popplewell and Jordan Brookes giving previews of their Edinburgh shows, and @androjonny.bsky.social as guest MC! www.wegottickets.com/xsmalarkey