The Word is Terry Christian

The Word is Terry Christian

Relive the ‘90s! Relive The Word!

Award-winning Broadcaster, Comedian and writer Terry Christian, celebrates the legendary TV show, The Word with a unique one-man comedy show.

With some rarely seen clips and a no-holds-barred Q&A, Terry hosts this stand-up performance that delves into the iconic and quintessentially ‘90s ground-breaking and hugely influential TV show.

Launched in August 1990 on Channel 4, The Word both revolutionised ‘youth TV’ and predated ‘reality TV’ by a decade. With its goal being to create something new and exciting, The Word pushed the conventional boundaries of broadcasting to court controversy and outrage the establishment.

Combining a diverse mix of cutting-edge bands like Nirvana, Oasis and Snoop Dogg, irreverent and anarchic interviews of A-lister guests including Whitney Houston, Dave Chappelle, Bill Hicks, Rikki Lake and Oliver Reed. Plus, stories from the margins of society, and downright bizarre and outrageous studio stunts, The Word soon became loved by its target audience and loathed by the press in equal measure.

“Christian himself is a natural and fantastically self-deprecating stand-up. He has found a natural home on the stage – a welcome reinvention for him and a great evening of laughs for those in the audience.” (The Huffington Post)

“This hilarious romp through the guilt-ridden, and occasionally dark, realms of life is another brave step for Terry. He brings all the maverick qualities that made him a media bête noire in the 90s, via C4’s The Word, to deliver an honest, funny and sometimes profound stand-up performance.” (The Yorkshire Post)

“Easy to watch, intelligent and funny for that. A great night out.” (Yorkshire Times).

Always championed by UK audiences, Terry Christian was voted 2nd in Celebrity Big Brother in 2009, sharing household duties with the likes of Coolio, LaToya Jackson and Ulrika Johnson.

Terry has appeared on many other TV shows including 8 out of 10 Cats, Would I Lie to You, The Staying in Show, You’ve Been Watching, Have I Got News for You, Room 101, Fantasy Football, The 11 O’clock Show, plus RTE’s The LateLate Show, The Panel Show and Zig & Zag. He has also been a regular panellist on C5’s topical The Wright Stuff and Jeremy Vine.

Terry appeared more recently in The Great Christmas Bake Off, which was a Channel 4 40th anniversary special, broadcast on Christmas Eve 2022. In fact, he has never really been off the TV ever since those crazy days of The Word! He has also featured on Radio 4 comedy shows including News Quiz, Joe Lycett’s It’s Not What You Know, as well as Chain Reaction with Kevin Bridges.

Tim Minchin – Songs The World Will Never Hear

Tim Minchin, the incomparable singer-songwriter, pianist, comedian, actor, musical-theatre composer-lyricist and soft-hearted provocateur, is thrilled to be going back on tour with his ironically titled new show, Songs The World Will Never Hear. The tour marks the 20th anniversary of his explosive arrival onto the British comedy scene in 2005.

Get ready for an evening packed with unforgettable songs and stories, as Minchin looks back on how a Perth cabaret pianist ended up building one of the most eclectic and extraordinary careers in entertainment. Delivered with his signature blend of razor-sharp wit, musical virtuosity, and disarming honesty, the set list will draw from three decades of unique songwriting.

From comedy classics to tear-jerking Christmas songs… from boobs to existentialism… from fast fingering to free will… there’s nothing quite like an evening in the company of Tim Minchin.

Tim Minchin said: Incredibly, many of my UK fans have been by my side for two decades. They have never flinched as I’ve turned corners and reinvented myself, always engaging open-heartedly with whatever I have to offer. I’m the luckiest artist on the planet, and I can’t wait to be back to deliver a big joyous show, spanning the whole bloody thing.”

Funny Friday Valentines Weekend

14 Feb 2025, 19:00 – 23:00

SAM HARLAND

JENNY HART

DOM HATTON-WOODS

ALASTAIR BARRIE

Food available and the bar is open until late!

Live Comedy Night

Live Comedy returns in February to bring us yet another packed line up of comedians from across the country. You wouldn’t think it, but dive makes an incredible setting for comedy nights. Our small space is just right for around 40 chairs facing the stage! The last few have been amazing! The biggest laugh of all is that it’s only £8 for 4 comedians!!! That’s £2 a comedian!!!!

Patrick Monahan – The Talkinator

Must see Edinburgh Fringe favourite stand up comedian!

It’s the year 2024 and there’s a lot of talk about AI taking over humans. Only one man can out-talk the chat-bots & robots. One hour of standup comedy written by a human, performed by a human……..Edinburgh Fringe favourite Patrick Monahan is back on tour!

Patrick is a comedian with an established career that blends TV appearances with solo stand up Tours alongside Festivals and circuit sets

Everybody’s favourite comedian, Patrick Monahan’s high energy style combines with hilarious, engaging, topical and observational material to make a fun evening out! Known for working a room, Patrick is adored by all audiences with whom he makes an effortless connection!

**** “I defy anyone who was there not to leave with a smile on their face, Patrick is just one of those comedians. You just have to have a good time”

ONE4REVIEW

**** “A definite must see!”

EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE

***** “hilarious without being outrageous”

THREE WEEKS

**** “Monahan is somewhat of a legend in Fringe terms. Patrick is a loveable, likeable comic. He loves to chat, he loves to get to know his crowd and he loves to entertain and make his audience laugh. And he always succeeds.”

ONE4REVIEW Edinburgh 2024

Bi-Curious George: Queer Planet

Award-winning drag king and London’s loveable nature boy, Bi-Curious George, invites you into a raucous celebration of queerness and the animal kingdom.

Repeat sell out performances at Edinburgh Fringe 2023, previously performed at Southbank Centre, Soho Theatre and Kew Gardens, this show aims to shatter the heteronormative binaries through which we view the natural world; a love letter to nature, combining stand up comedy, parody songs and drag in the form of a nature documentary.

Playbill’s Top Picks of the Fringe 2024.

“Full of energy and charm’’ Graham Norton

Lyn Gardner’s Picks of the Week, VAULT Festival

★★★★★ Theatre and Other Things
★★★★★ EdFringe Review
★★★★★Get The Chance Wales
★★★★ Theatre Weekly
★★★★Reviews Hub
★★★★ The Scotsman

Priority booking only until 15/01/2025

Elvis by Jack Draper

Elvis Reborn is exactly what it says on the tin! Watch Jack Draper bring the sexy and youthful showman to life with his high energy and charismatic performance as the King Of Rock and Roll.

Based off the ’68 comeback special, expect to hear classics like Jailhouse Rock, All Shook Up

Hull XL Comedy Club

Get ready for the very best in comedy. All of the acts at Hull XL Comedy Club (including the ‘support acts’) are the very best in the business. Many of them have TV credits, including Live at the Apollo, so you can rest assured that you’ll have the very best comedy club experience.

Four big headliners, packed into a single show for a night to remember! Featuring the magnificent Justin Moorehouse, Andrew Maxwell, Micky P Kerr & Mick Ferry.

**Justin Moorhouse**

As seen on: Live at the Apollo, QI, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Phoenix Nights.

“The amount of first-rate comic craft that goes into his routines is worthy of admiration” – The Guardian.

A beloved comic, actor, and radio regular, Justin is best known as Young Kenny in Phoenix Nights. He’s a Live at the Apollo favourite, a hit on The News Quiz and Fighting Talk, and tours UK theatres nonstop with his sharp, down-to-earth stand-up.

**Andrew Maxwell**

As seen on: Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, Ex on the Beach (the voice of).

A comedy heavyweight, Andrew is the voice of Ex on the Beach and winner of Celebrity Mastermind. With sell-out shows at Edinburgh Fringe, Glastonbury, and Montreal Just For Laughs, he’s shared the stage with legends and starred in three comedy specials.

**Micky P Kerr**

As seen on: Britain’s Got Talent Finalist 2018.

Described as “the b*stard spawn of John Cooper Clarke,” Micky blends comedy, music, and spoken word with infectious charm. A BGT finalist and viral hitmaker (Bielsa Rhapsody), he’s a festival favourite touring the UK’s top clubs.

**Mick Ferry**

As seen on: Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, John Bishop’s Only Joking, Comedy Central’s The Comedy Store.

EDINBURGH COMEDY AWARD WINNER – Panel Prize BEST LIVE UK STAND-UP – UK Comedy Awards.

Mick is one of the UK’s most respected comics—known for his sharp, surreal humour and powerhouse compering. A fixture at The Comedy Store and Edinburgh Fringe, he’s also a TV and film actor, starring in Looking for Eric and cult hit Funz & Gamez.

Please note the lineup may be subject to change. In rare circumstances where the lineup does change we will replace acts with similar artists. All tickets are purchased for the show and not to see particular comedians. Refunds will not be given due to changes to the lineup.

Make sure you book your tickets early to avoid missing out.

Comedy Hypnotist

Every Show Is Different

Paul’s shows are extremely fast paced. He thinks on his feet to provide the best possible humour as every show is different depending on his volunteers.

Fawlty Towers

The “Greatest British Sitcom of All Time” (Radio Times) is back this time on stage. Nearly 50 years since it first graced our TV screens, Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by comedy legend John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger.

Fresh from a sold-out West End season, this laugh-out-loud production was universally acclaimed by every London and national critic, selling out every single performance during its record-breaking West-End run.

Join Basil, Sybil, the delightfully bumbling Major, and an 18-strong cast as they bring to life all your favourite moments from the show’s unforgettable twelve episodes.

With sharp wit, chaos, and calamity at every turn, this is the comedy event of the year.

Secure your tickets now and relive the madness of Fawlty Towers live on stage.

It’s a staycation you’ll never forget.

The Prat Pack

Four of the country’s greatest comedy entertainers head to Hull with their own special take on the Rat Pack – Bradley Walsh (The Chase, Gladiators), Brian Conley (The Brian Conley Show, EastEnders), Shane Richie (EastEnders, I’m a Celebrity) and Joe Pasquale (I’m a Celebrity, Dancing On Ice) are THE PRAT PACK.

Inspired by the performances of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop, and Peter Lawford, the UK stars are hitting the road (with Pasquale at the wheel of the tour bus).

Packed with laughs and songs, backed by a 15-piece band, the show will let the audience in on the banter between some of television’s best-loved stars – who are also very close friends.

Bradley Walsh says: “People are starved of our type of entertainment – songs, stories, jokes – and banter! It’s an homage to the Rat Pack but brought up to the modern day, and it’s a fantastic night. We are just thrilled. We all share the same dressing room – we’re mates. We’ve known each other for so long now – and the show is about warmth and family – because we are. It’s great, really great.”

Rich Hall: Chin Music

“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or
cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp,
quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever.

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons

Jason Manford is back with his live show, A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering that is set to hit the road in 2024, his iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to be ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday).

‘Starstruck’ (ITV1), ‘Unbeatable’ (BBC One), ‘Big Night of Musicals’ (BBC One), ‘The National Lottery’s New Year’s Eve Big Bash’ (ITV1), ‘First & Last’ (BBC One), ‘The Masked Singer’ (ITV1), ‘What Would Your Kid Do?’ (ITV1), ‘Olivier Awards’ (ITV1), ‘Scarborough’ (BBC One), ‘8 out of 10 Cats’ (Channel 4), ‘The Nightly Show’ (ITV1), ‘Sunday Night at the Palladium’ (ITV1), ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC One), ‘Have I Got News For You’, (BBC One), ‘QI’ (BBC Two) and ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ (ITV1) have all helped establish Jason as a nationally known comic.

★★★★ “Effortlessly entertaining” – Evening Standard

★★★★ “He’s blessed with the sort of laid-back charm and sharp turn of phrase you can’t manufacture” – Daily Telegraph

“Engaging and Witty” – The Sunday Times

“Manford, in short, is a total pro.” – The Times

“Manford successfully straddles the line between contemporary stand-up and old-school mainstream entertainment.” – The Guardian

Gary Meikle: Neurospicy

On 23rd January 2024, I was diagnosed as being neurodivergent which was kind of a surprise to me, funny enough not to anyone that knows me. Although surprising, this pretty much answered my full life and why I am the way I am. So come join me in a show where I’ll give you a first-hand insight from my delusional eyes to what goes on in my ever expanding mind with stories of how I’ve managed to survive through a life of total confusement to how and why I now prefer to be alone, mostly!