Last year’s mammoth session was a bit of a blinder, and so it’s of no surprise that the fine folks behind the Comedy Crate Weekender have been busy assembling another fantastic line-up to tickle the funny bones and turn frowns upside down for the return of the mammoth session this July 12 and 13.
In all, 25 acts will be taking mics and holding attention across a trio of the town’s most loved venues; The Black Prince, The Charles Bradlaugh and The Lamplighter.
This special weekend, heavy in talent, is a chance for comedy fans to check out Edinburgh Fringe Previews and Work in Progress shows.
Snag a weekend ticket and the price works out at a ridiculously smart £4 per session.
Performances will last for an hour with half-hour intervals (presumably to relax aching facial muscles) and an hour-long break for food.
Performers? Big names waiting to stand up for you include Rosie Jones, John Kearns, Darren Harriott, Tom Rosenthal, Chloe Petts, Nick Helm and Mark Simmons, with many more to come.
“We are incredibly excited to bring back the Comedy Crate Weekender in our home town of Northampton,” organisers Mike Chase and Kj Bradshaw said in a statement. “This festival offers a fantastic opportunity for comedy enthusiasts to see top-tier acts in an intimate setting, experiencing the creative process as they develop new material.
“It’s an unmissable event for anyone who loves live comedy, there’s a real community feel to it. So let’s have a laugh whilst supporting local venues and the live arts!”
Visit thecomedycrate.com/northamptontickets /weekender2025
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