ComedySportz
Welcome to ComedySportz, the all-ages, all-action, all-improvised competitive comedy show!
Two teams. One winner. No script. Lots of laughs!
Join ComedySportz for an afternoon of award-winning competitive comedy fun. Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. It’s fast-paced, feel-good fun for everyone – with a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match.
The players have sharpened their wits and washed their kits… Who wins? YOU decide!
Picking up rave reviews and selling out shows at venues and festivals across the UK, ComedySportz won Best Alternative Act at the North West Comedy Awards in 2022 and was nominated for Best Kids Show at the 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival – Europe’s biggest comedy festival. Book now and don’t miss the weekend’s funniest fixture!
“A non-stop stream of gags, sketches and general hilarity” Lancashire Evening Post
“Quick, witty, sometimes ingenious, and more often than not – just down-right silly.” Yorkshire Times
“Very, Very, Very Funny.” ★★★★★ Mix Up Theatre
“Brilliantly funny. Gags and games galore.” ★★★★ The Derek Awards
“A feel-good show that celebrates the joy of improvisation.” ★★★★ Theatre Weekly
“Skilled and funny.” ★★★★ Three Weeks
Suitable for ages 7+. All children must be accompanied.
Two teams. One winner. No script. Lots of laughs!
Join ComedySportz for an afternoon of award-winning competitive comedy fun. Two teams go for gold with quick-witted gags and games inspired by your suggestions. It’s fast-paced, feel-good fun for everyone – with a referee on hand to ensure a good clean match.
Best Alternative Act, North West Comedy Awards in 2022.
“A non-stop stream of gags, sketches and general hilarity” Lancashire Evening Post
“Very, Very, Very Funny.” ★★★★★ Mix Up Theatre
Suitable for ages 7+. All children must be accompanied.
Tickets
Adults £10
Members £9
Ages 7-18 £8
Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children) £30
Passholders FREE
Doors open at 6.45pm. Pop-up bar.
This event is part of the Illuminate Festival. Click to view the full programme.