Stoke-on-Trent museum to host jam-packed comedy festival in city’s Centenary year

Published: Friday, 2nd May 2025

The Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival is returning to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery this month.

The popular festival has been extended to take place over two weekends in May as part of the city’s Centenary celebrations.

Eight comedians will be taking to the stage at the Hanley venue on Friday 9 May, Saturday 10 May and Saturday 17 May.

The line-up includes:

Mrs Smith who accidentally became a stand-up comedian after going viral on Facebook
George Lewis who has supported Romesh Ranganathan, Tom Allen, Russell Kane and Josh Widdecombe on their own tours
Edinburgh Festival regular Barbara Nice who has supported comedians Johnny Vegas and Peter Kay in the past
Tez Ilyas who has made various television appearances on shows such as Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, and The Last Leg
Award-winning comedian Jonny Awsum who shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent
Freestyle rapper MC Hammersmith who has amassed over 100 million view online and supported Jason Manford and John Bishop
Unwitting star of Shooting Stars, Dave’s One Night Stand and The Angelos Epithemiou Show - Angelos Epithemiou
Edinburgh Award nominee and Live at The Apollo star Josh Pugh

Councillor Jane Ashworth, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, said: “Our comedy festivals are incredibly popular so we’re delighted that it’s returning to the city during our Centenary year.

“It’s going to be bigger and better than ever with a great line-up of different comedians to suit everyone’s tastes.

“Comedians who have performed at the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery in the past have told us how much they enjoyed the venue and the audience so I’m sure this will be another great success.”

Rachel Jones and Dave Twentyman from Me & Mrs Jones Comedy, who have organised the Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival in partnership with the city council, added: "Following the success of our comedy festival last year we are extremely happy to be returning to the Potteries Museum & Art Gallery with even more shows than before.

“We are proud to be bringing high calibre professional comedians to Hanley and hope that there is an act who most people will enjoy watching. With over 850 people already booked to attend this year's festival we are looking forward to welcoming everyone there.”

For further information, or to book a ticket, visit: https://meandmrsjonescomedy.com/stoke-on-trent-comedy-festival-2025/

The full line-up for The Stoke-on-Trent Comedy Festival is:

Friday 9 May

Mrs Smith 'See Me'!

Doors and bar open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm. Tickets £18. Recommended for over 16s.

To book visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Me-and-Mrs-Jones-comedy/t-eadrdey

Saturday 10 May

George Lewis: "The Best Thing You'll Ever Do." (SOLD OUT)

Doors open at 2.30pm, show 3 – 4pm. Tickets £16.

To book visit https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/Me-and-Mrs-Jones-comedy/t-vvopjdm

Fun! with Barbara Nice.

Doors open at 4.30pm, show 5 -6pm. Tickets £15. Age 14+