All Jokes Aside

It's Wednesday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to cover your bum in talc and try and send a smoke signal.

And it's also time to blatantly advertise our next gig after the lovely time we had last week.

Thursday 21st November, at the , tickets available via skiddle, eventbrite or homing pigeon.

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40038696/

It's Thursday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to wander round an asda and think "was George actually made by a real bloke called George?"

And it's also time to show off our final act for tonight - Matt Fong ()

(Matt also didn't provide a photo, he had no doggo pics, but here's one of him tooting on a ciggie)

Matt Fong funniest comedian in his price bracket. Value for money also sells farts in jars! Will talk about how he manages to move out of Holbeck and get to Horsforth. A rags to riches story full of hookers, Pokéstops and double dropping.

Come see if he is this cool in person tonight at - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40038694/

It's Wednesday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to wonder how long it is before they set a Scream movie in outer space.

And it's also time to highlight another act for tomorrow, Thursday 24th October - Elise Lawrence (.comic) - Elise didn't provide a picture, so I went digging on her Facebook and found a Christmas doggo. We can all agree the right choice was made.

Living the best Gen X dream Elise Lawrance is mostly observational as great puns are hard.
Handy hints that can be inserted into life.
Also available for exorcisms.

Come on down and see if she brings the doggo along* - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40038694/

*probably not, I don't even know if it's hers

It's Friday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to forget your capitalist overlords own your life for the next 48 hours. Unless you work in retail. Or a call centre. A restaurant. A pub. Sod it, never mind.

And it's also time to show off another act for next Thursday 24th October - Craig Caldwell ()

Born and raised in South Africa, Craig talks about his move to the UK in 2019 - observational comedy about life in the UK, getting older, marriage, having 4 kids to contend with and life in general

If you want to be his 5th child, come along and climb inside him* - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40038694/

*please, for the love of God, do not climb inside any of the comedians, they smell bad enough on the outside

It's Thursday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to cover yourself in Bacon and call yourself Captain Salty, the Pork Avenger.

And it's only a week until we're back - Thursday 24th October

So guess we'd better show who we got, let's start with - Thornley Pogson ()

Thornley Pogson is a one-of-a-kind comedian who's not afraid to take risks and deliver the unexpected. With his offbeat storytelling style and sharp wit, Thornley will have you laughing from start to finish. Whether he's sharing hilarious stories or taking you on a wild tangent, Thornley's comedy is always fresh and unpredictable. If you're looking for a comedy experience that's as unforgettable as it is hilarious, Thornley Pogson is the comedian for you!

Come and see if that is his real name or he stole it from a lesser known Muppet character - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40038694/

It's Friday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to realise you're never going to be younger than you are right now.

And it also means you better use the time you have left to come to one of our upcoming nights, always a Thursday and always at because that's just how we role:

24th October
21st November
5th December

https://skiddle.com/e/40038694

It's Thursday, you know what that means!

That's right, it means time is non-linear and actually I'm not late in putting these out at all.

And it's also time to flaunt our remaining acts off for TONIGHT!
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Make sure you're more punctual than I am with this post - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40036723/

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Michael Linwood

It's Sunday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to tuck yourself in and weep because capitalism is coming for you tomorrow.

And it's also time for a double whammy of acts appearing for us this Thursday 19th September - Jenny Reid () and John Jo Taylor ()

"Jenny has a fantastically humorous storytelling ability to keep audiences engaged & in raptures from start to finish."

AJA regular appearance make and good friend - Daniel Inniss ()

John Jo Taylor has performed for top UK comedy clubs including The Frog and Bucket, The Stand and The Comedy Store.

With an absurd take on everything, he delivers well crafted original jokes with a cynical dry wit.

Come see this delightful duo for nowt up front - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40036723/

It's Thursday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to take the plunge and taste that cherry scented hand soap, it has to taste good right?*

And it's also time to show off one of our acts for Thursday 19th September - Andy Lane ()

Andy said he can't write bios, so that means we get to do it:

Andy has no legs, you might think he does when you see him, but it's an illusion, he is propped up by millions of ants working in unison.
Andy has seen Lord of the Ring: The Fellowship of the Ring 73 times. He has never seen any other movie in the series.
That isn't his real name, he forgot his real name and uses the street he lived on instead.

Come see if any of these are true - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40036723/

*don't eat soap. If you do eat soap and s**t yourself inside out don't sue us because you're a divvy.

Thursday 19th September we are back at our new home of The Grove Inn, bringing more acts from around the blossoming British scene into Leeds.

Tickets are free and are just to register your place on the night, then you can decide what to pay at the end.

Get your place booked here:

All Jokes Aside Free Comedy Night at The Grove Inn

It's another day of the week, you know what that means!

That's right, time to once again admit you actually really do need that job and you couldn't make it as a hermit, purely because how else are you supposed to find good Cucumber Salad recipes on TikTok?

And it's also time to blatantly advertise our next night - Thursday 19th September

Find us on Skiddle:

https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40036723/

Once again well be back at our new home of so come along and join us, we have no joining few, no monthly membership costs, just an ask you throw some money at us so we can ensure needy comedian's get just enough petrol to get back home.

It's Thursday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to knock out Nigel Farage's teeth and use them as a rattle for any baby he'd disapprove of.

And it's also time to say - huge thank yous to everyone who came to see our first night at , the amazing acts and the venue itself.

MC fu**ed around like a t**t as he usually does.
gave his strongest comedy flex
taught the Gallagher brothers everything they know
confidently extolled the virtues of elbows
explained how Lenny Henry is actually just a trick of the mind
set fire to a man just for the giddy thrill
And does what he always does - showed off his delicious ni***es

Well be back on Thursday 19th September, same Bat-Time, same Bat-Venue so book a place kids - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/40036723/

It's Wednesday (just about), you know what that means!

That's right, time to tell your mum you've got the milkman pregnant.

And it's also time to shove another act down your eye throats - Saul Henry ()

Saul is a charming, bizarre and hilarious high energy comic who has performed several hundred gigs but stopped counting some time ago. He is currently performing his second solo stand-up show ‘Stuff Like That There' at several festivals and events across the country. This follows the success of his 2023 show ‘Saullelujah!’ - described by David Firth (Salad Fingers creator) as “Lovely, comfy and harrowingly mirthful”.

"very funny routine that had the crowd in stitches." - Hull Daily Mail

"topical and irreverent … literally laugh-a-minute" - Yorkshire Coast Gigs

"Very naturally funny" - Meryl O'Rourke (stand up and writer)

Come have a gander at the man who's part salamander* on Thursday 22nd August - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/37173429/

*Saul may not be part salamander. However, he should have a show called Saulamander shouldn't he?

It's Monday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to cover your ge****ls in molten plastic and call yourself the PS-SEX

And it's also time to show off another act for this Thursday 22nd August - Tom Douglas ()

“Formidable stage presence and face achingly funny. You NEED Tom Douglas in your life”

- Alex Leam - Provocateur Comedy

Tom has even done some stuff on that there Telly, appearing in Don't Hate the Playaz and with his viral video - 'Accent All Areas'

Come see if he does the accents yourself - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/37173429/

It's Thursday, you know what that means!

That's right, time to realise that's never been butter in your popcorn and you really need to stop letting your creepy uncle Co round for movie night.

And it's also time to show off an act that will be with us this time next week - Ian Whitcombe

Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Taskmaster and Britain’s Got Talent are just a few of the programmes Ian’ has never appeared on. The list is endless!

Groan-inducing puns, sparkling one-liners and stories about where doctors like to put their fingers mean this act is a must-see.

‘Ian’s one-liners are well thought out, clever and genuinely laugh out loud’ – Oli Clarke, Toolmakers Comedy Club

Come see what every mainstream channel is missing on Thursday 22nd August - https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Leeds/The-Grove-Inn/All-Jokes-Aside-Free-Comedy-Night/37173429/