Weekly audience-voted new act competition at Frog and Bucket. Comedians can apply for a spot in advance; successful acts can progress to semi-finals, finals and potentially paid club spots.
About the venue
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
Address
102 Oldham Street, Manchester M4 1LJ, United Kingdom
Organiser
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
Where to find it
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When you can get up at this night.
Monday
8:00pm
Weekly
Try Before You Gig
Before you book a spot, go and watch a night at the room. You will learn the crowd, the vibe, how the MC runs it and what material lands — so when you do get up, you are not guessing. Comedians who scout a venue first bomb less and get asked back more.
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Reviews
Real feedback from comedians who have performed at this venue, found across the web.
Beat The Frog at the Frog and Bucket is a renowned 'springboard' for comedic talent in Manchester, having hosted the early careers of stars like Peter Kay and Johnny Vegas [Beat The Frog - Frog & Bucket | Manchester's Comedy Club](https://frogandbucket.com/beat-the-frog). Comedian John Bishop described his debut at the venue's open mic night as a life-changing experience, highlighting the 'bright lights' and the addictive quality of the audience's response [Beat the Frog - Frog & Bucket | Manchester's Comedy Club](https://frogandbucket.com/beat-the-frog/). The venue is frequently cited as a supportive yet challenging environment for amateur acts to test their material [Beat The Frog - Frog And Bucket, Manchester](https://northwestend.co.uk/index.php/professional-reviews/comedy/675-beat-the-frog-frog-and-bucket-manchester-2).
John Bishop
Frog & Bucket Comedy Club
I got into comedy completely by accident. When I went along to the Frog and Bucket for an open mic show, I only meant to watch… I’d never been on a stage before and I was shocked by how bright the lights were. I couldn’t see anyone. And I only had one joke… At least four of them chuckled. That first laugh, it’s like losing your virginity – it’s not perfect and you know you’ll get better but you’re completely bitten by the bug.
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