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# Beat The Frog

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

## Book a spot

When you can get up at this night.

When

Monday

Start time

8:00pm

How often

Weekly

Spot length:  Up to 5 minutes 

Booking instructions & contact details are members-only. 

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## 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

Positive 

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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