What’s on at The Met?
Do you like to laugh? Don’t we all? Well, there are plenty of opportunities for a good chuckle (or even a few hearty guffaws) coming up at The Met. Our monthly First Thursday Comedy is a regular sell-out showcase of some of the finest stand-ups on the circuit, plus we get new shows from brilliant new talent, and the occasional big-name comedian dropping by. Always book early for comedy at The Met!
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- Sat 30 Nov 7:30 PM
LOUDER Cabaret
Our monthly LGBTQ+ cabaret night goes big for November and moves to the Derby Hall! Featuring Divina De Campo, Soph Galustian, Coco Deville, Bethany Black, Night Thomas, and DJ Shar.
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- Thu 5 Dec 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Peter Brush, Gary Little, Mike Carter and MC Rob Rouse.
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- Thu 12 Dec 8:00 PM
The Houghton Weavers
The Houghton Weavers promise a fun-packed, sing-a-long family show with great music and funny stories galore!
Coming soon
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- Thu 23 Jan 2025 8:00 PM
The Met’s Comedian of the Year Competition 2025
Presented by First Thursday Comedy. Six up-and-coming comedians perform and compete for a £600 prize, and the prestigious title of The Met’s Comedian of the Year. Compere Mick Ferry.
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- Thu 6 Feb 2025 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Funmbi Omotayo, Kate Lucas, Ben Robinson, and MC Alex Boardman.
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- Sat 1 Mar 2025 7:30 PM
Markus Birdman: We Are All In The Gutter, But Some Of Us Are Looking At The Gutter
A candid and hilarious new stand-up hour from Markus Birdman, as seen on Britain’s Got Talent. Plus support Malinda Mukuma.
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- Thu 6 Mar 2025 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month. Featuring Stephen Bailey, Faizan Shah, Alex Mitchell, and MC Martin Mor.
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- Thu 3 Apr 2025 8:00 PM
First Thursday Comedy
Hilarious comedy at The Met on the First Thursday of every month.
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- Sat 5 Apr 2025 7:30 PM
Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye
Star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla, Rachel Fairburn is a renowned stand up and “rock’n’roll star of British Comedy” (Rolling Stone).
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- Sat 5 Apr 2025 8:00 PM
The Lancashire Hotpots: Too Much Too Old Tour
The ultimate party starters The Lancashire Hotpots are back with a bang to give you more madcap musical mayhem!
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- Fri 27 Jun 2025 8:00 PM
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
This performance is more than just a series of jokes; it's a heartfelt journey through the joys, sorrows, and hilarity of life, delivered with Justin's characteristic charisma and warmth.