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About Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club is a grassroots music venue in Manchester, Manchester with a standing capacity of approximately 250. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.
Frog and Bucket Comedy Club books Comedy acts. Both original music and covers are welcome. This listing is part of the Manchester venue directory.
The Frog and Bucket is Manchester's best-known alternative comedy club, running since 1994 at 102 Oldham Street in the Northern Quarter. This is a comedy venue rather than a live-music room — its programme is built around stand-up, not bands. The legendary Monday-night 'Beat the Frog' is a brutal, free five-minute open-mic competition that launched stars including Jason Manford and Sarah Millican; weekend shows (Thursday-Sunday) feature established circuit comedians, with a late-night DJ after the main weekend bills. Capacity around 250, with a cabaret-style room and bar. Winner of Chortle's Best Northern Comedy Venue (2023/24 and 2024/25). Note: the open mic here is for comedians, not musicians.
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102 Oldham St, Manchester, Manchester, M4 1LJ
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Frog and Bucket Comedy Club has a standing capacity of approximately 250, classed as a medium venue. See all Manchester venues for size comparisons.
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