Southport Comedy Festival 2025 Lineup revealed

THE Southport Comedy Festival in association with Halliwell Jones Kia Southport is back for its 14 year. From the:- 3 October to 19 October stars from the world of comedy will descend on our lovely seaside Town for 17 days of laughter.

The entire festival will be staged for a 5 year in a giant luxury heated and seated marquee courtesy of Elite Events in Victoria Park, home of the world-renowned Southport Flower Show. Thousands of comedy goers came along over the last four years to enjoy the festival in a marquee and the feedback has been so good that it is all happening again but this time it's bigger and better than ever.

The star studded lineup features literary phenomenon and 'Godfather of Punk Poetry' Dr John Cooper Clarke, high energy festival favourite Jason Byrne, universally acclaimed observational joke master Jimeoin, American comedy legend Rich Hall, multi award winning comedian and broadcaster Mark Steel, internationally acclaimed Irish star Ardal O'Hanlon of Father Ted fame, Persian powerhouse and star of the silver screen Omid Djalili, comedian and Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland, Irish Comedy Queen Deirdre O'Kane, Host of Smash Hit Podcast:- 'Have a Word' Dan Nightingale, comedy circuit favourite Jenny Collier, star of Britain's Got talent Jonny Awsum, hilariously outrageous clairvoyant from Phoenix Nights Clinton Baptiste and UK comedy icon Mick Miller, the beloved:- "bald man with the long hair" and a cherished entertainer for over 40 years. But it's not just about the big names. The festival proudly champions new talent with the Southport New Comedian of the Year competition, a highlight of the festival, sponsored for a 4th year by Dragon Soop. And if you fancy something a little different, don't miss the return of our special charity events Comedy Bingo sponsored by Anthony James Estate Agents, raising funds for Community Link Foundation while raising a smile and the feel good nostalgia of the Back to the 80s Disco Bingo, supporting the Southport Flower Show. Both shows sell out every year so grab your tickets early.

Once more the festival are extremely grateful to our fantastic local and national sponsors. Without their support we just couldn't bring you such great comedy year after year. So Folks, come along to the Southport Comedy Festival this autumn and Keep Southport Smiling!

visit:- SouthportComedyFestival.Com for full line up, information and direct links to book tickets.

Merseyside Charity Caring Connections Named 1 of UK's Top 100 Social Enterprises

LOCAL health and social care charity Caring Connections has been recognised as one of the UK's top 100 social enterprises in the prestigious SE100 2025 list, published by Pioneers Post in partnership with NatWest.

The SE100 celebrates the most inspiring and impactful social enterprises across the UK, highlighting organisations that are leading the way in creating positive social change through sustainable business practices.

Founded in 1992, Caring Connections provides a range of vital services across Merseyside, including:- domiciliary care, mental health support, bereavement counselling, and wellbeing programmes; particularly for vulnerable and marginalised communities.

Charity CEO, Paul Growney, said:- "Being named in the SE100 Top 100 list is an incredible honour and a testament to the passion and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters. Every day, we see the power of compassionate care to change lives, and this recognition only strengthens our resolve to continue driving social impact across our Region."

Over the past year, Caring Connections has supported hundreds of individuals in crisis while launching new initiatives focused on mental health, community connection, and end of life care. As a proud social enterprise, any surplus is reinvested directly into its charitable work.

The SE100 list was officially announced on:- 10 July 2025 and includes:- organisations from a wide range of sectors, from health and education to employment and environmental services. Inclusion is based on a combination of social impact, financial sustainability, and innovation.

To view the full SE100 list, visit:- PioneersPost.Com.

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Southport Comedy Festival 2025 Lineup revealed

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