Planet Mirth
Ulverston's very own Comedy Club. Featuring the very best acts from the international stand up scene.
We host events at the Coronation Hall (400 cap), the Laurel & Hardy Museum (100 cap). News on Edinburgh Fringe Preview shows at Another Fine Fest'24 coming very soon!
Daliso Chaponda - Topical Storm
Saturday 25 April 2026
Daliso has been writing jokes about the news for over a decade - on Have I Got News For You, Radio 4' News Quiz, Australia's Good News Week & many more besides. (In fact he's seen the news from both sides, having been in the tabloids himself.) But recently the news has been so absurd, chaotic & overwhelming that it more or less mocks itself. Where do we go from here?
Topical Storm is Daliso's response. A show not about THE news but about news itself. Journalists, bloggers, fake news, satirical news: have we lost the thread of it all? Is the reporting of news endlessly polarising us as a society rather than educating us?
Would we be better off going right back to the first ever news bulletin - the original caveman drawing on a wall - and starting from scratch? Daliso does just that in this explosive new standup show.
★★★★ "Sharp one-liners and well crafted gags..a real talent" - Metro
"Gets laughs out of topics other comedians shun" - The Guardian
14+
Doors 7 / Show 7.30pm
Laurel & Hardy Museum
Planet Mirth Presents - Sam Avery - Thunderstorm (Preview)
Thursday 17 July 2025
Sam Avery: Thunderstorm (TOUR PREVIEW)
Back with a bang! Award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm! ⚡
In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world - from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons.
With sharp wit and a stormy twist, he’s here to prove that the only way to weather modern life is through laughter!
Expect thunderous punchlines, lightning-fast jokes, and a night of belly laughs you won’t forget.
Sam Avery is an award-winning stand-up, bestselling author, renowned speaker & viral blogger.
In 2018 he embarked on his debut national tour, selling out venues across the UK.
Since then he has amassed over 15 million views for his hilarious online videos, become a regular fixture on TalkSport, BBC 6 Music, 5 Live and in 2025 will tour the UK for a fifth time.
Laurel & Hardy Museum
Another Fine Fest - Edinburgh Previews - Joe Wells
Sunday 16 June 2024
JOE WELLS - DADDY AUTISM - (15+)
“One of my favourite comics.”- Frankie Boyle
Over 5m views online for his video Having a non-autistic brother. As seen on Rosie Jones’ Disability Comedy Extravaganza, BBC2’s Ouch! Storytelling Live and Channel 4’s Jokes Only a Neurodivergent Can Tell.
All shows include a donation bucket to “Pay as you feel” if you enjoy the show.
25 FREE tickets also available on the door
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Laurel & Hardy Museum
Another Fine Fest - Edinburgh Previews - Harriet Dyer
Saturday 15 June 2024
HARRIET DYER - SKIN - (WORK IN PROGRESS) - (16+)
As seen on Comedy Central Live, Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza, The Russell Howard Hour.
Winner of 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Neurodiversity Representation Award
All shows include a donation bucket to “Pay as you feel” if you enjoy the show.
25 FREE tickets also available on the door
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Laurel & Hardy Museum
Planet Mirth Presents - Troy Hawke - WIP
Friday 24 November 2023
WINNER Fringe Encore Series 2022 BEST SHOW
WINNER Leicester Comedy Festival 2022 BEST SHOW
TOTAL SELL OUT RUN Edinburgh Festival 2022
Top 40 best reviewed shows Edinburgh Festival 2022
***** Chortle ‘a rip snortingly funny hour’ (2022)
***** Entertainment Now (2022)
***** The Reviews Hub (2022)
Everyone’s favourite 30’s throwback greetings and compliments aficionado Troy Hawke returns to Ulverston with a WIP version of his new show.
Doors open at 6.45pm - the bar will be open and the tunes will be on. Seats are unreseved so first come first served. Arrive early, avoid the queues, grab a drink, choose your favourite seat and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of this beautiful Art Deco cinema!
PLEASE don't bring your own alcohol - this is not permitted - we will have a very reasonably priced bar which we rely on to make these events possible - your support is very much appreciated.
16+ Under 18s accompanied by an adult
Roxy Cinema
