Coming To Carlisle in 2018
Once the festivities are over and done with, the dark evenings and cold weather can seem pretty bleak – summer is still a long way off, after all. But there’s plenty to keep those January Blues at bay, with a whole host of high profile comics and musicians heading to Carlisle in 2018.
Joel Dommett
9 February, Sands Centre
One of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show, Joel Dommett: LIVE. The star of 2016’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here and presenter of this year’s I’m a Celebrity: Extra Camp is set to deliver his high octane comedy to Carlisle. Since appearing on the comedy scene in 2007, Joel has never looked back, receiving great critical acclaim for his Edinburgh Fringe shows, he has gone on to appear in numerous television shows including; Impractical Jokers, Reality Bites and Russell Howard’s Good News.
Billy Bailey
16 February, Sands Centre
Known for his sharp wit and classic sense of humor, Bill Bailey is perhaps most famous for being a team captain on the celebrity game show, ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’. But the stand-up comedian, once dubbed “the brainiest comic of his generation” has also starred in cult comedies such as Spaced and Black Books and won ‘best stand-up’ at the British comedy awards. With musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness.
Jake Bugg
21 February, Sands Centre
Chart-topping musician, Jake Bugg brings his guitar back to Carlisle, for an intimate solo acoustic gig this February. The singer-songwriter, who burst onto the music scene in 2012 aged just 18, is said to sound “better than ever” following the success of his acclaimed new album, “Hearts That Strain”. The record has received revelatory reviews and his distinctive sound is set to draw huge crowds from across Cumbria.
John Cooper Clarke
12 March, Old Fire Station
The original ‘people’s poet’ John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 70s but today is as vibrant and relevant as ever and his influence on pop culture is as visible as ever. His latest show, which visits two Cumbrian venues, is a mix of classic verse, extraordinary new material, hilarious ponderings on modern life, good honest gags, riffs and chat. A chance to witness a living legend at the top of this game.
Milton Jones
25 February, Sands Centre
The Mock the Week regular is heading to Cumbria for two dates in the New Year, with his brand new show ‘Milton Jones is Out There’. He’ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media, talking about his life so far – the ups, the downs and why buying his own see-saw was the best decision he ever made. Oh and now he wants to be Prime Minister too. Can we do worse than the politicians we already have? Yes we can.
Fickle Friends
3 March, The Brickyard
The essential British indie-pop band of the coming year, Fickle Friends are dropping into Carlisle in March. The Brighton five-piece have played over 350 live shows together – including a debut at Kendal Calling last year – and show no signs of slowing down with an upcoming live tour to accompany the launch of their debut album, ‘You Are Someone Else’. The band have found themselves regularly playlisted on Radio 1, thanks to a string of hit singles including ‘Brooklyn’, ‘Glue’, ‘Swim’ and ‘Hello Hello’, and now they finally have an album to their name.
Jason Manford
4 May & 15 November, Sands Centre
Due to popular demand, comedian Jason Manford announced a second Cumbria date for his 2018 tour, Muddle Class. Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed, featuring a wealth of new material about him growing up working class then finding, over the years, that part of him has, in fact, become ‘middle class’. He’s had a busy few years but the nationally acclaimed comic hasn’t changed a bit and he promises to bring lots of laughs to the county.
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