Once a vibrant hub of Manchester's nightlife, now only two bars remain inside the 12 iconic arches of Deansgate Locks. So ...

Stand-up comedy is that glorious art form where one person, one mic and an avalanche of punchlines can light up a whole room.

Manchester has some fantastic comedy venues, including the multi-award-winning Frog and Bucket, a club which added another two awards to its impressive trophy case this year.

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