Northampton is bussing with live entertainment throughout the year, with no shortage of theatres and music venues.
But the town is also a well-travelled stopping point on the comedy circuit, and plays host to the UK’s biggest jokers.
Here, we look at 10 comedy gigs coming to Northampton this year.
5. June 27 - Jonny Pelham at the Funhouse Comedy Club, Blisworth
Comedian Jonny Pelham headlines as the Funhouse Comedy Club returns to The Walnut Tree Inn, Blisworth, on Thursday, June 27, from 8.30pm. Photo: Publicity
6. June 29 - Mandy Muden at the Funhouse Comedy Club, Black Diamond, Northampton
Stand-up artist, cabaret singer and magician Mandy Muden headlines as the Funhouse Comedy Club rocks up to the Black Diamond, Lower Harding Street, Northampton, on June 29 Photo: Publicity
7. July 12 - Sara Pascoe, Seann Walsh, Rhys James & Laura Lexx at the Deco Theatre, Northampton
Comedians Sara Pascoe, Seann Walsh, Rhys James & Laura Lexx are the 'Anglia All Stars' coming to the Deco Theatre, Northampton, at 7.30pm on Friday, July 12 Photo: Publicity
8. September 15 - Milton Jones at the Royal & Derngate Theatre, Northampton
Standup comic Milton Jones is coming to Northampton's Royal & Derngate Theatre on September 15 and 16 Photo: NA