XS Malarkey with Robin Ince
at 53Two, Manchester
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Since 1997 XS Malarkey has been a Manchester institution, with compere Toby Hadoke bringing you the very best comedians at the lowest prices.
Please note that the artists appearing may be subject to change.
Robin Ince
This versatile comedy veteran delivers a highly improvised set which can cover a vast range of subjects and material. As seen on Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Now Show, The News Quiz and Loose Ends. Chortle Award Winner 2009 and Winner of the Time Out Outstanding Comedy Achievement Award. 'Robin Ince is thoughtful, provocative and very funny' (The Times) 'When someone writes a history of modern comedy, they should make room for Robin Ince' (The Guardian).
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Chris Lynam
The legendary 'anarchic clown'. Chris is a headliner of international standing, a regular on the comedy circuit throughout the globe and at festivals such as Montreal, Edinburgh, Melbourne and Glastonbury as well as making several TV appearances in the UK and abroad. 'Chris Lynam is a brilliantly bizarre antidote to today's truculent society' (New York Times) '... our most dangerous comic' (The Independent) '... mahout of the bizarre buffoon extraordinaire to wit... A wild clown in a class of his own' (The Times) 'Surreal unhinged quality which makes for comic greatness' (The Guardian).
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Toby Hadoke
'Toby is an actor, writer and comedian, who has a stupid name that no-one can pronounce or spell. He was born in a small cottage in Ludlow, Shropshire at the turn of the century, and even as a baby, sported a rather manly collection of facial hair.' Manchester comedy Legend and host of XS Malarkey. Toby was the inaugural winner of The Les Dawson Award, beating a shortlist including Peter Kay, Daniel Kitson, Dave Spikey, Ken Dodd, Caroline Ahearne, Craig Cash and Steve Coogan. He works regularly in TV and Radio having appeared in shows ranging from Coronation Street to Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights. 'Superior stand-up skills – very, very funny' (The Guardian) 'A comedy genius' (Metro).
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M3 4LP
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on Tue 4 November 2025