Things to do in Chorley

Manford's Comedy Club

A message from Jason Manford:Hello there, Jason here, thanks for stopping by. I've been wondering for a while now, why is local stand up comedy not high up on t…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

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Rachel Fairburn: Vexy Beast

Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2024 show Side Eye, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate…

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Neil Delamere: Reinventing The Neil

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new standup show, packed to the brim of tall tales and hilarious stories.Join the star of the Blame Game, Live at th…

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Larry Dean: Hellbent

Recently married, emotionally feral.The Gallus Glaswegian Goon returns with a riotous show about refusing to grow up.As seen on SNL, Live at the Apollo, QI and…

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Michael Akadiri: Don't Call Me Uncle!

Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Brighton with a potent preview of his latest…

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Charlie Baker: Go Get It

Award-winning radio host, stand-up powerhouse and entertainment machine Charlie Baker returns to the stage with his brand new show: GO GET IT.You may know him f…

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Tom Lawrinson: Speak of the Devil

Tom Lawrinson (“truly unique... joyfully daft” Rolling Stone) embarks on his biggest tour yet with new show “Speak of the Devil”, finally answering the question…

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Andrew Bird

Back with a brand-new show Andrew has just supported Russell Howard on his current national tour including four straight shows at The London Palladium.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Pierre Novellie: Okay, One More Then Bedtime

Pierre Novellie returns with more observational nerd comedy, one last time before bed.Following the success of last year's show, You Sit There, I'll Stand Here,…

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Ania Magliano: Peach Fuzz

Fresh from starring in the latest series of Taskmaster, Ania Magliano (Live At The Apollo, Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Show Nominee) brings a brand-new show fu…

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Rob Auton: Jupiter

This show is a story about a time when Rob Auton had a job as an estate agent on the planet Jupiter. It is fiction.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Rhys James: Chop Logic

A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Matt Forde: Project Holy Moly

Another new Prime Minister. Another new government. Another set of black holes.Join leading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Perfor…

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Carl Hutchinson

Carl has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Chris Difford: An Intimate Evening Of Stories And Songs

Chris Difford co-wrote the classic Squeeze hits Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labeled with Love, Tempted, and Black Coffee In Bed, alongside Squeeze co founde…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Deirdre O’Kane: All The Rage

Deirdre O’Kane grabs the zeitgeist once again with a brand new show in a world that feels decidedly off kilter.She contrasts everyday domestic failures with big…

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Pete Firman

With over 4.5 million social media followers and countless TV appearances under his belt, Pete Firman is the UK's top comic magician.Join him for an evening of…

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Mark Thomas: 40 in Stand Up Years

What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you...?

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Scott Bennett: Stuff

As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be.

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Morgan Rees: What A Bummer

After Morgan and his partner went on separate holidays - one to a Mathematics Forum in Coventry and the other to a Bear Party in Barcelona - a massive revelatio…

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Brian Bilston & Henry Normal

Brian Bilston and Henry Normal appear together for the first time in a show which one critic has described as “two people reading some poems”.Along the way, the…

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Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!

Rosie Holt: The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!Rosie and her MP alter-ego are back, fighting their biggest foe yet.

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

Andrew Ryan: Honest Capacity

Off the back of a total sell-out tour in 2024, Andrew Ryan is back with a brand-new show.

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Tom Stade

Canadian powerhouse Tom Stade is back on the road with a brand-new show - taking aim at the absurdities of modern times with his contagious charm and incisive,…

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Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her

Sophie Duker is back! The Taskmaster champ is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show.But Daddy I Love Her sees…

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Paul Foot: the Future

Pioneering alt-comedy hero and star of Cats Does Countdown Paul Foot is back on tour with a brand new stand-up show.Remember when people were excited for the fu…

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Exercise in Chairs

This is a social session to get people together to chat and learn about how keeping moving is good for your health and wellbeing.It is suitable for beginners.Pl…

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Chair Based Exercise

This is a social session to get people together to chat and learn about how keeping moving is good for your health and wellbeing.It is suitable for beginners.Pl…

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Baby bounce and rhyme

Enjoy lively sing-along songs, gentle movements, and rhymes with your baby, plus meet and chat with other parents and carers.Suitable for babies up to around 18…

Clayton Green Library, Chorley

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Little Steps session

Come along to this regular family session aimed at children aged 2 to 5. It's all about chatting, playing, reading and learning.Featuring: storytelling to enter…

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Olaf Falafel's Stupidest Super Stupid Show

After a sell out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning comedian and children's author Olaf Falafel is dishing up another frying pan full of family-…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

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Wacky Woody's World of Magic

Join Manchester's top kids magician Wacky Woody as he travels the world on a mission for the Magic Circle to find a magic trick from every continent.This show i…

Chorley Theatre, Chorley

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LEGO Club

If you are a creative person with a passion for Lego, this is the chance for you to make your ideas come to life.All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Toddler Rhyme Time

Discover and explore the world around us through a range of songs, books, signs and gestures.

Chorley Library, Chorley

Story time

A weekly story reading session for pre-school children. All pre-school children and their parents or carers are welcome to join us.

Adlington Library, Chorley

Beatles Complete

Having now performed over 300 shows at the world famous Cavern Club, this Liverpool based 'beat combo' are the youngest ever Beatles band to gain a residency at…

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Knit and Natter

Also available on the second Monday of each month. See our webpage for details.Bring your knitting or other craft for an informal gathering of likeminded people…

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Art Club

This is a free art club for adults of all abilities where we have fun learning and practising new techniques over a tea or coffee.

Chorley Library, Chorley

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Let's Play Chess

If you want to plan your next move or are a Grandmaster then "check" out who's playing here at the library and find some "mates".We have several chess sets you…

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Friends of Adlington Library Play Session

A chance for parents, grandparents and carers to chat whilst the little ones play.Aimed at babies and young toddlers.£1 donation to the Friends of Adlington Lib…

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Make a Scary Scarecrow

Give your scarecrow a woolly scarf, hat and a scary face.For younger people, you can make a paper one, colour it in and draw a hat and scarf on it.Two sessions…

Chorley Library, Chorley

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Craft and Chat

Bring your latest craft obsession or UFOs (unfinished objects) to our relaxed afternoon session.

Adlington Library, Chorley

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Chat Play Read Halloween Special Session, "Room on the Broom" - 3pm, for 2-7yrs

The sessions will:Provide a strong foundation for school (e.g. children with proficient speech and language skills are likely to find it easier to learn to read…

Clayton Green Library, Chorley

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Colourful Footsteps Send Wednesday

The sessions will help children to: Build their confidence to take part in physical play and exercise. Be confident in expressing themselves Experience positive…

Duke Street Family Hub, Chorley

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Olaf Falafel

Shortlisted for the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Best Show Award in 2025.The best-joke-list-bothering, holey-cheese-flinging Falafel is back with another thickly-sliced…

Chorley Little Theatre, Chorley

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Participation, Voice & Influence Chorley Youth Council

Welcome to the Chorley Youth Council: Your Voice, Your Influence, Your Community! Are you ready to be a force of change?

Lord Street, Chorley, Chorley

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Craft and Chat

Come along and have a craft and chat, share ideas, tips and patterns. It doesn't matter whether you're new to craft or a 'dab' hand, everyone is welcome - frien…

Clayton Green Library, Chorley

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Genealogy Quest - Your Family History

If you have an intriguing story to share about your own family's past or you want to hear about someone else's, then come and have a chat.

Chorley Library, Chorley

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