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Barking Tales (the mental health comedy night) is back at a new venue, which is ours. The show will start at 8:00pm but we'll be there from 6:00pm for you to arrive when you want. Plenty of time for all to catch-up / meet for the first time. No big rush to leave, either, and we'll remind you of the time of the last tram.

It's a small space though, so if we could have as clear an idea as possible of who is coming, that'd be greatly appreciated. Send us a message if possible, so we can set the chairs up.

Masks, sanitiser, hand wash, tests are available should anyone want them and would have thought it went without saying but if you've got ANY COVID symptoms then please keep yourself at home. Previous to COVID everyone was very good at not being all up in other people's space anyway, so continue to practice that too.

We have our own car park, right outside the entrance!

If anyone is nervous of navigating the walking route from Derker tram station for their first try, let us know and we'll arrange to come meet you. There are some route maps on UCB page too.

November 3rd we have -

*Meryl O'Rourke

Meryl O'Rourke has worked for over 12 years as a high level topical TV gag writer and as a stand-up in her own right. She has written for Frankie Boyle for much of this time, from panel shows like Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks, through to BBC's Frankie Goes To Russia, Frankie Boyle's Tour of Scotland and four series of Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Meryl wrote for the 2019 Olivier Awards, broadcast on ITV and has also written for ITV 2's Dress To Impress.

In 2019 she debuted her solo stand-up show Vanilla and her 2011 show, Bad Mother was The Times? and The Observers Critic?s Choice. Meryl was also the inaugural winner of the Betty Box and Peter Rogers/Big Talk comedy writing programme and as a stand-up, she has supported Frankie Boyle many times as part of his national tour, including at Hammersmith Apollo.

Meryl's radio credits include writing and performing her own comedy series The Hysterical Method Of Conception for Woman's Hour (BBC Radio 4) and a Sony Radio Academy Award Nomination for Best Breakfast Show. More recently, Meryl has written gags for BBC World Service's Comedians vs The News.

*Daniel Foxx

Daniel can be found performing on stages around the UK. He tackles subjects including growing up LGBT+, politics and male mental health with an easy-going charm that endears him to most audiences, even sometimes the ones who have been dragged there by their girlfriends and fold their arms and frown. Daniel's comedy sketches have earned him a large online following and millions of views on social media.

*Caitlin Barclay
*Harriet Dyer (resident MC)

Comedian and author of, 'Bipolar Comedian.'

?She?s insightful, unique, peerless, extraordinary and? well, maybe a little unhinged.? 4 Extra Stands Up, BBC Radio 4 Extra

It's free entry, donations after if you can afford it (everything made goes back into the night / UCB.)

There will be a well stocked tuck shop with plenty of snacks and drinks, including tea and coffee.

If you want to drink booze bring your own. This is a safe space though, so if you're a drunken nightmare you will be asked to leave.

If you fancy being a member of the UCB / donating you can via
https://www.patreon.com/TheUCB
paypal.me/TheUCB

This space is wheelchair accessible, too! Ground floor access, right off the car park. Wheelchair cubicles in ladies and gents.

Any questions, do get in touch x

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Groundwork Building, Shaw Road,

Oldham,

Greater Manchester,

England,

OL1 4AW.