Clinton Baptiste, Mick Miller and Maisie Adam are among the comedy stars coming to Bootle for the brand-new Salt and Tar Fringe Festival, Spring Bank Holiday Weekend 23rd to 26th May 2025
Big Comedy UK the people behind the Southport Comedy festival are delighted to announce that they are working with Salt and Tar, Bootle for a third year to bring an incredible line-up of comedy to the Salt and Tar Fringe Festival this Spring Bank Holiday Weekend 23rd to 26th May 2025.
Formerly known as the Comedy Weekender, the festival has grown into a celebration of diverse entertainment, attracting top talent and drawing hundreds of visitors over the last two years. The Fringe Festival promises to be even bigger and better in 2025 celebrating all things comedy, music, and the arts.
Big Comedy has lined up two unforgettable comedy nights taking place on the Friday and Sunday night of the festival featuring comedy giants: Clinton Baptiste, the hilarious clairvoyant and psychic from Peter Kay’s iconic Phoenix Nights and comedy legend Mick Miller often referred as ‘the bald man with the long hair’ and one of the UK’s most cherished entertainers, still at the top of his game after over 40 years.
They will be joined by TV faces Maisie Adam and Ignacio Lopez, known for appearances on shows such as Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, and QI; Dan Nightingale, host of the smash-hit podcast Have a Word; and Nina Gilligan, a fast-rising star and multi-award-winning comedian.
The comedy nights hosted by Brendan Riley will take place in a luxury, fully-seated marquee, offering an intimate and unique setting to see these stars up close and personal.
Tickets for these first two events are on sale now at just £17plus booking fee.
Salt and Tar is a multi-use, outdoor events venue, located in Bootle directly behind the Strand Shopping Centre. Salt and Tar is Sefton’s fast growing entertainment hub for large-scale and community events. Their events program offers a wide range of entertainment from comedy to music to street food events.
Tickets and Info
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Salt and Tar Fringe Festival Comedy Lineup
Friday 23rd May 2025
Salt and Tar Fringe Festival Presents Clinton Baptiste, Maisie Adam, Dan Nightingale with Host Brendan Riley
Enjoy an unforgettable night of live comedy under canvas with a triple headline show featuring stars from TV and the cream of the comedy circuit up close and personal in our luxury fully seated marquee at Salt and Tar, Bootle’s exciting new event space canalside.
Clinton Baptiste is best known as the hilarious, self-proclaimed clairvoyant, medium, and psychic from Peter Kay’s iconic TV series “Phoenix Nights.” With his trademark blend of cheeky humor and supernatural antics, Clinton has been entertaining audiences across the UK, delivering both laughs and “messages from beyond” (which may or may not be accurate). His sharp wit, outrageous personality, and playful approach to the paranormal make him a must-see for comedy fans looking for something a little different.
Maisie Adam multi award winning comedian Maisie is now a regular face on our TV screens with appearances on flagship shows to include Live at the Apollo, A League of their Own, Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, QI, 8 Out of 10 Cats, The Last Leg and the Royal Variety Performance. Maisie is fast on her way from being one of the brightest rising stars of the UK comedy scene to becoming a household name.
Dan Nightingale Host of smash hit podcast ‘Have a Word’, as seen on John Bishop’s Only Joking and Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks, Dan is widely regarded as one of the best performers working on the comedy circuit with two successful national touring shows under his belt. Mixing fiendishly accurate observation with energetic characterisations and killer punch lines, Dan’s comedy is original, playful, intelligent, poignant and exciting; sometimes ridiculous… but always hilarious. Winner Best MC at the UK Comedy Awards 2015, winner Best Act 2018 and 2019 and Best MC 2019 at the North West Comedy Awards.
With Host Brendan Riley
There’s nothing bland or predictable about this stand-up comic. Brendan’s Liverpudlian accent and lively blend of anecdotes, gags and inspired improvisation brings a refreshing blast of cheerful North Western humour.
Age Restriction: 18+
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Finish: 10:30pm
Tickets: £17
Sunday 25th May Salt and Tar Fringe Festival Mick Miller, Nina Gillian, Ignacio Lopez with Host Brendan Riley
Don’r miss an unforgettable night of live comedy under canvas with a triple headline show featuring stars from TV and the cream of the comedy circuit up close and personal in our luxury fully seated marquee at Salt and Tar, Bootle’s exciting new event space canalside.
Mick Miller One of our most treasured entertainers who has been at the top of his game for over 40 years. Often referred to as “The bald guy with the long hair,” Mick first came to prominence in the 70’s on the iconic ITV show ‘The Comedians’ but remains as relevant and funny today, he is one of the few comedians of his generation who has made the transition onto the alternative circuit, creating a younger fan base along the way.
This will be a masterclass in stand-up comedy not to be missed.
As seen in Kings of Comedy (Ch4), They Think It’s All Over (BBC1), Comedy World Cup (Ch4), John Bishop’s Only Joking (Sky1), Comedy Rocks with Jason Manford (ITV), Last Laugh in Vegas (ITV), and The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), Ideal with Jonny Vegas (BBC Three), Peter Kay’s Carshare (BBC1)
Nina Gilligan Described as a bolshier Mrs Merton, multi award winning Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit.
‘A Gem of the Circuit’ with an ability to ‘Transcend age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy ranks.
Winner Best Act, Chortle Awards and the North West Comedy Awards in 2023. Winner of the Leicester Mercury Award 2021, Winner Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year, Finalist English Comedian of the Year 2016.
“Phenomenal Performer” – Rolling Stone
Ignacio Lopez has been wowing audiences internationally with his individual style and high gag-rate. A crazy mixture of Welsh & Spanish, Ignacio has become one of the most unique voices on the UK circuit. Now a regular on British TV, Ignacio’s extensive broadcast credits include Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Have I Got News For You (BBC One), QI (BBC Two), Comedy Central Live (Comedy Central), The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two), The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice (Ch4), Pointless Celebrities (BBC One)
His online content has racked up over 100 million views across all social media channels and he has been featured in Top Jokes lists in The Telegraph and The Guardian. His last tour sold out venues all over the UK with numerous extra dates added due to phenomenal demand.
With Host Brendan Riley
“One of the brighter names from the North West…a great compere.” Guardian
Age Restriction: 18+
Doors: 7pm
Show: 8pm
Finish: 10:30pm
Tickets: £17
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