Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Michael McIntyre continues his stand-up roadshow with a stop at the Birmingham Hippodrome. There's the usual fast-paced introduction from McIntyre, followed by sets from a wry Canadian called Tom Stade, a wild-haired Australian called Steve Hughes and an energetic Yorkshireman called Paul Tonkinson. The evening ends with a set by Shappi Khorsandi, a female Iranian stand-up who, she confesses, would rather have been a horse.

The quality of the comedians appearing on this show is astounding. Obviously one or two were bound to be good, but to come up with a royal flush week after week seems to defy the laws of probability. After McIntyre's usual full-throttle intro, Tom Stade - an American living in Wolverhampton - tells a single story about a man selling meat from the back of a van. Paul Tonkinson points out some of the difficulties involved in making yourself a quick sandwich when you're in a relationship. Steve Hughes, a hairy man from Australia, launches an attack on health and safety and political correctness, and this glorious evening ends with the headline act from Shappi Khorsandi, who is that rare thing - a female stand-up comic from Iran.

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For fans who admire the high-wire bravura of stand-up comedy, once again Michael McIntyre introduces an impressive mix of comedians. The line-up includes John Bishop explaining the difficulties of getting rid of a fridge; Sarah Millican on the joys of divorce; Mick Ferry on an unhealthy desire to sleep with all his daughters' friends, and - last but by no means least - the headline act from Jason Manford, who does an inspired riff on his father's terrifying parenting technique. This involved telephoning the Chief Constable of the Greater Manchester Police who would threaten his son with prison. At the age of 7 or 8, Manford was too terrified to realise that the Chief Constable's voice bore an uncanny resemblance to that of his grandfather.

Laughs aplenty as Michael McIntyre and his pals continue their tour around Britain. Dig below the surface of tonight's leg of this stand-up tour - which sees host Michael introduce headliner Jason Manford off 8 Out of 10 Cats at the Manchester Apollo - and you'll find a brilliant pair of comedians rarely seen on TV. Indeed, the routines from John Bishop and Mick Ferry should get you giggling...

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Comedy Roadshow Review

This opener came from Edinburgh, with McIntyre his usual impish self as happy host. I've been sensing a backlash building about McIntyre for a few months (fuelled by him dying on-stage at the BAFTAs), but I still find him very amusing and immensely likeable. It's just nice to watch someone with an upbeat attitude, skipping about the stage.

Don't miss this very funny new series, showcasing comics from the alternative circuit in front of a primetime audience. Michael McIntyre introduces each performer with a high-octane performance that looked like a tough act to follow. Yet there isn't a single dud among the performers, and each one is as different as different can be. My personal favourite was the nerdy, off-key oddity of Mark Watson, who explains why he can't quite believe how lucky he is to be married and why he finds it difficult to walk across a bridge without throwing his keys into the water, although Rhod Gilbert's story of lost luggage deserves to become a classic.

Don't miss this very funny new series, showcasing comics from the alternative circuit in front of a primetime audience. Michael McIntyre introduces each performer with a high-octane performance that looked like a tough act to follow. Yet there isn't a single dud among the performers, and each one is as different as different can be. My personal favourite was the nerdy, off-key oddity of Mark Watson, who explains why he can't quite believe how lucky he is to be married and why he finds it difficult to walk across a bridge without throwing his keys into the water, although Rhod Gilbert's story of lost luggage deserves to become a classic.

For five years now, Live At The Apollo has been bringing us some first-class stand-up comedy. The key difference with this new series, from the same team, is that regular host Michael McIntyre will take it to different venues around the UK, showcasing familiar faces alongside relative newcomers. We start in Edinburgh, where Rhod Gilbert tops the bill.