Mad Jack's Comedy Club

Mad Jack’s Comedy Club is going from strength to strength with its new expanded format. Our Resident MC Danny McLoughlin introduces Chris Washington, Nina Gilligan and Jake Steers. 4 acts, 2 sets, 1 interval, non-stop laughs!

Chris Washington is one of the UK’s most naturally funny and likeable stand-ups, combining sharp writing with effortless Northern charm. He has appeared on popular TV shows including Richard Osman’s House of Games, Mock the Week, Live from the BBC and Celebrity Pointless, bringing his warm, relatable style to a wider audience. As well as performing his own sell-out shows, Chris has supported some of the biggest names in comedy including Jason Manford, Kevin Bridges, John Bishop, and Milton Jones and continues to build a reputation as a must-see live act.

His Edinburgh shows, including Raconteur have received great critical acclaim, while his series of sketches for the BBC have amassed millions of views online. With a gift for storytelling and a knack for finding big laughs in everyday life, Chris Washington is fast becoming one of the most in-demand comedians on the circuit.

Nina Gilligan  is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit. She is a skilled writer, creator, and improviser and has written several comedy shows and plays including ‘Rescued’ Nominated for Best Comedy at Greater Manchester Fringe and ‘Broad Shoulders’ receiving 5-star reviews at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival as well as Late Developer 2022 and Goldfish 2024

​Equally at home in clubs and art centre’s, Nina is headlining, and hosting the best gigs and corporate / fundraising events. Recently acknowledged as Comics Comic in Jan 2025, 2023’s Best Act at both the Chortle and North West Comedy Awards and 2021 saw her crowned as the WINNER of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also Winning Liverpool Hot Water and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous year’s.

Jake Steers has all round likeability factor with charisma in spades. An easy conversational style makes audiences warm to him immediately and his one off persona and off the cuff style has audience in stitches. Catch him now before he’s too big to be playing comedy clubs!

Resident MC Danny McLoughlin has the sharp wit & material, likeable persona and strong stage presence that have seen him become a much sought after act in his short time as a stand up. A finalist in the Chortle Student Comedian of The Year in 2008, Danny went on to perform as part of the prestigious Big Value Comedy Show during Edinburgh Festival 2009. He also supported Al Pitcher on his UK Tour and is booked by some of the UK’s biggest gigs and promoters.