After a successful response in 2024 the Bolton’s History of Comedy Walk returns this year for another two rambles. Yes, an hour walk of the town while chronicling the comedy moments of days gone by: city landmarks associated with major events which have gradually been lost to public consciousness and daily passers-by. Over time, accidents and flukes have developed the industry into bigger and better things but many of the original details have faded from collective memory.

Guided by comedy historian André Vincent you will be schooled on such things as: The many locations of incredible theatres, variety halls and the first Music Hall in Britain.The many entertainment accomplishments and records Bolton hold.How a local comedian’s actions led to South Africa’s apartheid. And, due to comedy, why Willian the Conqueror wiped Bolton off the map.  

This is not just a trek around the city to share in its concealed comedy inventory. It’s also time in the company of a comedy history expert who is as thrilled and delighted by the insights and quirky stories he has uncovered about the sites that changed UK comedy forever.