Jack Whitehall announces massive Manc gig as part of brand-new live stand-up tour

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British comedy legend Jack Whitehall is making a triumphant return to Manchester yet again with a trip to Co-op Live.

That’s right, in addition to hosting the 2026 BRIT Awards at the massive indoor entertainment arena this month, the seasoned stand-up will be headlining the venue himself too.

Heading back on the road award-winning comic is heading back on the road for a huge national arena tour that promises bigger laughs than ever before, so get ready to laugh your socks off.

Fresh from starring in crime thriller Malice on Amazon Prime Video and stepping into the spotlight as presenter once again to host the BRITs, Jack Whitehall is returning to what he does best: live comedy.

Back-to-back Co-op Live bookings

Audiences can expect classic Whitehall awkward storytelling and quick-witted observations that have made him one of the UK’s most loved stand-up comedians.

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Entitled Bad Influence, his new hour will showcase brand-new material that has been specifically written for 2027.

The newly confirmed show will almost a year on from his debut visit to the Co-op on Saturday, 28 February for the BRITs.

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Jack Whitehall Bad Influence tour dates:

January 2027

  • Thursday 7 January – Utilita Arena, Newcastle
  • Saturday 9 January – Co-op Live, Manchester
  • Sunday 10 January – M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
  • Tuesday 12 January – Playhouse, Edinburgh
  • Wednesday 13 January – Playhouse, Edinburgh
  • Thursday 14 January – OVO Hydro, Glasgow
  • Saturday 16 January – Utilita Arena, Birmingham
  • Sunday 17 January – Swansea Building Society Arena
  • Wednesday 20 January – Plymouth Arena
  • Thursday 21 January – Plymouth Arena
  • Friday 22 January – Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham
  • Saturday 23 January – Utilita Arena, Cardiff
  • Thursday 28 January – Brighton Centre
  • Friday 29 January – Brighton Centre
  • Saturday 30 January – The O2, London

He’ll also be doing a handful of live shows the following month, including a trio over in Yorkshire at the likes of Leeds’ First Direct Arena and more; you can see those dates down below:

February 2027

  • Tuesday 2 February – BIC, Bournemouth
  • Wednesday 3 February – Utilita Arena, Sheffield
  • Thursday 4 February – Connexin Live, Hull
  • Saturday 6 February – First Direct Arena, Leeds
  • Sunday 7 Feburary – Vaillant Live, Derby

Presale to see Jack Whitehall in Manchester goes live from 10am on Wednesday 18 February, and Co-op members can also enjoy early access via the venue.

As for general admission tickets, they will be available from 10am this Friday (20 Feb).

You can get ready to grab yours HERE.

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Manchester’s tiny new tiramisu hatch Layr speaks out after receiving influx of ‘hostile’ hate messages

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant Layr is a new tiramisu hatch in Ancoats

Manchester’s tiny new tiramisu hatch has spoken out after receiving a recent influx of ‘hostile’ hate messages and reviews.

Having only opened its doors – or should we say, shutters – at the end of last month (29 January) over in Acoats, Layr is one of Manchester’s newest independent businesses that is selling purely tiramisu, with a menu of three different flavours, each served in individually portioned pots.

Here you can expect classic tiramisu where sponge is soaked in espresso, then layered with vanilla marscapone and cocoa dust.

These freshly-made, alcohol-free and Halal desserts have gone down an absolute treat with residents and visitors to the city alike since opening, but unfortunately, it hasn’t been completely smooth sailing for founder Moona who has admitted over the weekend that they have been receiving a number of ‘hostile’ hate comments and reviews that don’t reflect the service they are providing.

“We really didn’t want to post about this, but we have to,” owner Moona wrote in a heartbreaking statement on Instagram yesterday.

The statement comes after the business teamed up with The Couture Club and influencer Farron Clark for a Valentine’s collaboration over the weekend.

Layr said in its Instagram statement: “As a small independent business, we can’t stay silent when things aren’t right. It’s hard to share, but it has to be said.

“With a heavy heart, we need to address something that’s been happening behind the scenes. Over the past few days, we’ve noticed a pattern that’s been difficult to process. Hostile hate-messages, comments, and reviews. A number of one-star reviews have appeared that don’t feel reflective of real customer experiences… with some of our genuine customer photos have been screenshotted and reposted elsewhere.

Layr is a new tiramisu hatch in Ancoats
Pistachio tiramisu from the Layr dessert hatch
Layr has spoken out after receiving an influx of ‘hostile’ hate messages / Credit: The Manc Group

“As a small, new independent business, we take all feedback on board. However instances that appear not to be genuine are disheartening to see.”

They then shared a couple of screenshot images of reviews and comments they were referring to, before adding that: “The industry is already a challenge without these instances. We all need each other’s support and I hope we all succeed in what we set out to achieve.”

The statement concluded: “Let’s spread love… not hate.”

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Layr’s post has seen hundreds of likes and comments from customers and other local businesses sharing their support.

Featured Image – The Manc Group

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