Salt & Tar Weekender
Big Comedy UK have teamed up with Sefton Council for the first ever Comedy Weekender.
It all takes place over the May Bank Holiday Weekend 26th to 28th May under canvas in a heated and seated marquee at Salt and Tar with a fully licensed bar.
The event will feature stars from TV and the world of comedy to include Liverpool’s own Chris McCausland who headlines the opening night. There will be Family Fun days, Disco Bingo and Much, Much more!
What's On
Friday
26th
May
Big Comedy UK Presents:
Chris McCausland
Nina Gilligan
Patrick Monahan
with Host
Brendan Riley
Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy with a triple headline show featuring stars from TV and the cream of the comedy circuit.*
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
Tickets £17
PG 16+
There are age restrictions on some shows. Where pemitted, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Shows containing a PG rating may contain strong language and adult content.
Saturday
27th
May
Join us for a funtastic afternoon of entertainment for the whole family with Comedy Bingo and one of the best children’s entertainers in the country Martin Bigpig Mor. This isn’t just fun for the kids, we promise to keep the grown-ups laughing as well
Doors 12pm
Show 1pm
Tickets £5
We cannot admit unaccompanied minors
There are age restrictions on some shows. Where pemitted, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Shows containing a PG rating may contain strong language and adult content.
Saturday
27th
May
Bingo Nights UK Presents Disco Bingo
Eyes Down for a fabulous night of fundraising with this truly interactive event.
Disco Bingo is exactly what it says on the tin; A full night of traditional style Disco and Bingo but with a modern twist!
Guaranteed to get the whole room up and dancing, classic disco hits are triggered when certain bingo numbers are called.
The entire evening is peppered with music and good-natured banter provided by comedian and presenter Brendan Riley.
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
Tickets £10
18+
There are age restrictions on some shows. Where pemitted, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Shows containing a PG rating may contain strong language and adult content.
Sunday
28th
May
Join us for a funtastic afternoon of entertainment for all the family with Comedy Bingo and star of Britain’s Got Talent – Steve Royle This isn’t just fun for the kids,we promise to keep the grown-ups laughing as well
Doors 12pm
Show 1pm
Tickets £5
We cannot admit unaccompanied minors
There are age restrictions on some shows. Where pemitted, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Shows containing a PG rating may contain strong language and adult content.
Sunday
28th
May
Big Comedy UK Presents:
Jason Byrne
Jo Caulfield
Scott Bennett
with Host Brendan Riley
Join us for a fantastic night of live comedy with a triple headline show featuring stars from TV and the cream of the comedy circuit.*
Doors 7pm
Show 8pm
Tickets £17
PG16+
There are age restrictions on some shows. Where pemitted,under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Shows containing a PG rating may contain strong language and adult content.
*Line-up may be subject to change
We never advertise events or performers unless a firm booking has been made with the appropriate agents/performers. Due to unforeseen operational problems it may sometimes be impossible to present the advertised acts. This can be due to many reasons including sickness, travel disruption etc. We reserve the right to provide as near as possible replacement comedians and the show will go on.
Venue information
Salt and Tar, Washington Parade, Bootle, L20 1AA
Contact: saltandtar@sefton.gov.uk
Entrances
Entry to Salt and Tar is via Washington Parade and Strand Road Bootle, right next to The Strand Shopping Centre and just a few minutes from Bootle New Strand Station.
Parking
There is no on-site parking however there is plenty of on-street parking around the immediate location.
Public Transport
Merseyrail operate frequent services on the Southport line which stop at both Bootle Oriel Road and Bootle New Strand train stations, both which are walking distance to the venue. Train timetables can be found here (https://www.merseyrail.org/)
Bootle Strand bus station is also walking distance to the venue, bus routes can be found here (https://www.merseytravel.gov.uk/timetables/#bus)
Accessibility
The venue has an accessible entrance and is on hard tarmac flooring. There may be low ramps to negotiate at the entrances. All seating is at ground floor level. There will be accessible toilet facilities onsite. Please be aware that shows can be noisy with spontaneous loud laughter, clapping, music and various public address announcements. We want our less able customers to enjoy our shows without barriers. If this means you need a carer to accompany you to an event, we may be able to accommodate this at our discretion at no additional charge subject to availability and appropriate supporting documentation.