IT’S going to be a funny sort of February at The Artrix in Bromsgrove, and that will be down to top name comedians.

A spokesman said: “February is set to be full of giggles at Artrix as the Arts Centre, well known for attraction top-name comedians, welcomes nearly a dozen comics to its stages.

“Funny February kicks off with the fantastically funny Andrew Doyle, one of the UK’s foremost political satirists on February 1. Andrew Doyle’s gig will take place in The Studio at Artrix and from February on wards, in keeping with the comedy club vibe, there will be a bar in The Studio serving bottled beverages throughout the evening.”

The spokesman added: “Next up, comic Darren Harriott, who hails from Oldbury, will perform in The Studio on Saturday, February 2. The Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee returns to the circuit with a brand new show, following his recent appearance on Live at the Apollo.”

On Wednesday, February 6, and Thursday, February 7, one of the UK’s most popular acts, Mark Watson, comes to Artrix’s Main Stage for two shows that have very nearly sold out already. The spokesman added: “As scrawny and impassioned as ever, Mark returns to Artrix with his usual notoriously high joke- and-rant-per-minute rate.

“And DIY Chef George Egg returns to Artrix on Saturday February 9 with his latest show demonstrating more live cooking and laugh-out-loud comedy.”

“On Friday, February 15, Mandy Muden, direct from her appearances on Britain’s Got Talent takes to the stage in The Studio with her brand new show, Cunning Stunt. On Saturday, February 16, Andrew Maxwell comes to The Studio with his show, Showtime.

The spokesman said: “Known for his eagle-eyed, passionate current-affairs comedy, Andrew features regularly on BBC Radio 4 and shows such as Mock The Week.

“And based on the hit BBC Radio 4 series, Rob Newman brings his show Total Eclipse of Descartes to Artrix on Thursday, February 21.”

Further details at artrix.co.uk or by calling 01527 577330.