Laurie Brewster and Shay Raper present Shy Bairns Go Halves, a split bill stand up comedy show from two of Newcastle's most promising new comedians. Enjoy their best jokes as they work towards their respective debut shows.

Laurie's dryly delivered gags took him to the final of So You Think You're Funny? 2024 and saw him win Beat the Frog at The Frog and Bucket.

"Proper jokes" - Chortle

Shay's self deprecating tales won him the FeltNowt New Act of the Year for 2024 and Stockton Gong 2024.

"Genuine belly laughs" - The Northern Echo