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Michael McIntyre: MACNIFICENT

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all. 

Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America. 

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

Michael’s return to stand-up is not to be missed!

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17 February 2023, 05:00 | Updated: 20 February 2024, 16:42

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Michael McIntyre is hitting the road with his MACNIFICENT tour! Here's how you can get tickets.

Michael McIntyre has embarked on MACNIFICENT, his stand-up tour which he's taking from the UK and Ireland all the way to New York, starting with Bristol last September and wrapping up in Birmingham later this year.

It's the comedic legend's first tour in five years, and after an eventful few years across the globe he's returning to the stage to give fans some much-needed LOLs.

Here's everything you need to know about the MACNIFICENT show, from dates and venues to how to get tickets.

Michael McIntyre's MACNIFICENT tour dates

Sunday 25th February Plymouth Pavilions (* new date)

Monday 26th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)

Tuesday 27th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)

Wednesday 28th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)

Thursday 29th February Plymouth, Pavilions

Friday, 8 March 2024, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Saturday, 9 March 2024, Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena

Sunday 10th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena (* new date)

Friday 15th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Saturday, 16 March 2024, Newcastle, Utilita Arena

Friday, 22 March 2024, Manchester, AO Arena

Saturday, 23 March 2024, Manchester, AO Arena

Thursday 4th April Eastbourne, Congress (*new date)

Friday, 5 April 2024, London, The O2

Saturday, 6 April 2024, London, The O2

Friday, 12 April 2024, London, The O2

Saturday, 13 April 2024, London, The O2

Sunday 14th April London, The O2 (* new date)

Friday 19th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena (* new date)

Saturday, 20 April 2024, Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena

Friday, 26 April 2024, Hull, Bonus Arena

Saturday, 27 April 2024, Sheffield, Utilita Arena

Friday, 10 May 2024, London, OVO Arena Wembley

Saturday, 11 May 2024, London, OVO Arena Wembley

Thursday, 16 May 2024, Aberdeen, P&J Arena

Saturday, 18 May 2024, Glasgow, OVO Hydro

Thursday 25th April Hull, Arena (* new date)

Wednesday 1st May Utilita Arena (* new date)

Thursday 2nd May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Friday 3rd May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Saturday 4th May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Sunday 5th May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Wednesday 15th May Aberdeen, P&J Arena (* new date)

Friday 17th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro (* new date)

Sunday 19th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro (* new date)

Friday, 24 May 2024, Birmingham, Utility Arena

Saturday, 25 May 2024, Birmingham, Utility Arena

Sunday 26th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena (* new date)

Thursday 30th May Dublin, 3Arena (* new date)

Friday 31st May Belfast, SSE Arena (* new date)

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26 February 2024, 09:30

By Tom Eames

Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT!

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It has been five years since Michael's last tour, and he can't wait to bring more laughs around the world.

Michael McIntyre's keen observational comedy and unique ability to transform ordinary moments into showcases of human frustration have resonated deeply with countless fans.

Thus far, his stand-up tours have surpassed four million tickets in sales. Notably, he achieved a record-breaking 28 sold-out performances at London's O2 arena, earning him the keys to the venue.

Tickets for the 2024 tour are on sale now from Ticketmaster .

The full dates are:

• Friday 23rd February: Plymouth, Pavilions
• Saturday 24th February Plymouth, Pavilions
• Sunday 25th February Plymouth Pavilions (* new date)
• Monday 26th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)
• Tuesday 27th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)
• Wednesday 28th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)
• Thursday 29th February Plymouth, Pavilions (* new date)
• Friday 8th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
• Saturday 9th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena
• Sunday 10th March Nottingham, Motorpoint Arena (* new date)
• Friday 15th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Saturday 16th March Newcastle, Utilita Arena
• Friday 22nd March Manchester, AO Arena
• Saturday 23rd March Manchester, AO Arena
• Thursday 4th April Eastbourne, Congress (*new date)
• Friday 5th April London, The O2
• Saturday 6th April London, The O2
• Friday 12th April London, The O2
• Saturday 13th April London, The O2
• Sunday 14th April London, The O2 (* new date)
• Friday 19th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena (* new date)
• Saturday 20th April Liverpool, M&S Bank Arena
• Thursday 25th April Hull, Arena (* new date)
• Friday 26th April Hull, Arena
• Saturday 27th April Sheffield, Utilita Arena
• Wednesday 1st May Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Thursday 2nd May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Friday 3rd May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Saturday 4th May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Sunday 5th May Cardiff, Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Friday 10th May London, OVO Arena Wembley
• Saturday 11th May London, OVO Arena Wembley
• Wednesday 15th May Aberdeen, P&J Arena (* new date)
• Thursday 16th May Aberdeen, P&J Arena
• Friday 17th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro (* new date)
• Saturday 18th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro
• Sunday 19th May Glasgow, OVO Hydro (* new date)
• Friday 24th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• Saturday 25th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena
• Sunday 26th May Birmingham, Utilita Arena (* new date)
• Thursday 30th May Dublin, 3Arena (* new date)
• Friday 31st May Belfast, SSE Arena (* new date)
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• Date 5 Apr - 14 Apr 2024
• Venue The O2 arena
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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand-new show ‘MACNIFICENT’, much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all at The O2 next April.

Michael is the host of two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and hosts for NBC in America. His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world. Michael McIntyre’s spot-on observational comedy and trademark mastery of turning everyday situations into masterclasses of human exasperation have struck a chord with millions of fans. To date, Michael's stand-up tours have sold over four million tickets, including a record-breaking twenty-eight sold out shows at London’s The O2 for which he was awarded the keys to the venue. Michael’s global success continues to flourish with his ‘Big World Tour’, which began in early 2017, visiting over twenty countries and culminating in Michael's Netflix special “Showman”.

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all.

You can view the latest announced tour dates and get your tickets here now!

Michael is the host of two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows: the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America.

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

Michael’s return to stand-up is not to be missed!

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Everything you need to know about Michael McIntyre’s MAGNIFICENT tour at AO Arena

Dads, we do hope you kept your tickets in the 'man drawer'.

British comedy legend Michael McIntyre is rolling back into Manchester this weekend for a double bill of his brand-new tour, MAGNIFICENT at the AO Arena.

Still one of the biggest names in UK comedy and always delivering a reliable and largely family-friendly performance (this being a 14+ show), he’s set to pack out the legendary Manc entertainment venue this Friday and Saturday.

Despite being a household name for the best part of two decades now, this latest show is actually his first stand-up tour in five years and has already received pretty solid reviews from the likes of Chorlte , so it’s great to see him back out on the circuit.

With all that in mind, we thought we’d provide those going along to either of his two Manchester shows with all the info you need.

Are there tickets left?

First off, if you’re still looking to grab tickets to see Michael McIntyre at Manchester’s AO Arena , although the Sunday is sold out there are still a fair few tickets left for the Friday, 22 March show.

With the cheapest tickets starting from just £34.50 and the closest seats going all the way up to £147.06, you can pretty much have your pick of the bunch.

As always, if you’re feeling like being a bit posh and treating yourself (you always deserve it, as far as we’re concerned), you can of course spring for the more premium hospitality packages like the Electric Lounge’s Champagne Experience. You can find the full gamut of tickets HERE .

Warm-up act and stage times for Michael McIntyre’s Manchester show

As for stage times, comedy shows at the AO Arena skew slightly earlier than the likes of your live music in Manchester but we can still let you know how long you can expect to be there.

Doors are set to open from 6pm on both nights but the jokes won’t start flying until 8pm, so you’ll have plenty of time to grab a drink, something to eat, nip to the loo etc.

With opening support act Jake Lambert — who has also turned with the likes of industry heavyweights Romesh Ranganathan and Jack Dee — set to take the stage for a 20-minute warm-up set at 8pm, McIntyre isn’t due on until 8:20pm, and his roughly 75-minute set will take you up to 22:10pm, so you should be out well before the venue’s curfew at 11pm.

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How to get to the AO Arena and other travel info

The AO Arena is right in the heart of the city centre, so it’s fairly easy to get to.

The AO Arena is located within the Manchester Victoria Station complex in the city centre, on the corner of Trinity Way, Hunts Bank and Great Ducie Street. You can enter through the station (up the stairs), through the Trinity Way Tunnel, or from Hunts Bank.

By tram:  Also super straight-forward – hop off the tram at Manchester Victoria and you’re right by the stairs to the venue. It’s also a short walk from Exchange Square and Shudehill. Trams run directly to Victoria Station from Rochdale, Bury, Altrincham, East Didsbury and the Airport.

By train:  While Piccadilly is the city’s largest train station, plenty of trains do pass through Manchester Victoria. You can plan your journey through the  National Rail website .

Parking:  The postcode if you’re driving to the AO Arena is M3 1AR. There’s an on-site CitiPark car park with 958 spaces, which can be pre-booked  here . Bear in mind that Trinity Way is closed after concerts to allow gig-goers to leave safely, though cars are allowed out of the car park with directions from staff.

About the AO Arena

The AO Arena has a few strict policies to keep gig-goers safe, so make sure to check entry requirements carefully before you travel.

For example, only one small bag per person is allowed, and bags like backpacks, travel cases and laptop bags are not permitted inside the arena.

All bags are scanned on entry to check for prohibited items like laser pens, flares, projectiles, weapons, drugs and alcohol, and even selfie sticks.

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We hope that should be everything you need to know ahead of Michael McIntyre’s two Manchester shows this weekend.

The veteran comic also recently had to postpone a show in Southampton after undergoing surgery at the start of the month, so we’re glad to hear he’s back fit, fighting and funny.

Also, if you’re looking for somewhere for a classy drink and a nice bite to eat, then the brand-new Mezz restaurant is the perfect spot for some pre-gig fun.

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The most beautiful places in the UK have been named, with several spots up north elbowing their way onto the list.

From mystical caves in the Lake District to the Mediterranean-style architecture in… Wales… there are so many stunning places to explore on our doorstep.

Time Out’s list of the 15 most beautiful places in the UK , compiled by travel writers, has picked out ‘pinch-me’ destinations across the nation.

Several of the places chosen are within a couple of hours’ drive of Manchester, too, so you really don’t have far to go to seek out the very best of the British isles.

One spot that was well-deserving of a mention is Portmeirion, a popular village in North Wales that’s famous for its colourful architecture.

The village is the brainchild of Sir Clough Williams-Ellis and was inspired by the Mediterranean, which is plain to see in the colourful buildings and palm trees jutting out from an otherwise very British scene,

The tourist hotspot completed in 1975 and Time Out says it’s ‘like something out of a dream’.

The guide said: “This unique tourist village has established itself as the most romantic spot in north Wales. 

“Of course, it certainly helps if it comes with Italianate architecture, colourful facades and an unforgettable sense of romance. How could you not fall for Portmeirion?”

Another spot in the north of England that has been named one of the most beautiful places in the UK is Rydal Caves, tucked in the heart of the Lake District.

Now us Mancs know that nowhere in the country can compare to the majestic scenes right across the national park, but there is something really special about the dramatic cave system.

Located right between Grasmere and Ambleside, they’re accessible in just a 15 minute walk from the nearest car park.

You can leap across stepping stones all the way to the back of the cave, then look back out at the surrounding woodland through the cave’s huge entrance.

This spot was chosen by Netflix for scenes of the second season of The Witcher – told you it was magical.

Over in Yorkshire (and it’s a surprise to no one to see this on the list), is The Shambles in York.

The well-preserved medieval street features ramshackle buildings, cobbled street, and quaint little shops, and again looks like something straight out of a storybook.

Skipping over its gory past, Time Out said: “There are few easier, more atmospheric ways to transport yourself back hundreds of years (without the iffy smells and sights) than a stroll down Shambles.”

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The people of Ashton are set to be treated to their first-ever street art festival this weekend as Art Battle Manchester is set to descend on the market town.

Running for over a decade now, Art Battle MCR has gradually been building a loyal following across Greater Manchester and now they’re taking their talents over to Tameside.

Dubbing it the ‘Ashton Underlined Paint Jam’ (very, very good punnage there), the free festival will see over 20 of the UK’s top street artists arrive in Ashton to transform the hoardings outside the town hall into a dynamic outdoor art gallery. 

Curated by internationally renowned street artist, Jay Sharples, the town’s inaugural Paint Jam promises to be a lively celebration of art, culture, and community, whilst also being crucially free for all to attend.

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Set to deliver fun for all the family – no, we don’t mind using that old chestnut when it’s actually true – the day will also feature live music from local DJs, top-notch food from local independents and activities for all ages.

For instance, kids will be able to unleash their creativity with supervised spray-painting sessions, as well as enjoying dynamic break-dancing and skateboarding performances will provide entertainment for the whole family.

It’s all about expression this weekend.

Kicking off from 10:30am and running until 5pm on Saturday, 18 May outside Ashton Town Hall, you don’t need to book tickets, just simply turn up and soak up the colour and creativity.

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Art Battle co-founder John Macaulay said of the event: “The Ashton Underlined Paint Jam is right up our street – it brings art outside the gallery for the enjoyment of all.”

Funded through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) for Communities and Place for the Ashton Creative Improvement District awarded to Tameside Council, the Ashton Underlined Paint Jam aims to enhance the cultural vibrancy of Ashton town centre and get people creating.

And if you’ve never been to an Art Battle event in Manchester before, trust us, you’re seriously missing out.

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all.

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

Michael McIntyre’s spot-on observational comedy and trademark mastery of turning everyday situations into masterclasses of human exasperation have struck a chord with millions of fans.

To date, Michael's stand-up tours have sold over four million tickets, including a record-breaking twenty-eight sold out shows at London’s O2 for which he was awarded the keys to the venue.

Michael’s global success continues to flourish with his ‘Big World Tour’, which began in early 2017, visiting over twenty countries and culminating in Michael's Netflix special “Showman”.

In addition to stand-up, Michael hosts two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows - ‘Michael McIntyre's Big Show’ and ‘The Wheel’. The BAFTA winning ‘Big Show’ is currently in its sixth series and averages over seven million viewers. ‘The Wheel’, which Michael also devised and also hosts for NBC in America, is in its third series and has been nominated for both BAFTA and National Television Awards.

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all. 

Michael is the host of two of the BBC's most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel , which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America. 

His previous tours have sold over four million tickets and broken box-office records around the world.

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Michael McIntyre is back on stage with his brand new show MACNIFICENT! Much has happened in the five years since his last tour and Michael will be making mirth from the madness of it all. 

Michael is the host of two of the BBC’s most successful entertainment shows, the BAFTA-winning Michael McIntyre’s Big Show and The Wheel, which he devised and also hosts for NBC in America. 

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All About Reba McEntire New NBC Sitcom, Happy's Place

The network announced a series order of The Voice  Coach's new comedy.

Reba McEntire is returning to the sitcom universe !

On May 7, the official name of a new multi-cam comedy starring the country legend was revealed:  Happy's Place . It has also been confirmed that the show has been picked up for a series order from NBC. 

McEntire is an executive producer alongside Kevin Abbott, Michael Hanel, Mindy Schultheis, and Julie Abbott.

Happy’s Place is produced by Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group.

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Read on for more details about the new comedy, below!

When does Reba's new show,  Happy's Place,  premiere on NBC?

Happy's Place  premieres fall 2024 on NBC and will occupy the Fridays slot at 8/7c. 

What is  Happy's Place  about?

"Bobbie (Reba McEntire) inherits her father’s restaurant and is less than thrilled to discover that she has a new business partner in the half-sister she never knew she had," a press release reads.

In the interview with  Entertainment Tonight , McEntire opened up about her experience filming  Happy's Place , and what fans should expect from the new show. 

"It's lots of fun. I love all genres of entertainment. But the sitcoms are so much fun, cause it's a brand new script every week. And you're just having fun. It's really hard memorizing dialogue you have to do, but it ain't my first rodeo. I do love it. And it's just playtime. We have a blast with it," she told the outlet.

She continued: "It's gonna be that heartfelt, fun, funny, laugh at our silliness. But also, [you'll] be touched with the heart in our show." 

Who is in the cast of  Happy's Place ? 

Reunion alert! Along with McEntire,  Happy's Place  will feature another familiar face, Melissa Peterman.

You may recognize Peterman from McEntire's hit sitcom  Reba , which ran from 2001-2007. Peterman played Debra Jean, the dental hygienist who had an affair with Reba's on-screen husband, Brock. 

McEntire and Peterman also appeared together in projects  Young Sheldon ,  Working Class, The Hammer,  and  Baby Daddy . 

Along with this, McEntire's IRL boyfriend, Rex Linn , will be playing the role of the short order cook. "He is kind of the patriarch now that [the character's] daddy has died. Cause he has been with the tavern the longest," McEntire told  Entertainment Tonight  in a recent interview. 

Other actors   include Belissa Escobedo, Pablo Castelblanco, and Tokala Black Elk.

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Memorial Day weekend across the River Region brings tributes and fun

Memorial Day Weekend is just ahead, and the River Region has a variety of ways already announced to honor the sacrifice of our men and women in the armed forces:

FRIDAY, MAY 24

Millbrook memorial day observance.

• When: 10 a.m.
• Where: Millbrook Memorial Center, 3168 Park Circle, Millbrook
• Info: Event to honor fallen servicemen and women, presented by city of Millbrook and Millbrook Chamber. Everyone is invited.

2024 Alabama Poppy Project

• When: Begins at 4 p.m. in Prattville on National Poppy Day
• Where: Prattville’s downtown historic district
• Info: Presented by Julianne Hansen Fine Art & Pottery, more than 2,000 handmade ceramic poppies will be on display. Begins with honorary ribbons being tied to the poppies on display. Opening ceremony is at 7:15 p.m. Taps will be played at sundown — approximately 7:45 p.m. Individuals can sponsor a poppy on behalf of a departed loved one who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The display continues through May 30. At the conclusion of the exhibit, poppy sponsors may keep the poppy they selected or choose to donate it back to the event.

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Teen Mayfest Carnival

• When: 4:30-7:30 p.m.
• Where: McIntyre Community Center, 1249 Hugh St., Montgomery
• Info: The McIntyre Community Center in conjunction with Army ROTC, Western Hill Neighborhood association, Councilwoman Riley and St. John's Episcopal Church has a Teen Mayfest Carnival planned Friday, May 24 from 4:30-7:30 p.m. This is only for teens aged 13-17. They're invited to have fun with games, free food, a live DJ, a rock climbing wall, carnival-themed snacks and more.

Jubilee Pops Concert

•  When: 7 p.m.
• Where: This outdoor concert is performed from the terrace of the Alabama Department of Archives and History in downtown Montgomery
• Info: Pack your lawn chairs and picnic baskets and join the Montgomery Symphony Orchesta for a free evening of music to kick-off Memorial Day weekend. Get there early to set up in your favorite spot. Celebrate Memorial Day weekend with music that helps kick off the summer and honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice.  

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Rock the boat montgomery all white boat ride.

• When: Boards 8:30 p.m., departs 9:15 p.m., returns 11:30 p.m.
• Where: Harriott II Riverboat, docked in Riverfront Park, 255 Commerce St.
• Info: Event presented by I Am Legaci. Music by the Rock The Boat All Stars. Two cash bars. Food for sale. Attire is preferred to be all white. This is for ages 21 and up.
• Tickets: First 100 early bird tickets are $49.99, and are available online at rocktheboatmgm.com. Call or text 718-930-3959. No refunds.

 SUNDAY, MAY 26

Memorial day groove.

• When: 7 p.m.
• Where: BB King’s Blues Club, 1801 Eddie L. Tullis Road, inside Wind Creek Montgomery
• Info: Come groove with artist Jonathan Michael, with food and drinks from B.B. King’s.
• Reservation: https://www.opentable.com/r/bb-kings-montgomery-montgomery

MONDAY, MAY 27

Montgomery zoo is open.

• When: Opens 9 a.m., last admission 4 p.m., closes at 5 p.m.
• Where: 2301 Coliseum Parkway, Montgomery
• Info: The Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum are open on Memorial Day.  montgomeryzoo.com.

Woodland Creek Memorial Day 5K

• When: 8 a.m.
• Where: Woodland Creek Community Center, 8800 Lodge Drive, Pike Road
• Info: Open to all ages and fitness levels. Proceeds will go to River Region Trails. After registering, pick up packets Saturday, May 25, 10 a.m.- noon and Sunday, May 26, 2-4 p.m. No parking in the parking lot on run day. Please park along Crescent Lodge Drive (in front of the dog park). 
• Cost: $25 now. $35 on May 25, 26 and 27. Kids 4 and under admitted free.
• Sign up: https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/PikeRoad/WoodlandCreekMemorialDay5kRunWalk

Montgomery Advertiser reporter Shannon Heupel covers things to do in the River Region. Contact him at   [email protected] .

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Michael McIntyre: lowest-common-denominator entertainer or comedy saviour?

Irritated by Michael McIntyre? You are not alone. The mere mention of his name sends sections of the internet into meltdown – so one can happily expect another round of abuse when Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow returns to BBC1 tomorrow. McIntyre has become the most-mocked gagsmith since Jim Davidson : I have lost count of the number of performers who invoke his name to deride "have-you-noticed?" humour. Stewart Lee has even considered reproducing the skipping superstar's whole act to see if he could "inject any paranoia and menace or even personality into it".

So why does television's biggest standup provoke such strong emotions? When it comes to his peers it is not simply professional envy aimed at someone who has jumped the celebrity queue. McIntyre's rise might appear meteoric, but he paid his dues. I was a Perrier awards judge in Edinburgh when I first came across him in 2003. He was playing a tiny venue and I remember being blown away as he improvised an entire set around a man who arrived eating a baguette. Other jurors dismissed McIntyre as mainstream, but I pushed for him; he bagged the best newcomer nomination that kickstarted his ascent.

His peers do not have a problem with his floppy-fringed poshness either – it is more his safeness. They mainly object to the fact that, like a southern Peter Kay, he talks about the blinking obvious: the anxiety of buying shoes, nervousness about visiting the barber, the domestic flotsam dumped in man-drawers. To many this is lowest-common-denominator hack material, a sliver above schoolboy sarcasm.

But they are missing a point about McIntyre's success. His Comedy Roadshow ratings hit (along with Live at the Apollo) has played a crucial role in making standup work on the small screen – generating a hunger for live humour that has seen arena standup become commonplace . John Bishop cites his Roadshow appearance as the event that catapulted him from club to enormodome . Online ticket sales spike straight after broadcasts, confirming a clear link between the Roadshow and comedians on the road.

When I met McIntyre just before his first series, he asked me who he should book. I knew numerous great upcoming comics but I thought they were too obscure for BBC1 so I left him to his own choices. To my absolute surprise he championed telly unknowns such as Ava Vidal , Kevin Bridges and Micky Flanagan – Bridges is now massive and Flanagan has just announced his first Hammersmith Apollo date in 2011. Whatever one thinks of McIntyre, his programme has to be good for comedy.

This second series promises to give a leg-up to more new talent. Last month Imran Yusuf was doing free gigs in a shoebox Edinburgh backstreet. On September 25 he will be appearing in your living rooms. Brighton-based Seann Walsh , who often spoofs McIntyre, will be introduced at the Bristol Hippodrome. Australia-based Irishman Jimeoin , who does a similar but more nuanced comedy-of-recognition schtick as McIntyre, could well be the new run's breakout act.

The vilification of McIntyre is a bemusing example of cultural snobbery. Standup Stalinists want his head on a spike, but it is perfectly possible to enjoy the cultish Stewart Lee, Josie Long and Daniel Kitson (my fantasy Roadshow bill) at the same time as "shiny-floor" acts – in the same way it is possible to enjoy The Fall and Lady Gaga. Roadshow regulars might lack intellectual rigour, but that does not stop them from being entertaining.

So next time a comedian criticises McIntyre they should look to their own bank balances. There must be a percentage of McIntyre's 5 million viewers who started their comedy education with him and are now buying tickets for more adventurous acts. When people celebrate the current comedy boom, they should not ignore McIntyre's part in it.

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