The Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2019 is underway and Scouse comedians are flying the flag for Merseyside.
But with comedy in Liverpool's blood, unsurprisingly there are many comedy nights you can get along to back home all year round.
Most people know that Liverpool is lucky to boast brilliant dedicated comedy clubs such as Hot Water Comedy Club in Hardman Street and Laughterhouse Comedy whose flagship venue is based at The Slaughterhouse but also puts on nights elsewhere including Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
And there are a raft of pubs and other venues putting on regular comedy nights in and around Liverpool which might have escaped your notice.
Here are 9 comedy nights you might have missed
1) Early Risers Comedy Club
A fiver on the door with a chance to win a bottle of wine and often a pro headliner, Hannah Jones' monthly comedy night on the second Wednesday of the month is held at Blackburne House in Blackburne Place close to Hope Street.
The night is "aimed at parents or anyone that would appreciate a comedy night" with a strict end time of 9.45pm.
There's also a “have a go hero” with one act having a three minute first go at stand up. The next night is August 14.
2) Jac-Off open mic night
Liverpool comedian Shell Byron hosts a free open mic comedy night in the Jacaranda basement on the third Thursday of every month.
A relaxed atmosphere and lovely intimate setting.
3) The Giggle Shack Comedy Night
The brainchild of Liverpool comedian and promoter Colin Havey, the Giggle Shack, is a monthly comedy night across three venues in Helsby and Runcorn - namely Helsby Sports Club, Beechwood Community Centre, Runcorn, The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn.
Entry is typically £10 and the aim of the night is to bring the biggest names in comedy out of the big cities and in to local venues.
4) Mathew Street Comedy Club
Hosted every Wednesday in the basement of Flanagan's Apple this new free night is a great way of seeing up and coming talent master their comedy craft in Liverpool city centre.
Organised by comedian James Bibby the night features six to nine fledgling acts and is proving a popular addition to the well known pub.
5) People do Jokes Comedy Night
New free monthly comedy night at Hornblowers pub in Birkenhead.
Hosted by comedian Tom Furlong with great acts from all over the North West. It runs the second Thursday of the month at the pub in Market Street.
6) Pros and Coms
Based at the Milo Lounge on Lark Lane the comedy, music and poetry nights are held every other Thursday.
7) The Albion, Warrington
The popular pub in Battersby Lane is well known for hosting Warrington's longest running comedy night.
A loyal audience are always treated to fun, unpredictable nights as comedians of all levels bring the funny before a headline pro act brings the curtain down on a great night put together by respected community stalwart Dave Appleton.
Free admission but those attending are encouraged to buy a £1 raffle ticket which have raised thousands for good causes. Ir runs every two weeks on a Wednesday.
8) Cheshire Cat Comedy
Allerton's very own comedian Barry Heap runs a number of comedy nights under Cheshire Cat Comedy within easy driving distance including Dark Horse Comedy at The Black Horse in Warrington.
He is developing a new quarterly night at Hope Street Theatre in Liverpool.
9) Stand Up At The Studio
Now in its fourth year and lovingly put together by Ged Jaras Stand Up At The Studio describes itself as "Widnes' only open mic comedy night" and with a cheap bar and a raffle believes it's the best value night out in Halton.
Held on the first Friday of each month at The Studio in Lacey Street the night features a handful of acts and pro headliner and entry is just £3.
Scouse comedians to look out for in Edinburgh
Liverpool is well represented in Edinburgh.
Pro acts include Paul 'Silky' White, Adam Rowe and Keith Carter.
While newer comics Sian Davies, Hannah Platt, Barry Heap are just some of the comedians unleashing their humour as Scotland’s capital hosts three weeks of comedy and performance art.
The Edinburgh Fringe runs until August 26 - full programme here.
