An online poll has opened to find the favourite Northern comic of all time, organised by the Museum of Comedy’s Martin Witts. When he isn’t curating for the London museum Martin is a York resident and organiser of The Great Yorkshire Fringe which runs from 15th July till 1st August, where the results of the poll will be revealed.
Already in the running are Victoria Wood, Peter Kay, Les Dawson, Ken Dodd and George Formby for now, but we don’t think it will be long before Northerners Jane Postlethwaite, Cheekykita, Lauren Pattison and Dotty Winters among others are added to the list!
If your memory needs jogging then the Great Yorkshire Fringe has created The Great Northern Comedy Trail, 30 giant information boards dedicated to the events, performers and iconic venues which have shaped a uniquely northern style of comedy throughout the decades.
Think there’s a divide when it comes to humour? This is what Ken Dodd has to say on the matter: “When it comes to humour, people often ask me, what’s the difference between a Northern audience and a Southern audience? Frankly, as far as I’m concerned, there’s no difference: they don’t laugh at me in either place.”
You can vote for your favourite Northern comedian here.
