Biggest bill makes Guinness book

A comedy gig has made it into the record books for having the most stand-ups on one bill.

The Guinness Book of Records has just confirmed a new category to recognise the achievement of the 102 comedians who performed on the night.

Their record-breaking bid took place at the Dancehouse Theatre in Manchester on October 24 last year, but it the attempt has only now been officially recognised.

Each comic had less than two minutes to perform.

Organiser Joey Jackson said: "It has taken a while, but we have finally had the record confirmed by Guinness, and I would like to say a big thanks to everyone who was involved."

The gig beats an earlier attempt - at last year's Edinburgh Festival - when 45 comics tried to claim the record.

Published: 25 Mar 2002