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Date: Saturday, 18th October 2025

Big Laughs for Little Lives — Star-studded comedy night at Stockton Globe backs Neoangels & The Children’s Air Ambulance

Stockton-on-Tees, 18 October 2025 — Middlesbrough Round Table is bringing a powerhouse line-up of stand-up to the iconic Stockton Globe for Big Laughs for Little Lives, one-night charity special raising funds for Neoangels (Reg. 1163797) and The Children’s Air Ambulance (Reg. 1098874).

Headliner: Seann Walsh — TV favourite from I’m A Celebrity, Strictly Come Dancing, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and The Last Leg. Hailed by The Guardian as “the best observational comedian of his generation,” Seann will deliver a top-class, laugh-out-loud set.
Plus:
• Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy) opens the show with his brilliant comedy about life with cerebral palsy but without a voice...won Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 and the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014. His TV and radio credits include Christmas Comedy Club with Lost Voice Guy (ITV), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions (ITV),
• James Kilvington — Middlesbrough’s own breakout star, racking up 15m+ online views with high-energy, razor-sharp crowd work.
• Host: Graeme Rayner — acclaimed MC (“one of the most accomplished MCs I’ve ever seen” — Joe Pasquale) and founder of the award-winning Gag N Bone Man Comedy.

“This event combines two of our passions: great comedy and supporting our local communities,” said Amir Al-Rubai, event co-ordinator for Middlesbrough Round Table. “We’re proud to bring together such talented comedians for what promises to be an evening of laughter and generosity.”
Host Graeme Rayner added: “It’s a pleasure to front this fantastic line-up for two vital causes. Come along, have a brilliant night, and help us make a real difference.”
Why it matters
• Neoangels supports families of premature and poorly babies at North Tees and James Cook hospitals.
• The Children’s Air Ambulance is a lifesaving, national transfer service that flies critically ill babies and children to specialist care, improving outcomes when every minute counts.

Event at a glance
• Event: Big Laughs for Little Lives — Charity Comedy Night
• Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025
• Venue: Stockton Globe, Stockton-on-Tees
• Tickets: Available are 1 for £20 or 2 for £15 now at www.atgtickets.com/shows/big-laughs-for-little-lives/stockton-globe/
• Beneficiaries: Neoangels (Reg. 1163797) & The Children’s Air Ambulance (Reg. 1098874)
Call to action: Book now to make this night a success and secure the best seats and support two outstanding children’s charities: www.atgtickets.com/shows/big-laughs-for-little-lives/stockton-globe/


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Notes to Editors
• About Middlesbrough Round Table — Part of Round Table Great Britain & Ireland, Middlesbrough Round Table is a volunteer-led community group that raises funds and supports local good causes through events, partnerships and hands-on projects.
• About Gag N Bone Man Comedy — Founded in 2020 by stand-up Graeme Rayner, Gag N Bone promotes live comedy across West & South Yorkshire and Lancashire. Nominated Best Promoter (Yorkshire Comedy Awards, 2022) and awarded Event Management Company of the Year (Yorkshire Prestige Awards, 2024/25).
• Press opportunities — Interview requests (headliner/acts/organisers), photocalls and on-the-night media access can be arranged in advance.
• Assets — Promo imagery and logos available on request.
• Accessibility — The venue provides accessible seating and facilities. Journalists with specific requirements are encouraged to get in touch.
Media Contacts

Amir Al-Rubai, Middlesbrough Round Table
T: 07498 219883 | E: middlesbrough@roundtable.org.uk
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Boilerplate (Charities)
• Neoangels (Reg. 1163797) supports families with babies in neonatal care across Teesside, providing financial, practical and emotional help.
• The Children’s Air Ambulance (Reg. 1098874) is a national service that transfers critically ill babies and children between hospitals, working with clinical transfer teams across the UK.