Laugh out Loud Lunch Returns Following Sell-Out Success

In June 2025, over 100 guests gathered at The Box, Deansgate, Manchester for an unforgettable afternoon of food, fun, and feel-good comedy. The atmosphere was warm, the jokes were flying, and the room was buzzing with energy—a truly outstanding success that we’re thrilled to bring back again this year.

The event was hosted by the superb Stephen Owen, celebrating his 40th year in the entertainment business. Armed with experience, passion, and natural talent, Stephen’s broad range of spot-on celebrity and sporting impressions, combined with his own brand of stand-up comedy, has created countless career highlights over four decades.

Joining him on stage were two brilliant acts. Jack Campbell delivered his trademark observational and conversational comedy, using stories from his own life to craft routines where he’s always the butt of the joke. Christian Reilly brought the house down as a dynamic solo performer, using his guitar and vocal skills to skewer histrionic rock bands, musical theatre, and morose indie musicians. A regular at all the major comedy venues, Christian’s unique musical comedy was the perfect way to round off the afternoon.