Author Archives: Harry Ford - Comedy

Thanks so much to InNewcastle for their glowing review of ‘Knit Wits’. I couldn’t be more grateful for their kind words. Here’s just a small sample of the review: After the break we were treated to a masterclass of autobiographical comedy from another young comic, Harry Ford… Harry’s comedy is thoroughly engaging and shows aContinue reading “30/06/24: First ‘Knit Wits’ review is in”

On Saturday evening, I got to take the stage for my first ever solo show, ‘This Must Be the Place’… and it was incredible. Myself and the hugely talented Connor Read spent months promoting the show and selling tickets, constantly fighting the anxiety that we’d play to an empty room or that the show wouldn’tContinue reading “29/06/24: ‘Knit Wits’ at The Stand”

I’m very excited to announce that my debut solo hour ‘This Must Be the Place’ is coming to Alphabetti Theatre as part of the Newcastle Fringe on Tuesday 16th July. Here’s the description: ‘Harry Ford is prematurely middle-aged: he loves knitwear, hates parties, and gets excited when the dehumidifier fills up. So how did heContinue reading “28/05/24: ‘This Must Be the Place’ is coming to the Newcastle Fringe”

Since properly getting into stand-up in early 2022, it’s been my dream to write and perform a solo show. This year, I’m finally going to get the chance as myself and the wickedly talented Connor Read are bringing ‘Knit Wits’ to The Stand Newcastle on June 29th. The show consists of both of our debutContinue reading “08/04/24: Announced my first solo show”

Playing The Stand Newcastle is always special, but it was particularly special for me to get the chance to perform on the weekend show for the first time. Playing a pro comedy club on a Saturday night is a whole other level and the nerves really kicked in before I went onstage, but it endedContinue reading “27/05/23: Did my first weekend at The Stand”

March 9th 2022. I did my first 5 minutes at Red Raw at The Stand Newcastle. It was terrifying and exhilarating and it made me want to keep going back. March 6th 2024. I got to host a sold out Red Raw for the first time. It was genuinely one of the greatest experiences ofContinue reading “06/03/2024: Hosted my first Red Raw at The Stand Newcastle”

One of my most traumatic comedy memories is the first time I did Beat the Frog at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester. A gong show where the aim is to reach 5 minutes, I made it to 04:58 before being booted off the stage. It haunted me for months. Thankfully, my second time roundContinue reading “25/09/23: Finally Beat the Frog”

I always like to travel up to the Fringe for at least a day to catch a few shows and, if I’m lucky enough, jump on a gig or two. This year was properly crazy though. Here was how it went down: 06:00 – Wake up. Grab a brush and put on a little make-up.Continue reading “14/08/23: Edinburgh Fringe ’23 diary”

Remember earlier when I mentioned being a failed songwriter and aspiring rockstar? During the second lockdown in 2021, I formed a one man band called Face Without Eyes. Aspiring to sound like all the 90s alternative rock bands I adore so much, I began writing a lot of songs inspired by the intense insomnia andContinue reading “Face Without Eyes”

I’ve had a close involvement in Felt Nowt’s new act, new material night Long Live Comedy since it re-launched in early 2022, occasionally helping to run the night or MC. When Felt Nowt announced that new acts were being given the chance to do their first 20 minute headline sets, I was greatly honoured toContinue reading “14/03/23: First headline set at Long Live Comedy”

I’ve been lucky enough to play The Stand a few times now, but have never previously gigged outside of the Red Raw new act night. Tonight, I got to open for American rapper and viral sensation Kymbra Li’s tour show. She got in a lovely audience and I really enjoyed getting to support alongside twoContinue reading “28/11/22: Opened for Kymbra Li at The Stand”

I was asked at the last minute to appear on the Comedy Stage at Solfest in Cumbria. I say comedy stage, I mean DJ tent. It was a genuinely bizarre gig in a massive tent to about 40 people, and the highlight was inviting this absolute loon onstage for an interactive game show. I wasContinue reading “27/08/22: Another festival appearance at Solfest”

Thanks to the wonderful Shoecake Comedy, I was finally able to gig in my hometown of Leeds. Not only did I get to perform in front of friends and family, I got to do it at the Carriageworks Theatre, a truly beautiful venue. It was one of my favourite gigs to date, and I couldn’tContinue reading “23/09/22: First hometown gig”

One of the biggest items on my comedy bucket list is to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe. Today, I ticked that item off. Huge thanks to Felt Nowt for putting me on their showcase and giving me the chance to achieve a dream I’ve had for years. It was a lovely little crowd, a coolContinue reading “17/08/22: Performed at the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time”

I was honoured to get to appear on The Word stage at 2000 Trees Festival in Cheltenham. Taking part in the New Acts showcase early in the evening, I was on an incredible line-up that included Lauren Pattison, Mick Ferry, and headliner Lou Sanders. Performing at a festival is totally different from anything I’ve doneContinue reading “09/07/2022: Appeared on the Comedy Stage at 2000 Trees Festival!”