Discovery Museum’s first ever stand-up comedy night this February

‘Steam to Grin’ is going to be MINT!

Great Hall space
Author: Micky WelchPublished 5th Feb 2025

Newcastle’s Discovery Museum is hosting its first ever stand-up comedy night in the magnificent Great Hall space called Steam to Grin on Friday 28 February.

The night will feature three main acts Bethany Black, Cal Halbert and Chris Kehoe with compere for the evening North East comedy stalwart Si Beckwith. It’s for over 18s only - there’ll be a bar and tickets cost £12 and can be booked here

Steam to Grin is the second ‘Discovery Nights’ after-hours event created purely for adults seeking something a bit different, and is part of the wider Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution event programme.

Kylea Little, Keeper of History at Discovery Museum said:

“At Steam to Grin we want our adult visitors to kick back, have fun and maybe become inspired along the way – and most importantly – laugh! The Great Hall is a fabulous space to hold an event like this. Our first Discovery Nights event was popular so we’re hoping our first ever comedy night hits the spot.”

Si Beckwith, event producer and compere said:

“We’re all so excited for this show, and it promises to be such a uniquely fun night out. The Discovery Museum holds a special place in my heart, and is home to some wonderfully accessible history and innovation. We’ll all be bringing something bespoke to the night, to make this a one-off show that you do not want to miss.'”

Si Beckwith

More about the acts:

The Guardian called Bethany Black 'dark tinged but magical'; Simon Cowelll said Cal Halbert is ‘very good'; Geoff Norcott said Chris Kehoe is ‘so funny he almost turned me left wing' and according to the BBC host Si Beckwith ‘delivers warm laughter from some hot topics'.

Bethany Black


Cal Halbert


Chris Kehoe


The Steam to Green: A North East Energy Revolution event programme is Discovery Museum’s two year programme of family and adult events.

Doors open at 6pm with the show starting at 7pm. Over 18s only. Booking is essential.

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