<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-1334" alt="lucy-porter(nov13)" src="http://pigyard.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/lucy-porternov13.jpg" width="150" height="200" />We keep our eyes out for local events and Jane buys the local papers to see what's on. We noticed that Lucy Porter was doing her stand up at <a title="Ropery Hall - Barton Upon Humber" href="http://www.roperyhall.co.uk/" target="_blank">Ropery Hall</a> in Barton Upon Humber so we booked.

Another new venue for us and it was laid out in a cabaret style with most of the tables reserved so we sat at the edge. It's a really good place, very intimate with seating for 120 people. Next time we'll book a table.

We first saw Lucy Porter at the Edinburgh Festival so we knew what to expect. She kept us in fits of laughter by telling stories of her attempts to be "northern". She would love to be from the north but unfortunately was born in Croydon - a place she derides at ever turn. Throughout the two sets there wasn't a moment when we fell of our chairs but we were kept amused for nearly two hours. We enjoyed the evening and will return to Ropery Hall.