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Sharp-toothed Comedy. Home of the Cobra Quiz. Check us out at Steel City Comedy and far beyond that...

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The Cobra Quiz cast for March 5, 2026 - from left top row to bottom, left to right:
Andrew Marsh, RJ Hinds, Stephen Catling
Mel B, Mills & Boon, Cuthbert, Stuart Dunlop, Al T. Cobra.

The Cobra Quiz cast for March 5, 2026 - from left top row to bottom, left to right: Andrew Marsh, RJ Hinds, Stephen Catling Mel B, Mills & Boon, Cuthbert, Stuart Dunlop, Al T. Cobra.

Wowie wowie!

What a fantastic #CobraQuiz we had!

Follow our IG for the full writeup!

#LiveComedy

www.instagram.com/p/DViLqR5Cjk...

06.03.2026 08:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our trio of trepidatious trivia troopers have been announced!

We're at the Beaten Track in the heart of the city of Sheffield TOMORROW NIGHT! Join us! Join us!

#CobraQuiz #LiveComedy #SheffieldEvents

04.03.2026 12:35 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Hark! It's our third guest for the March edition of the Cobra Quiz - the undilutable, Fringe award-winning Stephen Catling (@catlingstephen)!

But will Stephen take the #CobraQuiz crown? Find out THIS THURSDAY at Sheffield's Beaten Track Bar!

#LiveComedy #SheffieldEvents #Sheffield #Comedy

01.03.2026 13:20 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT
It's time for our second guest to rise from their slumber! It's the undefineable @rjhinds.bsky.social!

But will R J keep up with the Cobra? Find out THIS THURSDAY at Sheffield's Beaten Track Bar!

#CobraQuiz #LiveComedy #Sheffield

27.02.2026 12:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Alternative Cobra Meeting promotional item for the 5th March 2026 - with a secret-file motif, featuring the guest Andrew Marsh.

The Alternative Cobra Meeting promotional item for the 5th March 2026 - with a secret-file motif, featuring the guest Andrew Marsh.

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

Our first guest for our March #CobraQuiz has emerged! It's the indomitable Andrew Marsh!

But will Andrew have the lateral thinking to sidewind the Cobra? Be at our show NEXT THURSDAY and find out!

#LiveComedy #QuizShow #Sheffield #Comedy

25.02.2026 13:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's Thursday!

Free entry at the Beaten Track, Campo Lane, #Sheffield!

#CobraQuiz

03.02.2026 21:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Alternative Cobra Meeting poster, featuring a "secret file" motif with brown envelope paper and a mahogany table. The text reads "The Sharp-toothed Comedy Quiz Show Hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring... Alex Keen... Thursday 5th February 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel". There is a grainy photo of Naph in the centre.

The Alternative Cobra Meeting poster, featuring a "secret file" motif with brown envelope paper and a mahogany table. The text reads "The Sharp-toothed Comedy Quiz Show Hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring... Alex Keen... Thursday 5th February 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel". There is a grainy photo of Naph in the centre.

It's time for our second guest at next week's #CobraQuiz circa 2026! An award-winning improviser, it's the unstoppable Alex Keen!

But will Alex find an unlikely friend in the Cobras? Find out NEXT THURSDAY at @thebeatentracksheff - reserve a free seat via Eventbrite now! Do it now! #SheffieldEvents

28.01.2026 08:10 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Alternative Cobra Meeting poster, featuring a "secret file" motif with brown envelope paper and a mahogany table. The text reads "The Sharp-toothed Comedy Quiz Show Hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring... Naph... Thursday 5th February 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel". There is a grainy photo of Naph in the centre.

The Alternative Cobra Meeting poster, featuring a "secret file" motif with brown envelope paper and a mahogany table. The text reads "The Sharp-toothed Comedy Quiz Show Hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring... Naph... Thursday 5th February 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel". There is a grainy photo of Naph in the centre.

It's time to announce our first #CobraQuiz guests for the year! Meet the unwavering Naph!

But will Naph float above the fangs of the Cobras? Find out next Thursday (tickets available below)!

#Comedy #LiveComedy #Sheffield #PubQuiz

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cobra-...

26.01.2026 07:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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The Cobra Quiz - 5 February 2026 The sharp-toothed comedy quiz show returns for 2026! Compete against three comedy stars in a series of bizarre trivia and games! Free entry!

The Cobra Quiz is live in Sheffield in two weeks' time!

What better time is there to book your reserved seat!

Love comedy? Live comedy! (Ed: No, that's terrible. That sounds like a laughing yoga retreat...)

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-cobra-...

22.01.2026 08:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The background resembles the brown paper of a secret file. Imprinted on it is the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo and the cobra emblem, with the tagline "Think You're Smart? Think You're Funny?" underneath, as well as the date and time. It is also free to enter - yippee!

The background resembles the brown paper of a secret file. Imprinted on it is the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo and the cobra emblem, with the tagline "Think You're Smart? Think You're Funny?" underneath, as well as the date and time. It is also free to enter - yippee!

The Cobra Quiz Returns for 2026!
We'll be at The Beaten Track at the start of February! Come down or reserve your place with a ticket today!

#cobraquiz #livecomedy #sheffield #cobra #quiz #comedy #freeshow

17.01.2026 10:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Ram Comedy Festival 2026 logo, alerting loyal viewers of its dates from 28th May until 7th June.

The Ram Comedy Festival 2026 logo, alerting loyal viewers of its dates from 28th May until 7th June.

First big news of the year!

We're back at Ram Comedy Festival Derby in June!

Get ready for more quizzing action to appease the ovine overlords!

Also, news to come of our first live shows of 2026!

Stay tuned, everyone!

11.01.2026 13:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz panel show from February 2026, featuring guests Adrian Finney (in a red jacket and black shirt with spooky patterns, Terri Silver (sporting a silvery-blue turtleneck and a green scarf), Alison Brelsford (wearing a blue blazer and a blue and orange patterned dress), and Stuart Dunlop (wearing a silver suit over a white shirt). The sign above reads "Steel City Comedy". There are two tables containing beverages.

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz panel show from February 2026, featuring guests Adrian Finney (in a red jacket and black shirt with spooky patterns, Terri Silver (sporting a silvery-blue turtleneck and a green scarf), Alison Brelsford (wearing a blue blazer and a blue and orange patterned dress), and Stuart Dunlop (wearing a silver suit over a white shirt). The sign above reads "Steel City Comedy". There are two tables containing beverages.

#Throwback to our first #CobraQuiz of 2025, back in February! How times have changed... we don't even use a table anymore!

The elaborate outfits are a given, however...

#LiveComedy #QuizShow #2025 #Highlight #Comedy #PanelShow

28.12.2025 17:25 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A quick message from Alternative Cobra Meeting co-founder Stuart Dunlop on this most holiest of days...

#cobraquiz #christmas #celebrate

25.12.2025 15:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The Alternative Cobra Meeting promotional poster: The sharp-toothed comedy quiz show hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring Megan Roberts, launched on Thursday 4th December, 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel

The Alternative Cobra Meeting promotional poster: The sharp-toothed comedy quiz show hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring Megan Roberts, launched on Thursday 4th December, 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel

TOMORROW - #COBRAQUIZ SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

And rounding off our Christmas stockings waiting to be stuffed with knowledge, it's the unsleighable Megan Roberts!

Will Megan survive, or will she wind up a lump of coal? Find out TOMORROW NIGHT at the Beaten Track! Doors open 7:30!

#Sheffield

03.12.2025 08:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Alternative Cobra Meeting Guest Poster, with the information about the 4th December show at the Beaten Track in Sheffield, with guest Stan Skinny in the centre, in a red hat, using a brush as a moustache.

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Guest Poster, with the information about the 4th December show at the Beaten Track in Sheffield, with guest Stan Skinny in the centre, in a red hat, using a brush as a moustache.

Our second chortle dove for our CHRISTMAS #COBRAQUIZ THIS THURSDAY has emerged from beneath the turkey! It's the unwrappable Stan Skinny!

But will Stan find his trivia star, or will he be away in a comedy manger? Find out THURSDAY at The Beaten Track!

01.12.2025 07:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
A wanted-style poster featuring comedian Ishi Khan. "It reads: The Alternative Cobra Meeting: The Sharp-toothed comedy quiz show. Hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring Ishi Khan, Thursday 4th December, 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel

A wanted-style poster featuring comedian Ishi Khan. "It reads: The Alternative Cobra Meeting: The Sharp-toothed comedy quiz show. Hosted by Stuart Dunlop & Starring Ishi Khan, Thursday 4th December, 8pm, The Beaten Track, 44-46 Campo Lane, Sheffield, S1 2EG, Free Entry - Pay as You Feel

Returning at long last to the Cobra Quiz, it's the ding-dong merry Ishi Khan!

But will Ishi milk the maids of trivia (that makes sense, editor, what you are you talking about?)

Join us at The Beaten Track on THURSDAY NIGHT to find out!

#LiveComedy #FreeShow #Sheffield #SheffieldEvents #CobraQuiz

29.11.2025 10:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz - live for its Christmas special on 4th December, at the Beaten Track in Sheffield!

Free Entry - Pay What You Feel :)

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz - live for its Christmas special on 4th December, at the Beaten Track in Sheffield! Free Entry - Pay What You Feel :)

The weather outside is frightful...

But the quiz has questions spiteful...

Got no place to go? Specifically on Thursday 4th? Come to Steel City Comedy at The Beaten Track for our Christmas Cobra Quiz! It's as hot as the fire that fuels Santa's V8 turbo sleigh!

#CobraQuiz #Sheffield #LiveShow

25.11.2025 13:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz - December 2025 edition!

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz - December 2025 edition!

We are 10 DAYS AWAY from our Christmas Special!

10 questions quizzing!

Keep an eye out for more updates across the week!

#CobraQuiz #December #LiveShow #SheffieldEvents

17.11.2025 07:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Stuart Dunlop being fed grapes by Fred the willing Wig & Pen staff member, as Eric Max Powers and Gill Gee look on!

Stuart Dunlop being fed grapes by Fred the willing Wig & Pen staff member, as Eric Max Powers and Gill Gee look on!

Stuart Dunlop sneaking behind the blue-lit glassless window of the Wig & Pen.

Stuart Dunlop sneaking behind the blue-lit glassless window of the Wig & Pen.

Eric Max Powers, Gill Gee and Paigan Gibbons smiling at the camera. Stuart Dunlop tilts his head and looks on, bemused.

Eric Max Powers, Gill Gee and Paigan Gibbons smiling at the camera. Stuart Dunlop tilts his head and looks on, bemused.

The #CobraQuiz moved on up to the Penthouse (or Wig & Pen-thouse) this month! We had an absolute blast, thanks to our great guests Eric Max Powers, Gill Gee and Paigan Gibbons!

Next month is our Christmas Special! Be ready on 4th December as we bring the snakes to the season!

#Sheffield #Comedy

12.11.2025 08:07 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Eric Max Powers, the comedian, staring wistfully at the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo.

Eric Max Powers, the comedian, staring wistfully at the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo.

Gill Gee, the comedian, staring gleefully at the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo.

Gill Gee, the comedian, staring gleefully at the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo.

Paigan Gibbons, the comedian, smiling but in no way looking at the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo.

Paigan Gibbons, the comedian, smiling but in no way looking at the Alternative Cobra Meeting logo.

Our three guests are ready for a brisk autumn night of QUIZZING!

Our Cobra Quiz is live at @steelcitycomedy THURSDAY NIGHT! Doors open from 7:30! Join us for FREE, win yourself some prizes and laugh yourself warm!

#LiveComedy #SheffieldEvents #Comedy #QuizShow #FreeShow

05.11.2025 18:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Gill Gee's Cobra Quiz image. How exciting!

Gill Gee's Cobra Quiz image. How exciting!

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

And now, our third line of the trivia triangle for this month! It's the untreasonable Gill Gee!

But is Gill going to send our questions sky high? Find out THIS THURSDAY at Sheffield's most nominally on-the-nose comedy club, Steel City Comedy!

#CobraQuiz #Sheffield

03.11.2025 17:56 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The next Cobra Quiz poster, with Eric Max Powers involved.

The next Cobra Quiz poster, with Eric Max Powers involved.

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT

Our second guest this month, making his LIVE #CobraQuiz debut, it's the undousable Eric Max Powers!

But will Eric have optimum force to win the quiz? Find out THIS THURSDAY at the Wig&Pen/Beaten Track!

#Quiz #LiveComedy #SheffieldEvents

02.11.2025 15:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz

6th November

Steel City Comedy Club, Sheffield

Face of the amazing comedian Paigan Gibbons

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz 6th November Steel City Comedy Club, Sheffield Face of the amazing comedian Paigan Gibbons

SPECIAL GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

It's time to meet our guests ready to light to torches for the November #CobraQuiz!

First up, it's the unimmolated Paigan Gibbons!

But can Paigan handle the Comedy Cobras? Find out THIS THURSDAY at Steel City Comedy!

#LiveComedy #Quiz #Comedy #sheffieldevents

01.11.2025 12:45 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
Our serpentine mascots, Al and Cuthbert, sticking out of the letterbox of an undisclosed spooky terraced house, as a jack-o'-lantern glows ominously in the corner.

Our serpentine mascots, Al and Cuthbert, sticking out of the letterbox of an undisclosed spooky terraced house, as a jack-o'-lantern glows ominously in the corner.

Happy #Halloween from Al, Cuthbert and the Cobra team!

31.10.2025 18:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you hyped for the #CobraQuiz next week?

If not, get hyped! It's good for your circulation...

6th November, Wig&Pen #Sheffield. Be there! #LiveShow #QuizShow #Comedy #SheffieldEvents

29.10.2025 07:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The next Cobra Quiz poster - for the 6th November 2025

The next Cobra Quiz poster - for the 6th November 2025

We're back!

Join us at the Wig and Pen for the next amazing #CobraQuiz! Remember, remember, the 6th of November!

#LiveComedy

23.10.2025 07:41 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz in progress, with Adrian Finney, Aiden Pyne, Carpenter Lockwood, and space vixen/host Stuart Dunlop

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz in progress, with Adrian Finney, Aiden Pyne, Carpenter Lockwood, and space vixen/host Stuart Dunlop

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz in progress, with Adrian Finney, Aiden Pyne, Carpenter Lockwood, and space vixen/host Stuart Dunlop

The Alternative Cobra Meeting Comedy Quiz in progress, with Adrian Finney, Aiden Pyne, Carpenter Lockwood, and space vixen/host Stuart Dunlop

The #CobraQuiz was especially lively this month!

What will next month bring? Find out soon...

21.10.2025 11:59 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The statue of Fernando Pessoa in Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal. On the shoulders of the legendary Portuguese poet are the two Cobra Meeting mascots, Al T. Cobra and Second-Cousin Cuthbert, both seemingly enthused by the literary giant they have encountered.

A man walks behind the statue with a smartphone attached to headphones. He appears unfazed by the affair.

The statue of Fernando Pessoa in Chiado, Lisbon, Portugal. On the shoulders of the legendary Portuguese poet are the two Cobra Meeting mascots, Al T. Cobra and Second-Cousin Cuthbert, both seemingly enthused by the literary giant they have encountered. A man walks behind the statue with a smartphone attached to headphones. He appears unfazed by the affair.

COBRAS ON TOUR

Our #CobraQuiz mascots, Al T. Cobra and Second-Cousin Cuthbert, took a trip to Lisbon, Portugal this week on the hunt for more questions - they even tried to get some ideas from Portugal's beloved poet, Fernando Pessoa.

#CobrasOnTour #Lisbon #Portugal #Cobra

11.10.2025 08:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Ghoulish Cobra image #3: Replace Aiden Pyne with Carpenter Lockwood

Ghoulish Cobra image #3: Replace Aiden Pyne with Carpenter Lockwood

SCREAMWORTHY GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

And now, on TOMORROW'S ghoulish #CobraQuiz, it's the unalive Carpenter Lockwood!

On their last appearance on the quiz they managed to secure the victory. Will they manage to defend their unholy and silly crown? Find out THIS THURSDAY, Wig&Pen, #Sheffield, 8pm!

01.10.2025 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
The spooky alternative Cobra logo with the usual descriptions (THIS THURSDAY AT 8PM)

The name of the guest is Aiden Pyne

The spooky alternative Cobra logo with the usual descriptions (THIS THURSDAY AT 8PM) The name of the guest is Aiden Pyne

GHOULISH GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT

Ahhh, our next entrant into the Creepy #CobraQuiz of 2025 has arrived... How petrifying! It's the unholy Aiden Pyne!

But will Aiden make it out of the quiz alive (or at least without some suggestive bite marks on his neck)? Find out THIS THURSDAY AT 8PM!

#Sheffield

30.09.2025 11:53 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1