Harry Griffin’s photographs provide a unique insight into the vibrant comedy circuit. See them at the NGCA and Pop Recs in Sunderland.

This pic shows Aussie comic Becky Lucas living the high-life of a modern comedian. Glamorous it often isn’t. But from his unique position as a tour manager Harry Griffin has managed to photograph what is normally unseen, the everyday life of gigging with some of today’s most loved and celebrated comedians such as Joe Lycett, Nina Conti, Phil Wang, and Philip Rosenthal to name a few. The exhibition comprises hundreds of photographs from Griffin’s photographic archive and captures family and friendships, moments of joy, celebration and boredom – all shot through with wit, humour and candid moments of life on the road.

Harry Griffin: My name is Harry, these are my pictures and they are nice, until 2 March, NGCA & Pop Recs, Sunderland, sunderlandculture.org.uk