I am looking to make my debut stand up performance, I have been struggling to find open mic spots around chester and liverpool. Any suggestions would be greatly appreicated Thanks...

Try these guys, I think they run a "friendly" Gong show for new acts.

http://www.hotwatercomedy.co.uk/

These guys also do a new act/new material night on Thursdays, might be worth getting in touch or popping along and introducing yourself.

http://www.laughterhousecomedy.com/

Also, if you're willing to travel over to Manchester you've got "Beat the Frog" at the Frog and Bucket and the Gong Show at the Manchester Comedy Store.

http://frogandbucket.com/manchester/

http://thecomedystore.co.uk/manchester/

Not sure what's running in Chester these days, apart from Alexanders, which is a fully pro night.

Oh and there's also the Comedy Balloon in Manchester, which was always renowned as a nice, friendly gig for newer acts.

http://comedyballoon.wordpress.com/

Boy this is a late reply, but some great information there much appreciated. I've had a couple gigs so far, first one was killer, second I bombed so guess I've had a long delay but right now I want to get back on that horse