Wake Up & Deirdrealize
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Bought to you by I Am Nincompoop, a ridiculous, outlandish, improvised, character romp, guaranteed to take you on the most thrilling rollercoaster ride of your life
Deirdre Me is on a mission to show the world how awesome it is, one person at a time, starting with you. Hailing all the way from Texas-Tennessee, Deirdre is more magnanimous than Gandhi, sexier than chocolate, hotter than the sun. This is the story of one woman’s desperate search for meaning, in a world … More Wake Up & Deirdrealize
Helen Duff: When The Going Gets Duff
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: The hilarious Helen Duff returns
“Master of shamelessly silly yet socially conscious clowning” Helen Duff returns with a bold, subversive and very funny new work-in-progress comedy show about life as a fully exposed idiot. “Absolutely shameless, boldly ridiculous, embarrassingly funny.” ★★★★ Australia Times “Quick witted and supremely empowered …a formidable comic.” ★★★★ The Scotsman
Chuckle Busters: Edinburgh Comedy Previews
Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to Edinburgh Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. Saturday … More Chuckle Busters: Edinburgh Comedy Previews
Ivo Graham & Fin Taylor
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. IVO … More Ivo Graham & Fin Taylor
Bloom Presents…
A magical evening of music from Bristol's new independent collective - Monthly
Bloom is a collective of musicians and friends from an experimental corner of Bristol’s buzzing music scene. Their combined musical projects are varied in genre yet consistently progressive, playful and enchanting. Bloom Presents… brings you otherworldly evenings of their hypnotic sounds in an intimate hand-crafted setting, with visuals and costumes, performance theatre, a pop up … More Bloom Presents…
Nick Cope
With songs about dogs eating soap and dragons called Keith, the popular Nick Cope performs a special live music gig for children
Nick Cope is a professional singer and songwriter and has over 20 years of experience in music, including international success as lead singer and songwriter with The Candyskins in the 1990s. He now writes and records music for children and has established a fanatical army of little people and their parents, from all over the … More Nick Cope
Three Cane Whale
Ear Trumpet Music presents a magical, intimate, sit-down gig of great folk music
A multi-instrumental acoustic trio based in Bristol, UK, featuring members of Spiro, Get The Blessing and Scottish Dance Theatre. “As intricate as a team of watchmakers, as spare as a mountain stream, the music encompasses both a cinematic sweep and an intimate delicacy, in which “the aroma of muddy leaves and old nettles is almost … More Three Cane Whale
Bristol Pride Theatre Night 2017
Murder, He Didn’t Write - the improvised murder mystery presents a gender-swapped special by Degrees of Error
Bristol Pride Theatre Night returns with plotting, mayhem and laughter, teaming up with local troupe Degrees Of Error to bring you a very special edition of their Edinburgh Fringe sell-out hit show ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’. The talented cast create a completely original and hilarious murder-mystery, improvised on-the-spot using your suggestions and a whole host … More Bristol Pride Theatre Night 2017
Suzi Ruffell & John Hastings
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. SUZI … More Suzi Ruffell & John Hastings
Impromptu Shakespeare
Presented by KPS Productions, showing as part of Bristol Shakespeare Festival 2017
Returning as part of the Bristol Shakespeare Festival 2017, Impromptu Shakespeare create an entirely new and unique Shakespeare play, improvised on the spot and inspired by audience suggestions. Bursting with love, poetry, comedy, tragedy, power struggles, mistaken identity, the supernatural and everything in between – this show will delight Shakespeare nerds and novices alike. Impromptu … More Impromptu Shakespeare
Workshop with Impromptu Shakespeare
Learn how to use style, character and language improvisation techniques to create the scenes Shakespeare never wrote
Get to grips with Shakespeare in a very different way – by making it up. Learn how to improvise using style, character and language techniques to create the scenes Shakespeare never wrote. Improvisers from the critically-acclaimed Impromptu Shakespeare will guide you using specially developed games and exercises to refine your Shakespearean improv skills. Expect to … More Workshop with Impromptu Shakespeare
Adam Hess & Mat Ewins
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. ADAM … More Adam Hess & Mat Ewins
Sharp Teeth
Sundays at The Wardrobe Theatre: Stimulate your Sunday brain by coming down to Sharp Teeth's monthly night of many genres
For the last two years Sharp Teeth Theatre have been bringing together theatre, storytelling, poetry and music to create a night of riotous Sunday fun. They’ve had raps about stolen bikes, poems about cottaging, performances from drag kings, new writing about women who climb the shard, and improvised storytelling about Lance Armstrong getting lost in … More Sharp Teeth
The North! The North!
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: A dark contemporary myth about England, featuring highly physical storytelling and animation by the former director of Rhum & Clay (64 Squares, A Strange Wild Song, Shutterland)
In 1985, a fissure formed at England’s centre and split the north from the south. A giant tear through the landscape, a real gap, descending into an abyss of bottomless depth. And in the north, cut off, things began to stir. Beneath the moors and the rivers, in the valleys and by the sea. It … More The North! The North!
Closer Each Day: Back To Skool Special!
Performed at Bristol Grammar School: A Edinburgh Fringe Fundraiser of the unplanned, unscripted & unconventional cult comedy show!
Join Closer Each Day Company and the beloved inhabitants of Newtown for a 2-hour special of the improvised soap opera as we discover what live was like at school for the community with bonus extra-curricular activities and some very special guests! Was Fred a rebel or a teacher’s pet? Has Reg always been so awkward? … More Closer Each Day: Back To Skool Special!
Andrew Maxwell & Kwame Asante
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. ANDREW … More Andrew Maxwell & Kwame Asante
O No!
Jamie Wood's tender clowning masterpiece returns!
A psychedelic ride, and a wonky homage to the woman damned for destroying the Beatles, O No! borrows Yoko Ono’s art instructions to ask whether falling in love is always catastrophic. A sell-out success and one of the most talked about shows of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015. It’s about reckless optimism, avant-garde art and … More O No!
Lash Stackers Presents…. Xtrah Virgin by The Virgin Xtravaganzah
Part theatre, part stand-up, part drag spectacular, don't miss this one off opportunity to see a superstar of British drag
Paul has an exciting new venture in the working men’s club, a full hour long drag spectacular! Expect a charming atmosphere to warm you up for feature length, British drag royalty. Featuring: Xtrah Virgin, a new show by the Virgin Xtravaganzah She’s the holy mother of Gawd. She’s the Virgin Mary, who’s come back down … More Lash Stackers Presents…. Xtrah Virgin by The Virgin Xtravaganzah
Rhys James & Jordan Brookes
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. RHYS … More Rhys James & Jordan Brookes
Story Slam
Bristol's true storytelling event, presented by Story Slam: Bristol - monthly Sundays
Story Slam is where you can hear peoples amazing true stories told live on stage. All stories are told by volunteers from the audience. Put you name in the hat for a chance to tell your story, or just enjoy everyone else’s! The Story Slam is held on the third Sunday every month and starts … More Story Slam
Missing Pieces
A series of script-in-hand performances showcasing classic and new plays by Black British, Caribbean and African writers
Missing Pieces is a series of monthly play readings, spread over 6 months, starting in June, showcasing Black British, Caribbean and African work from new writing to classics. Missing Pieces is about raising the profile of Black work in the South West and enable work usually seen in London to be seen here. We have … More Missing Pieces
The Drive
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: Two women. A fractured friendship. A car full of boxes and a message from a dead friend - presented by Angel Exit
The Drive recounts an unexpected Nordic road trip which sees two estranged friends thrown together on a tense journey from London to Oslo. The further Becky and Nat get from home the closer they come to confronting the demons of their shared past. Spliced through with humour, slick physicality, a contemporary soundtrack and video projection, … More The Drive
The Fantasy Orchestra
Ear Trumpet Music presents a magical, intimate, sit-down gig of amazing music
The Fantasy Orchestra is a community project led by Jesse D Vernon, based in Bristol and also in Paris. The Orchestra (motto: ‘more is more’) brings together 40+ musicians, professional and amateur, to create a kaleidoscopic symphonic brigade. Their eclectic repertoire covers film soundtracks (Morricone, Barry, RD Burman), rock and pop favourites (Hendrix, Beatles, Bowie), … More The Fantasy Orchestra
Fern Brady & Tom Ward
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. FERN … More Fern Brady & Tom Ward
Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears [ON TOUR]
Performed at Tobacco Factory Theatres: an original alternative comedy by The Wardrobe Theatre
The silver-tongued Goldilock can see that her days of selling moody goods on the cobbled streets of East End London are numbered. But when circumstances leave her on the run from a pack of bears and badly indebted to a notorious gangster, will our young heroine be able to raise the needed ‘bees and honey’ … More Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears [ON TOUR]
It’s Better To Lie Than To Tell The Truth And End Up Alone In A Ditch Crying
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: A unique new comedy from acclaimed performer and former rock star Ellen Waddell
We lie to our friends, family, lovers, and bosses because it’s easier than the truth – we have no idea what we’re doing, and we might have genital warts. In her new show, former rock star and acclaimed performer Ellen Waddell (Jean-Luc Picard & Me) tackles the necessity of lying in life, love, friendship and … More It’s Better To Lie Than To Tell The Truth And End Up Alone In A Ditch Crying
Angela Barnes & Lloyd Langford
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. ANGELA … More Angela Barnes & Lloyd Langford
Emerald Boy
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: A new dark comedy presented by UWE Drama Society, written and directed by Samuel Heaney
Three friends, a police officer and an alien walk into a bar. Not in that particular order though. Chaos ensues. A dark comedy full of twists and turns, a story that will tickle your funny bone and pull at your heart strings. A pub story so interesting it’s heading up to the Edinburgh Fringe! Don’t … More Emerald Boy
Let Me Look At You
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: A new performance from the acclaimed international touring company and double Fringe First winners, Starving Artists
In the year celebrating half a century since the Sexual Offences Act, the award-winning Starving Artists Theatre Company return to Edinburgh with a brand new show for a new generation. “It’s not the homosexuals but the gays I can’t stand.” Stonewall. The Wolfenden Report. The boys of Times Square and Piccadilly. Angry Lesbians getting magnificently … More Let Me Look At You
Nish Kumar & Tez Ilyas
Chuckle Busters Edinburgh Previews: Catch two excellent comedians each night before they take their new material to the Fringe
It’s the build up to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2017 and the UK’s finest comedy talent are coming to The Wardrobe Theatre to road test their shows ahead of the world’s largest arts festival. Each night will feature two full length performances from some of the top comedians in the country for just £9. NISH … More Nish Kumar & Tez Ilyas
Bristol Bad Film Club
"Zone Troopers" presented by BBFC, a place where movie fans can come and behold some of the most unique and notorious films ever put to celluloid
At Bristol Bad Film Club we believe that great movies fall into two categories: they either have to be the very best… or the very worst. Whether they are Citizen Kane or Plan 9 From Outer Space, we believe that at the very least, a movie should entertain… and there is something wonderful about a … More Bristol Bad Film Club
Richard Carpenter’s Close To You
Edinburgh Fringe 2017: An exciting new comedy musical show from one half of Frisky & Mannish
He used to be on top of the world looking down on creation, to the left of (and slightly behind) Karen. Now Richard Carpenter is back, and solitaire’s the only game in town. So… where do we go from here? Get your ticket to ride for an epic concert of sweet sweet music from the … More Richard Carpenter’s Close To You
Blahblahblah: Vanessa Kisuule – SEXY
Showcasing the UK's best spoken word performers, presented by Bristol Old Vic, Tangent Books and Anna Freeman - monthly Mondays
‘Sexy’ is a word a lot of us are uncomfortable applying to ourselves. Vanessa Kisuule certainly doesn’t feel she fits the bill. She really wants to, though. Through comedy, spoken word, dance and various states of undress, Vanessa fumbles her way through the infinite contradictions in her head to find (hopefully) the definition of what … More Blahblahblah: Vanessa Kisuule – SEXY
Show & Tell
by Sophie and Lucy Bishop
Show & Tell is a comedy night in Bristol with a difference. Open mic nights can be laddy, exclusionary and quite frankly we are sick of penis* jokes – so Show & Tell is a friendly platform that encourages new performers (especially women!). Show & Tell has a different theme each time, and you can … More Show & Tell
Blooming Out
A new clown show that explores in a light and comic way some of the most intriguing moments in the whole feminine universe, by NOS Three
Blooming Out is a clown show that explores in a light and comic way some of the most intriguing moments in the whole feminine universe. The fascination of beauty, the girly plays, the first time putting on make-up, the body’s development including its feminine parts, the arrival of the period, the first kiss, maternity, love, … More Blooming Out
The Star Seekers [ON TOUR]
Performed at Edinburgh Fringe 2017: An out of this world adventure for 3-8 year olds - a collaboration between The Wardrobe Ensemble and The Wardrobe Theatre
Have you ever dreamt of flying to the moon? Meeting an alien? Becoming an astronaut? Join star seekers Alph, Betty and Gammo on a journey through space where you take the steering wheel. Inspired by our childhood wonder of the universe, The Wardrobe Ensemble and The Wardrobe Theatre have created a unique theatrical experience for … More The Star Seekers [ON TOUR]
Beethoven’s 4 Seasons with Wild Words
Join Wild Words for a new and original story for children aged 6+ and their families, with live music from the sublime sonatas, concertos and symphonies of the Master Composer to rustic folk tunes of the day and an unexpected groovy number!
A Ludwig van Beethoven rollercoaster of drama and daring, triumph and trauma, from the shadows of his father to the guiding love of his mother, from losing his hearing to the Ode to Joy. Meet Mozart, the pink wigs of Vienna and a dancing puppet all wrapped up in Wild Words’ trademark magical invention. Playshop … More Beethoven’s 4 Seasons with Wild Words
Noisy Holiday
Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals present a brand new adventure for ages 3-8 and their families with music, mischief and silliness
Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals are going on holiday. After a long, exhausting music tour they are hoping to get away and have a nice relaxing time… But something tells me this won’t be the soothing holiday Kid Carpet was planning on and there is going to be pandemonium by the pool. The Noisy … More Noisy Holiday
Chuckle Busters: Friday Night Comedy
Excellent regular stand-up comedy from brilliant local and national stars – regular Friday
Every Friday night Chuckle Busters hosts a selection of top comedians in The Wardrobe Theatre (“a perfect room for comedy” – Stuart Goldsmith). A rotation of our favourite shows from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and famous names trying out new material, plus a selection of budding newer acts handpicked from the vibrant Bristol comedy scene. … More Chuckle Busters: Friday Night Comedy
Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
The unplanned, unscripted & unconventional cult comedy show continuing the world's longest improvised narrative every other Monday
10th July – Back To Skool: Edinburgh Fringe Fundraiser at Bristol Grammar School Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera is the world’s longest improvised narrative having run at The Wardrobe Theatre fortnightly for over 5 years and over 120 episodes. The show is a live, spontaneous and unique theatrical experience performed fortnightly by Closer … More Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
Sleeping Trees: Mafia? | Western? | Sci-Fi?
The hilarious multi-rolling, genre-splicing, physical comedy trio Sleeping Trees present all three of their brilliant movie trilogy with double bills every night!
Sept 5: Mafia? | Western? Sept 6: Mafia? | Western? Sept 7: Mafia? | Sci-Fi? Sept 8: Western | Sci-Fi? MAFIA? 7.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday In the first installment of their live movie trilogy, multi-award winning comedy trio Sleeping Trees deliver their version of every gangster film they’ve ever seen; Mafia?. Expect casinos, operas … More Sleeping Trees: Mafia? | Western? | Sci-Fi?
Mark Watson: MW
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of Bristol's and the country's most popular comedians
After more than 100 dates on the road in 2016 with his best-reviewed show to date, ‘I’m Not Here’, and a similarly marathon effort with the previous tour, Mark Watson is amazed to find there are STILL some areas of the country he’s not visited much, and some towns that have been neglected altogether. It’s … More Mark Watson: MW
Rachel McCrum & Caroline Bird
Inky Fingers & Raise The Bar present a fantastic night of spoken word to launch two new poetry collections - 'The First Blast to Awaken Women Degenerate' by Rachel McCrum and 'In These Days of Prohibition' by Caroline Bird
Award-winning poets and performers Rachel McCrum and Caroline Bird have teamed up for a double-headliner spoken word tour! Caroline Bird -In These Days of Prohibition (Carcanet Press, July 2017) In her fifth collection of poetry Caroline Bird surrenders her poetic weaponry and goes on a quest to write the ‘simple truth’. The surreal imagery of … More Rachel McCrum & Caroline Bird
Great Train Robbery
Scratchworks Theatre return with their raucous take on the heist of the century, featuring physical theatre, live music and clowning
In the early hours of Thursday 8th August 1963, the heist of the century was under way. Whilst the world was tucked up in bed, 15 men put a finger up to the government and stole 2 million British pounds from Her Majesty’s Royal Mail train. Five days later the first clues were found, the … More Great Train Robbery
Nincompoop
Sundays at The Wardrobe Theatre: A face-achingly funny monthly night of alternative comedy where anything can happen and quite often does
The South West’s best and most absurd alternative comedy event, Nincompoop showcases the very best new ideas in comedy, clowning, fooling, slapstick, mime, audience participation, mischief and tomfoolery. Also don’t miss Family Friendly Nincompoops at 2pm on 8th October, 12th November, and 10th December! Previous Nincompoops have included a man pouring a can of spaghetti … More Nincompoop
Murder, She Didn’t Write
The improvised Murder-Mystery by Degrees of Error
Move over, Sherlock! In Degrees of Error’s ‘Murder, She Didn’t Write’, YOU become the author and watch your very own Agatha Christie-inspired masterpiece unfold on stage. Returning to The Wardrobe Theatre after multiple sell-out runs in 2016, Murder She Didn’t Write provides “one of the funniest evenings you’ll have in some time” (Ed Fringe Review). … More Murder, She Didn’t Write
Squeezy Green’s Compendium of Games
A characterful and fantastically fun all ages afternoon game show for the audience - a monthly show created by Gwendolyn Scott and Megan Brooks
Squeezy Green returns to The Wardrobe Theatre this autumn with another feast of themed games you wouldn’t be allowed to play at home. Assisted by the undrenchable and indivisible Finney Haddock, the audience is split into two teams and led through a series of unique challenges. This season will see popular classic games like ‘What’s … More Squeezy Green’s Compendium of Games
Blahblahblah: Adam Kammerling – Shall We Take This Outside?
Showcasing the UK's best spoken word performers, presented by Bristol Old Vic, Tangent Books and Anna Freeman - monthly Mondays
I have to hit him. In the face. But there is no anger inside me right now. Just a gut full of fear. Heroes are usually pretty handy in a scrap. And when heroes fight, they win. And stuff gets sorted. Adam has to look out for his brothers. He’s the eldest. He’s a good … More Blahblahblah: Adam Kammerling – Shall We Take This Outside?
How I Came To Be Where I Never Was
Jonny Fluffypunk presents a new lo-fi, stand-up, spoken word theatre show for anyone who has ever loved, owned a vinyl record or just been alive
Jonny Fluffypunk grew up in suburban nowhere. This is a story about trying to find yourself, when you find yourself somewhere you don’t belong. It’s about unrequited love, John Peel and the importance of a good record shop. It’s about trains and memory and letting go. This is a new lo-fi stand-up spoken word theatre … More How I Came To Be Where I Never Was
Queen Cunt – Sacred or Profane?
China Blue Fish & Deborah Antoinette present an absurd comedy sketch show - inspired by Dada, the show weaves together ritual, physical theatre & a live vocal score with characters ranging from Virgin Mary, to Theresa May, Earth Priestesses to Burt the drag king
“Feminism encourages women to leave their husbands, Kill their children Practice witchcraft Destroy capitalism And become lesbians” Come and see us do all of this…and more! Venus is about to collide with Earth! A multi-character explosion paints the stage. In an age where passing trends compel some to surgical operation, where mainstream porn has hijacked … More Queen Cunt – Sacred or Profane?
Plumbing The Death Star
The hugely popular comedy podcast from Melbourne on their first international tour - answering the questions about films, TV, comic books and other popular fiction that no-one has even thought to ask!
Australian based podcast Plumbing The Death Star have left the safety of their studio and are doing their first ever international tour! Come down to catch the Plumbing Boys in their first shows in the UK as they ask important questions like “Is James Bond a good spy?” and “Is Darth Vader ashamed of his … More Plumbing The Death Star
Fossils
An extinct fish, a missing father and breath-taking live electronic sound in a new play by Bucket Club
Vanessa’s life is science. Fact based, evidence led, no nonsense, no monsters. But when a photograph surfaces showing something in Loch Ness, she must embark on a very personal research project. An extinct fish, a missing father and breath-taking live electronic sound in a new play with songs about how we connect to the past … More Fossils
The Way I Look
O&O present a funny and bold new piece of physical theatre exploring the relationship between identity and appearance drawing from the personal stories of people with facial birthmarks and scars
“That was the exact moment I knew something was different. That was when I woke up.” Imagine you have a birthmark on your face. You’ve had it all your life. You’ve had to put up with people staring, pointing and asking questions. Sometimes it makes you feel like a monster. Sometimes it makes you feel … More The Way I Look
Six Wives of Henry VIII
The brilliant Living Spit present their hysterical, self-referential romp through history with live music, embroidery and barbie dolls - you may just laugh your head off
Howard Coggins looks like Henry VIII. There’s no escaping that. Stu Mcloughlin doesn’t really look like any of the wives, but he’s going to give it a go. After their previous self-funded two-man historical drama is savaged in the press, Howard and Stu are at their wits’ end. Then they hit upon an idea for … More Six Wives of Henry VIII
Blahblahblah: Laurie Bolger, Raymond Antrobus and Debris Stevenson
Showcasing the UK's best spoken word performers, presented by Bristol Old Vic, Tangent Books and Anna Freeman - monthly Mondays
An evening of legends! Laurie Bolger, host of London’s infamous BANG Said the Gun spoken word nights brings her powerful verse to the stage alongside British-Jamaican slam champion and ‘writer of colour to watch out for’ (The Fader, 2017) Raymond Antrobus. They will be joined by Debris Stevenson, self-described social carrier pigeon who has shared … More Blahblahblah: Laurie Bolger, Raymond Antrobus and Debris Stevenson
A Strange New Space
Tessa Bide presents a brand new children's show about imagination, the universe, refugees and what it takes to become an astronaut, for ages 4-10 years and their families
Did you know that Astronauts get taller in space? That our solar system is around 4.6 billion years old? Or that there are more stars in the universe than grains of sand on all of the beaches on Earth? Amira knows all of these things. She is completely obsessed with space and dreams of becoming … More A Strange New Space
The Harry & Chris Show 2
A special night of spoken word and live music from world poetry slam champion Harry Baker and jazz musician Chris Read
After last year’s sell-out run of their debut show in Edinburgh, Harry Baker and Chris Read bring their unique mix of comedy, melody, poetry and best-matery to venues nationwide! Ranging from pandas in crisis to Robot Wars, they bring love and laughter to a world that needs both more than ever. “A combination of catchy … More The Harry & Chris Show 2
The Phantom Of The Opera with Live Score by Minima
This Halloween witness an electrifying live score of cello, drums, bass and guitar from Minima as they accompany this classic, fast-paced, dramatic film of obsession, kidnap, murder and revenge!
Minima specialise in live accompaniment to silent films. Their electrifying new score for The Phantom Of The Opera captures the horror of the story but also finds pathos, romance and humour. Drums, bass, guitar and cello strike up a thrilling relationship with the film, following the Phantom down into his subterranean nightmare world. Press quotes … More The Phantom Of The Opera with Live Score by Minima
David Gibb – Climb That Tree
David Gibb is on a one-man mission to make brilliant, engaging and high quality music for families and children.
Climb That Tree is the brand new live show and album from award-winning songwriter and musician David Gibb. Join David on a musical journey through his hilarious and often surreal imagination, where bears live in the cupboard under the stairs, wolves are roaming the corridors at school, and trips to the moon are a regular … More David Gibb – Climb That Tree
The Pixies’ Scarf
A theatrical treat (with a post-show puppet making workshop) for children and their families, set in the wet, craggy lands of Dartmoor - help Soap Soup Theatre raise funds for their 2017 Christmas show
Design and make your very own puppet to take home! Join Soap Soup for a puppet-making workshop straight after the show. Suitable for ages 5 and up, or for any age as long as they are accompanied by an adult to help! For everyone who watched the 11am performance – Pay What You Decide While … More The Pixies’ Scarf
“It’s Okay, I’m Dealing With It.”
Brighton-based company The Hiccup Project present their brilliantly funny comedic dance-theatre follow-up to the award-winning 'May-We-Go-Round?'
Cristina and Chess have both experienced smashing their two front teeth. It affected them and it got them thinking. In a culture preoccupied with perfect smiles, keeping a stiff upper lip and for everything to always be ‘fine’: how do we deal with difficult things? What happens if we don’t want to deal with them? … More “It’s Okay, I’m Dealing With It.”
Workshop with The Hiccup Project
A fun, creative and energetic session with the Artistic Directors of The Hiccup Project
This will be a fun, creative and energetic session, giving an opportunity to work with the Artistic Directors of The Hiccup Project, Cristina MacKerron and Chess Dillon-Reams, and gain an insight into the company practices of fusing dance, theatre and comedy. Come enjoy the pleasures of moving, shaking and grooving – all to a soundtrack … More Workshop with The Hiccup Project
Sofie Hagen: Dead Baby Frog
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of the country's most popular comedians
Sofie Hagen is unquestionably one of the most talked-about comics of the moment. A modern legend in her native Denmark, she burst onto the British scene by winning Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Festival 2015; her 2016 follow-up, ‘Shimmer Shatter’, was a second total sell-out. She’s spoken to millions as former host of ‘Guilty Feminist’ and … More Sofie Hagen: Dead Baby Frog
The Toll by Luke Wright
After the Fringe First winning success of 'What I Learned From Johnny Bevan', Luke Wright is back to subject the English language to a series of degrading new tricks, all for your amusement
Featuring a selection of poems from The Toll (Penned In The Margins, 2017) this show tours the flat-roofed pubs and half-bought couches of Brexit Britain. It struggles with doubt, duty and a score of half-cut nights spent shouting impotently at Question Time. Spend an evening with a raconteur at the top of his game, as … More The Toll by Luke Wright
Blahblahblah: Salena Godden, Molly Naylor and Isaiah Hull
Showcasing the UK's best spoken word performers, presented by Bristol Old Vic, Tangent Books and Anna Freeman - monthly Mondays
Salena Godden is one of the UK’s foremost poets, regularly anthologised and headlining festivals nationally and internationally. Fresh off her ‘Summer of LOVEwire’ UK tour, catch Godden sharing some of her brilliant new work for an Autumnal celebration of spoken word. Sharing the stage will be poet and performer Molly Naylor, co-writer of After Hours … More Blahblahblah: Salena Godden, Molly Naylor and Isaiah Hull
Kristmas With The Kringles
A hilarious night of improvised festive fun with games, sketches and songs from the team behind Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
“With brilliant acting and a festive atmosphere, this show is a great – and budget-friendly – choice for a night of authentic, improvised comedy.” ★★★★ The Reviews Hub Grab a mulled wine, pop on a Santa hat, don your best festive jumper and join American television stars The Kringles for a lively night of big … More Kristmas With The Kringles
The Snow Baby
This Christmas join the makers of The Pixies' Scarf and The Owl & The Pussycat's Treasury of Nonsense for a magical children's show - a story of castles in the air, of weathering the storm, and dreams coming true in the most unexpected ways
Deep in the remote snowy forest an icy wind blows and snowflakes fall from the sky. Doris and her Bear Man live on the hill, alone but happy. Wrapped up in a snowy smother, they are in love. But when the snowstorm comes, Doris’ Bear Man disappears! How will Doris survive by herself in a … More The Snow Baby
Blahblahblah: Thick Richard: Swear School – Blah Humbug’s Anti-Christmas Special!
Showcasing the UK's best spoken word performers, presented by Bristol Old Vic, Tangent Books and Anna Freeman - monthly Mondays
A fast-paced crash course in everything you wanted to know about bad language that school couldn’t teach you. Join the class of sinister puppets as punk poet Thick Richard looks at the history, definition and use of swearing in his darkly humorous, educational show. Pedalling his potty-mouthed poems, cynical, lyrical and jet-black humour, Thick Richard’s … More Blahblahblah: Thick Richard: Swear School – Blah Humbug’s Anti-Christmas Special!