Spencer Jones & Mat Ewins – Edinburgh Comedy Previews 2019
Chuckle Busters presents a month of top comedy stars premiering their latest shows before they head to the largest arts festival in the world
SPENCER JONES Master of the surreal and star of Upstart Crow (BBC2), Spencer Jones combines puppetry, mime and silliness to create uniquely hilarious comedy. “No other Fringe show will put a bigger smile on your face.” Evening Standard MAT EWINS Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Comedian’s Choice Award winner Mat Ewins uses unbelievable technical wizardry … More Spencer Jones & Mat Ewins – Edinburgh Comedy Previews 2019
Daniel Kitson
Some new work-in-progress which may or may not be accompanied by Gavin Osborn
Daniel Kitson (quite bald, now) will waste a good whack of his summer travelling between London, Bristol and Hebden Bridge to do work-in-progress stuff towards (primarily) a one off show in Regents Park Open Air Theatre and (secondarily) some other things in the future that may or may not actually happen. This is some of … More Daniel Kitson
Vet. Detective.
A grizzly British crime drama parody from Bad Vs Evil, a new company made up of Harry Humberstone and Andrew Kingston (The Wardrobe Theatre comedy favourites)
In the seemingly idyllic English countryside, a dark force is stirring. Threatening to destroy the very fabric of society, a vicious crime wave spreads throughout the animal kingdom. As the mystery of who, or what is responsible for the carnage spirals out of control, the job will fall to a seasoned and deeply flawed FIPU … More Vet. Detective.
Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for Parents
Bristol's adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to, lovingly curated and compered by Angie Belcher
The journey of parenthood is a magical and maddening one so what better way to cope with it than through stand up comedy! Aftermirth is an adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to. Each show we’ll have 3 top circuit comedians delivering their usual club routines so the material is mature and … More Aftermirth: Daytime Comedy Club for Parents
The Sharp Teeth Presents Goodbye Forever Extravaganza Edition
The final curated monthly night of many genres before Sharp Teeth hands over to Loupe Theatre
For the last five years Sharp Teeth Theatre have been bringing together theatre, storytelling, poetry and music to create a night of riotous Sunday fun. Now Sharp Teeth are handing on the baton to a new company, Loupe Theatre, to continue the event… BUT not before they’ve had this final blow-out. Expect music, theatre, … More The Sharp Teeth Presents Goodbye Forever Extravaganza Edition
The Last Ever Show & Tell: Anticlimax Theme!
The final installment of this comedy night with a difference! Open mic nights can be laddy, exclusionary and quite frankly we are sick of penis* jokes - Show & Tell by Sophie and Lucy Bishop is a friendly platform that encourages new performers (especially women!)
Show and Tell is dead – long live Show and Tell! We don’t really know what that means, but, it sounds good and we need to announce the last ever Show & Tell event to be held at The Wardrobe Theare. Come and celebrate all of the great moments and laughs. Shed a tear. Hug … More The Last Ever Show & Tell: Anticlimax Theme!
The Bird Show
A flap-tastic fact-filled family comedy by The Last Baguette, suitable for the whole brood including fledglings from 4+
With frolics and foraging, flitting, flying and two unusual feathery friends, this is a madcap and touching show about birds facing changes to their habitat. The Bird Show uses live music, puppetry and lots more silly bird puns in this heart- fluttering physical comedy about conservation, migration and imagination. We follow Henry the Heron and … More The Bird Show
Kneehigh’s The Dancing Frog
Kneehigh Theatre present a delightful tale of hope, heart and hip-hoppity adventure based on the classic children's book by Quentin Blake - suitable for children, adults and frogs of all shapes and sizes!
Poor Gertrude thinks she’ll never laugh or love again. But then she has a lucky encounter on a lily pad. With a frog. Called George. Suddenly, things are looking bright again! For George isn’t just any frog. He’s a dancing frog. And when Gertrude thrusts this web-footed wonder into the spotlight, he becomes an overnight … More Kneehigh’s The Dancing Frog
Story Slam
Bristol's true storytelling event, presented by Story Slam: Bristol - held on the third Sunday of every month
A hugely popular community driven storytelling event, Story Slam is where you can hear people’s amazing true stories told live on stage. All stories are told by volunteers from the audience. Put your name in the hat for a chance to tell a story, or just head along and enjoy everyone else’s. Each month has … More Story Slam
Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals
A rock ‘n’ roll musical with mischief and silliness for kids aged 3-8 and grown-ups!
Ready to set off on a rock ‘n’ roll adventure? Follow the charismatic singer, Kid Carpet, and his animal band (made up of a gorilla, a bear, a hedgehog and a badger) as they make friends, play games, contemplate the world and finally rock out at a grand dance contest! Positioned somewhere between Oliver Postgate … More Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals
Boothby Graffoe
A rare chance to see a full length and intimate solo performance from one of music and comedy's best kept secrets
Graffoe has performed all over the world and is well-known as the first choice support act for Canadian Hall of Fame rockers Barenaked Ladies. He has opened up for them at venues such as Red Rocks Colorado, The Greek Theatre LA, and the O2 in London to name but a few. From humble beginnings in … More Boothby Graffoe
Sinbad The Sailor
Wild Words presents a magical storytelling, theatre and dance show for ages 5-10 preceded by a drama and dance playshop
PLAYSHOP: 10.45am-11.20am | 2.30pm-3.10pm Swim like a whale, swing like a monkey, squawk like a parakeet and learn a dance to perform in the show. Come dressed in your finest Arabian Nights’ inspired cloth! SHOW: 11.45pm | 3.30pm Jump on board an ancient sewn ship, hoist the mainsail and journey across the Arabian Sea to … More Sinbad The Sailor
Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
The unplanned, unscripted & unconventional cult comedy show continuing the world's longest improvised narrative every other Monday
To join the Closer Each Day ‘Neighbourhood Watch’ please register for free online at closereachday.co.uk or sign up at the theatre on the night! Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera is the world’s longest improvised narrative having run at The Wardrobe Theatre fortnightly for over 8 years and more than 160 episodes. The show … More Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
Bon Ami
Multi-award winning All In Theatre present their own style of clown and physical comedy in this hilarious new show
Ami is normal, Ami has a job, Ami has family and friends, a gym membership and decent broadband. Ami shouldn’t feel desperately alone…but she does. If only there was an aquatic adventure, a malevolent wizard or a an overly self aware giant monster to distract her. Oh wait… Bon Ami is a sharp, artistic parody … More Bon Ami
Bristol Know Show
Presented by Sci X Southwest - performing experiments, science comedy and cabaret in Bristol
Looking for a lively night out, featuring comedy and performance about loads of different topics? We got you. From video games to dinosaurs, exploding stars to star-nosed moles, our performers will bring you a world of science-and-technology-vaguely-related-content, spiced with jokes to help the facts go down. Brought to you by Sci X SW, Bristol-based science/comedy/entertainment … More Bristol Know Show
Police Cops In Space
Multi award-winning company Police Cops' Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show and winner of 'Amused Moose Outstanding Show Award 2018' is a comedy blockbuster; an 80’s low-fi sci-fi set in the most dangerous place on Earth... Space!
After his father is killed by an evil robot, Sammy Johnson, the last Police Cop in the universe, blasts off in an unmanned escape pod. Now on a distant planet, Sammy must team up with alien fighter pilot Ranger and his trusty Cyborg C9 as they embark on an intergalactic adventure across the galaxy to … More Police Cops In Space
Blahblahblah & Milk Poetry: And Here’s Your Host
Bristol's leading spoken word nights collaborate for a lovely spoken word event
A rare chance to see proper poetry sets from the hosts of Blah and Milk, Anna Freeman, Malaika Kegode and Beth Calverley. Anna Freeman is the (cynical, funny) host of Blahblahblah. She’s also a novelist, creative writing lecturer at Bath Spa University, the host of Radio 4’s Sketches and a multiple slam winning poet. Malaika … More Blahblahblah & Milk Poetry: And Here’s Your Host
Milk Poetry’s Moving in Party
Milk Poetry selects the finest, freshest poets from the UK and beyond to produce the most nourishing and eclectic spoken word bonanza you could ever hope for!
Join Milk Poetry as they touch down in a brand-new venue. Presenting you with some top notch spoken word, balloons and the friendliest slam Bristol has to offer. Featuring grime poet and theatre maker Debris Stevenson. From her 5-star rated run at The Royal Court for her show Poet in da Corner to her work … More Milk Poetry’s Moving in Party
Jeremiah
Jack Dean, the critically-acclaimed rap storyteller behind Grandad & The Machine, presents a raucous new show with live music about England’s forgotten Luddite rebellion
On 9 June 1817 Jeremiah Brandreth assembles a crew of malcontents in a pub near Nottingham. Their plan is to march on London, overthrow the government, wipe out the National Debt and end poverty forever. What Jeremiah doesn’t know is that there is a spy in his ranks with other ideas… Featuring an original score … More Jeremiah
Father Figurine
Body Politic questions the stigmas around the mental health of men and boys through provocative hip hop theatre and dance
Combining poignant spoken word poetry with hip hop dance, Father Figurine explores the fractured relationship between a father and his son and their inability to healthily deal with a traumatic event. Will they be able to share their emotions with each other? Or will they fall into the statistic of nearly half of men believing … More Father Figurine
Adventure Bureau
A brilliantly fun interactive storytelling show for ages 3-8 and their families, presented by Katie Storer and Simon Panrucker
Katie and Simon are coming on a special trip from the Adventure Bureau, an ancient organisation whose job it is to create all the adventures EVER! With the help of your biggest (and smallest) ideas, they will weave a totally improvised story complete with an improvised soundtrack and songs. The audience decides what elements go … More Adventure Bureau
Liza Treyger
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of the country's most popular comedians
Originally from the former Soviet Union, Liza Treyger was raised in Chicago before moving to NY. Liza was featured on the prestigious Variety’s 2017 Top 10 Comics to Watch list and was a standout performer at this year’s Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal. Her half hour special for Comedy Central debuted in 2017 and … More Liza Treyger
Fan Club Party!!
A special cabaret night of theatre, comedy, music and surprises from some of Bristol's best performers for member of The Wardrobe Theatre Fan Club
This event is the members of The Wardrobe Theatre Fan Club only. Join the fan club here A thank you event for members of The Wardrobe Theatre Fan Club. Stay tuned for line-up details closer to the time…
Murder, She Didn’t Write
A classic murder mystery created on the spot in this ingenious and hilarious show by Degrees Of Error
You become Agatha Christie in this improvised comedy as each night an original murder mystery play is created based entirely on audience suggestions. So take up your magnifying glasses and don your deerstalkers for a never-seen-before (and never-to-be-seen-again) evening of murder, mayhem and making it up on the spot. Miss Crimson poisoned in the parlour? … More Murder, She Didn’t Write
Luke Wright, Poet Laureate
This award-winning wordsmith is on a mission to write poems to unite a nation divided by austerity and Brexit. Can it be done? Can one poet ever really represent an entire nation?
There was a collective gnashing of teeth and beating of breasts across the land when Wrighty didn’t get the royal nod to take up the position of Poet Laureate this year. Still, he’s an irrepressible sort of chap, so he’s bought his own sherry and hit the road with the show the critics are calling … More Luke Wright, Poet Laureate
Scotland!
Join The Latebloomers for a wild ride with rhythm, body percussion, singing, stomping, clowning and the spirit of Scotlaaaaaand! A hilarious, high energy physical comedy trio!
The Latebloomers are, Oliver Nilsson (The Swede), Sam Dugmore (The Aussie) and Jonathan Tilley (The Londonder). Graduates of the Jacques Lecoq International Theatre School in Paris, currently based in Bristol. The award-winning comedy Scotland! is their first show together. WINNER Best Comedy: Adelaide Fringe Weekly Award 2019 WINNER The Inspiration Award: Prague Fringe 2018 WINNER … More Scotland!
Glenn Moore: Love Don’t Live Here Glenny Moore
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of the country's most popular comedians
Glenn Moore (star of Mock The Week, The Stand Up Sketch Show and Absolute Radio), presents his first solo UK tour, full of the distinctive jokes and offbeat gags we’ve learned to accept from him. Moore’s bringing you two “blissfully silly” (The Guardian), “brilliantly original” (Chortle) shows in one night, featuring last year’s Edinburgh Comedy … More Glenn Moore: Love Don’t Live Here Glenny Moore
Loupe Theatre Presents
A monthly night of storytelling, music, theatre and spoken word curated and hosted by Loupe Theatre, showcasing the best in new talent from Bristol and beyond
Sharp Teeth Presents is passing on the baton… The legacy of Sharp Teeth Presents will live on through the fresh-faced, eager beavers; Loupe Theatre Company, who are taking over these monthly Sundays from September 2019. Each month Loupe will bring together performances from a collection of artists from the South West (and other places). From … More Loupe Theatre Presents
Sleeping Trees: Silly Funny Boys
The brilliant new show from the hilarious multi-roling, genre-splicing, physical comedy trio behind the movie trilogy Mafia?, Western? and Sci-Fi? plus World Tour and their Christmas sketch show, Nativity
Sleeping Trees have been touring their fast-paced stories, chaotic characters and frantic physicality, like only they can, for a decade. After ten years in the game, the trio have aged like a fine wine, except they’re cheap and if you drink them you will be sick. Winner – Spirit of the Fringe 2017 Finalists – … More Sleeping Trees: Silly Funny Boys
Milk Poetry presents: Strong Bones
Milk Poetry selects the finest, freshest poets from the UK and beyond to produce the most nourishing and eclectic spoken word bonanza you could ever hope for!
How do world-class poets evolve? What was their early work like? Who inspired them? Join Milk Poetry to celebrate journeys through writing. Internationally-acclaimed performer and City Poet, Vanessa Kisuule, will be joined by Casey Bailey, Stephen Lightbown, and more. They will read from their early writing, covers that inspired them and recent work. Vanessa Kisuule: … More Milk Poetry presents: Strong Bones
Papaya Fest
A juicy new arts festival fusing Latin American and Bristish culture, exploding with live performances and riotous nights out - presented by Popelei Theatre
At the beating heart of Papaya is a unique fusion of Latin American and British culture, so we’ll be bringing together an incredible array of theatre, live music and DJs and mixing it all up into one ferocious fiesta of a weekend. Shows to include work by Popelei Theatre and best emerging companies from the … More Papaya Fest
Kiota
A collective for POC creatives in Bristol
Join us for KIOTA: A Collective For POC Creatives in Bristol, showcasing people of colour (POC) or BAME creatives from various artistic disciplines in a fantastic afternoon of performance followed by networking opportunities. Kiota are committed to creating original collaborations between POC artists of different disciplines who wouldn’t ordinarily have the chance to work together … More Kiota
Louise Orwin: Oh Yes Oh No
This is a show about having sexual fantasies that don’t align with your politics - it’s about trying to understanding what you want, and wondering how the hell to ask for it
Award-winning performance artist Louise Orwin asks the difficult questions as she takes you on a surreal joyride through femme sexuality and violence. Made exclusively with the candid input of those willing to talk openly and honestly about their sex life, this one-woman show interrogates identity, consent and power play. Featuring explicit XXX, Barbie’n’Ken role-play, a … More Louise Orwin: Oh Yes Oh No
Tony Walsh (plus special guest Stephen James Smith)
Forget what you imagined a poetry night could be and expect belly-laughs, tears and everything in between from this stunning, big-hearted performer who often leaves audiences on their feet, dazzled and breathless
“Now a national hero” (The Guardian) having “stunned millions of people” (Huffington Post) with his iconic performance in Manchester in May 2017, international audiences are quickly discovering what has been an open secret for well over a decade: an evening with Tony Walsh is a rip-roaring rock and roller-coaster ride from a profoundly inspiring artist … More Tony Walsh (plus special guest Stephen James Smith)
John Kearns: Double Take and Fade Away
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of the country's most popular comedians
Two Time Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and Four Time Chortle Award Nominee John Kearns returns! Still a slave to dairy, the Gregorian calendar and Greenwich Mean Time, he is flesh and blood after all. A funny man, not for everyone of course, but remember this mustn’t be mistaken as an invite rather a heads up. … More John Kearns: Double Take and Fade Away
Getting The Third Degree
The powerful and deeply moving story of Laurie Cunningham, the first black footballer to play for Real Madrid and only the second to play for England in the 1970s, by Dougie Blaxland - produced by RoughHouse Theatre and Live Wire Theatre
This compelling new drama tells the powerful and deeply moving story of Laurie Cunningham who came to prominence with West Bromwich Albion in the late 1970’s. The first of the black footballing trio famously dubbed The Three Degrees – Laurie Cunningham, with his swaggering style and dazzling skills forced favourable comparisons with the legendary Pele. … More Getting The Third Degree
Great British Mysteries: 1599?
Let us take you back to the 90s... The 1590s... Follow intrepid mystery hunters Olive and Teddy in this hilarious show as they become embroiled with witches, haunted houses and the scent of Cardinal Wolsey’s conscience
Do you like mysteries? Do you like historical inaccuracies? Do you know the difference between Thomas More and Roger Moore? Then read on… Great British Mysteries come to The Wardrobe Theatre for the first time following two sold-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe. 1599? is the follow-up to the company’s debut show from 2017. But … More Great British Mysteries: 1599?
Woodland Tales With Granddad
Following the enchanting Fireside Tales With Granddad and Christmas Tales With Granddad comes a magical new puppetry show from Pickled Image for ages 3-8 and their families with an important environmental message to share
Something is happening in the woods, voices can be heard, and a strange metallic smell fills the air. Machines are gathering at its edge and a mysterious call is heard across the valley. Laura the ladybird, Jeffrey the spider, Brett the woodlouse and Willoughby the woodpecker are worried. Velda the vixen knows there’s only one … More Woodland Tales With Granddad
Treehouse Of Horror – Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
Halloween Special of the unplanned, unscripted & unconventional cult comedy show
CLOSER EACH DAY – OTHER PERFORMANCES HERE Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera is the world’s longest improvised narrative having run at The Wardrobe Theatre fortnightly for 8 years and over 150 episodes. The show is a live, spontaneous and unique theatrical experience performed fortnightly by Closer Each Day Company and co-produced by The … More Treehouse Of Horror – Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
TOURING – The Deep Sea Seekers
Alph, Betty and Gammo are back for their third adventure! A brand new family show for ages 3-8 from The Wardrobe Ensemble and The Wardrobe Theatre - performed at Bristol Old Vic this October half term
BUY TICKETS – PERFORMED AT BRISTOL OLD VIC Have you ever dreamt of swimming with a pod of dolphins? Having an arm wrestle with an octopus? Exploring the depths of the ocean in a submarine? Join The Wardrobe Ensemble and The Wardrobe Theatre for an enchanting, interactive journey across the seven seas where YOU take … More TOURING – The Deep Sea Seekers
Cinebra: A History Of Horror
An award-winning, unique, heart-wrenching, hybrid horror/musical comedy that leaves you convulsing in terror and delight, with live scares and unforgettable songs from Alexander Joseph and Ro Robertson - presented by Wig In A Box Promotions
Movie lovers Sophie and Megan invite you to their seminar on the history of horror cinema, according to them! After a vintage shopping trip with the most popular girl in college: Abigail Swanson, it becomes apparent that Megan has acquired a haunted necklace, and as the seminar progresses, a threatening supernatural force begins to rear … More Cinebra: A History Of Horror
Henry Paker: Man Alive
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of the country's most popular comedians
Star of Comedy Central at the Comedy Store, Josh (BBC3) and co-writer and star of Radio 4’s Small Scenes, Henry’s latest show is a unique mixture of stand up comedy and illustration which took the Edinburgh Fringe by storm. A delightfully twisty and turny hour in which Henry uses cartoons to tell a story about … More Henry Paker: Man Alive
ITCH: A Scratch Performance Showcase
A thrilling afternoon of unfinished, one-off, work-in-progress performances by some of Bristol’s most exciting theatre makers, presented by The Wardrobe Theatre
The Wardrobe Theatre is proud to present the return of our scratch night, ITCH! An extravaganza of unfinished, one-off works-in-progress of varying artistic disciplines with the unique opportunity to react and give feedback to the artists and theatre companies in the early stages of developing new work, to help shape it. Interested in being part … More ITCH: A Scratch Performance Showcase
Milk Poetry presents: John Hegley
Milk Poetry selects the finest, freshest poets from the UK and beyond to produce the most nourishing and eclectic spoken word bonanza you could ever hope for!
A special edition of Milk brings our friend John Hegley to The Wardrobe Theatre. Performance poet, comedian and musician John Hegley is one of the pioneers of the British poetry scene. He’s been performing since the late 80s, from gracing the stage at The Comedy Store to becoming a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4. … More Milk Poetry presents: John Hegley
Sir David & His Animals
Join Clownfish Theatre for the magic of David Attenborough in an epic clowning and physical theatre show with the largest range of animals you will ever see on stage!
The magic of David Attenborough live on stage! A blue whale swims through the ocean depths. Racer snakes pursue a young iguana across the desert. Watch as two hapless but enthusiastic clowns recreate extraordinary scenes of the natural world – a world teetering on the brink of disaster. Catch this sell-out five star show for … More Sir David & His Animals
The Shade Pullers & Lash Stackers Social Club
A quarterly drag-cabaret night like no other!
Hapless Paul Marsden (Harry Humberstone) has been running this northern, working men’s club, for 40 odd years, but recently his son (local drag artist Roxytocin), has been booking the acts. The ladies seem to be getting taller and more fabulous. The men seem to be getting shorter and smoother skinned. Paul doesn’t know what’s going … More The Shade Pullers & Lash Stackers Social Club
How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?
Ever wondered how politics works? This comedy show for ages 6+ and their families will explain all - presented by Chuckle Busters
Politics is boring. Politics is complicated. Politics is for adults… Rubbish! Politics is actually super important and can be made really fun, if you know how. Luckily Tatton Spiller (Simple Politics) and Tiernan Douieb (Comedy Club 4 Kids, CBBC’s The Slammer) know exactly how and will show you over 60 minutes just how to make … More How Does This Politics Thing Work Then?
It’s True, It’s True, It’s True
Fringe First and Total Theatre Award-winning Breach Theatre (Tank, The Beanfield) are back with a stunning restaging of the Artemisia Gentileschi rape trial that gripped 1612 Italy, asking how much has changed in the last four centuries?
“And there’s blood pouring out of this man’s throat. Because these two women are beheading him – did I not mention that?” Fringe First and Total Theatre Award-winning Breach (Tank, The Beanfield) restage the 1612 trial of Agostino Tassi for the rape of baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi. Based on surviving court transcripts, this new play … More It’s True, It’s True, It’s True
Drac & Jill
Christmas 2019 with The Wardrobe Theatre - a brand new dark comedy from the company that spawned Oedipuss In Boots, Reservoir Mogs, Rocky Shock Horror and Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears
Under the milky glow of the full moon and through the twisted limbs of the Transylvanian woods, strange blood-chilling noises can be heard coming from inside Count Drac’s castle. Far away, within the crumbling walls of a remote hilltop monastery, Sister Jill has dedicated her life to chastity and fetching pails of water. But when … More Drac & Jill
Nick Cope
With songs about dogs eating soap and dragons called Keith, the popular Nick Cope returns to The Wardrobe Theatre to perform his 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. For close to 10 years Nick has been writing, performing and recording music for children and their families and has established a fanatical army … More Nick Cope
Steamed – A Dickensian Improvised Christmas Tale
Something distinctly Victorian and brandy buttered onboard Brunel's SS Great Britain, presented by the creators of Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera
BUY TICKETS – AT BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN Steam ships, steam trains, steamed puddings, hilarious comedy, astonishing drama, endearing orphans and perhaps the odd catchy music hall number! This December join Closer Each Day Company aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain for something distinctly Dickensian and entirely improvised, created on the spot from YOUR suggestions! Closer … More Steamed – A Dickensian Improvised Christmas Tale
Milk Poetry & Blahblahblah: If Music be the Food of Love…
Milk Poetry join forces with the iconic Blahblahblah for an epic Christmas celebration!
Poetry and music are soul sisters. So, this December we’re bringing them together a poetic symphony to warm your cockles and your toes. Grab yourself a mug of mulled wine and a mince pie from the Old Market Assembly bar and let our specially selected line up of musical poets and poetic musicians do their … More Milk Poetry & Blahblahblah: If Music be the Food of Love…
Undercover Christmas Club
Riddlestick Theatre present a late evening of riotous festive revelry with live music, tall tales and belly laughs - but it’s supposed to be a secret, so keep it under wraps...
England. 1647. Celebrating Christmas has been banned by those pesky Puritans. Carols are criminal. Turkey’s taboo. Banquets are banished and stage-plays prohibited. In fact, festivities of any kind are quite frankly forbidden. But we don’t give a figgy pudding. Here at the Undercover Christmas Club, misrule and mayhem are on the menu. Hidden away from … More Undercover Christmas Club
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
This Christmas, what if you discovered that your grouchy neighbour is actually a wizard?! Join Soap Soup Theatre (The Snow Baby, The Selfish Giant) and Open Attic Company (Much Ado About Puffin) for a magical new show for ages 3-8 and their families
‘This Christmas, whatever you do, don’t forget the magic word…!’ What if you uncovered the secret that your grouchy neighbour is actually a wizard whose house is powered entirely by magic? And what if agreeing to feed their cat while they’re away during the Christmas holidays turned into an adventure that threatens to spiral out … More The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Max & Ivan: Commitment
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with some of the country's most popular comedians
Say “I do” to the triumphant return of Edinburgh Comedy Award-nominees Max & Ivan, as seen on W1A (BBC One) and heard on The Casebook of Max & Ivan (BBC Radio 4). Commitment is the true story of the unreasonable lengths one best man (Max) will go to give one groom (Ivan) the greatest weekend … More Max & Ivan: Commitment
Rhys James: Snitch
Chuckle Busters presents an evening with one of the country's most popular comedians, presented by Show And Tell in association with United Agents
Mock The Week regular and star of his own BBC Radio 4 series, Rhys James heads out on his first national tour. In early 2019, Rhys was asked to go back to his school and inspire the Year 11s. Given that teenagers are a nightmare and there was no fee, he ghosted the teacher who … More Rhys James: Snitch