Creativity is considered one of the most important and highly valued of human traits, and a fundamental aspect of the sciences. However it is a complex and multifaceted phenomenon which can make it challenging to comprehensively measure, or enhance. Psychedelic states, dreams and hypnagogic states have all been associated with catalysing scientific insights on occasion,...
“I’ve been mugged three times and arrested once. What a night!” Twenty years ago, in Edinburgh, legendary comedian Simon Munnery was arrested for “being a German in a built-up area”. It wasn’t an early brush with ‘cancel culture’ but it did lead to a trial. For the first time, British Comedy Award nominee, serial innovator and ‘Perennial...
John Donegan - piano, Andy Hague - trumpet, Luke Annesley - alto sax, Ben Waghorn - tenor Sax, Chris Jones - bass, Ryan Thrupp - drums. Originally from Cork in Ireland, John Donegan lived in Bristol during the 90s and was a mainstay of the jazz scene here before work took him to London. Now...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Stephen Grant featuring Jack Campbell and compere Matt Green Stephen Grant is one of the UK’s funniest, hardest working and most respected comedians. Whether voicing animations, warming up TV audiences, presenting radio shows or hosting corporate award nights Stephen never fails to pull in the laughs. Along with his clutch...
It's time to grab the mic and sing your heart out - solos, duets and group singalongs are all welcome. Join us for a relaxed, friendly evening of sharing our favourite songs. Karaoke nights will be on every last Wednesday of the Month. Free shot for the first 10 singers Cocktails 2 for £10 Double...
After an incredible sold-out debut run, the man who asked us “do you ski?” is leaving his home in the Tower of London (for good). Catch Tom Houghton as he departs on a second triumphant tour across our nation armed with even more outrageous takes, unbelievable tales and biblical chat to leave you bowled over with laughter....
Saxophonist Duncan Eagles has previously appeared at the club with Estraven and Jack Yardley's Wayne Shorter project, but tonight we're pleased to welcome him back with his own group Partikel. Partikel take unique and fresh look at the saxophone trio format, their exciting live performances lead them to being dubbed as "One of the hottest...
5am Fire Alarm are a 5-piece indie-rock band based in Bristol. Join us in celebrating the release of 5AM Fire Alarms debut single ‘Worlds Away’. Joining 5AM will be Eleri, Grack Mack + The Pack and TROPICA. This gig is also going to turn into a party once the final band has played! The single...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Jarred Christmas featuring Daisy Earl and compere Tom Glover. New Zealander Jarred Christmas has a unique style that deftly mixes gags with storytelling. He has a dynamic onstage persona and the ability to improvise and roll with anything that's thrown his way, making his comedy sizzle with originality. Full of passion...
Having toured over 65 countries and performed to countless sold-out crowds, Story Party is finally coming to Bristol! Sick of fake laughing with strangers over coffee? Well, now's your chance to come and laugh for real during a 2-hour storytime extravaganza! It's well known that a problem shared is a problem halved, and the problems of...
April's first North Street Games Night here @ The Hen and Chicken is on Monday 3rd April from 7pm until close. There is a £2 charge per person for every North Street Games Night which includes entry into a prize draw. North Street Games 101: Different Ways to Play... - Let us know how many...
It can take up to 7 years to receive an ADHD diagnosis in the UK today. That means 100,000s of people cannot access any support. Even after diagnosis, most doctors propose medical interventions only. This talk explores simple and effective tools for managing ADHD without medication. You will learn what the different medications do and...
