They said he couldn’t make it as a global fashion icon; they were wrong. They said he couldn’t legally acquire his own roundabout; they were wrong. They said he couldn’t beat all the odds to become London’s first-ever YouTube mayor…to be fair, they got that one bang on. But now, armed with the rosiest of...
Mark Thomas is just about the last person you’d associate with “ho ho ho let’s throw a log on the fire and gather round for Christmas” but… MARK LOVES CHRISTMAS! Christmas singles, films, carols, decorations, presents, food and, most of all, Christmas stories! From this most unChristmassy storyteller comes Christmas tales from his life, time and...
The Start Of The Year Show with Ivo Graham, Mark Simmons and Sally-Anne Hayward. The permanently self-deprecating Ivo Graham has become a regular fixture in the clubs and theatres of the UK circuit. With a gauche charm and crafty, self-aware wit which has proved a hit with audiences of all ages, and led to appearances...
Split Tone is a new project put together by saxophonist Craig Crofton, an Anglo-American sax and flute player who has lived in the UK for over 20 years and has built up a great reputation for the power and visceral excitement of his playing. A protégé of Marcus Printup (Lincoln Center Orchestra) he has come to develop...
Stand Up For The Weekend With Ian Stone, Jack Campbell & Meryl O'Rourke. Ian Stone is one of the most talented topical acts in the country. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-deprecating style, Ian is also a member of the Comedy Store's critically acclaimed 'Cutting Edge' team - a weekly residency of topical...
Double Standards return to the Hen and Chicken to play a mixture of tunes from lockdown CD Release plus some new material. The group also has appearances coming up for Cheltenham Jazz Club and Swindon Jazz Knights. Release has been played on the BBC Radio's "Jazzworld with Linley Hamilton" and on JazzFM, besides receiving some...
Stand Up For The Weekend With Paul McCaffrey, Matt Green & Clint Edwards. Paul McCaffrey is an award-winning comedian and headlines at the biggest comedy clubs in the country. He has performed four critically acclaimed Edinburgh shows as well as major music festivals: Reading, Leeds, V Festival, Bestival and Latitude. An accomplished radio presenter and guest,...
The best up and coming comedy talent Circuit Breakers represents the finest up and coming talent from the UK comedy circuit, in particular showcasing the excellent current crop of homegrown Bristol-based comedians. Circuit Breakers promises to be a joyous addition to your Monday nights - once a month for the time being. Come along to our...
For our first visiting band of 2022, we welcome Estraven as part of a tour taking in The Lescar, Sheffield, The Hive, Shrewsbury and The Vortex in London. Their debut album ‘Ignored Advice’ to be released in February 2022 features all original compositions that stem from bassist-composer Chris Hyde-Harrison’s love of jazz, post-rock and various world...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Jarred Christmas, Tom Deacon & 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 and charisma,...
James Chadwick - guitar, Nick Malcolm - trumpet, Henrik Jensen - bass, Andy Hague - drums
Stand Up For The Weekend with Stephen Grant featuring Mark Palmer & Tom Toal. 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...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Andrew Ryan featuring Jake Lambert plus Clint Edwards Irishman Andrew Ryan is one of the most exciting talents in recent years; he is in demand at the biggest comedy clubs across the UK & Ireland. Andrew’s quintessentially Irish storytelling abilities and cheeky, friendly demeanour make him a natural stand up. Andrew...
