Join us as we cheer on England in the next stage of their FIFA World Cup campaign. A massive thank you goes to our front of house team, who have put their hands up to work this one! Sunday 5th July Brazil vs Norway 9 pm ko Mon 6th July England vs Mexico 1 am...
Explore the politics of the witch trials and powerful witch imagery in Sylvia Plath’s poetry. Followed by Q&A. Sylvia Plath is best known for her novel The Bell Jar (1963) and her emotive, striking poetry. She grew up in Massachusetts, close to Salem, a place closely linked to the history of the witch trials. During...
Wednesday Night Improv returns to the Hen & Chicken with two halves of unscripted comedy — all made up on the spot, all inspired by your suggestions. Expect quick wit, bold characters, and the kind of laughter that only happens when nobody knows what's coming next (including the performers). ## FIRST HALF ## Comedy Games,...
Get ready for a full day of music, fun and feel-good festival vibes at the Bristol Ukulele Festival 2026! Join us on Saturday, 11th July, from 12:30pm right through to midnight for a joyful celebration of all things ukulele. Across two large performance spaces, you’ll find an exciting mix of beginner and advanced workshops, live...
Discover how AuDHD uniquely presents in women in this insightful and neuroaffirming talk. Followed by Q&A. For many years, Autism and ADHD could not be diagnosed together, with one diagnosis excluding the other. We now know that the two are deeply connected, with up to 60% of Autistic people also experiencing ADHD. Yet despite growing...
Live music from acclaimed Australian songwriter Les Thomas, who brings his 2026 UK tour to Bristol for an intimate performance at the Hen & Chicken, joined by the fabulous Anya Pailthorpe. Blending folk, Americana and poetic storytelling, Thomas writes songs filled with humanity, memory and hard-won compassion. His music has been praised for its intelligence,...
Join us while we take a closer look at what happens to the brain while we sleep and the meaning behind our dreams. Followed by Q+A. Humans have studied and interpreted dreams for many centuries. Have you ever woken up after a crazy dream convinced it means something? Or spent hours wondering why your mind...
Wednesday Night Improv returns to the Hen & Chicken with two halves of unscripted comedy - all made up on the spot, all inspired by your suggestions. Expect quick wit, bold characters, and the kind of laughter that only happens when nobody knows what's coming next (including the performers). ## FIRST HALF ## Comedy Games,...
Live music coming to Bristol. Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf,...
Explore queer myths, monsters and magic – from vampires to mermaids – and discover what they reveal about gender and sexuality. With Q&A. Have you ever been to a Pride Parade? You’ll often see a glorious display of papier-mâché unicorn heads, drag queens in mermaid tails and more fairy wings than you can shake a...
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione. “Wot Italian?” is an hilarious and heartfelt collision of Graffoe’s sharp wit and whimsical storytelling with Forcione’s virtuosic guitar mastery. This show promises a mix of brilliantly crafted songs, laugh-out-loud banter, and...
EXTRA DATE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND Podcasting cult hero. Following his record-breaking Waterslide tour, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism. Waterslide was a “masterclass in self-caricature” (British Comedy Guide). Now Jamie returns....
