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SUMMARY:Comedy: Matt Forde END OF AN ERA TOUR
DESCRIPTION:DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND\, THIS 4PM MATINEE SHOW HAS BEEN ADDED AT THE HEN & CHICKEN. THE EVENING PERFORMANCE TAKES PLACE AT TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES.\n\nFinally\, the UK has a new government. That can only mean one thing: new people to take the piss out of.\n\nLeading political comedian and satirist Matt Forde (British Scandal\, Spitting Image\, The Last Leg) makes this his personal mission
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-matt-forde-end-of-an-era-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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SUMMARY:Comedy: SHABAZ ALI I'M RICH\, YOU'RE POOR
DESCRIPTION:Join Shabaz Ali\, @ShabazSays\, as he takes to the stage in his debut live comedy tour. Jam packed with his roaring\, on point and hugely requested observations of the mindboggling lengths that are taken to present a ‘perfect’ life online. \nFrom designer ice cubes to Stanley cups and their wild and somewhat varied uses\, nothing escapes his withering comedic commentary. A hilarious and interactive show where no one is off limits (including the audience!)\, that will make you fall in love with your own extraordinary\, ordinary life. \nGlobal sensation Shabaz Ali has fast become a pop culture phenomenon. Comedian and author of hit book ‘I’m Rich\, You’re Poor’\, Shabaz has built a loyal community of millions of followers\, who regularly demand his quick-witted take on the latest online craze.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-shabaz-ali-im-rich-youre-poor/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Jake Lambert THE SUNSHINE KID
DESCRIPTION:Second date by popular demand\nJake Lambert returns to Bristol for a second date on his first national tour. Described as “A joke machine” by The Telegraph\, the show will see the comedian talk about trying to navigate his way through everyday life\, why he has a fear of being normal\, and asking why we all feel the need to ask strangers what breed their dogs are. \n\nIt seems the perfect time for his first tour too; his online videos have gained over 150million views\, he has been supporting Michael McIntyre on his worldwide tour and he will be appearing on the next series of Live at the Apollo.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jake-lambert-the-sunshine-kid-2/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Michael Shafar & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Michael Shafar featuring Jamie D’Souza & compere Meryl O’Rourke\nStand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats\, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available to book online. \nHeadliner: MICHAEL SHAFAR\nOriginally from Melbourne\, Michael Schafar is now based in London where he has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit. He regularly performs at the country’s biggest clubs where he gets to mock British people for their awful history and terrible food to their faces.​​\n\nIf you have lived in Australia\, or even just visited there\, you might already know Michael from his appearances on Network 10’s The Project and Studio 10\, ABC’s Comedy Bites and triple j’s Good Az Friday. Of course\, traditional media is dead\, so it’s more likely that you might be one of his 100\,000+ followers on social media or the 100+ million people who have seen his videos online. You may have also watched his debut special A(LIVE) on Amazon Prime or his most recent special Alright\, Next Joke on YouTube.​
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-michael-shafar-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Stephen Bailey & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Stephen Bailey featuring Eleanor Tiernan & compere Tom Glover\n\n\nStand Up For The Weekend is The Comedy Box’s flagship weekly comedy show live at the Hen & Chicken. It features top circuit headliners and guest acts\, as well as incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. Online booking is available for table seats\, reserved row seats\, and unreserved row seats.\n\nHeadliner: STEPHEN BAILEY\n\nThe multi-award nominated Stephen Bailey is a comedian\, presenter\, actor and writer whose brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK’s most sought-after talents\, as well as boasting over 100k followers on Instagram after one of his videos was shared by none other than Melissa McCarthy.\n\nStephen’s quick-wit\, playful sarcasm and enigmatic charm captivates audiences instantly. As well as being a prominent presence on the UK comedy circuit\, he has also supported the biggest names in stand-up\, including Micky Flanagan on his arena tour\, Lucy Beaumont\,  Katherine Ryan\, Jenny Eclair\, Jason Manford\, John Bishop and Sarah Millican.\n\nStephen is very much in demand and his numerous TV credits\, let alone making a name for himself on Channel 5’s Celebs On The Farm\, include hosting BBC’s Live at the Apollo and appearing on shows including Unbreakable\, co-host on Date or Drop\, alongside Amanda Holden\, Would I Lie To You. Richard Osman’s House of Games\, Celebrity Bridge of Lies and Celebrity Weakest Link\, The Apprentice: You’re Fired\, Between The Covers and Strictly: It Takes Two\, and Pointless Celebrities. ​\n\nIn 2024\, Stephen also joined the cast of the hit Channel 5 comedy-drama\, The Madame Blanc Mysteries as the menacing John Marsden.​\n\nMost recently\, he has recorded BBC’s new stand-up show Live From Barry Island and his debut BBC Radio 4 stand-up special Stephen Bailey: One of Many.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-stephen-bailey-guests-2/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Ali Woods & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Ali Woods featuring Jessie Nixon & Burt Williamson plus compere Jeremy Flynn\n\nStand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show from The Comedy Box\,  featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats\, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available to book online.\n\nHeadliner: ALI WOODS\nAli Woods is a half-English\, half-Scottish comedian\, podcaster and content creator.  After a third sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2024\, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’\, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. Ali is that wonderful blend of comedy with a heart\, speaking on topics such as football\, the environment\, and many social causes close to his heart.\n\nHis online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained millions of views and likes\, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. In 2022\, he supported Russell Kane and Axel Blake on tour and in 2024 supported Adam Kay.\n\nIn 2024\, Ali starred on Comedy Central Live and Stand Up Sketch Show. He also had a third sold out Edinburgh run with his show ‘At the Moment’ he then embarked on his first ever solo tour across the UK and Ireland to sold-out audiences\, including a date at Bristol’s Hen & Chicken.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-ali-woods-guests/
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  ESHAAN AKBAR LIVE 2025
DESCRIPTION:Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour\, the Pretender\, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. \nEshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK\, including Micky Flanagan\, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd\, be sure to buy tickets for this much-anticipated tour. \nAs seen on Sex Education (Netflix)\, Mock The Week (BBC)\, QI (BBC)\, Live At The Apollo (BBC)\, Comedy Central Live and many more. Forthcoming TV includes The Last Leg (Channel 4) and Pilgrimage (BBC). A long with being heard on award-winning podcasts Have A Word\, Ninetwentynine\, and Spitting Image\, as well as LBC\, Times Radio\, and Radio 4.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-eshaan-akbar-live-2025/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Scott Bennett STUFF
DESCRIPTION:As heard on BBC Radio 4!\n\nAs a society we love stuff\, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently\, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds\, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer\, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff\, but is this even possible anymore?\n\nTour support for Mickey Flanagan\, Rob Brydon Jason Manford\, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo\, The News Quiz\, The Now Show\, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-scott-bennett-stuff/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Markus Birdman
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Markus Birdman featuring Robin Morgan & compere Malinda Mukuma\nStand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show from The Comedy Box\,  featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats\, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: MARKUS BIRDMAN\nLaugh\, marvel and cry at the completely spell-binding Markus Birdman. He is a master of comic timing and isn’t afraid to push what society deems appropriate. \nHe is one of British comedy’s most experienced and well-travelled performers. In demand all over the UK and abroad\, Markus is a veteran of the Edinburgh Fringe with many solo shows to his credit and headliner status at all the top clubs. He’s performed at the Melbourne\, Adelaide\, and Perth Comedy Festivals and was nominated by the New Zealand Comedy Guild for Best International Guest.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-markus-birdman/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Simon Munnery ON TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Simon Munnery – ‘one of the all-time great British stand-ups’ (Stewart Lee) – is back on tour in 2025. \nExpect all your classic Munnery one-liners\, sketches and anecdotes from the British Comedy Award nominee\, serial innovator and ‘Perennial fringe maverick’ (The Guardian). \nSimon Munnery isn’t short on accolades: he’s an Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Chortle Award winner\, was the star of Comedy Central’s Alternative Comedy Experience and has been seen on BBC2’s Culture Show and heard on Radio 4’s News Quiz\, amongst others. \nWhen every room you’re in faintly reeks of urine it is time to wash your trousers.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-simon-munnery-on-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Riona O'Connor & Olga Thompson THIS IS ALL TOO MUCH
DESCRIPTION:The Irish & Greek comedy sensations are finally leaving their couches after 8pm to bring you their brand new shows! With over 1 million followers\, a writers award and viral videos by the bucket load\, these West End and Hit Edinburgh Fringe ladies will make you laugh till you leak.\n\nNow firmly in the over 40s club\, Riona O’Connor & Olga Thompson are battling their perimenopausal panic with belter comedy songs\, hot flashes\, and memory lapses. Desperate to feel visible\, these 2 Moms of 5 boys are taking sexy back… and asking for a refund.\n\nComing to you in their slippers for a raucous night of big laughs\, big hair and big knickers. Grab your granny pants and join Riona & Olga for 2 killer shows in one hilariously hormonal night!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-riona-oconnor-olga-thompson-this-is-all-too-much/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Jacob Hawley & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Jacob Hawley featuring Omar Badawy & Meryl O’Rourke\nHeadliner: JACOB HAWLEY\nThe versatile Jacob Hawley is an actor\, writer and a comedian who has appeared in numerous TV shows including BBC sitcom Ladhood\, ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and Sky’s The Russell Howard Hour. He is intelligent\, self-aware and explores themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly.\n\nHe has also written for The Sunday Times\, The BBC\, and is a regular columnist for The Metro.\n\n​Plus\, if that wasn’t enough\, Jacob has two hit podcasts\, Jacob Hawley: On Drugs\, and Jacob Hawley: On Love\, both on BBC Sounds. The series have had over half a million downloads and earned Jacob a SILVER ARIA AWARD FOR BEST NEW PRESENTER.\n\n​He has also created two Radio Four stand-up specials\, Welcome To Britain\, and Class Act\, which broadcast to rave reviews.​\n“Intelligent and important\, his self-aware set sees him explore themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly.” The Sunday Post\n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jacob-hawley-guests-2/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: MRS SMITH SEE ME!
DESCRIPTION:EXTRA DATE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND\nEver wondered what your teacher was thinking? \nLet Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you! \nFollowing her sellout debut at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023 she is stepping out from behind her mask of anonymity on tour\, and is ready to tell all…. \nContent Warning: Please be aware that no photographs of the artist are allowed in order to preserve her anonymity. \n\nAge restriction: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mrs-smith-see-me-2/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Rachel Fairburn - SIDE EYE
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Fairburn\, star of Live at the Apollo and co-host of All Killa No Filla\, is a renowned stand up and “rock’n’roll star of British Comedy” (Rolling Stone).  She’s bringing not only her “Bright\, brave and bitterly enjoyable” (The Skinny) stand-up comedy out on the road but also some brand-new characters along for the ride. She is a “Huge presence in a pint-sized frame” (Chortle). \nCo-host of International smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave)\, Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky).
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-rachel-fairburn-side-eye/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stephen Grant & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Stephen Grant featuring Funmbi Omotayo & Clint Edawrds\nHeadliner: STEPHEN GRANT\n\nStephen 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. \nAlong with his clutch of awards and critical acclaim\, it is not hard to see why Stephen is so popular\, he possesses an energy and intellect which\, when combined\, make for dynamite comedy.  His speed and dynamism create a magical energy which has audiences rapt and hanging on his every word. \n“He’s famously pedantic\, relentlessly logical and with the kind of comedy vision that can see round corners…”  Chortle
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stephen-grant-guests-2/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Nabil Abdulrashid URBAN BATTUTA
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning\, international touring comedian Nabil Abdulrashid returns with a riotous new stand-up show. \nAs seen on Live at the Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the Last Leg. As heard on Off Menu with James Acaster and Ed Gamble and Hoovering with Jessica Fostekew.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-nabil-abdulrashid-urban-battuta/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Tom Lawrinson BURIED ALIVE (AND LOVING IT)
DESCRIPTION:Everything is awful but that’s okay\, argues Tom Lawrinson in his ridiculously entertaining show about family and growing up in a Spanish subterranean cave. A show for siblings who shared a rubbish childhood and comedy fans alike. \n“He has an eye for the mundanely absurd which is truly unique\, with an execution that is joyfully daft.” – Rolling Stone (Top 12 shows of the Edinburgh Fringe)
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-tom-lawrinson-buried-alive-and-loving-it/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Alun Cochrane & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Alun Cochrane featuring Sam Picone & compere Tom Glover\n\nAward-winning Alun Cochrane has appeared on numerous TV shows over the many\, many years he has been a professional stand up comic\, including his own show on BBC Radio 4\, Alun Cochrane’s Fun House. He was also the co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio\, for which he received an Arqiva Award nomination for Best Newcomer. The show also won a Sony Award for Best Entertainment Programme.\n\nAlun Cochrane is a master at observational comedy\, an expert in storytelling and uniquely able to gather material from anywhere he wanders in mind or body.\n“Cochrane’s on-stage persona is allied to a real craft and creativity in his writing\, yielding results that satisfy both the comedy purists and those who simply want big belly laughs on a night out” The Guardian
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-alun-cochrane-guests-3/
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SUMMARY:Comedy: MC HAMMERSMITH TOUR 2025
DESCRIPTION:MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. \nFeaturing brand-new routines for 2025! You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain\, the spontaneity of his punchlines\, and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping\, hilarious\, utterly unbelievable.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mc-hammersmith-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Dan Tiernan & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan featuring Dave Chawner & compere Meryl O’Rourke\n\nHeadliner: DAN TIERNAN\nComedian Dan Tiernan made a big impact on the UK comedy circuit back in 2022 after winning both the BBC New Comedy Award and the British Comedian Of The Year\, and if this wasn’t enough he was winner of the Best Newcomer at the ISH Comedy Awards in 2023 and nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival the same year. Since then\, Dan has also been nominated for the Next Big Thing by the British Comedy Guide in 2025. With all of these accolades it does make you wonder where Dan can go from here. \nDan is hugely in demand and has performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in Ireland\, and the BBC Comedy Festival\, and has appeared on various radio and TV shows including The Last Leg\, Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out Of 10 Cats does Countdown\, and The Stand Up Sketch Show. \n“Raucously entertaining” The Guardian\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-dan-tiernan-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Abigoliah Schamaun LEGALLY CHEEKY
DESCRIPTION:Abigoliah Schamaun thought she had it all; the flat\, the career\, the life partner. This US transplant was living The American Dream…in London. Then one day\, the Wicked Witch of Westminster\, told Abigoliah to click her sparkly heels and go ‘home’. In that moment\, everything changed. To lose would mean losing everything. \nMuch to her surprise\, Brexit means Brexit\, even for non-Europeans. Abigoliah’s quest for the HolyVisa began\, and the fight was very much On. \nLegally Cheeky charts Abigoliah Schamaun’s journey in a heart-warming tale of highs\, lows\, twists and turns as she recounts the year that shook her and her partner Tom to the core. Her natural lust for life and infectious positivity transforms the painful and frustrating horror of bureaucracy and red tape into a joyfully hilarious shared experience; you’ll laugh\, you’ll cry\, and you’ll cheer for her to win!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-abigoliah-schamaun-legally-cheeky/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Nathan Caton MY BIG FAT BLASIAN WEDDING
DESCRIPTION:It’s official. Nathan Caton’s married and off the market – sorry ladies… and gentlemen! What should’ve been the happiest time of his life turned out to be the most stressful and expensive time ever. The end result? Well\, it was either therapy or turn it into comedy. Nathan chose the latter… \nNathan is one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene. Gigging since the tender age of 19\, over the last decade he has established himself both as a circuit headliner\, and a name on TV and radio. \n\nNathan Caton is an award-winning comedian as seen on Live At The Apollo\, Mock The Week\, Russell Howard’s Good News and BBC R4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing…
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-nathan-caton-my-big-fat-blasian-wedding/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with TOM WARD & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Tom Ward featuring Huge Davies & compere Jereny Flynn\nTom Ward is a hugely in-demand comedian and voice-over artist. He has voiced literally thousands of commercials\, documentaries\, training films etc from excitable salesmen to husky women – he can do them all. As a comedian\, Tom has won numerous awards which has catapulted him to acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and guest spots on various TV stand-up shows. \nHis stand-up is amazingly assured and he is a unique and genuinely exciting act\, oozing confidence from every pore\, with quirky\, original sideways looks at sex\, singledom and swearing. \n\n\nTom has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’\, ‘Roast Battle’\, and ‘Stand Up Sketch Show’ as well as the LAD Bible series ‘In My Personal Space’ interviewing celebrities such as Kyle Walker\, Lady Leeshurr and Jamie Laing.\n\nHe’s supported Jack Whitehall\, Joe Lycett and Sindhu Vee on tour and done three solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-tom-ward-guests-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Elena Gabrielle LIVE
DESCRIPTION:UNFORTUNATELY\, DUE TO EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES\, THIS SHOW IS BEING POSTPONED TO LATER IN THE YEAR. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DIRECTLY.\n\n\n\nPrepare yourself for an uproarious evening with the one and only Elena Gabrielle. Known for her scandalously funny tales and unfiltered stories\, Elena’s here to solve all your problems—or at least make you laugh about them! This time\, she’s going beyond her usual wild adventures to dive right into the audience. Yes\, that means crowd work\, so be ready to get involved! Elena’s blend of quick wit\, hilarious storytelling\, and no-holds-barred interactions will leave you wondering\, “Did she just say that?” and maybe\, “Am I next?” Come with questions\, leave with laughs—and possibly a little scandal.\n\nElena Gabrielle’s satirical look on modern relationships teamed with her uproarious musicality has seen her steal the show from Canada to South Africa.\n\nThis Australian born European based comedian appeals to sold out audiences across the globe with her witty\, no-holds barred approach to stand-up comedy and because of this\, has seen her go viral with 40 million plus views on YouTube to date.\n\nHer embarrassing date stories are delivered in an intuitive storytelling style which cuts through cultural divides and is enjoyed globally. After touring non-stop for 3 years with ‘Story Party Tour’ (which saw her perform over 700 shows in that time and in 65 countries) and sold-out runs with her 2 solo tours “DIRRTY” in 2021/22 and “Addickted” in 2023\, Elena is back on tour in 2024 with her new show “OK!?”
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-elena-gabrielle-live/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv - Triple Bill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv kicks off with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol’s sharpest improv acts—each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes\, all inspired by audience suggestions. \n** JAZZ POLICE: THE IMPROVISED SKETCH SHOW **\nAmerican-style longform improv comedy troupe from Bristol. Having performed at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival and the Birmingham Comedy Festival\, explore the world of improv through a hilarious compilation of scenes and bits as these masters of wit take one word and turn it into a show. \n“Damn near perfect improv” – The Glasgow Improv Theatre \n** PRESSURE COOKER: THE IMPROVISED RESTAURANT SHOW **\nPressure Cooker whisks you into the chaos of a fictional restaurant where chefs\, customers\, and kitchen staff are all played by a dynamic ensemble. Using YOUR stories as ingredients\, our performers cook up hilarious\, unpredictable scenes every night. From meltdowns to menu mayhem\, it’s comedy served hot and fast. \n** AFTER DUSK: THE IMPROVISED TWILIGHT ZONE **\nYou walk into a play\, but none of the actors have learned their lines\, because there are none. This show hasn’t been written yet. A nightmare or a dream? Who’s to say? Up ahead\, there’s a sign. We take a turn through your imagination and arrive at your final destination: An improvised twist on The Twilight Zone!\nAccompanied by a live violinist\, some of Bristol’s best improvisers create a brand-new episode of the classic science fiction show which inspired Black Mirror. Suitable for all levels of nerdiness and Twilight Zone knowledge\, including none! \n★★★★★ “A beautiful demonstration of everything improvised performance can be.” – The Reviews Hub \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different—every single time.\n—\nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series – also look out for The Bish Bosh Bash\, our improvised gameshow spectacular\, on 11th June!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Jack Skipper SKINT
DESCRIPTION:Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut\, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated\, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life. \nSeen on The Stand Up Sketch Show.  Tour support for Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane. Over 16 million likes on TikTok. \n\nNominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024. \nWinner of Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.  \nNominated for Next Up’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2024.\nSo You Think You’re Funny 2022 runner-up. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jack-skipper-skint/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Pierre Novellie and Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Pierre Novellie featuring Joe Wells & Jeremy Flynn\n\nPierre Novellie is a stand-up comedian\, writer\, radio host and podcaster. He was co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio\, and TV appearances have included World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave)\, The Mash Report (BBC2)\, and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). On the radio\, Pierre has performed on The Now Show (Radio 4)\, hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes and co-hosts the hit podcast Budpod with Phil Wang. As a writer\, Pierre was one of the regular writers on the rebooted Spitting Image (ITV/Britbox) and has also written on shows including Mock the Week (BBC2)\, The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Mash Report (BBC2).​\n\nOne of the UK’s most acclaimed live acts\, Pierre‘s latest show Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? saw a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, and was his third show to have been placed in the top 20 best-reviewed comedy shows across the entire festival. He first special\, Quiet Ones\, was distributed by US comedy label 800 Pound Gorilla Records and has amassed over 250\,000 views online.​
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-pierre-novellie-and-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Ignacio Lopez SEÑOR SELF DESTRUCT
DESCRIPTION:Spain’s Best Export(TM) Ignacio Lopez is on a mission to destroy himself\, and build a better version. Leaner. Smarter. Funnier. Join the star of Live At The Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, Comedy Central\, QI\, House of Games\, & more\, for a riotously funny exploration of vices\, intrusive thoughts\,\nand self improvement.\n\nExpect an armada of playful\, wicked humour from the exotic outsider comedian\, as he tries to identify his faults and how to improve. Is it worth going to the gym? Can you be addicted to technology? Do you know what happens if you give spiders drugs? Ignacio uses his razor-sharp wit\, and effortless charm to tackle these questions and a bunch of other irrelevant horsesh*t.\n★★★★★ “CHARMING\, CHARISMATIC\, HILARIOUS. WILL HAVE YOU LEAVING WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE” DEADLINE
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ignacio-lopez-senor-self-destruct-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
DESCRIPTION:Tales From The Wasteland is an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. This twisted and talented cast of wastelanders will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative show with no pre-prepared characters\, story or dialogue. \nIf the world was ending\, what would be the one thing you’d want to survive? Join us as we explore a new world and find out what’s left over after Earth’s devastation. Expect raiders\, mutants and violence over scarce resources in this absurd dark comedy inspired by classics of the genre such as Mad Max\, The Last of Us and Fallout. \nWarning: this show tends to have dark themes\, violence and cannibalism. Seriously\, cannibalism comes up way too often. \n“I’m still reeling at how such an intricate tale was woven on the spot\, it’s truly a gift this cast has been blessed with.” – Obscure Reviews \n  \nWITH SUPPORT FROM: Blame of Thrones\n\nA gripping political court drama! The beloved Monarch has suffered a terrible “accident\,” leaving the royal court teeming with Machiavellian schemers\, each vying for power. As the Monarch lingers on their deathbed\, who will outmaneuver the rest to save their own skin? And who will seize the crown to become the all-powerful successor? \n  \n  \nEntry requirements: 16+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-tales-from-the-wasteland-post-apocalyptic-improv/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Daliso Chaponda & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Daliso Chaponda featuring Erich McElroy & Clint Edwards\nStand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats\, reserved row seats and unreserved row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: DALISO CHAPONDA\nDaliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent\, making it to the final of the 2017 series and establishing himself a firm favourite with the judges and the British public. He became a Facebook and YouTube star amassing over 300 million views of his performances.\n\nDaliso is also the writer\, creator\, and host of his Rose d’Or nominated BBC Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere that has aired for two series. \n\n\nAs seen and heard on The Royal Variety Performance 2020 (ITV)\, Britain’s Got Talent 2017 (ITV)\, Britain’s Got Talent Champions 2019 (ITV)\, QI (BBC2)\, The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC2)\, Good Evening Britain (ITV)\, The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4)\, and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4).\n\nDaliso Chaponda is a hugely engaging and highly intelligent stand-up comedian. He explores all sorts of challenging subjects including race\, politics\, religion\, pandemics etc but always endeavours to seek the funny.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-daliso-chaponda-guests-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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