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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Stuart Goldsmith
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Stuart Goldsmith featuring Micky Overman & compere Jack Campbell\n\nStuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning comedian\, writer\, podcaster and host. With a reputation for smart\, accessible stand-up\, Stuart’s enthusiasm and natural charm conceal a quick wit and fearlessness honed by his early career as a street performer. Surprisingly candid about his exploits\, sexploits and textploits\, Stuart likes to get his teeth into love\, romance and the downside of getting what you want. \n\n\n“A charming\, expert stand-up” Sunday Times\nIn recent years\, Stuart is probably better known as the “climate comedian” where he exposes the inevitable hyprocrisies in confronting the challenges facing all humans living in a more sustainable society. Recycling stories have never been funnier – that’s stories about recycling not Stuart digging out the old routines\, by the way! So whether you’re frozen in fear or glued to the road\, come and get unstuck as Stuart explores how to hold hope in your heart despite absolutely everything. \n“He infuses the material with a sly wit and underplayed sharpness\, not to mention eloquent writing. This is smooth\, smart and absorbing stand-up.” Chortle\n“It carries the slick professionalism of someone whose been master of their comedy voice for years.” Edinburgh Festival Magazine
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-stuart-goldsmith/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Music: MARGINAL GAINS - 90s and 00s band night
DESCRIPTION:Hen & Chicken house band Marginal Gains are back for another night of pure nostalgia! \nPlaying a selection of 90s and early 00s rock and indie\, including Ash\, Arctic Monkeys\, Blur\, Green Day\, Nirvana\, Oasis\, Pulp\, Rage Against the Machine\, Radiohead\, Red Hot Chilli Peppers\, The Killers\, and many more. \nTurbocharge your weekend with a night of 90s and 00s grunge and Britpop BANGERS.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-marginal-gains-90s-and-00s-band-night-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-pop,alt-rock,Band,Brit pop,brit rock,grunge,indi-rock,indie-pop,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
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SUMMARY:Talk:  The History of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus to modern mystery
DESCRIPTION:From Mount Olympus to Medusa\, discover the fascinating history of Greek mythology and its echoes through the ages. Followed by Q&A.\n\n\nFor over two thousand years\, Greek mythology has shaped Western imagination. Stories of Olympian gods\, epic heroes\, and fearsome monsters have inspired philosophers and poets\, painters and playwrights\, filmmakers and fans alike. We’ve seen Homeric epics to the spectacle of Troy and the bold reinvention of myth in Netflix’s Kaos. Every retelling places us in an unbroken chain of storytellers stretching back to antiquity\, keeping ancient voices alive in the modern world. But how well do we really know the origins of these tales? \nIn this talk\, Dr Shelby Judge explores the great mythic ages of ancient Greece – the Golden and Silver Ages\, the Bronze Age\, and the Age of Heroes – bringing to life the defining stories and figures of each era. Along the way\, the talk asks a deeper question: why have these myths endured? By examining their archetypes\, moral tensions\, and enduring insights into the human condition\, this talk reveals why Greek mythology continues to fascinate\, challenge\, and enchant us today. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7.30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr Shelby Judge is a Lecturer in Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Derby\, where she researches digital feminist and popular feminist responses to Incels and the Manosphere. She recently completed her PhD in English Literature at the University of Glasgow\, producing the thesis Contemporary Feminist Adaptations of Greek Myth\, and her work in this field is ongoing due to the genre’s proliferating nature. Shelby has published on topics including #MeToo and the Trojan War\, 21st-century adaptations of Helen of Troy\, transgender adaptations of Frankenstein\, and transgender readings of Ovid.  \nShe has delivered public lectures on toxic masculinity in Greek myth and sea monsters in Scottish folklore\, and is a regular contributor to the Literary Encyclopedia\, where she has written on the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy and Margaret Atwood\, as well as entries on Laura Bates and Janice Hallett. She also serves as a committee member for the Transatlantic Literary Women network\, funded by the US Embassy and BAAS.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-greek-mythology-from-mount-olympus-to-modern-mystery/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T223000
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Nils Kavanagh Trio
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning Irish/Danish pianist Nils Kavanagh launches his highly anticipated debut album\, “No Expectations”. Winner of the Young Irish Jazz Musician of the Year Award 2022-2024 and finalist in the BBC Young Jazz Musician 2024\, Nils is already making his mark on contemporary improvised music. Audiences will journey through Nils’ unique upbringing\, rooted in the north-west of Ireland’s mystic landscapes and joyous fellowship\, while also inviting listeners to explore the sense of unity and introspection present in Denmark and broader Scandinavia. Home\, joy\, family\, mythology\, folk music\, loss and longing are all key to the music\, with an overarching focus on warm melody and musical storytelling. \nThe trio has an energetic and explorative sound\, with a taste for strong melodies\, bright harmonies and explosive rhythms influenced by Kavanagh’s Irish and Danish roots. With Ursula Harrison (BBC Young Jazz Musician winner 2024) on bass and Sam Green on drums\, the group brings a new flavour to the classic piano trio format\, presenting a diverse mix of music ranging from compositions inspired by Celtic traditional music and contemporary jazz from Scandinavia and the UK\, to modern interpretations of jazz repertoire and other popular music. \n“There is beauty\, there is communication\, there is space\, and there is energy” – Daniel Rorke\, Jazz Ireland album review \n“A strikingly mature debut. Kavanagh and his colleagues give the compositions room to breathe and grow and the interplay between the three instruments is highly developed and richly detailed” – The JazzMann \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-nils-kavanagh-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T223000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Signing Funny - An evening of comedy performed in sign language
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of signing funny – acclaimed deaf comedian Gavin Lilley (John Bishop tour support\, Leicester Comedy Festival) is joined by international deaf comedy superstar from Sweden\, Florian Tirnovan (Flow TV) and local comedian Adrian Bailey for an evening of irreverent and sharp comedy – all performed in sign language – interpreted into English for the signing impaired.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-signing-funny-an-evening-of-comedy-performed-in-sign-language/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: Never The Bride
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of Never The Bride are two trailblazing women: powerhouse vocalist Nikki Lamborn — hailed by Roger Daltrey as “the best female rock voice since Janis Joplin” — and Catherine “Been” Feeney\, the band’s primary composer\, keyboardist\, and occasional guitarist. Together\, they craft music with grit\, grace\, and passion\, supported by a world-class lineup of musicians. \nTheir career reads like a rock and roll hall of fame — sharing stages with legends such as The Who\, Robert Plant\, Elton John\, Paul Rodgers\, Eric Clapton\, and Beth Hart. Their unforgettable rendition of Going to California on Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin earned them a gold disc\, further cementing their place in music history. \nBBC’s Bob Harris\, a long-time supporter\, introduced their live album Long Live Live with these words: “I was absolutely struck by their brilliant musicianship\, their passion\, their commitment — they really\, mean it. They are one of the best live bands in Britain today.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-never-the-bride-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Band,brit rock,Live music,Rock,rock 'n' roll,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260505T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260505T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
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SUMMARY:Bristol Modern Jive
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Modern Jive Club Classes offer modern LeRoc Classes in Bristol. No need to bring a partner as we all move around the room. \nWarning! Dancing seriously improves your health\, including: \n\nBalance\, coordination and spatial awareness\nMemory and mental fitness\nCardiovascular (good for your heart)\nMeet new people and make new friends\nStress relief\nWeight loss\, burns calories\nReduce depression (When you exercise\, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body ).\nKeeps you fit and increases energy.\n\nNo need to book in advance. Just turn up on the day/night.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/bristol-modern-jive-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Dance class,jive,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260506T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T233000
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SUMMARY:Music: Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Our monthly open mic night is hosted by Larkham & Hall in our friendly\, welcoming\, intimate music space\, The Chicken Shed. \nIf you wish to play\, please get in touch via our dedicated Facebook page The Hen & Chicken Open Mic. (linked in the ‘Book Now’ button) \nCome and join the fun\, soak up the vibes\, and enjoy the music. Free entry.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-open-mic-night/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,Live music,Open Mic,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T223000
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SUMMARY:Comedy:Simon Evans -  Staring at the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…\n\nWith growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy\, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulo-nimbus on the horizon\, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future\, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.\n\nThe analogue world of hitch-hiking\, pub bets and hedge porn. Of being able to get properly lost. And also pondering the great thinkers and mystics of the past who had\, it seems\, the same doubts and misgivings about “reality”\, back when an adjustable sandal passed for cutting-edge tech.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedysimon-evans-staring-at-the-sun/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Walrws - 60s Pop Classics with a Jazz Twist
DESCRIPTION:The band consists of 4 musicians with many accolades and performances throughout Britain and abroad. \nWith a recording soon to be released the band are performing with their new Welsh spelling name\, and will play a selection of their pad which will take you through tunes by artists ranging from The Beach Boys\, The Monkees\, Bob Dylan\, Simon and Garfunkel and of course The Beatles. The essence of the originals is maintained but the quartet have added in the spontaneous and care free approach which is also attached to this great era. \nPembrokeshire Online live review by Nigel Summerley from Aber Jazz Festival:\nGuitarist James Chadwick led the band through a series of inspired improvisations on tunes familiar to those of a certain age\, but taking them into unfamiliar territory. Bob Dylan’s Mr Tambourine Man\, Paul Simon’s Sound Of Silence\, the Beatles’ Blackbird and the Brian Wilson’s God Only Knows were revealed as fertile ground for jazz – perhaps not surprising\, given the genius of their composers. But even the Monkees’ Daydream Believer became a fascinating musical exploration. \nMark Sambell on piano and Aidan Thorne on bass proved to be masters of invention\, but it was the fierce and focused drumming of Liz Exell that kept the musical fire burning throughout and made this a very special gig.\n[Nigel Summerley retired from The Oldie magazine to return to freelance journalism. He previously held executive staff jobs at the London Evening Standard amongst others.] \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-walrws-60s-pop-classics-with-a-jazz-twist/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T213000
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SUMMARY:Talk: The History of Punk\, Goth & Alternative Fashion
DESCRIPTION:Explore how punk\, goth and alternative fashion turned clothing into protest and whether style still has the power to rebel today. With Q&A. \n\n\n\nHave you ever been judged for what you’re wearing? Ever dressed a certain way to belong\, to provoke\, or to push back? Can an outfit really be an act of rebellion? \nFrom the 1950s onwards\, British youth culture turned clothing into protest. Teddy Boys shocked post-war Britain with Edwardian revival suits and rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Mods and Rockers clashed on seaside promenades. Then punk exploded out of economic crisis and political disillusionment – ripped fabrics\, safety pins and DIY slogans all exuded anti-establishment energy. By the 80s\, goth and alternative subcultures emerged and continued to captivate young and old alike. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore the history and politics of fashion through punk\, goth and alternative style: how subcultures form and why they’re labelled rebellious. Together\, we’ll trace how clothing became the language of resistance and ask whether dressing differently still has the power to disrupt. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nDr Nathaniel Weiner is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London). He holds a PhD in Communication & Culture from York University and Ryerson University’s joint program. His research interests include consumption\, digital cultures\, masculinity\, menswear and style subcultures. He is currently researching subcultural style in heritage menswear branded content\, Japanese vintage reproduction subcultures\, and the Blitz Club. Nathaniel has published in The European Journal of Cultural Studies\, The International Journal of Fashion Studies\, Men and Masculinities and Punk and Post-Punk. His monograph Sharp Dressed Men: Menswear\, Masculinity and Consumption Online is forthcoming from Palgrave Macmillan. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-punk-goth-alternative-fashion/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T214500
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv - Anniversary Special!
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv’s monthly show celebrates one year with a special containing your favourite performers from some of the best shows appearing at WNI over the past year. \nExpect quick wit\, bold characters\, games and stories made up on the spot. All inspired by your suggestions. \n## YOUR PERFORMERS FOR THE EVENING ##\n– Alex (representing What’s Your Starsign?)\n– Anna (representing Birdwatchers)\n– Gemma (representing G&T)\n– Holly (representing The Bish Bosh Bash)\n– Jack (representing The Groundhogs)\n– Katie (representing Beansville)\n– Marie (representing Pressure Cooker)\n– Ros (representing Real Positive Poles)\n– Theo (representing Last Day on Earth)\n– Tim (representing Jazz Police) \nAnd your host\, Ste Brown (representing himself… and bald men from Derby). \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—
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-anniversary-special/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Improv,Comedy,Improv,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T220000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Ashley Gavin- Big Momma
DESCRIPTION:After a smash hit sellout debut UK tour in 2024\, Ashley Gavin returns with her brand new show\, Big Momma.\n\nAshley has been featured on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, Just For Laughs\, and more. Her critically acclaimed YouTube special has amassed over 1 million views. She’s best known for her viral social media clips\, where her bold\, raw audience interactions\, authenticity\, and relentless energy set her apart. Her latest hour\, “Big Momma” focuses on her fertility journey and getting pregnant as a masculine lesbian.\n\nAshley’s Edinburgh Fringe debut made the British Comedy Guide’s list of Best Reviewed shows in 2024. Deadline praised her show My Therapist Is Dying as “a hilarious yet arresting hour… one of the hottest tickets at the Fringe”\, while Broadway Baby described it as “a performance that is nothing short of extraordinary”. EdFest Magazine deemed it “a raw\, hilarious\, and emotionally charged journey”.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ashley-gavin-big-momma-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Ray D'Inverno's Quintessential Groove
DESCRIPTION:We’re pleased to welcome back veteran pianist Ray D’Inverno who last visited in Oct 2024. The previous year 2023 was a milestone for Ray as he reached 80 years of age\, and celebrated his birthday with a sell-out gala concert at Southampton’s Turner Sims concert hall featuring Quintessential Groove with special guests including his son Mark D’Inverno [also a pianist] and tenor sax star Ed Jones. \nQuintessential Groove has been booked for Swanage Jazz Festival in July 26\, so this is something of a warm-up gig for that prestigious event. \nRay is based near Dorchester\, but for many years ran Southampton Jazz Club alongside his career as a Professor of Mathematics and General Relativity at Southampton University. Ray has performed alongside many of the UK’s greatest players\, and has released recordings featuring Jim Mullen\, Stan Sulzmann\, Tony Roberts and many more. He has been leading his current band Quintessential Groove for the past decade. Tonight they will be playing music from their recent CD release All In The Same Boat\, which features eleven of Ray’s melodic but rhythmically varied compositions. \nThe band consists of highly rated Canadian saxophonist Terry Quinney [Sound of BlueNote]\, Andy Hague – trumpet\, Ray D’Inverno – piano\, with Bristol’s Will Harris stepping in on bass. We’re also very pleased to have local legend Tony Orrell guesting on drums\, who whilst a regular fixture up at Bristol Music Club in Clifton has not played at the Be-Bop for many years. \nYou can listen to Ray’s extensive back catalogue on Bandcamp. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-ray-dinvernos-quintessential-groove/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260428T103119Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Jeremy Flynn
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Jeremy Flynn featuring Andrew White & Tom Toal\n\n\nHeadliner: JEREMY FLYNN\nJeremy Flynn is a naturally funny comedian who after starting comedy in 2015 quickly made a name for himself as one of the best acts on the lively Bristol comedy scene. Since then he has gone on to delight audiences around the country with his unique mix of idiosyncratic observations and hilarious anecdotes leaving audiences in metaphorical stitches. He is now in high demand at some of the best and most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK.\n\n“Routines written with ruthless efficiency\, delivered in a punchy relaxed style with sparkling payoffs” Farcical Comedy\n\n“Detailed\, illustrated\, and very funny indeed” From the Margins\n\nFeaturing ANDREW WHITE\n\nWith “charisma to burn and an eye for sharp punchlines” (British Comedy Guide)\, Andrew White is an in-demand comedian\, writer and radio host who has built a strong reputation as a name to look out for.\n\nAndrew performs year-round on all of the country’s top comedy stages\, from famous clubs to packed out festival tents\, and even picked up a 2025 Best Show Nomination for his last Fringe show at the Leicester Comedy Festival! Away from live work\, he has written for projects like Mock the Week (BBC2) & Julian Clary’s new radio show (BBC R4); and has amassed an online following with over 2m likes and 12m views on platforms like TikTok.\n​​”A plethora of memorable gags” Chortle\n“Rampantly engaging” The List
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-jeremy-flynn/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260309T143141Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Mel Moon & Tal Davies BYOB (Bing Your Own Bestie) - WORK-IN-PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:When viral online sensation Mel Moon (over 300 million views) asked her bestie\, comedian Tal Davies (BBC Three/Radio 4) if she fancied a girl’s night out\, Tal was well up for it.\n\nWhat Mel didn’t fully explain was that she was inviting all of you out with them. Bring your bestie and prepare to sing\, dance\, drink\, and most importantly LAUGH with two of the UK’s most relatable\, frazzled middle aged (yes Tal 35 is middle aged) women. If nothing else\, you’ll feel better about your own life.\n“[Mel is] Victoria Wood with ATTITUDE” – The Telegraph
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mel-moon-tal-davies-byob-bing-your-own-bestie-work-in-progress/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260316T131246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T131246Z
UID:30137-1779132600-1779139800@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Talk: Horror Movies\, Sexuality & Power
DESCRIPTION:Discover how horror movies reveal hidden stories of sexuality\, fear and identity across classic and modern cinema. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\nSex and horror have always been intertwined. While the genre has often been criticised as exploitative or moralising – particularly toward women – it has also created a powerful space for audiences to explore their own stories of desire\, fear and identity. \nIn this thought-provoking talk\, Katie Evans draws on psychoanalysis\, queer theory and film history to uncover the hidden narratives within some of our most beloved horror films. From classic monsters like Dracula and The Bride of Frankenstein to Psycho\, Hellraiser and It Follows\, we’ll examine how themes of shame\, pleasure and survival play out on screen. \nWhether you’re drawn to horror\, fascinated by identity\, or curious about sexuality\, this talk invites you to consider what horror narratives really represent. Together\, we’ll explore ideas on sexual development\, kink and queerness – and how horror films can reflect the parts of ourselves we’re taught to hide\, revealing our complex relationship with otherness and what we can fear is the “monstrous” within. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nSpeaker Bio: \nKatie Evans is a BACP-accredited therapist and self-confessed horror nerd. Her passion for all things spooky began in childhood and continued through her studies in music\, film\, and media at Liverpool University\, before moving into the field of mental health. She holds advanced accreditation in GSRD Therapy (Gender\, Sexuality\, and Relationship Diversity). In addition\, Katie has presented at conferences across Europe and has spoken for organisations including The Maudsley\, the British Psychological Society\, The NHS\, LGBT Foundation\, and HMPPS\, among others. She is also a registered guest lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University. An advocate for using pop culture in psychotherapy\, Katie previously hosted The Mental Health Monsters Podcast and continues to explore how fictional narratives – especially those from the horror genre – can help us better understand ourselves. \nThis talk is 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-horror-movies-sexuality-power/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260417T074317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T074317Z
UID:30268-1779217200-1779226200@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Film: In Our Hands: Film & Panel on Food Futures
DESCRIPTION:The MAZI Project is very excited to be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of ‘In Our Hands’. \nIn Our Hands (2017) is a feature length documentary that tells the story behind the blood\, sweat and tears of the farmers who are outgrowing the industrial food system in the wake of Brexit. At the heart of all change lies a story and In Our Hands is the story of a new kind of farm\, a new kind of food and a new kind of society. \nFollowed by a panel discussion focusing on the power of growing food in an increasingly unstable landscape. Using the 10th anniversary since Brexit’s as our start point\, we will be asking our speakers “Has the instability throughout the last 10 years and today’s geo-politics \ncreated an opportunity for local food systems to be taken seriously at a national policy level?” \nThis panel discussion will draw into focus how the unstable global\, social and political landscapes of the past 10 years is making it more and more difficult for our government to ignore the importance of addressing food security. We will be bringing The MAZI Project lens\, representing food justice\, reinforcing successful food security exists when all people have consistent access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food\, not just those on a high income. \nWe will be hosting experienced speakers from farming\, policy and community backgrounds to curate a robust and reflective conversation. \nDoors open at 6:30 \nFilm screen 7:00 – 8:10 \nPannel discussion 8:10-9:15 \nQ&A 9:15-9:30 \nThis experience is part of The MAZI Project’s series of events marking World Hunger Day\, under the theme “Together for Joyful Resilience.” \nBy coming together around the table\, sharing stories\, and celebrating nourishing food\, we are asking Bristol to join us in solidarity with support young people affected by poverty and exclusion feel love and care through the power of food and community. \nTogether\, we can make joy an act of resilience and create a community where no young person is left behind! \nFilm Credits: \nDirectors: Joanne Barker and Sylvie Planel \nProducers: Humphrey Lloyd and Holly Black \nEditor: Jo Barker \nCamera: Jason Brooks \nAdditional Camera: Nick Street\, Matthias Ashford \nIllustrations: Rosanna Morris \nAnimations: Tashina Alam \nGrade: Jason Brooks \nOriginal Score: Ben Osborn \nSound mix and design: Gary Fawle \nNarration recorded at Ape Studios\, Bristol \nArchive: Shutterstock\, La Via Campesina\, The Landworkers’ Alliance
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/film-in-our-hands-film-panel-on-food-futures/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Film,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260224T102330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T102330Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stuart McPherson - Crisps And A Lie Down
DESCRIPTION:Join Scottish comedy powerhouse Stuart McPherson for his critically-acclaimed new show about settling down\, growing up and how he’s being controlled by his step-dog.\n\nIn this sensational hour\, the host of smash-hit podcast Some Laugh and star of BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad pokes fun at 30-something relationships\, generational divides and why he doesn’t want to die surrounded by loved ones.\n“Hilarious” Comedy.co.uk\n“Remarkable hit-rate” Rolling Stone.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stuart-mcpherson-crisps-and-a-lie-down/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260410T094634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T094634Z
UID:30224-1779393600-1779402600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Jazz: Emile Hinton Trio
DESCRIPTION:Emile Hinton is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer emerging from the heart of the London jazz scene. A mentee of renowned UK pianist Julian Joseph\, he graduated with first-class honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and recently spent three months at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in NYC\, studying with some of New York’s top musicians. In 2023\, Emile was honoured with the Tina May Musician’s Company Young Jazz Musician of the Year. \nAs the pianist for jazz legends Ricky Ford (Charles Mingus\, Ellington Orchestra) and Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint (Art Blakey\, McCoy Tyner)\, Emile has performed at top venues across the UK and Europe\, including Ronnie Scott’s\, The Jazz Café\, The Barbican and Pizza Express\, working with their ensembles and leading his own diverse projects across multiple genres. He has just released his debut album which features contemporary and swinging original compositions. \nBassist Toby Yapp was a student at Bristol Cathedral School and attended Bristol Pre-Conservatoire before gaining a place on the Royal Academy jazz course. Having graduated a few years back he is now a regular fixture on the London scene\, so lovely to welcome him back to Bristol as an established professional. \nKai MacRae is one of London’s leading young drummers who has performed with Joe Webb\, Rachel Cohen\, Sultan Stevenson and many more. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-emile-hinton-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260305T095949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T095949Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Ed Byrne & Friends
DESCRIPTION:This very special night of stand up is headlined by a certified comedy superstar!\n\nWith a TV career now in its third decade\, ED BYRNE – seen on the likes of QI\, Mock The Week\, The Pilgrimage\, Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay\, The Graham Norton Show and Have I Got News For You\, as well as hosting Live At The Apollo and Comic Relief Bake Off – brings an extended headline set to Bristol’s Hen & Chicken. Ed’s latest tour\, Tragedy Plus Time\, won British Comedy Guide’s Best Comedy Show Of The Year and sold out venues nationwide\, becoming his most critically and commercially successful yet. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad\, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see. Ed will have two brilliant guest comedians with him on the night – names to be announced soon!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ed-byrne-friends/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260224T123041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T123416Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Dirk Powell\, Amelia Powell and Cedric Watson.
DESCRIPTION:Infectious mountain music and Zydeco rhythms where Appalachia meets the Louisiana bayou … \nDirk Powell\, renowned fiddle\, banjo and cajun accordion player\, with his daughter\, Amelia Powell – guitar and vocals\, have teamed up with Cedric Watson – creole fiddle\, accordion and francophone vocals. \nThis promises to be an evening when the mountains of Kentucky meet the Louisiana bayous.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-dirk-powell-amelia-powell-and-cedric-watson/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,American roots,Americana,Country,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,What's on Bristol,world music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260528T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260528T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260410T102455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T102455Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: John Donegan Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Pianist John Donegan has visited annually to promote his series of sextet albums\, but this year has returned to quartet format for his latest CD Interfuse\, recorded in Dublin\, May 2025. The recording features the cream of Ireland’s jazz scene including former Van Morrison saxophonist Richie Buckley\, but as on previous occasions tonight we present John’s music with a specially formed Bristol version. \nFor the first time John will be joined by Dan Newberry on sax duties – Dan is a firebrand player whose musical maturity belies his relative youth and his playing never fails to impress. The rock solid rhythm team of Chris Jones and Ryan Thrupp have played for John’s previous sextet visits. \nOriginally 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 retired from his day job\, over the past few years John has been able to dedicate his time exclusively to music and has released several recordings demonstrating his compositional skills including his three sextet albums Shadows Linger [2022]\, Light Streams [2023] and We Will Meet Again\, Sometime [2024]. \nOnce again John has gained a hard to achieve four star review in Jazzwise Magazine “In short\, superb music; and brilliant production” alongside other excellent reviews you will find in Jazz Journal\, UK Jazz News and All About Jazz.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-john-donegan-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260530T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260530T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260428T103555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T103555Z
UID:30306-1780171200-1780178400@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Michael Shafar
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Michael Shafar featuring Milo Edwards & Tom Toal\n\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.​\n“Shafar circumnavigates the line between  edgy and offensive with beautiful finesse” The Age (Melbourne)
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-michael-shafar-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260603T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260603T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260427T123618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T123618Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Hidden World of Fairies & Women
DESCRIPTION:Step into Britain’s hidden fairy realm and meet the powerful Queen behind its myths\, magic and forgotten stories. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\n\nOnce\, there was a realm ruled by a powerful Queen – a figure who could shape her appearance\, take lovers\, and command a kingdom beneath the earth that included the dead. Known by many names\, she was most often called the Queen of the Fairies. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore Britain’s lost fairy traditions through this enigmatic figure. From early medieval pagan beliefs – including links to the goddess Diana – to later connections with saints and angels\, we’ll trace how her story evolved across time. We’ll uncover accounts of Scottish witches said to draw power from her\, alongside those who feared her influence – and explore why the Presbyterian Kirk sought to suppress these stories. Finally\, we’ll examine what these stories reveal about women\, power and belief in Britain’s past. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDiane Purkiss is Professor of English at the University of Oxford\, and a fellow of Keble College. She has published on witchcraft\, fairies\, and also on the English Civil War\, the occasion of England’s biggest witchhunt. She has been in more than a dozen television documentaries; she even has an IMdb entry and a Wikipedia page… She has spoken to general audiences at numerous literary festivals and to many local history societies.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-hidden-world-of-fairies-women/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260216T100119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T100446Z
UID:29978-1780603200-1780612200@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Music: Joe H. Henry - Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:CRH Music regrets to announce Joe H. Henry’s performance\, due for Thursday 4th  June\, 2026 has been cancelled for reasons beyond our control. Ticket purchasers will be contacted.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-joe-h-henry-a-solo-singer-songwriter-performance/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,American roots,blues,contempory folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,Rhythm & Blues,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260604T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260604T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260430T100043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T100043Z
UID:30315-1780603200-1780612200@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Jazz: Steve Banks Quintet
DESCRIPTION:Guitarist Steve Banks released his critically acclaimed debut album Emboldened in May 2023 on Stoney Lane Records followed by a UK tour. Emboldened presents a compelling\, distinctive\, and personal sound\, immediately recognisable as the guitarist and composer’s own work. Powerful modern jazz\, deep contemporary grooves\, lush harmonies\, and memorable melodies amongst expressive\, rich\, and dynamic improvisation from a quintet comprising celebrated UK musicians and bandleaders. \n“All the compositions are heartfelt and honest\, as are the performances. A chronicle of hard-won optimism and hope. An elegant response to troubled times” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Jazz album of the month\, BBC Music Magazine \nRebecca Nash – piano. Highly respected and in-demand UK pianist and composer Rebecca’s recent album ‘Peaceful King’ on Whirlwind records was received with enthusiastic acclaim in both UK and US. “One of the freshest most creative talents in the UK at this present time” UK Vibe\n\nSam Crockatt – saxophone. Royal Academy graduate\, Whirlwind recording artist including three critically acclaimed albums as leader and Parliamentary Jazz Award winner. “’Mells Bells’ further burnishes Crockatt’s substantial reputation” John Fordham\, The Guardian \nHenrik Jensen – bass. Royal Academy graduate\, Babel recording artist including three critically acclaimed albums as leader. “Jensen is thoughtful\, richly chordal and attractively Charlie Haden-like on the bass” John Fordham\, The Guardian \nJonathan Silk – drums. Originally from Scotland\, Jonathan is a drummer\, composer and bandleader based in Birmingham. He has released two albums with his own big band and string orchestra to critical acclaim and worked with world-renowned composers Vince Mendoza and Maria Schneider as well as a host of other nationally and internationally renowned musicians. Awards include BBC Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year in 2014 and the Yamaha Jazz Scholar Award 2011. Jonathan has been collaborating with Steve to arrange the music from Emboldened for full jazz orchestra.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-steve-banks-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Jazz,Jazz,Jazz club,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260605T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260605T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260518T124529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T124529Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Marginal Gains
DESCRIPTION:Kicking off a weekend of live music along North Street with a FREE 90’s & 00’s Band Night in the main bar. \nMarginal Gains are back for another night of pure nostalgia! \nPlaying a selection of 90s and early 00s rock and indie\, including Ash\, Arctic Monkeys\, Blur\, Green Day\, Nirvana\, Oasis\, Pulp\, Rage Against the Machine\, Radiohead\, Red Hot Chilli Peppers\, The Killers\, and many more. \nTurbocharge your weekend with a night of 90s and 00s grunge and Britpop BANGERS.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-marginal-gains-3/
LOCATION:Hen and Chicken\, 210 North Street\, Southville\,\, Bristol\, BS3 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:00s,90s,Alternative,Band,Brit pop,brit rock,Brit-rock,Cover Band,Festival,grunge,indi-rock,indie,indie-pop,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260520T120121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T083126Z
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SUMMARY:Music: North Street Sounds
DESCRIPTION:A brand new music event for North Street this Summer. \nNorth Street venues have joined together to organise a one-of-a-kind walking music festival. \nAll day\, live music\, bands\, DJs\, and good vibes! \n  \nThe Hen & Chicken Show Case \nSaturday 6th June from 3 pm | Free Live Music \nJoin us as Bristol’s brilliant grassroots performers take to the stage\, performing in the main bar.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/muisc-north-street-sounds/
LOCATION:Hen and Chicken\, 210 North Street\, Southville\,\, Bristol\, BS3 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Alt-Folk,alt-pop,alt-rock,American roots,Americana,blues,Brit pop,brit rock,Brit-pop folk,Brit-rock,contempory folk,Festival,Folk Music,Funk,Funky Jazz,indie,indie-Folk,indie-pop,Live music,Open Mic,pop-folk,pop-rock,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260611T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260611T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T160915
CREATED:20260430T104452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T104452Z
UID:30318-1781208000-1781217000@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Jazz: Liam Brennan's Abacus
DESCRIPTION:Composer Liam Brennan last presented Abacus at the club in 2023\, and returns as part of a short tour to promote their new album\, which was recorded live in the same year. The band features some of the finest players from the Birmingham and London scenes\, and on this occasion includes our own Nick Malcolm on trumpet\, standing in for regular trumpeter James Borland. \nFormed in 2022\, the project concept was heavily influenced by Omer Avital’s Asking No Permission which featured a 4-horn frontline. The music aims to combine concepts from both the jazz small group tradition as well as the big band lineage \nLiam draws influences from composers John Hollenbeck and John Taylor\, as well as Charles Mingus and Oliver Nelson. He is currently studying a masters in composition and improvisation in Gothenburg\, Sweden with an Erasmus project in Oslo\, Norway. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-liam-brennans-abacus/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Jazz,Jazz,Jazz club,Live music,What's on Bristol
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