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SUMMARY:CON ACENTO - OPEN MIC GRATIS EN ESPAÑOL
DESCRIPTION:OPEN MIC DE STAND UP COMEDY EN ESPAÑOL \nElio De Blah y Alex Ayres presentan una sola noche de una espacio hispanohablante bla bla donde gente divertido (6/7 comicos y comicas) PRUEBAN su material. \n20:00 PUERTAS \n20:30-22:00 SHOW \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n	Open Mic Comedy – in Spanish \n\nOPEN MIC OF STAND UP COMEDY IN SPANISH \nElio De Blah and Alex Ayres present a single night of  Spanish-speaking comedy where funny people (6/7 comedians) TRY their material. \n20:00 DOORS \n20:30-22:00 SHOW
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/con-acento-open-mic-gratis-en-espanol/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,Open Mic,Spanish language comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T213000
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SUMMARY:Talks: AuDHD & Women: Exploring gender bias in neurodivergence
DESCRIPTION:Discover how AuDHD uniquely presents in women in this insightful and neuroaffirming talk. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\n\nFor 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 Yet despite growing awareness\, many women continue to be overlooked\, misunderstood\, or misdiagnosed due to outdated assumptions and gender bias. \nThis talk explores the complex reality of AuDHD – not simply having both Autism and ADHD\, but navigating the constant internal “tug of war” between two often conflicting neurotypes. Drawing on current research and lived experience\, we’ll explore topics including masking\, burnout and Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria. \nTaking a neuroaffirming approach throughout\, this talk offers practical insights and supportive strategies to help women better understand themselves\, recognise their strengths\, and advocate for the support they deserve. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nFollow us on IG @seedtalks \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr Emilie Moorhead (DClinPsych\, CPsychol\, BSc) is a Clinical Psychologist with nearly two decades of clinical experience working with Neurodivergent people. She is a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and Chartered Clinical Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Dr Moorhead runs her own successful Psychology practice\, This Is Me Psychology\, which specialises in supporting Neurodivergent people to gain the best possible understanding of themselves. She adopts a neuro-affirming approach\, helping Neurodivergent people to recognise the strengths and values that they have to enable them to embrace their full potential. She strongly believes that everybody should be able to access Neurodivergent support in a proactive and preventative manner\, without needing to reach crisis point first. \nDr Moorhead has also worked in a range of NHS and private mental health services\, including Clinical Lead at two specialist Neurodiversity Services. She works with individuals across the lifespan. She is a guest lecturer on a number of University courses\, specialising in Neurodivergent conditions and post-diagnostic support.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talks-audhd-women-exploring-gender-bias-in-neurodivergence/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: Les Thomas (Australia) + Anya Pailthorpe
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBlending folk\, Americana and poetic storytelling\, Thomas writes songs filled with humanity\, memory and hard-won compassion. His music has been praised for its intelligence\, authenticity and emotional depth\, with performances that draw audiences in through powerful lyrics and understated delivery. \nTouring in support of his forthcoming album I Remember Everything\, this is a rare chance to catch one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary folk songwriters in an intimate setting. \nRead more about Les Thomas here: Bio | Les Thomas \n \n  \n  \nPre-Show Dining at the Hen & Chicken\n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-les-thomas-australia-anya-pailthorpe/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Americana,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,Poetry,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260802T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260802T204500
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Sizzling Summer Special
DESCRIPTION:A smorgasbord of delights in this fundraising cabaret for Stepping Out Theatre. We have been offering the joy of participation in live theatre to mental health service users in Bristol and beyond for nearly 30 years but funding is getting tougher. Tickets are free but please donate generously to help support us continuing for many more years \n  \nTickets free. Donations encouraged.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-sizzling-summer-special/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Theatre,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T230000
DTSTAMP:20260714T102210Z
CREATED:20260608T120354Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Open Mic Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Hen & Chicken for our monthly open mic night — a welcoming evening of live local music in a dedicated event space with a real concert feel. Hosted by Sarah Larkham and Elliot Hall\, the night is open to both performers and music lovers\, with free entry for all. \nEvent Details\n\nWhen: First Wednesday of every month\nTime: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm\nWhere: Hen & Chicken\, 210 North Street\, Bristol\, BS3 1JF\nEntry: Free\nHosted by: Sarah Larkham & Elliot Hall\n\nIf you’d like to perform\, it’s best to book a slot in advance as the night can get busy. Whether you’re trying out new material or simply coming along to enjoy an evening of live music\, everyone is welcome. \nFollow us at: https://www.facebook.com/henandchickenopenmic \nAnd if you would like to perform at our next open mic night\, send Sarah a message via the page’s Facebook Messenger.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-open-mic-night-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,Alt-Folk,alt-pop,alt-rock,Alternative,Americana,blues,Blues rock,contempory folk,Folk,Folk Music,Funk,Funky Jazz,indie,indie-Folk,indie-pop,Irish Folk,Live music,Open Mic,pop-folk,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T213000
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Science of Dreams
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\n\nHumans 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 comes up with such ludicrous fantasies? \nIn this engaging talk from NHS psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr Jonathan Iliff\, you will learn what science has to say on the matter! Jonathan will explain the current theories on how and why we dream\, what goes on in our brain during sleep and how you can enhance your dreams! \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7.30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nFollow us on IG @seedtalks \nDr Jonathan Iliff is a psychiatrist and medical doctor in the NHS\, with a background in neuroscience and psychedelic drug research. Jonathan has been an associate researcher with the psychedelic research group attached to King’s College\, was the founder and chair of the UCL Society for the Application of Psychedelics and has worked with prominent figures in the field. His research focused on the use of psychedelic compounds\, like LSD and psilocybin – the active ingredient in magic mushrooms – a promising new treatment for depression. Today his focus is clinical – focusing on helping with people\, and their problems in the here and now.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-science-of-dreams/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260812T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260812T214500
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SUMMARY:COMEDY: WEDNESDAY NIGHT IMPROV
DESCRIPTION: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). \n## FIRST HALF ##\nComedy Games\, Improvised Live\n(Think Whose Line Is It Anyway? meets Game Changer\, with a sprinkling of Taskmaster.) \nA fast\, funny first half built around short improvised games – the kind where performers get a prompt from the audience and have seconds to turn it into something brilliant. Points will be awarded. Consequences may follow. \nFeaturing a brand new cast for a new season! TBA \nAnd your host\, Ste Brown. \n## SECOND HALF ##\nH.E.L.E.N\nH.E.L.E.N are an improv comedy trio specialising in Freudian nightmares. Slick\, chaotic & unique. Exhilaratingly free. \n“H.E.L.E.N are magnificently funny and unhinged… imagine David Lynch directing the Chuckle Brothers.”\n– Blast Kultur \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. \nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series — second Wednesday of every month. Details: https://linktr.ee/wednightimprov \n  \n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a table: https://www.henandchicken.com/book-a-table/
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-wednesday-night-improv-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Comedy,Improv,Pre-show dining,Theatre,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T201500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: Heathen Apostles
DESCRIPTION:Live music coming to Bristol. \nBorn 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\, Loretta Lynn (the band covers her classic Fist City) and Bessie Smith\, the Heathen Apostles have created a style of music that at once conjurs both angels and demons\, and will enlighten a darkened soul. \nCrossing paths at a gathering one Indian summer evening\, femme fatale bellower Mather Louth (Radio Noir) and rock n roll veteran Chopper Franklin (The Cramps\, Mau Maus\, Nick Curran & the Lowlifes) quickly uncovered a mutual appreciation for murder balladry\, Americana\, and memento mori. It was not long before a collaboration that sought to marry these interests in a sonic landscape\, the Heathen Apostles\, surfaced. The landscape was further tilled with the addition of Luis Mascaro on violin. \nTheir 7 albums – Boot Hill Hymnal (2013)\, Fire to the Fuse (2015)\, Requiem For a Remix (2016)\, Bloodgrass Vol. 1 & 2 (2018)\, Dust To Dust (2019) Bloodgrass Vol. 3 & 4 (2022) and The In Between (2024) – along with their many EPs and singles (their release The Fall was named Best EP of 2018 by Folk n Rock magazine)\, capture the essence of the Heathen Apostles modus operandi: Southern Gothic Americana imagery surrounded by haunting\, minor-chord melodies\, musical influences including Gothic Roots music\, Bluegrass\, Blues\, and Gypsy Jazz\, all deftly bound together by the band’s dark and sometimes brooding sense of a bygone age. \nLearn more about the Heathen Apostles here:\nHeathen Apostles | Gothic Americana Music Heathen Apostles\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusive offer for all Hen & Chicken event ticket holders – August 2026.\n\n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-heathen-apostles/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Alternative,American roots,Americana,Dark roots,Live music,post-punk,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T213000
DTSTAMP:20260707T120037Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Psychology of Possession & Exorcism
DESCRIPTION:Explore the science behind possession\, exorcism\, and why our brains conjure the paranormal. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\nMillions of people around the world – including in the UK today – believe that spirits or demons can take over a living person’s body. But neuroscience tells a very different story. So if a demonic possession isn’t real\, what’s actually going on? \nIt turns out that there’s no single answer. Some historical demonic “possessions” were likely undiagnosed conditions like epilepsy or Tourette’s. Others look remarkably like phenomena we recognise today – dissociative identity disorder\, hypnosis\, speaking in tongues. Then there are the darker cases: possession used as a label against vulnerable people\, with devastating results. This talk unpacks the science\, the psychology\, and the genuinely strange space where belief and the brain collide. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nSpeaker Bio: \nChris French is Emeritus Professor of Psychology at Goldsmiths\, University of London\, where he founded the Anomalistic Psychology Research Unit — dedicated to understanding why humans have paranormal experiences\, and what’s really behind them. He’s a Fellow of the British Psychological Society and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry\, and a Patron of Humanists UK. He’s published more than 200 articles and book chapters\, and is a regular contributor to the Guardian and Skeptic magazine. \nHe frequently appears on radio (Curious Cases\, All in the Mind\, Uncanny\, Today\, PM) and television (Newsnight\, BBC Breakfast\, The Big Questions) casting a sceptical eye over paranormal claims. He has also given talks on a wide range of such topics both nationally (the Royal Institution\, New Scientist Live) and internationally (Europe\, Australia\, Taiwan\, USA). His most recent book is The science of weird shit: Why our minds conjure the paranormal\, published by MIT Press in 2024. \n\n  \nLearn more about Seed Talks events here: Seed Talks | Fascinating lectures in relaxed spaces \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-psychology-of-possession-exorcism/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T230000
DTSTAMP:20260624T102757Z
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SUMMARY:Music: The Alan Fletcher Band
DESCRIPTION:Returning to Bristol – The Alan Fletcher Band \nWe are thrilled to welcome The Alan Fletcher Band back to Bristol this September\, performing songs from their Americana/Country Music catalogue. \nAlan Fletcher may be best known for his 31 year (and counting) tenure on Neighbours\, but lately it’s his talent and passion for making folk and Americana music that has been delighting audiences at home and abroad. \nDrawing on the influence of legendary storytellers like John Prine and Guy Clark\, Fletcher crafts and delivers songs that tackle the human condition with warmth\, compassion and a wry sense of humour. \nSince the release of acclaimed full-length album The Point in 2022\, ‘Fletch’ has toured heavily on the Australian and UK Americana circuits\,\nincluding a run of 34 UK and Irish dates with collaborators Lachlan Bryan\, Riley Catherall and Jennifer Hansen \nAlan and his band will tour the UK extensively from August 2026.\nAlan has just released the single Ain’t Done Yet which foreshadows the release of his second album Back to School in February 2026. \n  \n“….what elevated the evening for me was the balance he struck between thoughtfulness and fun and the strength of his connection with the crowd. It’s safe to say he’s going to appeal to music fans way beyond just those who know him from ‘Neighbours’” – Laura Cooney \n  \nLearn more about Alan Fletcher and his music here: Alan Fletcher \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExclusive offer for all Hen & Chicken event ticket holders\n\n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/returning-to-bristol-the-alan-fletcher-band/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Country,Country Music,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T104151Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Alfie Brown - THE ENTERTAINER
DESCRIPTION:A show so entertaining you can scarcely believe it. Written and performed (both!) by a man in crisis\, desperate to find meaning in life.  As technology makes life easier\, where do we find value?  What is stand-up comedy for? Buy a ticket and find out\, let me amuse you like you’ve never been amused before\, I doubt you’ll ever need amusing again.\n“The best thing I saw last year” Stewart Lee
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-alfie-brown-the-entertainer/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T230000
DTSTAMP:20260203T105123Z
CREATED:20260203T102847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T105123Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Joe Martin
DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Joe Martin\, returns to the Hen & Chicken this September. \n21st century troubadour Joe Martin is deservedly gaining attention on both sides of the Atlantic seeing him play shows around the UK\, Europe and legendary venues in Nashville\, Tennessee. \nHis musical journey has seen him collaborate with some of Nashville’s top songwriters including Johnny Garcia of Garth Brooks’ band\, hit writer Jill Collucci and Aaron Raitiere at RCA studios on Music Row. \nHis sound is deeply rooted in the classic American style\, drawing inspiration from a wide range of influences from American folk artists like Simon and Garfunkel\, Bob Dylan and James Taylor to\nsongwriters such as Townes Van Zandt\, Jason Isbell and Kacey Musgraves\, with storytelling and lyric a main focus of Joe’s songwriting. \nHis latest album Alone In Valentine was recorded in Nashville with Cal Campbell and Cornelius Webb\, sons of the music legends Glen Campbell and Jimmy Webb. In Joe’s words\, the album is to serve as musical bridge between generations. Preserving elements of the\nclassic Country and Americana sound while bringing his own unique perspective to the music. \nThe album will be released in April accompanied by an 8 day tour around the north of the UK. A southern tour will follow in September with tickets already on sale at joemartinmusic.com/live \n“Superb melodies accompanied by a fantastic voice and\noutstanding lyrics.” – Fatea Magazine \n“The night I was at the Bluebird Cafe a young Englishman with a\nrich\, resonant voice named Joe Martin seemed primed for bigger\nthings.” – New York Times \nThe UK’s finest troubadour! – W21 \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-joe-martin/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,American roots,Americana,Live music,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260924T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260924T220000
DTSTAMP:20260702T084217Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Martin and Andy Play The Real Book
DESCRIPTION:To launch the 26/27 season\, we start with the front-line pairing of saxophonist Martin Kern and trumpeter Andy Hague. For tonight’s gig\, they will be ditching the printed arrangements and playing a selection of standards and Blue Note era classics they both know from memory\, in homage to the famous Real Books. For the non-players out there\, the Real Books are collections of jazz tunes used for repertoire by many jazz musicians since the early 1980s. \nMartin Kern grew up in Bülach near Zürich in Switzerland and later studied in Paris at the Cèntre d´’Information Musicale and at the Swiss Jazz School in Bern before spending some time in New York. He then moved to Berlin where he became a part oft he vibrant jazz scene. It was there that he recorded his first albums as a bandleader\, “Visions” and “Now Is The Music”. He later moved to Vienna where he recorded his most recent CD “Live At The ORF”\, a live radio concert at the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation. Martin’s music is a striking blend of bebop\, hard bop and contemporary jazz\, his sound reflecting those of legendary saxophonists Sonny Rollins\, Dexter Gordon and others. \nPianist Tom Berge is a graduate of Leeds College and besides being incredibly busy with live jazz gigs is building a career as a composer\, having written music for the BBC\, Sky\, ITV and other production companies. \nWill Harris holds a Masters in jazz bass from the Royal Academy\, but is also a medical doctor. We’ve seen a little less of drummer Ryan Thrupp recently since he is now based in London\, so great to have him back for this opening gig. \n \nBristol jazz saxophonist Martin Kern – www.martinkernmusic.com \n  \n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-martin-and-andy-play-the-real-book/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Jazz,Bristol Live Music,Bristol Live Music Venue,Jazz,Jazz club,Live music,What's on Bristol
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UID:10002978-1790798400-1790805600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy: Mark Thomas - 40 IN STAND-UP YEARS
DESCRIPTION:What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic. \nSo\, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years\, won 8 awards for performing\, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself\, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4)\, written 6 books and 5 play scripts\, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4\, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4\, sued the police (and won) 3 times\, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours. \nIf that’s not enough\, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank\, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance\, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right\, there’s more\, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really\, really good at. \nSo basically expect a taster menu of government and personal mayhem\, jokes\, rants and a personal state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn ‘what the f*ck is going on’ into a cogent hour of stand-up. \n★★★★★ “Once again shooting laughter-laden political bullets from the lip” THE RECS
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/copmedy-mark-thomas-40-years-in-stand-up/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261001T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: My Darling Clementine
DESCRIPTION:“Johnny Cash & June Carter\, Dolly Parton & Porter Waggoner\, Gram Parsons & Emmylou Harris\, Lee Hazelwood & Nancy Sinatra. Now add to that list Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish\, AKA\, My Darling Clementine who have earned their place in the role call of great country duettists” – UNCUT \nMichael Weston King & Lou Dalgleish are outstanding songwriters and singers individually\, who between them have worked with such diverse artists as Nick Cave\, Bryan Ferry\, The Brodsky Quartet\, Steve Earle\, Nils Lofgren\, Ron Sexsmith\, & Graham Parker\, but together they create harmonious magic and are a formidable musical force \nSince coming togther in 2011 they have released 6 albums\, and won numerous awards in the UK\, Scandinavia and N. America. Their songs have been covered by over 50 different artists and featured in various films and TV shows. Lou’s song ‘No Matter What Tammy Said’ was placed in the top 25 country songs of the 21st Century by Country Music People magazine\, while Michael’s song ‘Riding The Range’ was recorded by the late\, great Townes Van Zandt \nThe current My Darling Clementine live show is a trip through their extensive back-catalogue\, including songs from their 2021 album Country Darkness\, a collection of Elvis Costello songs re-interpreted for duet\, made in collaboration with the brilliant pianist\, and long-time Costello side-man\, Steve Nieve. \n“Costello’s songs\, King and Dalgleish’s voices\, Nieve’s keys… it’s a perfect fit”- American Songwriter \nThey will also be showcasing songs from their new solo albums\, Michael’s “Nothing Can Hurt Me Anymore” (April ’26) and Lou’s “Adverse Camber” (August ’26). \n“King and Dalgleish have re-invented the country duet – The mingling of these two voices is just heavenly”  – Mojo \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-my-darling-clementine/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,American roots,Americana,Country,duo,Live music,singer-songwriter,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Sam Glaser Quintet
DESCRIPTION:For our first touring band of the season we’re pleased to present for the first time saxophonist Sam Glaser\, with a band of current London luminaries who between them have been performing with artists such as Alex Hitchcock\, Emma Rawicz\, Ant Law\, Kit Downes and more. \nSam Glaser is an alto saxophonist\, composer and bandleader based in London\, UK. He is a virtuosic improviser and a unique voice on the UK jazz scene\, and his warm and distinctive saxophone sound\, paired with lyrical\, energetic\, and emotive playing\, have led to renown amongst musicians and listeners alike. Sam’s saxophone playing is firmly grounded in the history of jazz music but takes great inspiration from modern masters including Will Vinson\, Chris Potter\, Kurt Rosenwinkel\, and Ben Wendel. \nSam graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in 2016 with a 1st class honours degree in jazz saxophone\, where he studied with some of the UK’s leading jazz musicians including Julian Siegel\, Iain Ballamy\, Nikki Iles\, James Allsopp\, Gareth Lockrane\, and Tom Cawley. He was also a member of the National Youth Jazz Orchestra between 2013 and 2018\, where he held the principle alto chair for two years and during which time performed with artists including Gregory Porter\, Clare Teal\, Zoe Rahman\, and Jason Yarde. He was also a featured soloist on the studio album “NYJO 50”\, released on Whirlwind Records in 2015. \nHighly sought after\, Sam has performed with leading musicians and bands including the Tom Smith big band\, Patchwork Jazz Orchestra\, the Gareth Lockrane Big Bang\, Adam Woodcock’s Meridian\, and the Tom Niblock big band. He was a featured soloist on Stan Sulzmann’s “Mon Ami”\, released in 2021\, and recorded for Slowly Rolling Camera on their record “Juniper”\, released on Edition Records in 2018. \nRead more here: Sam Glaser Music \n \n  \n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-sam-glaser-quintet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Jazz,Bristol Live Music,Bristol Live Music Venue,Jazz,Jazz club,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261008T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T220000
DTSTAMP:20260410T104642Z
CREATED:20260410T104642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T104642Z
UID:10002956-1791489600-1791496800@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy:  Jacob Hawley- FIGHTING AGE MAN
DESCRIPTION:The Screen Rot Podcast’s Jacob Hawley presents a bold new hour of blistering stand-up\, questionable opinions\, and stories that most people would need waterboarding to admit to. As seen on The Have A Word podcast\, most of the other podcasts\, Talksport\, Sky\, ITV\, The BBC\, and OnlyFans.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jacob-hawley-fighting-age-man-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T223000
DTSTAMP:20260703T103311Z
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SUMMARY:Jazz: From A to Z – The music of Al Cohn and Zoot Sims
DESCRIPTION:Al Cohn and Zoot Sims were one of the great tenor sax partnerships in jazz. In a series of albums beginning in the late fifties\, along with regular spots at the Half Note in New York\, they developed a quintet sound based on a joyful approach to performing\, rooted in swing\, informed by bebop and growing from their experiences together in the Woody Herman band. Al Cohn’s arrangements are super hip and not performed all that often. They often create the feeling of a ‘mini-big band’\, with driving swing and tight ensemble playing\, along with space for the soloists to shine individually and in duet. This is an exciting challenge for a band and a hugely enjoyable experience for the audience. \nFor this brand-new project\, Luke Annesley has assembled some great musicians\, all well-known to Bristol audiences (and beyond)\, to recreate Cohn’s arrangements\, which he has meticulously transcribed. With Ruth Hammond alongside Luke himself on tenor saxes\, the band also features Tom Berge on piano\, Riaan Vosloo on double bass and Scott Hammond on drums. Luke has a story about meeting Zoot Sims when he was 14 which he’ll bend your ear about given an opportunity\, but probably even better just to sit back and enjoy an evening’s homage to the music of Al and Zoot! \nRead more about the music of Al Cohn & Zoot Sims here: https://nationaljazzarchive.org.uk/explore/interviews/1634252-al-cohn-and-zoot-sims \n \n  \n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-from-a-to-z-the-music-of-al-cohn-and-zoot-sims/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Jazz,Bristol Live Music,Bristol Live Music Venue,Jazz,Jazz club,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T230000
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CREATED:20260522T091029Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Poor Old Dogs
DESCRIPTION:An original take on traditional folk music. \nPoor Old Dogs is a riotous folk band from Bristol\, bringing beer-soaked mayhem and foot-stomping energy to the timeless traditions of UK and Irish folk music. \nHaving been playing together for over a decade\, they’ve honed their craft and their chaos\, with a knack for turning any gig into a rollicking\, rowdy singalong. They deliver raucous tunes\, wild stories\, and the kind of chaos that pairs perfectly with a pint (or three)\, performing both traditional music and their own self-penned songs \nExpect a night of riotous folk\,  beer-soaked mayhem and foot-stomping energy. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-poor-old-dogs/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T220000
DTSTAMP:20260305T101552Z
CREATED:20260305T101552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T101552Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Robert White 'That' Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy!
DESCRIPTION:‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy! is going on tour with a brand new show!\n\nWhether you’re a fan from his series of Britain’s Got Talent\, or you’re one of his millions of online viewers but only just realising that Robert White is ‘THAT’ Gay Autistic Keyboard Tanktop Comedy Guy\, you’ll want to see his mix of songs\, stories\, stand up\, gags\, props\, improvisation\, interaction and all sorts of other engaging naughty nonsense besides!\n“Very funny\, fantastic oddball”  Time Out
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-robert-white-that-gay-autistic-keyboard-tanktop-comedy-guy/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T223000
DTSTAMP:20260227T121018Z
CREATED:20260227T121018Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Tom Ward - Post-Millennium Tension
DESCRIPTION:Before Tom Ward bails out on the modern world entirely to commit to nostalgia full-time\, the burner phone using\, Discman carrying\, 1988-1995 obsessed freak is giving the present tense one last try. Not for him\, but for his 2-year-old son who lives there. But how does 2026 compare to the one he grew up in? Tom explores the head f**k of popular culture in the modern world versus that of his youth in his trademark bittersweet style.\n\nAs seen on Live at the Apollo\, Roast Battle and Qi.\n“Fine jokes and star Presence” – Time Out
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-tom-ward-post-millennium-tension/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261022T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261022T220000
DTSTAMP:20260703T104542Z
CREATED:20260703T104542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T104542Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: DAN TIERNAN QUARTZ AND ALL
DESCRIPTION:Dan Tiernan is back at it again: and this time he’s got magic rocks in his pocket. \nWith a hat trick of sold-out Edinburgh Festival runs\, Dan’s a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee who has received countless five-star reviews. No wonder the Guardian has named him ‘one of comedy’s most distinctive new voices’.\n“Loud\, inventive\, visceral… it’s a blast” **** The Times\nDan returns on tour armed with an amethyst\, a bucketful of sage and a rose quartz the size of his impossibly large head. \nAs seen on Live at the Apollo\, 8 Out of Ten Cats Does Countdown\, The Last Leg\, and QI. \nNOMINEE: Best Newcomer – Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 \nNOMINEE: Best Comedy Show – Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025 \nNOMINEE: Most Outstanding Show – Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 \n“One of the most compelling voices to emerge in stand-up in recent years” ***** Mail on Sunday \n \n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken  \n  \nFind more comedy shows from The Comedy Box here: https://www.thecomedybox.co.uk/site/index.asp
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-dan-tiernan-quartz-and-all/
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:20261030T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261030T223000
DTSTAMP:20260216T111258Z
CREATED:20260216T111258Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Sara Milonovich\, with Greg Anderson.
DESCRIPTION:Sara Milonovich brings us a fiddle-fueled\, heady harvest of heart-stopping original roots rock and alt-Americana with guitarist Greg Anderson. \nThey will be touring off of the back of a new album release in Autumn 2026. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-sara-milonovich-with-greg-anderson/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Alt-Folk,Americana,Fiddle,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261114T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261114T233000
DTSTAMP:20260515T131140Z
CREATED:20260515T130959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T131140Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Furlined
DESCRIPTION:Following their sold-out Hen & Chicken show in February 2026\, we are excited to welcome Furlined back. \nInfectious hooks\, rich vocals and lush\, swooning cello are the defining features of Furlined\, a Bristol-based band formed in 2012 by singer-songwriter Neil Crossley and cellist Tegan Everett. \nThe band’s sound spans alt country and wry English chamber pop – “Morrissey meets Americana” as one review put it –  and they have been likened to Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds\, Richard Hawley and Orange Juice. \nFurlined have attracted acclaim in publications such as Mojo\, Clash Magazine\, RnR and Billboard. “Songwriter Neil Crossley has one of those winning\, strong yet gentle Jackie Leven / Richard Hawley baritones that do male vulnerability beautifully\,” concluded Mojo in a 4/5 review of the band’s second album Win A Dream Wedding. “Furlined’s other striking sound is Tegan Everett’s cello\, which intros most of Crossley’s dark-honey melodies… A band with distinct aural charms.” \n“Morrissey meets Americana – superb songs with an irresistible English wit.” Total Guitar 9/10
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-furlined/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Alt-Folk,Alternative,Americana,brit rock,Brit-rock,Live music,UK Alt-country,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261115T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261115T220000
DTSTAMP:20260302T133737Z
CREATED:20260204T111907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T133737Z
UID:10002896-1794772800-1794780000@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy: The Dark Room with John Robertson
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to THE DARK ROOM – the legendary interactive comedy show that fuses improv\, crowdwork and gaming to create an insane live-action videogame!\n\n“A Rocky Horror for nerds… reader\, I howled” Daily Telegraph\n\nNow its 13th year\, this high-octane interactive show is the brainchild of comedian & cult leader John Robertson. Filled with stand-up\, appalling prizes and more audience chanting than you’d get at a protest – The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n’ roll comedy experience for everyone who buys a ticket.\n\n“Will have you crying with laughter”★★★★★ Broadway Baby\n\n\nPermanently on tour The Dark Room has headlined stages at Glastonbury\, PAX\, Download Festival\, MCM Comic Con\, Utrecht International Comedy Festival 2000 Trees\, UK Games Expo and Bluedot Festival\, and sold out at Edinburgh Fringe\, Soho Theatre and hundreds of theatres around the world.\n\nOh\, and videos of The Dark Room roasting videogames and swearing at children keep popping up on people’s social media\, which is nice.\n\n\nCome watch\, and if you want – play – the choose-your-own-adventure madness!\n\nThe crowd is trapped inside an inescapable dungeon with a sadistic videogame boss!\n\nPick increasingly surreal options off the screen and try to escape!\n\nIf you win – you get money!\nIf you fail – YA DIE! YA DIE! YA DIE!\n\nNow\, will you:\n\nFind the Light Switch\nGo North?\nAbandon Hope?\nBe sworn at by a man wearing spiked armour and a lot of leather?\n(This option is permanently set to “On”)\n\n\nWINNER Chortle Award\nRUNNER- UP NextUp Biggest Award in Comedy\nVIRAL AS HELL TikTok\, Instagram\n \nSOLD OUT – Edinburgh Fringe 2019\, 2022\, 2023 & 2024\n\n“NOT TO BE MISSED” The Guardian
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-the-dark-room-with-john-robertson/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261117T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261117T223000
DTSTAMP:20260416T090235Z
CREATED:20260415T120008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T090235Z
UID:10002962-1794945600-1794954600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Muisc: Abigail Lapell
DESCRIPTION:“Abigail writes songs that stop you right in your tracks.”— Brooklyn Vegan \nToronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell returns with a new album\, Shadow Child\, due for release 8th May\, 2026. \nOver the past six years and four spellbinding releases\, Lapell has garnered four Canadian Folk Music Awards and accrued a staggering 60 million streams across online platforms. She tours regularly across Canada\, the U.S. and Europe. \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/muisc-abigail-lappel/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,Americana,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261118T194500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261118T221500
DTSTAMP:20260702T084245Z
CREATED:20260625T082711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T084245Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Sarah Yeo - Joan Baez And Me
DESCRIPTION:One of the UK’s high rising songwriters Sarah Yeo took the UK by storm earlier in 2026 with her sell out tour of the Music Of Joan Baez’ She is returning again to perform this material in her own “beautiful voice” (BBC) from Joan’s early career from the first recording\, ‘Harvard Square’ and onward through her lengthy journey to date\, telling pivotal stories and singing key songs from the Newport Festival days\, her years in Nashville\, activism around the world\, her relationship both on and off the stage with Bob Dylan\, and her love of recording just great songs. \nThe set list takes note of the current political climate and includes self penned songs ‘Diamonds and Rust’\, ‘The Winds of the Old Days’\, Dylan greats such as ‘Love Is Just A Four Letter Word’\, ‘There But For Fortune’\, ‘Farewell Angelina’ and the wonderful catalogue from songwriters Stevie Wonder\, Phil Ochs\, Janis Ian and not forgetting the early Folk covers\, ‘The Banks of the Ohio’\, ‘House of the Rising Sun’ and many more hits. \nThis time this singer and acoustic guitarist will include a small selection of her own beautiful compositions during the evening from her recent highly acclaimed album releases ‘The Wisdom Of The Wind’ and ‘The Circles Of The Grain’ \nSarah\, a recent finalist in the ‘International songwriting competition’\, also delves into the Spanish language repertoire Joan loved so much. \nSarah’s ‘warm rich voice’ with sweet higher notes\, lends itself perfectly for this special evening of songs and stories.\nAs Sarah learns more about Miss Baez’s life and career\, she feels she can relate to her in many ways\, making the project a very personal\, interesting and inspiring experience. \nLearn more about Sarah Yeo here: Songwriter | Sarah-yeo-singer | England \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n25% off your food bill when you reserve a table in our  bar /restaurant\nWhen you book a table and enjoy dinner in our restaurant\, we reserve great seats for you\, ready for the performance\, so you can skip the queue and relax while enjoying your meal. \n\nPlease make your dinner reservation under the same name you used to book your tickets. \n\n*Does not include a ticket to your chosen event. Please purchase separately.  Please order promptly on arrival and allow 1 hour before doors open. \nBook a Table – Hen & Chicken
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-sarah-yeo-joan-baez-and-me/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,Alt-Folk,Bristol Live Music,Bristol Live Music Venue,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Fatiha El-Ghorri - COCKNEY STACKING DOLL
DESCRIPTION:BRUV. The break-out star of Taskmaster and Mr Bigstuff is only embarking on her first ever stand-up tour\, isn’t she?! Fatiha El-Ghorri’s ironed her swaggest hijab and she’s ready to hit the road to serve up her one-of-a-kind and award-winning stand-up. \nExpect strong language\, stereotype-smashing\, and to fall side-splittingly in love with this knock-out comic who is destined for stardom. \nAs seen on Live At The Apollo\, QI\, The Last Leg\, The Jonathan Ross Show\, Cats Does Countdown and Donkey. As heard on Off Menu\, Alan Carr’s Life’s A Beach and A Match Made Inshallah for BBC Radio 4. Winner of Leicester Comedy Festival’s Best Debut Show award. \n“You’re a funny c**t\, you are” – Danny Dyer \n“Fatiha El-Ghorri’s impeccable timings and tough-girl shtick add warmth\, raunch and surprise” – New York Times
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-fatiha-el-ghorri-cockney-stacking-doll/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Tez Ilyas - TEZ THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU
DESCRIPTION:The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back.\n\nFresh from travelling the world (and smashing it as a top husband and bunny-stepdad)\, Tez Ilyas\, the UK’s leading de-influencer returns with a brand-new stand-up show. Expect fresh jokes\, furious rants\, and ridiculous stories — all delivered with Tez’s trademark smart\, silly\, and subversive humour.\n\nStar of: Man Like Mobeen (BBC Three)\, Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Fighting Talk (BBC Radio 5 Live) and Sunday Times bestselling author of The Secret Diary of a British Muslim Aged 13 3⁄4.\n\nBook early. You’ll hate yourself if you miss it.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-tez-ilyas-tez-things-i-hate-about-you/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Peter Antoniou 'PSYCHIC' COMEDIAN
DESCRIPTION:From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent\, to headlining in Las Vegas\, to selling out shows in London’s West End\, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. \nCombining razor-sharp British wit with a stunning ability to know exactly what you are thinking\, Peter’s shows are interactive and unforgettable. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones\, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage. \n\n\n\nSorry – this show’s sold out – Click here to get alerted if more tickets become available
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-peter-antoniou-psychic-comedian/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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