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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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LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T101856Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: RACHEL FAIRBURN - VEXY BEASTS
DESCRIPTION:Hot on the heels of her critically acclaimed 2025 show Side Eye\, Rachel Fairburn is back with new personalities and some old favourites for you to love and hate. Expect nepo babies\, middle class rock stars\, terrifying mothers\, biting social commentary and lots of big laughs. \nCo-host of International smash hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave)\, Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky). \n“Rock ’n’ Roll Star of British Comedy” Rolling Stone
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-rachel-fairburn-vexy-beasts/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261020T220000
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SUMMARY:COMEDY: GREIPUR HJALTASON - THE ICEBREAKER UK TOUR
DESCRIPTION:Greipur Hjaltason — Iceland’s Comedian of the Year 2020 (yes\, the competition wasn’t exactly fierce up north 😏) — has rapidly become one of the most recognisable voices in European stand-up comedy. Now\, for the very first time\, he’s taking his unique brand of humour on tour across the UK \, ready to meet the people who helped propel him to international fame.\n\nWith over 2 million followers on Instagram\, more than 800\,000 fans on TikTok\, and 1+ billion views\, Greipur has taken the internet by storm. His rise began with viral videos featuring his razor-sharp wit\, perfectly deadpan delivery\, and brutally honest observations on parenting\, relationships\, and life on a tiny island full of volcanoes\, glaciers\, and questionable weather choices.\n\nOnline he’s known simply as @greipjokes — a comic voice that travels far beyond Iceland. His material leaps from everyday quirks to cultural weirdness\, with a twist of Icelandic charm. One moment he’s lecturing about elves\, the next he’s dismantling Nordic stoicism — and audiences everywhere crack.\n\nFresh off his digital domination and a guest spot on the award-winning Comedy Roundtable podcast\, Greipur now steps off the screen and onto real stages across the UK. Expect sharp storytelling\, sneaky sarcasm\, and a mischievously charming presence that’s even better in person.\n\nFrom volcanoes and glaciers… to audiences across the UK.\n \nGreipur Hjaltason — live\, unfiltered\, and funnier than ever.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-greipur-hjaltason-the-icebreaker-uk-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,Live music
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261016T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260227T121018Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261014T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261009T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261009T230000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T091029Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Poor Old Dogs
DESCRIPTION:An original take on traditional folk music. \nPoor Old Dogs is a Bristol-based folk band known for blending traditional folk with skiffle\, punk\, and Caribbean influences. \nFormed in Bristol with a shared passion for honest\, rhythm-driven music\, the band’s style combines traditional folk with elements of skiffle\, punk\, ska\, calypso\, and dub\, creating a sound described as “tradition saddled with invention\, wild impudence and a substantial slice of audacity”. \nThe members are childhood friends who draw inspiration from both British and international folk traditions. \nExpect a night of riotous folk\,  beer-soaked mayhem and foot-stomping energy. \nPost-apocalyptic sea shanties and other original slants on traditional folk music from Jack and his crew.
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:20261009T223000
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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/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261008T220000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261006T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261006T223000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T113725Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Dar Williams
DESCRIPTION:Dar Williams’ lyrics contain bouquets of optimism\, delivered on melodies alternating between beguiling lightness and understated gravity. \nWilliams strongly believes that all of us possess our own power and ability to achieve\, and she rejects the exceptionalism that encourages us to “admire that yonder star\,” while making us feel small and insignificant; unworthy of shining on our own but hoping to catch enough distant light to inspire some tiny accomplishment. Williams has always been very interested in how to control our future and this album has to do with the fact that at some point\, you just can’t. Like everyone else\, Williams spent 2020 in that state of non-control. \nShe and longtime producer Stewart Lerman tracked most of the album\, her 12th studio recording\, in November of 2019. In late February of 2020\, she cut the title tune in Woodstock with bassist Gail Ann Dorsey and Larry Campbell\, who produced the track and played guitars\, pedal steel and twangy baritone guitar. When told they had to postpone a mid-March mixing date\, Campbell said he wasn’t feeling well anyway. Turns out he’d contracted a serious case of COVID-19. That was a clear sign that at some point\, you have to meet life where it meets you …the common thread throughout that these songs\, the willingness to meet life as it arrives. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-dar-williams/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,American roots,Americana,Live music,pop-folk
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260930T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260507T121602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T122251Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260927T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T112530Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  IGNACIO LOPEZ NADA
DESCRIPTION:Star of Live At The Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, QI\, Richard Osman’s House of Games & Comedy Central Live; Ignacio Lopez returns with perhaps his most ambitious and pretentious project yet.\n\nNada is the captivating comedy experiment which sees Spain’s Best Export create a brand new\, completely unique and blisteringly funny stand up show right in front of your eyes\, from absolutely nothing!\n\nMining his hilarious upbringing\, growing up in Mallorca and South Wales\, as well as suggestions from the crowd\, and everything he’s learnt performing comedy since 2010\, Ignacio crafts an intricate story of mystery and suspense packed with sarcasm\, silliness and huge laughs.\n\nAs well as dazzling viewers with his quick-wit and charm on almost every UK TV station\, Ignacio’s talents have seen him headlining all the top comedy clubs\, cruises\, corporate and military shows worldwide and his acclaimed\, sold out tour shows all over the UK prove he’s an act not to be missed.\n“Charming\, charismatic\, hilarious. Will have you leaving with a smile on your face” – Deadline News
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ignacio-lopez-nada/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T230000
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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:20260918T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260918T220000
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CREATED:20260410T104151Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260911T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260911T230000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260310T101111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T112725Z
UID:30102-1789153200-1789167600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Music: The Alan Fletcher Band
DESCRIPTION:We 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 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-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:20260909T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260909T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20251229T104314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T104314Z
UID:29702-1788985800-1788993000@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy:  JAMIE HUTCHINSON CAN MY MATE COME? HE'S SOUND
DESCRIPTION:EXTRA DATE DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND\nPodcasting cult hero.\n\nFollowing his record-breaking Waterslide tour\, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem\, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism.\n\nWaterslide was a “masterclass in self-caricature” (British Comedy Guide). Now Jamie returns. Older? Technically. Less hair? Absolutely. Wiser? Absolutely not.\n\nArmed with a bottomless pit of mad stories\, misjudged decisions\, and a unique ability for making the absurd feel profound\, Jamie delivers what the British Comedy Guide called “rapid-fire gag-darts”.\n\nWhether you’re a fan or just here because someone said “He’s Sound!” – good luck. You’re on his night out now.\n\nAge Guidance: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jamie-hutchinson-can-my-mate-come-hes-sound-3/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260904T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260904T220000
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CREATED:20260507T120357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T120357Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Boothby Graffoe & Antonio Forcione - WOT ITALIAN?
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music\, comedy\, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione. \n“Wot Italian?” is an hilarious and heartfelt collision of Graffoe’s sharp wit and whimsical storytelling with Forcione’s virtuosic guitar mastery. This show promises a mix of brilliantly crafted songs\, laugh-out-loud banter\, and jaw-dropping musical skill—all served with a side of Mediterranean flair. \nFrom tender ballads to toe-tapping tunes\, expect an eclectic mix of genres and an atmosphere that’s as warm and inviting as a Tuscan summer evening. Whether you’re here for the laughs\, the tunes\, or a little bit of both\, “Wot Italian?” is a show that will leave your heart lighter and your spirits soaring. \nDon’t miss this unique collaboration—an evening of joy\, artistry\, and laughter awaits!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-boothby-graffoe-antonio-forcione-wot-italian/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260814T201500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T223000
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CREATED:20260319T110454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T110708Z
UID:30156-1786738500-1786746600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Music: Heathen Apostles
DESCRIPTION:Born of the voices of past lives and baptized in the dust bowl dirt\, the Gothic Americana music of the Heathen Apostles harkens back to a bygone chapter of American history. Using contrasting influences such as Bauhaus\, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds and The Pogues along with Howlin’ Wolf\, 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. \n\n  \n 
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:20260728T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260512T113202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T101320Z
UID:30362-1785267000-1785277800@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Music: Les Thomas (Australia) + Anya Pailthorpe
DESCRIPTION:Acclaimed Australian songwriter Les Thomas 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. \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:20260711T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260711T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20251229T102029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T090330Z
UID:29696-1783771200-1783812600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Music: Bristol Ukulele Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a full day of music\, fun and feel-good festival vibes at the Bristol Ukulele Festival 2026! Join us on Saturday\, 11th July\, from 12:30pm right through to midnight for a joyful celebration of all things ukulele. \nAcross two large performance spaces\, you’ll find an exciting mix of beginner and advanced workshops\, live bands\, jam sessions\, and plenty of opportunities to play along. Whether you’re picking up a uke for the very first time or you’re a seasoned strummer\, there’ll be something to inspire every player. \nBrowse the latest instruments and accessories at the Southern Ukulele Store stall\, connect with fellow music lovers\, and don’t miss our planned festival flash mob whichy is a fun\, all-inclusive musical moment everyone can join in with! \nThe venue will also be serving food throughout the day and evening\, with a great menu available so you can relax\, refuel\, and make the most of the festival atmosphere. \nThe festival will feature family-friendly workshops and performances throughout the day and into the evening\, making it the perfect event for music lovers of all ages. \nPlease note:\n• Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and are required to leave the venue by 9pm.\n• The main downstairs bar is wheelchair accessible. Please be aware that the workshop space\, studio bar\, and performance hall are currently accessible by stairs only and do not have step-free access. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFacebook\n\n\nInstagram \n\n\nWebsite \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year’s artists:\nMighty Lemons  | Jiggy With Viggy | Southern Ukulele Store | Paul Mansell | Arlo Anwin | Katabatic Bloom | \nSad Ken | The Dukes | The Uke Lifters | Ukulele Ben Band |South Bristol Ukes \nWorkshops:\n\n\n\n\n‘ZERO TO BLUES – BEGINNER WORKSHOP’ Hosted by Jo McParland from Northern Ireland  \n‘UKULELE LOOP STATION’ Hosted by Arlo Anwin from Cornwall \n\n\n\n\n\n‘RIFF REVOLUTION’ Hosted by Ukulele Saz from Glasgow \n\n\n\n\n\n‘STRUM AND DRUM’ Hosted by Jiggy With Viggy from New York
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-bristol-ukulele-festival/
LOCATION:Hen and Chicken\, 210 North Street\, Southville\,\, Bristol\, BS3 1JF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Festival,Folk,Live music,Ukulele,Workshop,world musi
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260604T122037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T122037Z
UID:30445-1783539000-1783548000@www.henandchicken.com
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 special guests:\nAnna Kemp\nHolly Meechan\nPaige Tummons\nScott Wilson\nTheo Worsley \nAnd your host\, Ste Brown. \n## SECOND HALF ##\nBlame of Thrones\nImprovised royal drama\, a comedy of intrigue about power games and betrayal. \nA gripping political court drama! The beloved Monarch has suffered a terrible “accident\,” leaving the royal court teeming with Machiavellian schemers\, each vying for power. As the Monarch lingers on their deathbed\, who will outmanoeuvre the rest to save their own skin? And who will seize the crown to become the all-powerful successor? \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different — every single time. \n—\nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series — second Wednesday of every month. Details: https://linktr.ee/wednightimprov
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-wednesday-night-improv/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Improv,Improv,Theatre,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260507T115735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T115735Z
UID:30348-1783539000-1783546200@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Talk: Sylvia Plath\, Witchcraft & Radical Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Explore the politics of the witch trials and powerful witch imagery in Sylvia Plath’s poetry. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\n\nSylvia Plath is best known for her novel The Bell Jar (1963) and her emotive\, striking poetry. She grew up in Massachusetts\, close to Salem\, a place closely linked to the history of the witch trials. During the 1950s\, renewed public interest in these events influenced Plath’s writing and imagination. Plath often used images of witches and witch trials to explore power\, identity and injustice. Her poetry reflects her concerns about control and authority in society\, while also showing sympathy for those unfairly accused. \nIn this talk\, Dr Dorka Tamás explores how Plath connects with witchcraft and poetic language\, and how the figure of the witch appears in different forms in her work. We’ll look at the contrast between fictional “evil” witches from fairy tales and the real historical victims who were accused of witchcraft\, and punished by patriarchal systems of power. \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 Dorka Tamás is a researcher and teacher based at Royal Holloway\, University of London.She earned her PhD in English literature from the University of Exeter (2022) and herMaster’s degree from the University of Sussex (2018). Dorka is specialised in twentieth-century women’s poetry\, particularly Sylvia Plath\, the legacies of early modern witch-hunt inliterature\, and post-1945 American culture. She has spoken at the Sylvia Plath Literary Festival at Hebden Bridge (2022)\, at numerous academic conferences\, and at the Romancing the Gothic lecture series. She is the author of Sylvia Plath and the Supernatural\, published by Cambridge University Press (2026) and the editor of The New Sylvia Plath Studies\, forthcoming from Cambridge University Press. \nThis talk is 16+ 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-sylvia-plath-witchcraft-radical-poetry/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260421T123512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T124716Z
UID:30279-1782849600-1782858600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Music: Rose's Pawn Shop
DESCRIPTION:American roots music from Southern California \nRose’s Pawn Shop are a 5-piece band with acoustic\, folkie Americana roots and a rock n’ roll vibe. \nFor two decades\, they have evolved their version of modern-day American roots music. It’s an anthemic sound that’s taken the group from their hometown of Los Angeles — where frontman Paul Givant formed the band as a bluegrass-inspired act\, making room for punky tempos and fiddle solos — to venues across the country\, where their sound grew to encompass the sweep of rock & roll\, the sonics of folk music\, and the storytelling of country. \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-roses-pawn-shop/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Alt-Folk,American roots,Americana,Band,contempory folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music,rock 'n' roll,Roots,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T220000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T233000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260527T074541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T074604Z
UID:30402-1782597600-1782603000@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:FIFA World Cup 2026: Panama vs England
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Studio as England take on Panama in the 2026 World Cup. \nShowing in The Studio straight after the comedy.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/ifa-world-cup-2026-panama-vs-england/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Sport,What's on Bristol,World Cup 2026
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T220000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20251218T135649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T074210Z
UID:29670-1782588600-1782597600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy: RUFUS RICE - RICE AGE
DESCRIPTION:A rambunctious evening of comedy and music from TikTok’s favourite lovable rogue.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-rufus-rice-rice-age/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260316T133810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T133810Z
UID:30140-1782504000-1782513000@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy: Rufus Rice - Rice Age
DESCRIPTION:A rambunctious evening of comedy and music from TikTok’s favourite lovable rogue.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-rufus-rice-rice-age-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260213T113806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T113710Z
UID:29969-1782504000-1782513000@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Sophie Moore
DESCRIPTION:UK-based singer-songwriter Sophie Moore has recently made her welcome return to the music scene\, bringing with her a unique brand of alternative country\, brought to life with former members of Nashville-based Lambchop. \n“What a breath of fresh air. You continue to give voice to simple truths. It’s got so much heart\,” former Lambchop pianist Tony Crow shares. \nDuring her musical journey\, in the 1980s\, Sophie Moore toured internationally as part of the London indie group Foggy Cry. She went on to support the likes of Labi Siffre during her solo career whilst also collaborating on a range of other artist’s projects including releasing tracks on Okra Records in the USA in the early 1990s with Jeb Loy Nichols. \nCapturing her sound in the studio\, her well-received single “Closer Than” presented the first taste of her upcoming album Trouble In Mind. Now\, with intimate live shows\, she’s offering a rare opportunity to hear the new material performed live with musicians from the US recording sessions. \nJoined by Houston bassist Mark Riddell and from Nashville\, Tony Crow\, these world class musicians form a transatlantic ensemble that’s set to perform a limited number of  UK  tour dates in June 2026. \nPraise for her first single: \n“A stellar showcase of Sophie Moore’s songwriting talent and performance panache.”\n— Plastic Magazine \n“Closer Than” embodies that powerful message alongside a stirringly melodic production and consuming vocal presence.”\n— Obscure Sound
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/sophie-moore/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Live music,singer-songwriter,UK Alt-country,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T223000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260515T121142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T084403Z
UID:30369-1782329400-1782340200@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:CHOIR PARTY: join a one-night-only choir and SING! (Taylor Swift edition)
DESCRIPTION:Join 200+ strangers and learn to sing pop classics in harmony! No experience\, no problem. [This month: Taylor Swift special edition!] \n\n\n\n\nChoir Party is the one-night-only pop-up choir for people who love music but never thought a choir was for them! \nTurn up\, grab a drink\, and follow our music maestro – within minutes you’ll be making beautiful music with 200+ strangers! You’ll warm up\, learn songs and together triumphantly nail a pop classic – maybe even two. Spine-tingling stuff! \nWe’re in our Eras era – this show is a Taylor Swift special edition!\nNo rehearsals to attend\, no sheet music to learn\, just two hours of singing songs you love\, in harmony\, with a room full of people who came for exactly the same reason. \nDoors open at 7pm\, singing starts at 7.30pm – come down early! \nFollow us on Instagram: @choirparty
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/choir-party-join-a-one-night-only-choir-and-sing-taylor-swift-edition/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Choir Party,Live music,Pop,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260522T100458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T100649Z
UID:30394-1782329400-1782336600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Improv: 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 special guests:\nAnna Kemp\nGemma Revell\nPaige Tummons\nTheo Worsley \nAnd your host\, Ste Brown. \n## SECOND HALF ##\nBeansville presents: Video Store\nUnscripted movie mayhem where you pick the genre. \nWelcome to the video store! Pick your favourite genre\, make up the movie title you’d like to see\, and we’ll improvise the rest. Of course\, if the video wasn’t properly rewound last time\, we might accidentally start with the final scene… don’t worry\, we’ll figure it out. \nCome rent an improvised movie from the racks of the video store\, based on your suggestions. No late fees. No script. \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.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/improv-wednesday-night-improv/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Improv,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260622T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260622T213000
DTSTAMP:20260604T140703
CREATED:20260427T130852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T130852Z
UID:30291-1782156600-1782163800@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Talk: The Science of DMT & Ayahuasca
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore the intersection of science\, shamanism + DMT (the ‘spirit molecule’) and the entities it reveals. Followed by a Q+A. \n\n\n\n\nThis talk explores the intersection between the scientific\, therapeutic\, psychonautic\, and shamanic exploration of the DMT realm and attempts to fuse these disparate and yet overlapping cosmologies. \nN\,N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT)\, dubbed the ‘spirit molecule\,’ is an extremely potent short acting psychedelic substance. It is found naturally in the human body and is abundant in other areas of nature. It has been theorised that DMT is released at birth\, near-death experiences and even when we dream! \nThe traditional indigenous use of DMT in the Amazonian visionary decoction\, ayahuasca\, known as the ‘vine of the dead\,’ has a long history of shamanic use to transcend time and space and communicate with the spirits of nature. Most people experiencing a breakthrough dose of DMT report encounters with seemingly sentient\, intelligent and independent entities\, which typically convey a convincing sense of their reality\, such that a recent survey found that of those having such encounters who reported being atheist before their experience\, more than half reported that they were no longer atheist afterwards. \nThis talk explores the intersection between the scientific\, therapeutic\, psychonautic\, and shamanic exploration of the DMT realm and attempts to fuse these disparate and yet overlapping cosmologies. \n  \nDr David Luke is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Greenwich. His research focuses on transpersonal experiences\, anomalous phenomena and altered states of consciousness\, especially via psychedelics\, having published more than 100 academic papers in this area\, including ten books\, most recently Otherworlds: Psychedelics and Exceptional Human Experience. When he is not running clinical drug trials with LSD\, conducting DMT field experiments or observing apparent weather control with Mexican shamans he directs the Ecology\, Cosmos and Consciousness salon and is a cofounder and director of Breaking Convention: International Conference on Psychedelic Consciousness.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-science-of-dmt-ayahuasca/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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