Dee Byrne - alto sax, Nick Malcolm - trumpet, Tom Ward - clarinets, Rebecca Nash - piano, Olie Brice - bass, Andrew Lisle - drums Dee Byrne has a powerful and innovative sound on alto sax, and is a very creative and original composer. Her album Outlines was released on Whirlwind Recordings in June 2023 and...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Stephen Bailey featuring Eleanor Tiernan & compere Tom Glover Stand Up For The Weekend is The Comedy Box's flagship weekly comedy show live at the Hen & Chicken. It features top circuit headliners and guest acts, as well as incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. Online...
Nashville singer-songwriter Kevin Montgomery returns to Bristol for an evening of music and laughter with his musical friends. The legendary Jude Johnstone opens the show. Montgomery has written songs for Juice Newton, Martina McBride. Recently, wrote the single "Come to Mine" for Beth Neilsen Chapman's most recent record with Chapman and Graham Gouldman from 10CC....
Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder in which the brain develops differently, leading to issues with attention, inhibition of thoughts, movements and emotions. This talk will cover how psychedelics work in the brain, how an ADHD brain looks and functions differently to non-ADHD brains, and the emerging evidence that psychedelics may be...
With almost 40 years' combined experience promoting UK music festivals, James Scarlett (2000trees and ArcTanGent) and Gavin McInally (Damnation) don't just pull back the curtain on the industry, they rip it down and bulldoze through the stage, right into the dressing rooms. What does it take to book Enter Shikari or Opeth? What are the...
Jim Blomfield - piano, Jonny Bruce - trumpet, Martin Kern - tenor sax, Roshan 'Tosh' Wijetunge - bass, Jon Clarke - drums, Lisa Cherian - congas Recognised as one of the UK's finest Latin jazz and salsa pianists, Jim Blomfield has worked with such legends of the genre as Roberto Pla, Henry Fiol and Asere...
Quick Exit is a 5-piece band that plays a wide range of generally ‘dancey’ numbers, both old and modern. We're excited to have the band performing live upstairs in our event space The Studio! Join us for an evening filled with great music and dancing. We can't wait to see you there! Entrance is free...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Ali Woods featuring Jessie Nixon & Burt Williamson plus compere Jeremy Flynn Stand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show from The Comedy Box, featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats,...
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! Eshaan’s previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as “pretty sick” (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good. Eshaan has supported some of the biggest acts in the UK, including Micky Flanagan, Jason Manford and Kae Kurd, be sure to...
A practical guide to reframing relationships, embracing the mess, and finding joy Whether you’re new to non-monogamy, taking your first steps, or already navigating your own polyamorous constellation, the journey can feel overwhelming. In The Non-Monogamy Playbook, Ruby Rare blends practical how-tos, personal experiences, and wider social and political context to help reframe relationships and build...
Discover the unique aspects of autistic communication and gain practical strategies for strengthening relationships. Followed by Q+A. Autistic individuals communicate and build relationships in unique ways with both autistic and non-autistic individuals. They may face challenges like camouflaging - adapting or minimising their behaviour to fit in - and social rejection. These experiences can be...
Beware the Ides of Musk — is it time to put the brakes on Elon? The world’s richest person is seeking to influence British politics. Unelected and unaccountable, we will talk about Musk - his methods, misinformation and interference. We’ll ask what we can do to protect democracy and truth in this new era of...
