For centuries, feminist writers and thinkers have turned to myths, legends, fairytales, religious stories, and cultural traditions to make sense of women’s experiences. All of these come under the umbrella of ‘folklore’. This talk will explore the enduring relevance of folklore, asking how these stories can be reclaimed and reimagined for the 21st-century feminist. We’ll...
Trump & Vance- with friends like these, who needs enemies? Altered State welcomes General Sir Timothy Radford and Richard Graham, former diplomat and MP, to the panel to discuss the impacts of America First foreign policy on the UK, NATO as is, geopolitics and any likely realignments and new alliances that it might beget
Alabama Ghost Country Music Alabama’s favourite haunted artists The Pine Hill Haints return with their latest long player, Shattered Pieces Of The True Cross, on Single Lock Records, available in stores physical and digital on May 30. The collection of southern psychedelic tunes were recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound on Jackson Highway, captured...
Unfortunately, this tour has been cancelled due to unforeseen family reasons. Nashville, the son of country music icon, Bobby Bare singer-songwriter Bobby Bare jr cites influence by the songwriting of Shel Silverstein, encapsulating humour and references to popular culture within his songs. Bobby has been in bands such as Young Criminal Starvation League and...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Andrew Bird featuring Tadiwa Mahlunge & Emma Coyne plus compere Meryl O'Rourke Stand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly comedy show featuring top circuit headliners and guest acts plus incredibly funny and engaging comperes who host the show. A choice of table seats, reserved row seats and...
With over 100M views online see the longest running panellist from BBC Scotland's "Breaking The News" live in his first national tour! "One of Scotland's rising star's, Stuart Mitchell is a comedian worth catching before he becomes mega." Sunday Mail. Stuart Mitchell is now regarded as one of the UK’s top comedians and social media stars with...
There’s an unmistakable urgency you can feel when a song is written and performed from a place of complete honesty. That feeling permeates singer-songwriter Juliet Lloyd’s new album, Carnival. Juliet will be performing live in our intimate music space The Studio. Juliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who splits her time between the DC region and...
‘Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy’ launches to find the UK’s next best stand up comedian and this show on Friday 4 July at the Hen & Chicken Studio is the Bristol Regional Heat. The new progressive ‘Spirit of Comedy’ competition launched on 9th April 2025, with multiple regional rounds reaching all 4 corners of the UK, and a grand final...
EDINBURGH OR BUST DOUBLE BILL Every year in August, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is THE place to see stand-up comedians hone their brand new solo shows in preparation for national touring. This is your opportunity to see these work-in-progress shows before the Fringe and before they go on tour. PIERRE NOVELLIE Award-winning comedian Pierre Novellie comes...
EDINBURGH OR BUST DOUBLE BILL Every year in August, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is THE place to see stand up comedians hone their brand new solo shows in preparation for national touring. This is your opportunity to see these work-in-progress shows before the Fringe and before they go on tour. PAUL McCAFFREY Join Paul McCaffrey for a...
Join The Raff Pack, Bristol’s friendliest male singing group in their Best Gig Ever, upstairs at the Hen and Chicken! The choir are donning their hats again and performing their most popular songs from their nine year history – including rock anthems, singalong sea shanties, folk, barbershop, pop, hip hop and much more, all performed in...
EDINBURGH OR BUST DOUBLE BILL Every year in August, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival is THE place to see stand up comedians hone their brand new solo shows in preparation for national touring. This is your opportunity to see these work-in-progress shows before the Fringe and before they go on tour. CHLOE PETTS As seen on...
