Characterised by dark, uncanny imagery and an off-beat persona, Tim Burton has cultivated a reputation as an eccentric and irreverent filmmaker. Spanning both live-action and animation, his work applies a macabre twist to everything from superhero and sci-fi films to biographical dramas and musicals. However, it is through stop-motion animation that Burton’s grotesque monsters and...
Ross Hicks is a young Cardiff based pianist who made a great impression on a short tour with saxophonist Simon Spillett in 2023 and played his debut trio gig at the Be-Bop Club in 2024. "Hicks was a revelation, ideas emerged and developed and injected drama even as the pieces unfolded at near terminal velocity"...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan featuring Dave Chawner & compere Meryl O'Rourke Headliner: DAN TIERNAN Comedian Dan Tiernan made a big impact on the UK comedy circuit back in 2022 after winning both the BBC New Comedy Award and the British Comedian Of The Year, and if this wasn't enough he was winner of the Best Newcomer at...
Abigoliah Schamaun thought she had it all; the flat, the career, the life partner. This US transplant was living The American Dream...in London. Then one day, the Wicked Witch of Westminster, told Abigoliah to click her sparkly heels and go ‘home’. In that moment, everything changed. To lose would mean losing everything. Much to her surprise,...
London-based saxophonist and Dankworth Prize-winning composer Matt Anderson released his fourth album, Live at Leeds Jazz Festival, in 2024 with his long-running quartet. This live recording from the middle of their May 2023 U.K. tour is a snapshot of the band at their best: stretching out on a set of original tunes with a characteristically...
It's official. Nathan Caton's married and off the market - sorry ladies... and gentlemen! What should've been the happiest time of his life turned out to be the most stressful and expensive time ever. The end result? Well, it was either therapy or turn it into comedy. Nathan chose the latter... Nathan is one of the most...
Rosemary Wylde is in concert to celebrate the Official Debut Single Release. Timeless sounds from nomadic blues sister come protest-folk troubadour. London born and bred, Rosemary embodies British rhythm fuelled by Americana influences, gospel driven vocals, with lyrics of change and revolution. After time on the road, and now with roots in the West Country,...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Tom Ward featuring Huge Davies & compere Jereny Flynn Tom Ward is a hugely in-demand comedian and voice-over artist. He has voiced literally thousands of commercials, documentaries, training films etc from excitable salesmen to husky women - he can do them all. As a comedian, Tom has won numerous...
UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THIS SHOW IS BEING POSTPONED TO LATER IN THE YEAR. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DIRECTLY. Prepare yourself for an uproarious evening with the one and only Elena Gabrielle. Known for her scandalously funny tales and unfiltered stories, Elena’s here to solve all your problems—or at least make you laugh about...
The image of a female witch, with broom and black cat serving the devil, is ingrained in pop culture. But where did this stereotype come from? The concept of witchcraft emerged slowly over the course of several centuries as a result of theological, intellectual, and cultural changes in ideas about demons and heresy. Magical practices were...
Wednesday Night Improv kicks off with a triple bill packed with quick wit, bold characters, and stories made up on the spot. Join us for a midweek comedy boost featuring three of Bristol's sharpest improv acts—each one creating a brand-new show right before your eyes, all inspired by audience suggestions. ** JAZZ POLICE: THE IMPROVISED...
Andy Urquhart is the power house trumpeter who has played at the club many times with Sound of Blue Note. Tonight he appears for the first time as band leader playing a set of standards and contemporary jazz tunes by current luminaries. Based near Blandford Forum, Andy has for many years led the house band...
