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SUMMARY:Music: Xpress Fest Grand Finale
DESCRIPTION:Seven days… Seven events giving back… It was all building up to this. Come join Xpress Fest for our grand finale of exceptional local music talent\, all to raise funds for vital mental health charities\, one of which is Mind Your Music whose founders you may also know as Sarah and Elliott\, hosts of our open mic night. \nExpress Fest is Bristol’s newest grassroots music and comedy festival running from 11 May to 17 May. The line-up at the Hen is: \nPaul Antony Brookshaw AKA Tall Paul\nThe man who puts himself into self-expression.\nWatch Paul on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWzGYqMDN6p/ \nFeud\nThis funky\, fun 5-piece is part of the Bristol Youth Studios project created by Bristol Beacon for 13 – 18-year-old singers and musicians.Watch Feud on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DWtGNYniCbt/ \nBand of Buggers\nA chaotic affair of silliness\, slapstick and singing accompanied by a uniquely bluesy whisky sound.\nWatch Band of Buggers on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEHp5NquZzU/ \nPilot Scheme\nEarworms and mind treats from the Bristol story-song guy and a nice line in audience participation.\nListen on Bandcamp: https://thebighowever.bandcamp.com/track/static-caravan-single \nOdessa Steps\nThe West Country’s observant tunesmiths that blend catchy folk with other flavours.\nWatch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/4362095210672714 \nBethany Jane\nBethany is Bethany: a singer-songwriter of immense emotional power with a gorgeous voice.\nWatch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reel/3989176168037509 \nThe Open Mic Surgeons\nPilot Scheme and buddies become The Open Mic Surgeons in a brassy voiced romp from New Orleans of the 30s to the Talking Heads era of New York. \nSam Elliott\nWe’re privileged to host the debut performance by very talented Bristol songwriter Sam Elliott. Expect beautifully melodic\, poetic song in the mould of Waterboys\, Doves and Prefab Sprouts.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-xpress-fest-grand-finale/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-pop,Alternative,American roots,Americana,Band,blues,Blues rock,Bristol Comedy,Folk,Folk Music,Funk,Live music,singer-songwriter
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Mel Moon & Tal Davies BYOB (Bing Your Own Bestie) - WORK-IN-PROGRESS
DESCRIPTION:When viral online sensation Mel Moon (over 300 million views) asked her bestie\, comedian Tal Davies (BBC Three/Radio 4) if she fancied a girl’s night out\, Tal was well up for it.\n\nWhat Mel didn’t fully explain was that she was inviting all of you out with them. Bring your bestie and prepare to sing\, dance\, drink\, and most importantly LAUGH with two of the UK’s most relatable\, frazzled middle aged (yes Tal 35 is middle aged) women. If nothing else\, you’ll feel better about your own life.\n“[Mel is] Victoria Wood with ATTITUDE” – The Telegraph
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mel-moon-tal-davies-byob-bing-your-own-bestie-work-in-progress/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T213000
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SUMMARY:Talk: Horror Movies\, Sexuality & Power
DESCRIPTION:Discover how horror movies reveal hidden stories of sexuality\, fear and identity across classic and modern cinema. Followed by Q&A. \n\n\n\nSex and horror have always been intertwined. While the genre has often been criticised as exploitative or moralising – particularly toward women – it has also created a powerful space for audiences to explore their own stories of desire\, fear and identity. \nIn this thought-provoking talk\, Katie Evans draws on psychoanalysis\, queer theory and film history to uncover the hidden narratives within some of our most beloved horror films. From classic monsters like Dracula and The Bride of Frankenstein to Psycho\, Hellraiser and It Follows\, we’ll examine how themes of shame\, pleasure and survival play out on screen. \nWhether you’re drawn to horror\, fascinated by identity\, or curious about sexuality\, this talk invites you to consider what horror narratives really represent. Together\, we’ll explore ideas on sexual development\, kink and queerness – and how horror films can reflect the parts of ourselves we’re taught to hide\, revealing our complex relationship with otherness and what we can fear is the “monstrous” within. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nSpeaker Bio: \nKatie Evans is a BACP-accredited therapist and self-confessed horror nerd. Her passion for all things spooky began in childhood and continued through her studies in music\, film\, and media at Liverpool University\, before moving into the field of mental health. She holds advanced accreditation in GSRD Therapy (Gender\, Sexuality\, and Relationship Diversity). In addition\, Katie has presented at conferences across Europe and has spoken for organisations including The Maudsley\, the British Psychological Society\, The NHS\, LGBT Foundation\, and HMPPS\, among others. She is also a registered guest lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University. An advocate for using pop culture in psychotherapy\, Katie previously hosted The Mental Health Monsters Podcast and continues to explore how fictional narratives – especially those from the horror genre – can help us better understand ourselves. \nThis talk is 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-horror-movies-sexuality-power/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Film: In Our Hands: Film & Panel on Food Futures
DESCRIPTION:The MAZI Project is very excited to be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of ‘In Our Hands’. \nIn Our Hands (2017) is a feature length documentary that tells the story behind the blood\, sweat and tears of the farmers who are outgrowing the industrial food system in the wake of Brexit. At the heart of all change lies a story and In Our Hands is the story of a new kind of farm\, a new kind of food and a new kind of society. \nFollowed by a panel discussion focusing on the power of growing food in an increasingly unstable landscape. Using the 10th anniversary since Brexit’s as our start point\, we will be asking our speakers “Has the instability throughout the last 10 years and today’s geo-politics \ncreated an opportunity for local food systems to be taken seriously at a national policy level?” \nThis panel discussion will draw into focus how the unstable global\, social and political landscapes of the past 10 years is making it more and more difficult for our government to ignore the importance of addressing food security. We will be bringing The MAZI Project lens\, representing food justice\, reinforcing successful food security exists when all people have consistent access to nutritious and culturally appropriate food\, not just those on a high income. \nWe will be hosting experienced speakers from farming\, policy and community backgrounds to curate a robust and reflective conversation. \nDoors open at 6:30 \nFilm screen 7:00 – 8:10 \nPannel discussion 8:10-9:15 \nQ&A 9:15-9:30 \nThis experience is part of The MAZI Project’s series of events marking World Hunger Day\, under the theme “Together for Joyful Resilience.” \nBy coming together around the table\, sharing stories\, and celebrating nourishing food\, we are asking Bristol to join us in solidarity with support young people affected by poverty and exclusion feel love and care through the power of food and community. \nTogether\, we can make joy an act of resilience and create a community where no young person is left behind! \nFilm Credits: \nDirectors: Joanne Barker and Sylvie Planel \nProducers: Humphrey Lloyd and Holly Black \nEditor: Jo Barker \nCamera: Jason Brooks \nAdditional Camera: Nick Street\, Matthias Ashford \nIllustrations: Rosanna Morris \nAnimations: Tashina Alam \nGrade: Jason Brooks \nOriginal Score: Ben Osborn \nSound mix and design: Gary Fawle \nNarration recorded at Ape Studios\, Bristol \nArchive: Shutterstock\, La Via Campesina\, The Landworkers’ Alliance
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/film-in-our-hands-film-panel-on-food-futures/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Film,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Emile Hinton Trio
DESCRIPTION:Emile Hinton is an award-winning jazz pianist and composer emerging from the heart of the London jazz scene. A mentee of renowned UK pianist Julian Joseph\, he graduated with first-class honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire and recently spent three months at the Tribeca Jazz Institute in NYC\, studying with some of New York’s top musicians. In 2023\, Emile was honoured with the Tina May Musician’s Company Young Jazz Musician of the Year. \nAs the pianist for jazz legends Ricky Ford (Charles Mingus\, Ellington Orchestra) and Jazz Messenger Jean Toussaint (Art Blakey\, McCoy Tyner)\, Emile has performed at top venues across the UK and Europe\, including Ronnie Scott’s\, The Jazz Café\, The Barbican and Pizza Express\, working with their ensembles and leading his own diverse projects across multiple genres. He has just released his debut album which features contemporary and swinging original compositions. \nBassist Toby Yapp was a student at Bristol Cathedral School and attended Bristol Pre-Conservatoire before gaining a place on the Royal Academy jazz course. Having graduated a few years back he is now a regular fixture on the London scene\, so lovely to welcome him back to Bristol as an established professional. \nKai MacRae is one of London’s leading young drummers who has performed with Joe Webb\, Rachel Cohen\, Sultan Stevenson and many more. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-emile-hinton-trio/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stuart McPherson - Crisps And A Lie Down
DESCRIPTION:Join Scottish comedy powerhouse Stuart McPherson for his critically-acclaimed new show about settling down\, growing up and how he’s being controlled by his step-dog.\n\nIn this sensational hour\, the host of smash-hit podcast Some Laugh and star of BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad pokes fun at 30-something relationships\, generational divides and why he doesn’t want to die surrounded by loved ones.\n“Hilarious” Comedy.co.uk\n“Remarkable hit-rate” Rolling Stone.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stuart-mcpherson-crisps-and-a-lie-down/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T200000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Joe List - Live On Tour
DESCRIPTION:Joe List is a stand-up comedian\, writer and actor whose movie FOURTH OF JULY (which he co-wrote and starred in) played in theatres all over North America. Joe has released his last 3 specials on YouTube\, where they’ve totalled nearly 14 million views. List is a regular on Rogan and The Tonight Show and he’s performed on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN and CONAN.\n\nHe was a finalist on NBC’s LAST COMIC STANDING\, has his own half-hour special on Comedy Central\, and he also stars in season 2 of Netflix’s THE STAND UPS. His albums ‘So Far No Good’ and ‘Are You Mad at Me?’ (through Comedy Central Records) can be heard all the time on Sirius Radio. List is also the co-host of the popular weekly podcast ‘Tuesdays with Stories’ w/ Mark Normand. He can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.\n\nJoe is a new dad. He lives in Manhattan with his wife\, Sarah Tollemache and their son.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-joe-list-live-on-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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