Bristol Modern Jive
2027-01-19 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-01-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-02-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-02-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-02-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-02-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-03-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2027-03-09 19:30 - 21:00 UTC and 12 more dates | Hen and Chicken, 210 North Street, Southville,, Bristol, BS3 1JF, United Kingdom
Bristol Modern Jive Club Classes offer modern LeRoc Classes in Bristol. No need to bring a partner as we all move around the room.
Warning! Dancing seriously improves your health, including:

Balance, coordination and spatial awareness
Memory and mental fitness
Cardiovascular (good for your heart)
Meet new people and make new friends
Stress relief
Weight loss, burns calories
Reduce depression (When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins trigger a positive feeling in the body ).
Keeps you fit and increases energy.

No need to book in advance. Just turn up on the day/night.

Comedy: Carl Hutchinson - FINE WHINE
2027-01-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Hen & Chicken Studio
Carl Hutchinson has a unique blend of storytelling and physical comedy, with a dash of down-to-earth banter. He’s known for his sharp characterisations, impeccable timing, and energetic delivery, which has earned him a reputation as a “powerhouse comedian” on the UK circuit.

‘Fine Whine’ is a brand new show and is Hutchinson’s biggest and best tour yet! The show centres around Carl’s demands of being a modern-day dad & finding his place in society. He’s a must-see act for anyone who loves laughter and good storytelling.

As seen on Prime Video, BBC One, Comedy Central & ITV2.
“Amazing…Brilliant…An Absolute Gem…Must See!” Prime Video

Comedy: CRISTINA MARIANI UK TOUR
2027-01-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Hen & Chicken Studio
Cristina Mariani is a rising stand-up comedian, with a quirky, dark sense of humour. She performs regularly at her home club The Comedy Mothership in Austin, Texas. She has toured with Theo Von and opened for big names including Tom Segura, Christina Pazsitzky, Ron White, Harland Williams, Brian Simpson, Ari Shaffir and Freddie Gibbs.
She has made several appearances on “Kill Tony” and many of her stand up videos have garnered millions of views.

Music: Open Mic Night
2027-02-03 20:00 - 23:00, 2027-03-03 20:00 - 23:00, 2027-04-07 20:00 - 23:00, 2027-05-05 20:00 - 23:00, 2027-06-02 20:00 - 23:00 | Chicken Shed
Join us at the Hen & Chicken for our monthly open mic night — a welcoming evening of live local music in a dedicated event space with a real concert feel. Hosted by Sarah Larkham and Elliot Hall, the night is open to both performers and music lovers, with free entry for all.
Event Details

When: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Hen & Chicken, 210 North Street, Bristol, BS3 1JF
Entry: Free
Hosted by: Sarah Larkham & Elliot Hall

If you’d like to perform, it’s best to book a slot in advance as the night can get busy. Whether you’re trying out new material or simply coming along to enjoy an evening of live music, everyone is welcome.
Follow us at: https://www.facebook.com/henandchickenopenmic
And if you would like to perform at our next open mic night, send Sarah a message via the page’s Facebook Messenger.

Comedy: Andrew Bird - BIRD ON EDGE
2027-02-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Hen & Chicken Studio
Back with a brand-new show Andrew Bird has just supported Russell Howard on his current national tour including four straight shows at The London Palladium. He has also recently supported Rhod Gilbert and Troy Hawke and at The UK Comedy Awards 2023 was voted Comic’s Comic-Best Act.

Andrew is always worried or stressed about something. From global events to finding free parking. From a wife hitting the perimenopause combined with two teenage kids, to hanging a wine-rack. How can he not be “on edge”?

Having previously supported Russell at Bristol’s Ashton Gate Football stadium he’s also supported Rob Brydon, America’s Brian Regan and Michelle Wolfe on their only London shows and Michael McIntyre on an entire arena tour including Wembley and the O2.

He was only 1 of 7 comedians to perform in front of Banksy at Dismal Land and he’s written on the recent series of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown.
“A brilliantly funny comedian” Russell Howard

Music: Amy Speace
2027-02-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Chicken Shed
Catch Amy Speace bringing her soulful tunes and stories live for a night you won’t forget!
Heralded by Rolling Stone, Billboard Magazine and The New York Times and featured on NPR’s “Weekend Edition”, Amy Speace is one of the leading voices of contemporary Folk and Americana songwriters.
She was discovered 2005 by Judy Collins, who signed her to her record label and has recorded her songs. Amy is the 2020 winner of the AMA UK’s International Song of the Year. Her 2025 10th release, a spare, solo acoustic album recorded in three hours, “The Blue Rock Session,” recorded at Blue Rock Studio in Wimberley, TX during a writer’s retreat, is gaining the best critical raves of her career. “The American Dream,” was released in 2024 and became the #1 record and the title track was named #1 song in the FAI Radio Charts for its first month out.
A “writer’s writer,” Amy’s debut collection of poetry, The Cardinals, will be published by Red Hen Press in September 2026. Her writing has been published by The New York Times, American Songwriter, Salon.com, The Guardian, No Depression, Working Mother, 2 River View and Eunonia. In 2025, she published To The Performer: A Singer-Songwriter’s Handbook, based on her 20 years of teaching performance. In addition to her performance career, she teaches English and Writing at Cumberland University in Lebanon, TN.
“Amy Speace is on a roll. Each new release has brought an expansion of her voice and her art, and she has reached the level of absolute mastery. Folk music doesn’t get any better than this.”
— Mary Gauthier

Music: Terra Spencer
2027-04-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Hen & Chicken Studio
A solo performance from an award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter.
Bad ideas, VCRs, crumbling factories, hairy dogs, questionable tattoos…all are fair game for Nova Scotian funeral director-turned-songwriter Terra Spencer. And the songs are good ones, judging from the accolades her four albums have received, and from the caliber of her collaborators, which include David Francey, Dave Gunning, and Matt Andersen.
Although her butterscotch voice, deft fingerstyle guitar, and gospel-charged piano make her a formidable musician, it’s her onstage ease and crackling wit that make each show feel like a knee-to-knee conversation in a room of 5 or 500. “The real deal.” – Ron Sexsmith
