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SUMMARY:Jazz: Ross Hicks Trio
DESCRIPTION: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. \n“Hicks was a revelation\, ideas emerged and developed and injected drama even as the pieces unfolded at near terminal velocity” – Mike Collins [jazzyblogman]. \nPresenting music from his first album ‘Three Elms’\, Ross and his talented co-conspirators will play a mix of original compositions and some other contemporary tunes. The album is a series of original compositions and is the result of a wide array of influences with an original spin – “an intelligent and intriguing piece of writing” – The Jazz Mann. \nRoss is a graduate of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama now working as  a full time freelance musician\, and has formed his trio featuring two of the Be-Bop Club’s favourite players. \nNick Kacal is a bassist originally from Trinidad\, but has roots in London and a presence on the Manchester but now residing in South Wales. After studying with Tony Hougham\, the principle bass of the Covent Garden Opera\, he moved to London and has played as a sideman on the scene playing predominantly jazz and acoustic folk\, occasionally touring to places such as Cape Verde\, France and Spain. He formed his own group\, Guerillasound\, releasing a CD in 2008 and touring successfully in Japan. \nDrummer Andy Tween is one of Bristol’s busiest musicians who has in the past toured with Pee Wee Ellis and Seth Lakeman\, and more recently with rock band Curved Air. He teaches at Wells Cathedral School and is also a composer who has had his work used by the BBC and the Discovery Channel. \nHave a listen to their album promo here: Three Elms
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-ross-hicks-trio-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Dan Tiernan & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan featuring Dave Chawner & compere Meryl O’Rourke\n\nHeadliner: DAN TIERNAN\nComedian 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 the ISH Comedy Awards in 2023 and nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Festival the same year. Since then\, Dan has also been nominated for the Next Big Thing by the British Comedy Guide in 2025. With all of these accolades it does make you wonder where Dan can go from here. \nDan is hugely in demand and has performed at the Melbourne Comedy Festival\, the Cat Laughs Comedy Festival in Ireland\, and the BBC Comedy Festival\, and has appeared on various radio and TV shows including The Last Leg\, Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out Of 10 Cats does Countdown\, and The Stand Up Sketch Show. \n“Raucously entertaining” The Guardian\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-dan-tiernan-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Abigoliah Schamaun LEGALLY CHEEKY
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMuch to her surprise\, Brexit means Brexit\, even for non-Europeans. Abigoliah’s quest for the HolyVisa began\, and the fight was very much On. \nLegally Cheeky charts Abigoliah Schamaun’s journey in a heart-warming tale of highs\, lows\, twists and turns as she recounts the year that shook her and her partner Tom to the core. Her natural lust for life and infectious positivity transforms the painful and frustrating horror of bureaucracy and red tape into a joyfully hilarious shared experience; you’ll laugh\, you’ll cry\, and you’ll cheer for her to win!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-abigoliah-schamaun-legally-cheeky/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Matt Anderson And Friends
DESCRIPTION: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 open\, interactive and risk-taking approach. The roots of jazz are never far away\, with a rhythmic feel and blues sensibility that is anchored in the tradition\, however the music also expands into other areas such as modal and contemporary harmony and British folk-style melodies\, giving the group a distinctive identity. \n“a well-integrated\, swinging and supremely confident ensemble… [with] a soulful depth to his musicality that underpins the academic attention to detail” – Jazzwise **** \n“The band’s synergy as an ensemble shines brightly in this live setting… a must-listen album” – Jazz in Europe \nBorn in the North Yorkshire Moors\, the son of a music teacher and based in Leeds for a time\, Matt has lived in London since 2015. Becoming part of the fertile jazz scene in the capital\, he has since performed with artists/bands such as Will Vinson\, Greg Hutchinson (with the Jiannis Pavlidis Quintet)\, Ivo Neame\, the Gareth Lockrane and Calum Gourlay big bands\, Jamie Doe’s Magic Lantern and Hannes Riepler\, and he has also toured in New Zealand\, Eastern Europe and Scandinavia. In 2023\, he became a D’Addario Woodwinds artist and was also made an Associate of the Royal Academy of Music for contributions to the music industry.\nFor this appearance\, Matt will be joined by some of his favourite musicians from the Bristol music scene\, playing for the first time with pianist Rebecca Nash and drummer Andy Hague\, alongside his long-time collaborator bassist Will Harris\, who is a regular member of the Matt Anderson Quartet. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-matt-anderson-and-friends/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Nathan Caton MY BIG FAT BLASIAN WEDDING
DESCRIPTION: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… \nNathan is one of the most exciting young comedians on the scene. Gigging since the tender age of 19\, over the last decade he has established himself both as a circuit headliner\, and a name on TV and radio. \n\nNathan Caton is an award-winning comedian as seen on Live At The Apollo\, Mock The Week\, Russell Howard’s Good News and BBC R4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothing…
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-nathan-caton-my-big-fat-blasian-wedding/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with TOM WARD & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Tom Ward featuring Huge Davies & compere Jereny Flynn\nTom 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 awards which has catapulted him to acclaimed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe and guest spots on various TV stand-up shows. \nHis stand-up is amazingly assured and he is a unique and genuinely exciting act\, oozing confidence from every pore\, with quirky\, original sideways looks at sex\, singledom and swearing. \n\n\nTom has appeared on ‘Live at The Apollo’\, ‘Roast Battle’\, and ‘Stand Up Sketch Show’ as well as the LAD Bible series ‘In My Personal Space’ interviewing celebrities such as Kyle Walker\, Lady Leeshurr and Jamie Laing.\n\nHe’s supported Jack Whitehall\, Joe Lycett and Sindhu Vee on tour and done three solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-tom-ward-guests-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: Rosemary Wylde in concert
DESCRIPTION:Rosemary Wylde is in concert to celebrate the Official Debut Single Release. \nTimeless 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\, her original material celebrates the traditional to the eccentric. \nShe transports you to a by-gone era with resonator guitar\, washboard\, harmonica and use of acapella\, whilst representing a message for the present day. The evening will celebrate the official debut single release in the run up to the upcoming album ‘Peace Revue’. This full-length set will feature all 3 upcoming singles\, including the debut single ‘Peace’ and the stories behind the songs. https://rosemarywylde.com \nRosemary’s special guest is Retini. She was raised in Queens\, New York before settling in Bristol\, UK. Having been influenced strongly by Singer songwriters of the 1960’s\, her music explores a range of different acoustic styles\, blending a range of vocal sounds and melodic instrumental styles. Retini’s songs are inspired by emotions of love\, her personal experiences on life and global events\nThere will be a collection fo the rBrain Tumour Support Charity on the night. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-rosemary-wylde-in-concert/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,American roots,Americana,Country,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Elena Gabrielle LIVE
DESCRIPTION:UNFORTUNATELY\, DUE TO EXTERNAL CIRCUMSTANCES\, THIS SHOW IS BEING POSTPONED TO LATER IN THE YEAR. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DIRECTLY.\n\n\n\nPrepare 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 them! This time\, she’s going beyond her usual wild adventures to dive right into the audience. Yes\, that means crowd work\, so be ready to get involved! Elena’s blend of quick wit\, hilarious storytelling\, and no-holds-barred interactions will leave you wondering\, “Did she just say that?” and maybe\, “Am I next?” Come with questions\, leave with laughs—and possibly a little scandal.\n\nElena Gabrielle’s satirical look on modern relationships teamed with her uproarious musicality has seen her steal the show from Canada to South Africa.\n\nThis Australian born European based comedian appeals to sold out audiences across the globe with her witty\, no-holds barred approach to stand-up comedy and because of this\, has seen her go viral with 40 million plus views on YouTube to date.\n\nHer embarrassing date stories are delivered in an intuitive storytelling style which cuts through cultural divides and is enjoyed globally. After touring non-stop for 3 years with ‘Story Party Tour’ (which saw her perform over 700 shows in that time and in 65 countries) and sold-out runs with her 2 solo tours “DIRRTY” in 2021/22 and “Addickted” in 2023\, Elena is back on tour in 2024 with her new show “OK!?”
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-elena-gabrielle-live/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Talk: The History of Witchcraft and Feminism with Dr Jennifer Farrell
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMagical practices were varied – including love magic\, healing\, and various forms of prognostication. And it certainly wasn’t always associated with women. In fact\, more ‘sinister’ magic like necromancy – which relied heavily on the power of demons – was mostly done by men. This type of magic involved a lot of education that simply wasn’t accessible to women at the time. So how come this image of evil women practising magic – witches – came about? \nThis talk will use feminist approaches to the past to explore medieval changes in ideas about magic\, gender\, and heresy in order to better understand the emergence of witchcraft at the end of the middle ages. We will also look at witchcraft in relation to female sexuality and fears about women’s access to ritual power throughout history. \nDr Jennifer Farrell is a lecturer in medieval history at the University of Exeter. With interests in both gender and the medieval supernatural\, her research and teaching focuses on cultural developments and their relationship to socio-political changes in Western Europe during the high and late middle ages (c. 1000- c. 1500). She has published on subjects including medieval prophecy; fairies in medieval history and romance; the relationship between literary representations of fairies\, the supernatural\, and gender; and is currently working on a book focused on Geoffrey of Monmouth and the origins of the Arthurian legends. Her teaching has included undergraduate and postgraduate courses looking at medieval gender and sexuality\, universities and learning in the middle ages\, magic in the middle ages\, sexualities across time and space\, and the legends of King Arthur.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-witchcraft-and-feminism-with-dr-jennifer-farrell-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Wednesday Night Improv - Triple Bill
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday Night Improv kicks off with a triple bill packed with quick wit\, bold characters\, and stories made up on the spot. \nJoin 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. \n** JAZZ POLICE: THE IMPROVISED SKETCH SHOW **\nAmerican-style longform improv comedy troupe from Bristol. Having performed at the Edinburgh International Improv Festival and the Birmingham Comedy Festival\, explore the world of improv through a hilarious compilation of scenes and bits as these masters of wit take one word and turn it into a show. \n“Damn near perfect improv” – The Glasgow Improv Theatre \n** PRESSURE COOKER: THE IMPROVISED RESTAURANT SHOW **\nPressure Cooker whisks you into the chaos of a fictional restaurant where chefs\, customers\, and kitchen staff are all played by a dynamic ensemble. Using YOUR stories as ingredients\, our performers cook up hilarious\, unpredictable scenes every night. From meltdowns to menu mayhem\, it’s comedy served hot and fast. \n** AFTER DUSK: THE IMPROVISED TWILIGHT ZONE **\nYou walk into a play\, but none of the actors have learned their lines\, because there are none. This show hasn’t been written yet. A nightmare or a dream? Who’s to say? Up ahead\, there’s a sign. We take a turn through your imagination and arrive at your final destination: An improvised twist on The Twilight Zone!\nAccompanied by a live violinist\, some of Bristol’s best improvisers create a brand-new episode of the classic science fiction show which inspired Black Mirror. Suitable for all levels of nerdiness and Twilight Zone knowledge\, including none! \n★★★★★ “A beautiful demonstration of everything improvised performance can be.” – The Reviews Hub \n—\nWhether you’re a seasoned comedy fan or just curious about what happens when performers make it all up as they go\, this is a perfect night to dive into Bristol’s thriving improv scene. Expect laughter\, surprises\, and something completely different—every single time.\n—\nPart of the Wednesday Night Improv series – also look out for The Bish Bosh Bash\, our improvised gameshow spectacular\, on 11th June!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-wednesday-night-improv-triple-bill/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Andy Urquhart Quartet
DESCRIPTION: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 at Jazz Café Sandbanks near Poole\, in which capacity he has played with most of the UK’s best known players as visiting guests\, recent examples being Art Themen\, Iain Ballamy\, Liane Carroll and Vasilis Xenopoulos. \nPianist Phil Doyle also plays with Sound of Blue Note\, and is a former forces musician who works with the famous Joe Loss Orchestra. Known as one of the best jazz pianists working along the south coast\, he has accompanied visiting US artists such as Bobby Shew and Scott Hamilton. \nThe band is completed by Bristol rhythm team Chris Jones – bass and Andy Hague – drums.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-andy-urquhart-quartet/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Jack Skipper SKINT
DESCRIPTION:Carpet-fitter turned comedian Jack Skipper delivers his debut\, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated\, stand-up hour with a show about how he went from a tradesman with no qualifications to a full-time comedian (with no qualifications) – offering insights into the endeavours of a working-class father struggling to navigate his way through life. \nSeen on The Stand Up Sketch Show.  Tour support for Michael McIntyre and Russell Kane. Over 16 million likes on TikTok. \n\nNominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024. \nWinner of Best Debut Show at Leicester Comedy Festival 2024.  \nNominated for Next Up’s Biggest Award In Comedy 2024.\nSo You Think You’re Funny 2022 runner-up. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jack-skipper-skint/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Pierre Novellie and Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Pierre Novellie featuring Joe Wells & Jeremy Flynn\n\nPierre Novellie is a stand-up comedian\, writer\, radio host and podcaster. He was co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio\, and TV appearances have included World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave)\, The Mash Report (BBC2)\, and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). On the radio\, Pierre has performed on The Now Show (Radio 4)\, hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes and co-hosts the hit podcast Budpod with Phil Wang. As a writer\, Pierre was one of the regular writers on the rebooted Spitting Image (ITV/Britbox) and has also written on shows including Mock the Week (BBC2)\, The News Quiz (Radio 4) and The Mash Report (BBC2).​\n\nOne of the UK’s most acclaimed live acts\, Pierre‘s latest show Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things? saw a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe\, and was his third show to have been placed in the top 20 best-reviewed comedy shows across the entire festival. He first special\, Quiet Ones\, was distributed by US comedy label 800 Pound Gorilla Records and has amassed over 250\,000 views online.​
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-pierre-novellie-and-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Ignacio Lopez SEÑOR SELF DESTRUCT
DESCRIPTION:Spain’s Best Export(TM) Ignacio Lopez is on a mission to destroy himself\, and build a better version. Leaner. Smarter. Funnier. Join the star of Live At The Apollo\, Have I Got News For You\, Comedy Central\, QI\, House of Games\, & more\, for a riotously funny exploration of vices\, intrusive thoughts\,\nand self improvement.\n\nExpect an armada of playful\, wicked humour from the exotic outsider comedian\, as he tries to identify his faults and how to improve. Is it worth going to the gym? Can you be addicted to technology? Do you know what happens if you give spiders drugs? Ignacio uses his razor-sharp wit\, and effortless charm to tackle these questions and a bunch of other irrelevant horsesh*t.\n★★★★★ “CHARMING\, CHARISMATIC\, HILARIOUS. WILL HAVE YOU LEAVING WITH A SMILE ON YOUR FACE” DEADLINE
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ignacio-lopez-senor-self-destruct-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T220000
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SUMMARY:The Shroomshop: DIY Mushroom Cultivation Workshop with Darren Le Baron
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to grow edible\, nootropic and medicinal mushrooms at home from expert cultivator Darren Le Baron.Darren has been educating and growing mushrooms for over thirteen years\, welcoming thousands of budding mycologists to his famous Shroomshop! This event will sell out\, so grab your ticket now! \nMushrooms have been growing wild since prehistoric times. Their therapeutic value has been prized in indigenous cultures for thousands of years. They play a critical role in medicinal practice and were noted in some of the first books on herbal medicine written thousands of years agoIn the past few decades\, mushrooms have become more popular for their therapeutic qualities in the west as a result of an expanding body of scientific research supporting their numerous health benefits.Come and learn the basics of mushroom cultivation\, explore various techniques for growing gourmet and medicinal mushrooms such as Oyster\, Reishi\, Lions Mane and many other magical varieties of mushrooms.This will be a hands-on experience and will cover everything you need to know to get you started. What will you learn? \n\nWhat are Mushrooms?\nHow do Mushrooms grow?\nHow to cultivate Mushrooms at home!\nHow to make your very own grain spawn!\nMaking a mushroom fruiting tub!\nMushroom Aftercare!\nWhere to get everything?\nEach participant will leave with a mushroom grow kit and access to digital notes.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/the-shroomshop-diy-mushroom-cultivation-workshop-with-darren-le-baron-2/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Music: Dana Sipos
DESCRIPTION:Known for crafting music that is both fragile and orchestral\, acclaimed Canadian songwriter Dana Sipos invites the listener beneath the surface through a nuanced lens that isn’t afraid to be out of focus at times. Sipos’ talent for earthen imagery\, rich spiralling vocals\, and textured instrumentation sets the stage for a deeply moving performance. She is a consummate performer\, having brought her her unique brand of cosmic folk to living rooms\, concert halls and festivals stages across North America\, Europe and Australia. Her 2021 release\, The Astral Plane\, was lauded as a “mesmerizing jewel of an album” (No Depression) and garnered Sipos a Solo Artist of the Year nomination at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards. With a new collection of captivating songs that hold the complexity of the human experience up to the light\, her new album Golden Molten will be released in spring 2025. \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-dana-sipos/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,American roots,Americana,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Jazz: Fini Bearman
DESCRIPTION:Fini Bearman is a superb vocalist who took over from Brigitte Beraha as vocal tutor for the last few years of the Falmouth Jazz Summer School\, and is Professor of Jazz Songwriting at London’s Guildhall School. Visiting the club for the first time\, she is touring nationally with her band of A-list London jazz musicians. \nFini tours regularly across Europe and notable performances include Ronnie Scott’s\, The Sage Gateshead\, The Barbican\, The A-Trane (Berlin)\, Cafe Mercedes Jazz (Valencia)\, Manzioli (Izola\, Slovenia) and Dizzy’s (Jazz at the Lincoln Center\, New York). Festival highlights include the London Jazz Festival\, Manchester Jazz Festival\, Berlin Jazz Festival\,  ‘Jazz Voices’ in Lithuania and ’Voicingers’ in Poland. \nFor this tour she is presenting music from her 5th studio album “Last Night of the World” (Pastiche Records). An eclectic collection of jazz\, folk & pop-infused songs\, Last Night of the World draws on Fini’s experiences of motherhood & new beginnings\, of love & loss\, sometimes of a new-found sense of meaning\, sometimes an existential lack thereof! The record was conceived using writing exercises created for her work teaching songwriting\, and these seeds grew over time\, coming to fruition in tandem with her pregnancy; final vocal and instrumental takes often taking place with Bridget asleep in a sling… Inspiration for the songs is drawn from a diverse spectrum of influences: the melodic inventiveness of Madison Cunningham\, the esoteric jazz/folk realms of Becca Stevens\, Chris Thile\, Paul Simon and the electronic\, minimalist songwriting voice of Bjork. \nThis album marks a departure from Fini’s last LP (the solo record La Loba\, 2020) and acts as a return to her true ‘musical north’- a jazz-meets-indie-pop rhythm section playing lyric-based songs\, with nuanced and at times complex harmonic structures and rhythmic idiosyncrasies. Each song is individual and unique in its own right\, with space for improvisation\, interaction and connection. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/jazz-fini-bearman/
LOCATION:Chicken Shed
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Live music
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv
DESCRIPTION:Tales From The Wasteland is an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. This twisted and talented cast of wastelanders will take a single suggestion from you and craft an entire narrative show with no pre-prepared characters\, story or dialogue. \nIf the world was ending\, what would be the one thing you’d want to survive? Join us as we explore a new world and find out what’s left over after Earth’s devastation. Expect raiders\, mutants and violence over scarce resources in this absurd dark comedy inspired by classics of the genre such as Mad Max\, The Last of Us and Fallout. \nWarning: this show tends to have dark themes\, violence and cannibalism. Seriously\, cannibalism comes up way too often. \n“I’m still reeling at how such an intricate tale was woven on the spot\, it’s truly a gift this cast has been blessed with.” – Obscure Reviews \n  \nWITH SUPPORT FROM: Blame of Thrones\n\nA gripping political court drama! The beloved Monarch has suffered a terrible “accident\,” leaving the royal court teeming with Machiavellian schemers\, each vying for power. As the Monarch lingers on their deathbed\, who will outmaneuver the rest to save their own skin? And who will seize the crown to become the all-powerful successor? \n  \n  \nEntry requirements: 16+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-tales-from-the-wasteland-post-apocalyptic-improv/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Improv,Theatre
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