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SUMMARY:Comedy: EDINBURGH OR BUST PAUL McCAFFREY & DAN TIERNAN
DESCRIPTION:EDINBURGH OR BUST DOUBLE BILL\nEvery 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.\n\nPAUL McCAFFREY\nJoin Paul McCaffrey for a work in progress of his brand-new hilarious show. In the last few years Paul has performed to over half a million people while supporting his comedy heroes Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges on their UK tours and has gone down an absolute storm. As seen on Live at the Apollo\, Impractical Jokers\, Russell Howard’s Good News\, and Stand up Central.\n“McCaffrey is going to make it big any day now. Grab your chance to say ‘I saw him when…’” – The Scotsman\n“Never anything short of gut-bustingly hilarious” – GQ\nDAN TIERNAN\nWork in progress show from 2023 Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee Dan Tiernan. In 2022\, Dan won the BBC New Comedian of the Year and British Comedian of the Year. He’s achieved two sold-out Edinburgh runs in 2023 (debut) and 2024\, during which he received 4 & 5* star reviews from The Scotsman\, Daily Telegraph\, The List\, Chortle\, and The Skinny (to name a few!).”\n\nTV includes: Live at the Apollo (BBC Two)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV 2)\, QI (BBC Two) and Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable (Dave)\, The Last Leg (Channel 4)\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4).\n“Raucously entertaining” – The Guardian
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-edinburgh-or-bust-paul-mccaffrey-dan-tiernan/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: EDINBURGH OR BUST with Pierre Novellie & Josh Baulf
DESCRIPTION:EDINBURGH OR BUST DOUBLE BILL\n\nEvery 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.\n  \nPIERRE NOVELLIE\nAward-winning comedian Pierre Novellie comes to Bristol to try some new stuff out. Pierre has co-hosted The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio\, and his television appearances include World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave)\, The Mash Report (BBC2)\, and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). Pierre’s first book Why Can’t I Just Enjoy Things?: A Comedian’s Guide to Autism was published by Bonnier in 2024.\n\n\nIn audio\, Pierre co-hosts the hit Budpod podcast alongside Phil Wang which has over 3.5million downloads\, has performed on The Now Show and The News Quiz (Radio 4)\, and hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes. As a writer\, Pierre was a regular writer 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“Tremendous” ★★★★★ EdFestMag.com\n\nJOSH BAULF\n\nAfter bursting onto the comedy scene with his razor-sharp wit and a string of viral videos\, Josh Baulf embarks on his debut solo tour\, but before that he will be spending a month at the Edinburgh Fringe! With his trademark charm and killer punchlines\, Josh delves into the hilarities of millennial life\, navigating modern relationships and the quirks of British culture.\n\nDescribed by Rob Beckett as a comedian “you have to see live” and hailed by David Walliams as “a very funny man”. Josh brings his infectious energy to the stage for a night of big laughs and relatable truths.\n“Laugh out Loud Funny” One4Review
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-edinburgh-or-bust-with-pierre-novellie-josh-baulf/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Dutch Barn Spirit of Comedy - BEST NEW STAND UP COMIC COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:‘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. \nThe 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 taking place in October 2025. \nCo-owned by Ricky Gervais\, Dutch Barn Vodka is a premium vodka brand distilled from British apples in Yorkshire – and they’re committed to helping their drinkers have a laugh. \nEvery guest attending a Spirit of Comedy event will be welcomed with a complimentary Dutch Barn serve. \nApplicants have been applying online from 1st April 2025\, submitting a short clip of their comedy \n• First round: May-July 2025\, including 20 towns and cities across the UK \n• Second Round: August-September\, including 5 towns and cities across the UK \n• Final round: October 2025. \nJudging will include a mix of online consumer voting and expert panels\, with entrants being required to take to the stage for 1-10 minutes across the various rounds. \n  \nDutch Barn Vodka promises each comic who takes the stage a bottle of their award-winning vodka as a prize\, with other cash prizes to be announced.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-dutch-barn-spirit-of-comedy-best-new-stand-up-comic-competition/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: Juliet Lloyd
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJuliet will be performing live in our intimate music space The Studio. \nJuliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter who splits her time between the DC region and Nashville and has garnered comparisons to Patty Griffin\, Grace Potter\, Carole King\, and Chris Stapleton for her signature blend of soulful\, roots-infused folk/pop. Across her 20-year career as a writer and artist\, Juliet has released four studio albums\, garnering placements on television shows on MTV and VH1 and airplay on more than 175 radio stations across the country. Her 2024 full-length album Carnival has been hailed by reviewers for its “evocative storytelling and raw honesty” and “beautiful imagery…a truly dynamic album.” It features nine brand new songs that “transcend genre\, moving between indie pop\, folk\, soul\, and rock as effortlessly as Lloyd glides across the notes of her vocal runs.” Juliet’s songwriting and performance chops have earned her top honors in the 2022 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Awards and Mid-Atlantic Song Contest\, four “Wammie” finalist nods\, and multiple prestigious national songwriter awards across the past several years. Both solo and with her band\, Juliet has performed 150+ shows a year since 2020\, including headlining and supporting slots at regional festivals and a growing number of listening rooms across the US. \nHave a listen here
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-juliet-lloyd/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,American roots,Americana,Country,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stuart Mitchell TIPS NOT INCLUDED
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nStuart Mitchell is now regarded as one of the UK’s top comedians and social media stars with over a 100M views online. You’ve seen him online and now you can see him on his first ever national UK tour\, Tips Not Included. Join the longest running panellist of BBC Scotland’ Breaking The News as he shares his amazing life story. “Please go and see Stuart Mitchell” Will Ferrell.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stuart-mitchell-tips-not-included/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Andrew Bird & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Andrew Bird featuring Tadiwa Mahlunge & Emma Coyne plus compere Meryl O’Rourke\n\nStand 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 unreserved row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: ANDREW BIRD\nAndrew Bird is a top headline act throughout the UK and Ireland and has performed all around the world. He is highly in demand as a tour support for big name comics such as Rhod Gilbert\, Rob Brydon\, Jon Richardson and Michael McIntyre playing venues such as Wembley and O2 arenas\, and is one of the hardest working TV warm-up acts in the industry having worked on shows as varied as Pointless\, Have I Got News For You\, The Jonathan Ross Show and Taskmaster. \nThere is a very good reason for Andrew Bird’s popularity. He is always funny and frequently hilarious. He’s a nimble storyteller\, with a relaxed\, personable style. He simply proves cracking company\, whether he’s got an angle or not. Fast\, fluid and animated\, you might mistake his relentless chatter for a spontaneous stream of consciousness\, were it not so effortlessly reliable in generating laughs.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-andrew-bird-guests-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: Bobby Bare Jnr. (with Matthew Paige)
DESCRIPTION:Unfortunately\, this tour has been cancelled due to unforeseen family reasons.\n  \nNashville\, 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. \nBobby has been in bands such as Young Criminal Starvation League and Guided By Voices. \nHe is accompanied on this tour by Matthew Paige.\nMatthew is from East Nashville and is a member of the band\, Dee-oh-Gee.\nMatthew will perform with Bobby\, but will also open the show\, performing solo material that will be a contrast from his work with Dee-oh-Gee. \nHave a listen here \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-bobby-bare-jnr-with-matthew-paige/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Country,Live music
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SUMMARY:Music: The Pine Hill Haints
DESCRIPTION:Alabama Ghost Country Music\nAlabama’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.\nThe collection of southern psychedelic tunes were recorded at the legendary Muscle Shoals Sound on Jackson Highway\, captured and mixed by Ben Tanner\, Grammy-winning producer/engineer and Single Lock co-founder. \nThe Haints have long represented a 21st century chapter in the Muscle Shoals music legacy\, applying a DIY ethos to folk and blues traditions. Not unlike their Swamper forebears in the same studio\, the Haints transcend their myriad influences to sculpt a sound of their own.\nThe album bears their signature sonic palette – washtub bass\, snare drum (no bass drums allowed!)\, washboard\, and the occasional singing saw – and combination of styles: Scotch Irish traditional music via Appalachia (“Ki Yi Woopi Ti Yay” and “Henry My Son”\, classic country (“Honky Tonk and Dance With You”) and punk rock (“Svenghoolia”)\, plus a fresh take on the Grateful Dead song “Loser”. \n  \nHave a listen here \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-the-pine-hill-haints/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,alt-rock,American roots,Americana,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Talk: Trump & Vance
DESCRIPTION:Trump & Vance- with friends like these\, who needs enemies?\nAltered 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 \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-trump-vance/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:TALK: The History of Folklore and Feminism
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe’ll trace figures like the witch\, the shapeshifter\, and the maiden across different traditions\, examining the societal norms they were created to enforce and how feminist thinkers have reshaped them into symbols of resistance and possibility. \nFinally\, we will ask why we continually return to ancient stories to tell new ones — does this suggest that we’re out of new stories\, or is it a part of a longstanding literary tradition in women’s writing\, to look back\, to subvert dominant myths\, and to challenge the patriarchal ideas embedded in our society? \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr Shelby Judge is a Lecturer in Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Derby\, \nwhere she researches digital feminist and popular feminist responses to Incels and the \nManosphere. She recently completed her PhD in English Literature at the University of \nGlasgow\, for which she produced the thesis Contemporary Feminist Adaptations of Greek \nMyth. Due to the proliferating nature of this genre\, Shelby’s work in this field is ongoing. She \nhas published work on #MeToo and the Trojan War\, 21st Century adaptations of Helen of \nTroy\, transgender adaptations of Frankenstein\, and transgender readings of Ovid. She has \npreviously given public lectures on toxic masculinity in Greek myth and sea monsters in Scottish folklore. She is a regular contributor to the Literary Encyclopedia\, for which she has \nwritten articles on the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy and Margaret Atwood\, as well as entries on \nLaura Bates and Janice Hallett. Shelby is a committee member for the Transatlantic Literary \nWomen network\, funded by the US Embassy and BAAS.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-folklore-and-feminism/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Daliso Chaponda & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Daliso Chaponda featuring Erich McElroy & Clint Edwards\nStand 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 unreserved row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: DALISO CHAPONDA\nDaliso Chaponda shot to fame on Britain’s Got Talent\, making it to the final of the 2017 series and establishing himself a firm favourite with the judges and the British public. He became a Facebook and YouTube star amassing over 300 million views of his performances.\n\nDaliso is also the writer\, creator\, and host of his Rose d’Or nominated BBC Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere that has aired for two series. \n\n\nAs seen and heard on The Royal Variety Performance 2020 (ITV)\, Britain’s Got Talent 2017 (ITV)\, Britain’s Got Talent Champions 2019 (ITV)\, QI (BBC2)\, The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC2)\, Good Evening Britain (ITV)\, The News Quiz (BBC Radio 4)\, and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4).\n\nDaliso Chaponda is a hugely engaging and highly intelligent stand-up comedian. He explores all sorts of challenging subjects including race\, politics\, religion\, pandemics etc but always endeavours to seek the funny.\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-daliso-chaponda-guests-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:TALK: The Science of ADHD: Navigating Neurodiversity in a Neurotypical World
DESCRIPTION:A simple scroll through Instagram or TikTok and you’ll be left questioning: do I have ADHD? The rise in ADHD in adults is undeniable. But only over the last decade has ADHD been formally recognised in the UK. It has been suggested that about 1.5 million adults in the UK have ADHD but only 120\,000 have been diagnosed. Waiting times to access an adult ADHD specialist clinic in the NHS can be up to 2 years or more. It’s hard to find support and help. \nFrom dopamine dips\, hits and myths\, how ADHD can present differently in women than men\, and the neuroscience of neurodiversity; this talk is designed to give you an increased awareness and understanding of an ADHD brain. It will include advice and tips on how to navigate a neurotypical world as a neurodivergent person. \nThis talk will also highlight how society is demanding change. People are increasingly recognising and accepting neurodiversity and self-defining as neurodivergent. Surely\, it’s time for the world to alter neurotypical societal standards as they are fast becoming outdated. \nFollow us on IG @seedtalks \nProfessor James Brown is an academic researcher and science communicator. James was diagnosed with ADHD in 2021. Subsequently\, James co-founded and is Chair for the registered UK charity ADHDadultUK\, set up the evidence-based online ADHD magazine focusmag.uk and is a co-founder and co-host of The ADHD Adults Podcast. James is also an ADHD Coach and Mentor and provides training\, guidance and assistance to organisations around adult ADHD for his company JBHD Ltd.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-science-of-adhd-navigating-neurodiversity-in-a-neurotypical-world-4/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Music: Gee Baby I Love You - Summer Sundowner
DESCRIPTION:After their sell-out show in December\, legendary Bristol band Gee Baby I Love You\, return to the Hen & Chicken to perform a Summer Sundowner of soul/funk / r’n’b. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-gee-baby-i-love-you-summer-sundowner/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Funk,Live music,R 'n' B,soul
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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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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: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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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250529T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250527T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250527T213000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250524T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250524T223000
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250523T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250522T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250522T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250521T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250521T230000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250516T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250516T223000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250514T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250514T213000
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Art of Tim Burton: Exploring Dark Fantasy and Gothic Aesthetics
DESCRIPTION: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 misfits truly come to life\, allowing him to explore themes of bodily difference\, disfigurement\, and disassembly. \nIn this talk\, Dr Christopher Holliday\, a Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Visual Cultures Education at King’s College London\, examines how Burton’s fascination with unstable\, conflicted bodies is enhanced by stop-motion’s inherent strangeness. We will trace his artistic beginnings at the California Institute of the Arts\, his early work at Disney\, and his departure to develop a gothic-inspired counter-style. By exploring Corpse Bride (2005) and Frankenweenie (2012)\, this talk reveals how Burton’s haunting aesthetic has shaped his legacy as a Hollywood outsider. By reflecting on Burton’s contribution to the development of animation as an art form over the last forty years\, Dr Chris Holliday reveals how his haunting visual style has come to symbolise the career of a filmmaker whose identity has remained increasingly difficult to place. \n  \nDr Christopher Holliday is Senior Lecturer in Liberal Arts and Visual Cultures Education at King’s College London. He has published widely on Hollywood cinema and animation history\, and is the author of The Computer-Animated Film: Industry\, Style and Genre (2018) and co-editor of Fantasy/Animation: Connections Between Media\, Mediums and Genres (2018) and Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs: New Perspectives on Production\, Reception\, Legacy (2021). He has written multiple book chapters and articles on animation and contemporary media culture for academic publications\, as well as for Total Film\, The Independent\, and The Conversation\, and spoken on animation around the world\, including at the British Film Institute and Cinema Museum in London and recently at the Annecy Film Festival in France. He can also be found as the curator and creator of the website\, blog\, and podcast Fantasy/Animation. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-art-of-tim-burton-exploring-dark-fantasy-and-gothic-aesthetics/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250513T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250513T230000
DTSTAMP:20240909T101219Z
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SUMMARY:Music: Abigail Lapell / Steph Cameron
DESCRIPTION:Abigail Lapell\nToronto songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Abigail Lapell returns with Anniversary\, an evocative collection of original love songs. The album balances upbeat earworms with elegiac ballads\, ultimately emerging as an earnest celebration of commitment. Anniversary was recorded at 200-year-old St. Mark’s Church in Niagara-on-the-Lake\, Ontario\, co-produced with Great Lake Swimmers’ Tony Dekker\, who helped shape the project’s spooky\, resonant sound while lending his voice to a few spellbinding duets. \n  \n \nSteph Cameron\nSPILL MAGAZINE “Steph Cameron made waves with her debut record Sad-Eyed Lonesome Lady (2014)\, an effort that garnered its fair share of acclaim and rave reviews. Her sophomore release\, Daybreak Over Jackson Street shares the same heartfelt spirit and intimacy that drew listeners in the first time around. After a great deal of touring and writing\, the roots singer returns with tracks that reflect a confident songstress with maturity\, experience and an empathetic eye.” \nFOLK RADIO UK “It’s not unusual for artists plying an Americana trade to be likened to such names as Townes Van Zandt\, John Prine and Bob Dylan\, but the artists in question are usually men. It’s rare for a female singer to attract such comparisons. Vancouver’s Steph Cameron is both an exception and exceptional \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-abigail-lapell-steph-cameron/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Alt-Folk,Folk Music,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250509T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250509T230000
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SUMMARY:Music: The Deep Dark Woods (solo)
DESCRIPTION:One might be tempted to think of the Deep Dark Woods as a band steeped in capital-T tradition\, and that may be true\, but now nearly two decades into their life as one of Canada’s finest folk-roots ensembles\, that tradition is one of their own invention. The voice of founding member Ryan Boldt sits at the forefront of the band\, and it doesn’t take long to reveal that he is a master of subtlety and shading\, working in the lineage of iconic singers like Bob Dylan\, Bert Jansch\, Rick Danko\, and Jason Molina. Boldt\, a relentless lifelong listener of music\, says “It’s all I do. When I’m not playing music\, I’m listening to it\, trying to find songs that make me feel an aching pain in my chest.” Accordingly\, his singing is full of highly emotive nuance and an elegant\, relaxed precision that makes it seem downright effortless\, a perfect vehicle for the band’s particular brand of updated folk music. Fellow travellers like keyboard whiz Geoff Hilhorst\, veteran drummer Mike Silverman\, and Evan Cheadle round out the Deep Dark Woods unit\, and they are often assisted by like-minded collaborators such as singer-songwriter Ellen Froese\, Erik Nielsen\, Leon Power\, and the acclaimed duo Kacy & Clayton. This crew creates a powerful combination and has amassed a pile of celebrated albums\, EPs\, and a host of nominations from music awards outfits from across the country. Together they recall classic units like The Band\, mid-period Wilco\, and American Beauty-era Grateful Dead\, but also legendary late ’60s UK groups like Fairport Convention\, Pentangle\, and Steeleye Span. \nWhich brings us to the Deep Dark Woods’ latest album\, Broadside Ballads\, Vol.III. Intertwined amongst their albums of original material\, Deep Dark Woods has been steadily building up a series of releases called Broadside Ballads\, focusing on traditional Irish\, English\, and Scottish folk songs. It’s a fitting tribute to the music that influenced Boldt’s writing and singing since first forming the band\, and like their forebears\, Deep Dark Woods aims to take their own experiences of traditional music and create something new and vital. The songs in this collection mine some of the more brutal depths of human experience\, touching on broken hearts\, love\, murder\, and the act of leaving. Boldt notes that “there are not too many jolly songs in there”\, but the album is not a dour affair\, instead benefiting from tasteful\, unstated arrangements and an organic\, no-frills recording sound. The songs on Vol.III generously display The Deep Dark Woods’ deep-seated links to the past while still sounding just like themselves. \nA brand new album of original music recorded by David Parry (Loving\, Alice Phoebe Lou) will be released on Victory Pool throughout 2025 complimented by tours of the UK\, Canada\, and Europe. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-the-deep-dark-woods-solo/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,Americana,Folk Music,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250503T223000
DTSTAMP:20250107T135020Z
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SUMMARY:Music: The Anna Howie Band - Good For Roses Tour
DESCRIPTION:Anna will be playing with her wonderful band\, Andy Evans- guitar\, Roger Nunn – drums\, John Brooker – Bass \nAnna worked as a session singer and backing vocalist for 25 years during which time she gigged across Europe and did live Radio 2 sessions with Brian May.  Anna’s first solo EP ‘An Idiots Guide to Love’ recorded in 2019 in Nashville and produced by Grammy Award Winner Bob Britt went straight to Number 5 in the UK country charts. \nIn March 2022 Anna released her debut album ‘The Friday Night Club’ named after a Facebook Live Stream she started from her front room during lockdown which went on to have nearly 2 million views. \nThe album produced by Lukas Drinkwater at Polyphonic Studios is made up of 11 self-penned songs telling tales of lockdown loneliness and human triumph described as  ‘Americana with a very British twist ‘ The Friday Night Club’  was released across all platforms on the 25th March on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal ) \n‘Angels Among Us’ the first single released from the album became song of the week across BBC the South with ’ The Friday Night Club ‘ itself becoming one of Maverick Magazines Top Picks \nIn 2023  Anna released 2 singles – ‘How to Stop Crying’ and ‘Searching for Christmas’ \nAnna was one of Black Deer Festivals Emerging Artists for 2023 and was a Pilton Stage Finalist at Glastonbury \n‘Good for Roses’ was recorded with Anna’s band at Real World Studios\, the home of Peter Gabriel. produced by Kris Wilkinson Hughes it is also to be released on the Absolute Label ( Sony/Universal).  Out on April 18th 2025\, It is a collection of songs about searching for the beauty in the everyday\, the light in the dark\, the roses in the shit !. \nwww.annahowiemusic.com \n \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-the-anna-howie-band-good-for-roses-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Alt-Folk,American roots,Americana,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250502T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250502T230000
DTSTAMP:20240904T124622Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: MC HAMMERSMITH TOUR 2025
DESCRIPTION:MC Hammersmith is the world’s leading freestyle rapper to emerge from the ghetto of middle-class west London. He presents an evening of improvised comedy raps based on your suggestions. \nFeaturing brand-new routines for 2025! You’ll leave astounded at the speed of his brain\, the spontaneity of his punchlines\, and the stability of his upbringing. Jaw-dropping\, hilarious\, utterly unbelievable.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mc-hammersmith-tour-2025/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250501T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250501T230000
DTSTAMP:20250321T104251Z
CREATED:20250321T104251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T104251Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: Gut rot — Are ultra-processed foods the new tobacco?
DESCRIPTION:Food entrepreneur and business owner\, Charlie Bigham\, and other speakers (TBC) will talk all about UPFs. We will find out why our supermarket shelves are still groaning with addictive crap that cause obesity and health problems. We will look at what can we do to stem the tide of sugar\, fat and salt and how they are affecting our gut microbiome.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-gut-rot-are-ultra-processed-foods-the-new-tobacco/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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