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SUMMARY:Theatre: MIDNIGHT JOANNA – THE ‘PIANO BAR MUSICAL’
DESCRIPTION:The original\, immersive\, ‘piano bar musical’ making its UK DEBUT at Hen & Chicken\, Bristol\, over two special nights! \nHot on the heels of a sold-out opening run\, Jerseyman songwriter & piano-vocalist\, Ant Noel\, brings his swingin’ new production Midnight Joanna to the mainland. \nFeaturing a 14-strong company of professional musicians & actors\, Midnight Joanna is a thrilling night of rollicking rock ‘n’ roll\, jivin’ jazz\, blistering blues & colourful cabaret. \nCome & soak up the atmosphere as we bring to life the neon characters of our late-night piano bar! \nIt’s open mic at The Dive\, a bustling piano bar.\nThe Host sits at a tune-worn Joanna\, ready to play into the night.\nStarry-eyed singers and weary waitresses\,\nBest-friend bartenders and lairy locals\,\nTroubled troubadours and a life-of-the-party landlord.\nReputations are made… or ruined\nDreams are realised… or forgotten\nBy midnight\, they will all be in for the ride! \nDates: 27th & 28th May 2026\nTime: Doors open 7:30pm\, show starts at 8:30pm\nTickets £20 in adv / £24 otd (cash only)\n(Under 18s permitted with a responsible adult. Some mild pub-related adult humour) \nA professional songwriter & performer of over 20 years\, Jerseyman Ant Noel forged his career in the creative heartlands of Bristol & Somerset\, before returning to his home island in 2019.\nBetween 2010 – 2018\, Ant released four solo albums – with backing band The Peabody Drakes – performing perform at festivals & venues across the South West\, including several appearances for the BBC. In 2014\, Musician Magazine picked Ant’s third album The Water’s Line as one of their “stand out” releases. \nIn 2019\, Ant began writing Midnight Joanna\, an immersive show inspired by experiences hosting open mics and playing in pubs & piano bars (including the fondly-remembered Illusions Magic Bar where Ant held residency for over 5 years). With a large ensemble of professional musicians & actors – supported by arts organisations ArtHouse Jersey & Creative Island Partnership – Midnight Joanna premiered to three sell-out audiences in October 2024. Ant is excited to bring his show to the UK for the first time\, especially his beloved second home of Bristol\, where it will be performed by Ant & fantastic Bristolian talent! \n\nwww.facebook.com/midnightjoannajersey \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-midnight-joanna-the-piano-bar-musical-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Jazz,Live music,rock 'n' roll,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260527T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260527T223000
DTSTAMP:20260522T095414Z
CREATED:20260113T105841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T095414Z
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SUMMARY:Theatre: MIDNIGHT JOANNA – THE ‘PIANO BAR MUSICAL’
DESCRIPTION:The original\, immersive\, ‘piano bar musical’ making its UK DEBUT at Hen & Chicken\, Bristol\, over two special nights! \nHot on the heels of a sold-out opening run\, Jerseyman songwriter & piano-vocalist\, Ant Noel\, brings his swingin’ new production Midnight Joanna to the mainland. \nFeaturing a 14-strong company of professional musicians & actors\, Midnight Joanna is a thrilling night of rollicking rock ‘n’ roll\, jivin’ jazz\, blistering blues & colourful cabaret. \nCome & soak up the atmosphere as we bring to life the neon characters of our late-night piano bar! \nIt’s open mic at The Dive\, a bustling piano bar.\nThe Host sits at a tune-worn Joanna\, ready to play into the night.\nStarry-eyed singers and weary waitresses\,\nBest-friend bartenders and lairy locals\,\nTroubled troubadours and a life-of-the-party landlord.\nReputations are made… or ruined\nDreams are realised… or forgotten\nBy midnight\, they will all be in for the ride! \nDates: 27th & 28th May 2026\nTime: Doors open 7:30pm\, show starts at 8:30pm\nTickets £20 in adv / £24 otd (cash only) \n(Under 18s permitted with a responsible adult. Some mild pub-related adult humour) \nA professional songwriter & performer of over 20 years\, Jerseyman Ant Noel forged his career in the creative heartlands of Bristol & Somerset\, before returning to his home island in 2019.\nBetween 2010 – 2018\, Ant released four solo albums – with backing band The Peabody Drakes – performing perform at festivals & venues across the South West\, including several appearances for the BBC. In 2014\, Musician Magazine picked Ant’s third album The Water’s Line as one of their “stand out” releases. \nIn 2019\, Ant began writing Midnight Joanna\, an immersive show inspired by experiences hosting open mics and playing in pubs & piano bars (including the fondly-remembered Illusions Magic Bar where Ant held residency for over 5 years). With a large ensemble of professional musicians & actors – supported by arts organisations ArtHouse Jersey & Creative Island Partnership – Midnight Joanna premiered to three sell-out audiences in October 2024. Ant is excited to bring his show to the UK for the first time\, especially his beloved second home of Bristol\, where it will be performed by Ant & fantastic Bristolian talent! \n\nwww.facebook.com/midnightjoannajersey \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-midnight-joanna-the-piano-bar-musical/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Cabaret,Jazz,Live music,rock 'n' roll,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T220000
DTSTAMP:20260305T095949Z
CREATED:20260305T095949Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Ed Byrne & Friends
DESCRIPTION:This very special night of stand up is headlined by a certified comedy superstar!\n\nWith a TV career now in its third decade\, ED BYRNE – seen on the likes of QI\, Mock The Week\, The Pilgrimage\, Dara and Ed’s Road to Mandalay\, The Graham Norton Show and Have I Got News For You\, as well as hosting Live At The Apollo and Comic Relief Bake Off – brings an extended headline set to Bristol’s Hen & Chicken. Ed’s latest tour\, Tragedy Plus Time\, won British Comedy Guide’s Best Comedy Show Of The Year and sold out venues nationwide\, becoming his most critically and commercially successful yet. With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad\, Ed remains the observational stand-up to see. Ed will have two brilliant guest comedians with him on the night – names to be announced soon!
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ed-byrne-friends/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260524T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260524T223000
DTSTAMP:20260206T104132Z
CREATED:20260206T104132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T104132Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260521T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260521T223000
DTSTAMP:20260224T102330Z
CREATED:20260224T102330Z
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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:20260519T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260519T213000
DTSTAMP:20260417T074317Z
CREATED:20260417T074317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T074317Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260518T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260518T213000
DTSTAMP:20260316T131246Z
CREATED:20260316T131246Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260517T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T213000
DTSTAMP:20260309T143141Z
CREATED:20260309T143141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T143141Z
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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:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T220000
DTSTAMP:20260428T103119Z
CREATED:20260428T103119Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Jeremy Flynn
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Jeremy Flynn featuring Andrew White & Tom Toal\n\n\nHeadliner: JEREMY FLYNN\nJeremy Flynn is a naturally funny comedian who after starting comedy in 2015 quickly made a name for himself as one of the best acts on the lively Bristol comedy scene. Since then he has gone on to delight audiences around the country with his unique mix of idiosyncratic observations and hilarious anecdotes leaving audiences in metaphorical stitches. He is now in high demand at some of the best and most prestigious comedy clubs in the UK.\n\n“Routines written with ruthless efficiency\, delivered in a punchy relaxed style with sparkling payoffs” Farcical Comedy\n\n“Detailed\, illustrated\, and very funny indeed” From the Margins\n\nFeaturing ANDREW WHITE\n\nWith “charisma to burn and an eye for sharp punchlines” (British Comedy Guide)\, Andrew White is an in-demand comedian\, writer and radio host who has built a strong reputation as a name to look out for.\n\nAndrew performs year-round on all of the country’s top comedy stages\, from famous clubs to packed out festival tents\, and even picked up a 2025 Best Show Nomination for his last Fringe show at the Leicester Comedy Festival! Away from live work\, he has written for projects like Mock the Week (BBC2) & Julian Clary’s new radio show (BBC R4); and has amassed an online following with over 2m likes and 12m views on platforms like TikTok.\n​​”A plethora of memorable gags” Chortle\n“Rampantly engaging” The List
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-jeremy-flynn/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260515T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260515T220000
DTSTAMP:20251218T141551Z
CREATED:20251218T141418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T141551Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: SOPHIE GARRAD POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL
DESCRIPTION:Poor Little Rich Girl is a tongue and cheek love letter to Sophie Garrad’s chaotic childhood. Think nannies\, ski slopes\, outrageous diary entries\, even more outrageous pets\, oh – and the day she was driven to private school in a police car. This high-energy\, razor-sharp stand-up hour sees Sophie satirize her own experiences of class\, identity\, privilege and the prison system.\n\nSophie is best known for her ‘Private School Mum’ and ‘London Girlies’ sketches – which have generated over 100 million views online.\n“Garrad is a truly gossipy storyteller\, amused and amusing\, engaging impishly with the crowd\, airily witty in her constant asides” ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ The Scotsman
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-sophie-garrad-poor-little-rich-girl/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T230000
DTSTAMP:20251103T120910Z
CREATED:20251103T120910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T120910Z
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SUMMARY:Live Music: Robert Vincent.
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Robert Vincent to the Hen & Chicken for an intimate performance\, as a trio.\nAnnounced as winner of the 2025 UK Song Of The Year – UK Americana Association Awards for his song\, Follow What You Love & Love Will Follow. There is considerable excitement surrounding Robert Vincent – his captivating live performances and his recent album\, Barriers. \nMusic critics have declared that this album removes the constraints of category. \nIt is Vincent’s powerful and soulful voice that has continually attracted acolytes such as Bob Harris\, Paul Carrack\, Robert Plant and Mary Chapin Carpenter. \nAnnounced as winner of UK Song of The Year at the UK Americana Music Association Awards 2025 for his track ‘Follow What You Love & Love Will Follow’ alongside a highly coveted nomination for UK Artist of The Year\, Robert Vincent continues to enthral audiences and critics alike\, showing his versatility as both a solo performer and with a full band. \nMost recently receiving the invitation to support Robert Plant & band Saving Grace across their UK and European Tour dates\, there is an ever-growing excitement surrounding Robert Vincent\, his captivating live performances and his new album. \nThe Liverpool singer/songwriter released his fourth studio album ‘Barriers’ in June 2024 to critical acclaim spending multiple weeks in the Country Music Charts nestled between Beyonce and Taylor Swift – but it was reaching the top 10 of both the Independent Album Chart and Record Store Chart that really gave Vincent reason to celebrate\, with critics removing the constraints of category\, declaring: \n“Barriers’ is a masterful album that blends introspection with musical sophistication\, cementing Robert Vincent’s place as one of the UK’s finest songwriters. His music\, deeply rooted in personal and social narratives\, continues to resonate widely\, securing his place in the pantheon of great Liverpudlian artists” Entertainment Focus
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/live-music-robert-vincent/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Americana,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260513T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260513T220000
DTSTAMP:20260331T124245Z
CREATED:20260331T124245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T124245Z
UID:10002950-1778702400-1778709600@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Comedy: Ashley Gavin- Big Momma
DESCRIPTION:After a smash hit sellout debut UK tour in 2024\, Ashley Gavin returns with her brand new show\, Big Momma.\n\nAshley has been featured on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, Just For Laughs\, and more. Her critically acclaimed YouTube special has amassed over 1 million views. She’s best known for her viral social media clips\, where her bold\, raw audience interactions\, authenticity\, and relentless energy set her apart. Her latest hour\, “Big Momma” focuses on her fertility journey and getting pregnant as a masculine lesbian.\n\nAshley’s Edinburgh Fringe debut made the British Comedy Guide’s list of Best Reviewed shows in 2024. Deadline praised her show My Therapist Is Dying as “a hilarious yet arresting hour… one of the hottest tickets at the Fringe”\, while Broadway Baby described it as “a performance that is nothing short of extraordinary”. EdFest Magazine deemed it “a raw\, hilarious\, and emotionally charged journey”.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ashley-gavin-big-momma-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260512T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260512T223000
DTSTAMP:20260206T102631Z
CREATED:20260206T102631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T102631Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  Ashley Gavin - Big Momma
DESCRIPTION:After a smash hit sellout debut UK tour in 2024\, Ashley Gavin returns with her brand new show\, Big Momma.\n\nAshley has been featured on Comedy Central\, Netflix\, Just For Laughs\, and more. Her critically acclaimed YouTube special has amassed over 1 million views. She’s best known for her viral social media clips\, where her bold\, raw audience interactions\, authenticity\, and relentless energy set her apart. Her latest hour\, “Big Momma” focuses on her fertility journey and getting pregnant as a masculine lesbian.\n\nAshley’s Edinburgh Fringe debut made the British Comedy Guide’s list of Best Reviewed shows in 2024. Deadline praised her show My Therapist Is Dying as “a hilarious yet arresting hour… one of the hottest tickets at the Fringe”\, while Broadway Baby described it as “a performance that is nothing short of extraordinary”. EdFest Magazine deemed it “a raw\, hilarious\, and emotionally charged journey”.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-ashley-gavin-big-momma/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260511T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260511T213000
DTSTAMP:20260324T141226Z
CREATED:20260324T141226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T141226Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The History of Punk\, Goth & Alternative Fashion
DESCRIPTION:Explore how punk\, goth and alternative fashion turned clothing into protest and whether style still has the power to rebel today. With Q&A. \n\n\n\nHave you ever been judged for what you’re wearing? Ever dressed a certain way to belong\, to provoke\, or to push back? Can an outfit really be an act of rebellion? \nFrom the 1950s onwards\, British youth culture turned clothing into protest. Teddy Boys shocked post-war Britain with Edwardian revival suits and rock ‘n’ roll attitude. Mods and Rockers clashed on seaside promenades. Then punk exploded out of economic crisis and political disillusionment – ripped fabrics\, safety pins and DIY slogans all exuded anti-establishment energy. By the 80s\, goth and alternative subcultures emerged and continued to captivate young and old alike. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore the history and politics of fashion through punk\, goth and alternative style: how subcultures form and why they’re labelled rebellious. Together\, we’ll trace how clothing became the language of resistance and ask whether dressing differently still has the power to disrupt. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7:30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nDr Nathaniel Weiner is a Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Central Saint Martins (University of the Arts London). He holds a PhD in Communication & Culture from York University and Ryerson University’s joint program. His research interests include consumption\, digital cultures\, masculinity\, menswear and style subcultures. He is currently researching subcultural style in heritage menswear branded content\, Japanese vintage reproduction subcultures\, and the Blitz Club. Nathaniel has published in The European Journal of Cultural Studies\, The International Journal of Fashion Studies\, Men and Masculinities and Punk and Post-Punk. His monograph Sharp Dressed Men: Menswear\, Masculinity and Consumption Online is forthcoming from Palgrave Macmillan. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-punk-goth-alternative-fashion/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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SUMMARY:Comedy: NATALIE CUOMO LIVE
DESCRIPTION:Natalie Cuomo is an internationally touring stand-up comedian. Her debut album\, Shut Up You Loved It released by The Stand Comedy Club Records\, debuted at #1 on the iTunes comedy charts.\n\nNatalie can be seen on Ink Master: No More Ink! Season 16 on Paramount Plus. Natalie was named a Finalist in New York Comedy Festival’s “New York’s Funniest” Competition in 2024\, and one of the festival’s “Comics To Watch” in 2023. Natalie has amassed millions of followers across social media. She has been featured in Inked Magazine\, New York Magazine\, Time Out NY\, Metal Injection\, and LA Times.\n\nFollow her @nataliecuomo_ on instagram and @nataliecuomo on TikTok\, Twitch\, and Twitter.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-natalie-cuomo-live/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260507T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260507T223000
DTSTAMP:20260204T125331Z
CREATED:20260204T125331Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:Simon Evans -  Staring at the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Simon Evans is Back! Waaaay back…\n\nWith growing evidence that we are living in a Computer Simulation – and a pretty glitchy\, off-brand simulation at that – and the approaching watershed of the AI Singularity looming like a weirdly pixelated cumulo-nimbus on the horizon\, BBC Radio 4 stalwart and veteran of a quarter century of highly acclaimed stand-up comedy Simon Evans is squinting at an uncertain future\, and revisiting the blue remembered hills of his youth.\n\nThe analogue world of hitch-hiking\, pub bets and hedge porn. Of being able to get properly lost. And also pondering the great thinkers and mystics of the past who had\, it seems\, the same doubts and misgivings about “reality”\, back when an adjustable sandal passed for cutting-edge tech.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedysimon-evans-staring-at-the-sun/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260506T130000
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SUMMARY:Music: Riff Raff Daytime Choir
DESCRIPTION:A daytime a cappella choir\, perfect for anyone who wants to enjoy music\, connection\, and creativity without the late nights. \n\n Why daytime singing works:\n Boost your mood & energy for the rest of the day\n Great for mental wellbeing — singing reduces stress and lifts your mindset\n Fits around school runs\, shift work\, or flexible schedules\n Easier travel — no rushing in the dark or battling evening traffic\n A social highlight — meet like-minded people and still have your evenings free\n Wake up your voice — your vocals are fresh and ready to go!\nAnd of course…\n What you’ll get:\nRock & pop hits (all a cappella — no instruments!)\nA relaxed\, no-pressure environment\nNo auditions — just bring your voice\nA chance to learn harmonies\, improve confidence\, and have fun\n When: Wednesday 11am-1pm\n Where: Hen and Chicken\n\nWhether you’re carving out “you time\,” looking for a creative outlet\, or simply want to start your day on a high note – this choir is for you.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-riff-raff-daytime-choir/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:a capella,Chior,community group
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: Never The Bride
DESCRIPTION:At the heart of Never The Bride are two trailblazing women: powerhouse vocalist Nikki Lamborn — hailed by Roger Daltrey as “the best female rock voice since Janis Joplin” — and Catherine “Been” Feeney\, the band’s primary composer\, keyboardist\, and occasional guitarist. Together\, they craft music with grit\, grace\, and passion\, supported by a world-class lineup of musicians. \nTheir career reads like a rock and roll hall of fame — sharing stages with legends such as The Who\, Robert Plant\, Elton John\, Paul Rodgers\, Eric Clapton\, and Beth Hart. Their unforgettable rendition of Going to California on Encomium: A Tribute to Led Zeppelin earned them a gold disc\, further cementing their place in music history. \nBBC’s Bob Harris\, a long-time supporter\, introduced their live album Long Live Live with these words: “I was absolutely struck by their brilliant musicianship\, their passion\, their commitment — they really\, mean it. They are one of the best live bands in Britain today.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-never-the-bride-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Band,brit rock,Live music,Rock,rock 'n' roll,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260501T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260501T223000
DTSTAMP:20260204T121831Z
CREATED:20260204T121831Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Signing Funny - An evening of comedy performed in sign language
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of signing funny – acclaimed deaf comedian Gavin Lilley (John Bishop tour support\, Leicester Comedy Festival) is joined by international deaf comedy superstar from Sweden\, Florian Tirnovan (Flow TV) and local comedian Adrian Bailey for an evening of irreverent and sharp comedy – all performed in sign language – interpreted into English for the signing impaired.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-signing-funny-an-evening-of-comedy-performed-in-sign-language/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T220000
DTSTAMP:20260316T122201Z
CREATED:20260316T122201Z
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UID:10002939-1777575600-1777586400@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Talk: Getting Away with Murder: Why some murders stay unsolved
DESCRIPTION:Every crime tells a story. But not every story ends with justice. \n\n\n\n\nBehind every closed case and every cold file lies a question we can’t quite let go of… how did they get away with it? \nIn this series\, we’ll uncover the truth behind the world’s most baffling crimes… where evidence was missed\, witnesses were silenced\, and the guilty walked free. We’ll explore the psychology of deception\, the flaws in forensic science\, and the fragile line between guilt and innocence. Because when the system breaks\, it’s not just the victims who suffer — it’s our faith in justice itself. \nJoin Dr. Friday\, as we go beyond the headlines… and into the minds of those who got away with murder. \n\n\n \nDr Friday earned his PhD at the University of Greenwich and went on to lead their forensic psychology course for the Criminology Department. \nHis experimental research earned him the ‘doctor’ title and several academic awards\, but he’s very much just Ross when bringing the darker edges of human behaviour to the public. With pitch-black humour and personal stories\, he makes complex forensic psychology accessible\, entertaining — and sometimes even hilarious. He’s created live shows\, a book\, and even an immersive crime scene experience that lets guests step into the macabre world of the serial killer.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-getting-away-with-murder-why-some-murders-stay-unsolved/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260429T213000
DTSTAMP:20260324T141900Z
CREATED:20260309T141538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T141900Z
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SUMMARY:Talk:  The History of Greek Mythology: From Mount Olympus to modern mystery
DESCRIPTION:From Mount Olympus to Medusa\, discover the fascinating history of Greek mythology and its echoes through the ages. Followed by Q&A.\n\n\nFor over two thousand years\, Greek mythology has shaped Western imagination. Stories of Olympian gods\, epic heroes\, and fearsome monsters have inspired philosophers and poets\, painters and playwrights\, filmmakers and fans alike. We’ve seen Homeric epics to the spectacle of Troy and the bold reinvention of myth in Netflix’s Kaos. Every retelling places us in an unbroken chain of storytellers stretching back to antiquity\, keeping ancient voices alive in the modern world. But how well do we really know the origins of these tales? \nIn this talk\, Dr Shelby Judge explores the great mythic ages of ancient Greece – the Golden and Silver Ages\, the Bronze Age\, and the Age of Heroes – bringing to life the defining stories and figures of each era. Along the way\, the talk asks a deeper question: why have these myths endured? By examining their archetypes\, moral tensions\, and enduring insights into the human condition\, this talk reveals why Greek mythology continues to fascinate\, challenge\, and enchant us today. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7.30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr Shelby Judge is a Lecturer in Creative and Cultural Industries at the University of Derby\, where she researches digital feminist and popular feminist responses to Incels and the Manosphere. She recently completed her PhD in English Literature at the University of Glasgow\, producing the thesis Contemporary Feminist Adaptations of Greek Myth\, and her work in this field is ongoing due to the genre’s proliferating nature. Shelby has published on topics including #MeToo and the Trojan War\, 21st-century adaptations of Helen of Troy\, transgender adaptations of Frankenstein\, and transgender readings of Ovid.  \nShe has delivered public lectures on toxic masculinity in Greek myth and sea monsters in Scottish folklore\, and is a regular contributor to the Literary Encyclopedia\, where she has written on the poetry of Carol Ann Duffy and Margaret Atwood\, as well as entries on Laura Bates and Janice Hallett. She also serves as a committee member for the Transatlantic Literary Women network\, funded by the US Embassy and BAAS.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-greek-mythology-from-mount-olympus-to-modern-mystery/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260425T220000
DTSTAMP:20260325T101348Z
CREATED:20260323T135112Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Stuart Goldsmith
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Stuart Goldsmith featuring Micky Overman & compere Jack Campbell\n\nStuart Goldsmith is an internationally award-winning comedian\, writer\, podcaster and host. With a reputation for smart\, accessible stand-up\, Stuart’s enthusiasm and natural charm conceal a quick wit and fearlessness honed by his early career as a street performer. Surprisingly candid about his exploits\, sexploits and textploits\, Stuart likes to get his teeth into love\, romance and the downside of getting what you want. \n\n\n“A charming\, expert stand-up” Sunday Times\nIn recent years\, Stuart is probably better known as the “climate comedian” where he exposes the inevitable hyprocrisies in confronting the challenges facing all humans living in a more sustainable society. Recycling stories have never been funnier – that’s stories about recycling not Stuart digging out the old routines\, by the way! So whether you’re frozen in fear or glued to the road\, come and get unstuck as Stuart explores how to hold hope in your heart despite absolutely everything. \n“He infuses the material with a sly wit and underplayed sharpness\, not to mention eloquent writing. This is smooth\, smart and absorbing stand-up.” Chortle\n“It carries the slick professionalism of someone whose been master of their comedy voice for years.” Edinburgh Festival Magazine
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-stuart-goldsmith/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260424T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260424T223000
DTSTAMP:20250901T075108Z
CREATED:20250901T075108Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: MC HAMMERSMITH - HIPPITY HOPPITY GET OFF MY PROPERTY
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\nsuggestions. Featuring brand-new routines for 2026! 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.\n\n“Stomach-achingly funny raps” ***** EdFringeReview.com\n“An improvised hip hop masterpiece” ***** VoiceMag.uk
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mc-hammersmith-hippity-hoppity-get-off-my-property/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260421T223000
DTSTAMP:20260310T121519Z
CREATED:20260310T120841Z
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SUMMARY:Film: Reel Adventures' #7
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring evening of short films celebrating adventure\, resilience and the power of the outdoors. \n\n\n\n\nScreening No.7 of the Youth Adventure Trust’s series of inspirational adventure films. \nThe programme this time features stories of winter swimmers in London\, a 2\,000-mile cycling research journey through England’s farming communities\, women climbing a Himalayan peak\, a joyful wild swim in the Lake District\, and a modern adventurer retracing the paths of forgotten female explorers. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with the film participants\, a free prize draw and an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Youth Adventure Trust. \nThe Home for Broken Toys \nEvery weekend through the winter\, a group of middle-aged men plunge into the freezing waters of a pond in central London. ‘The Home for Broken Toys’ follows them through one season to explore their motivations for braving the extreme cold each week\, a decision which seems alien to the filmmaker. \nFarming Futures Cycle Tour \nIn Spring 2025\, Veronica White embarked on the Farming Futures Cycle Tour – a low-carbon\, human-powered PhD fieldwork adventure. Over the course of 12 weeks\, she cycled 2\,000 miles across England\, stopping along the way to interview women in farming communities about their visions for the future of farming. This film shows some of the highlights and challenges that Veronica experienced during her expedition. \nMore Than A Mountain \n‘More Than a Mountain is an inspirational documentary that flips the script on who gets to be seen as strong\, bold\, and brave. Fifteen women take on the demanding ascent of Yala Peak\, a 5500m mountain in Nepal. Led by Jo Bradshaw\, a former comfort seeker turned Everest and Seven Summiteer. \nSkinny \nEmily Cartigny’s debut film\, Skinny is the story of authors Sara Barnes and Jo Moseley’s skinny dip one August morning in a hidden waterfall in an ancient woodland in the Lake District. Both in their early 60s Skinny is about cherishing the joy of immersing ourselves in nature\, the freedom of getting older and Sara and Jo’s wish to age creatively\, adventurously & bravely \nThe Bride of Mont Blanc \nAdventurer Elise Wortley retraces the forgotten journeys of 19th-century female explorers\, wearing authentic period clothing to honour their courage. A powerful act of historical resurrection that reveals how absence from history still shapes the present. \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/film-reel-adventure-7/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Film
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260418T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260418T220000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Ignacio Lopez & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Ignacio Lopez featuring Jamie D’Souza & compere Jeremy Flynn\nHeadliner: \nIgnacio Lopez has been wowing audiences internationally with his individual style and high gag-rate since 2010. A crazy mixture of Welsh & Spanish Ignacio has become one of the most unique voices on the UK circuit. A frequent headliner and MC in top comedy clubs all over the UK\, Ignacio also performs regularly at corporate functions\, private shows\, military gigs\, sports dinners\, art centres and festivals. Ignacio soon gained TV recognition in 2011 when he appeared on ITV’s ‘Show Me The Funny‘\, and since then he has gone on to become a regular face on BBC Wales Sesh\, appear on Live At The Apollo\, QI\, Have I Got News For You\,  his online content has racked up nearly 40 million views across all social media channels.\n“Charismatic and waspish charm” – Chortle\n“Playful\, brutal and bloody funny” – Moody Comedy
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-ignacio-lopez-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260414T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260414T213000
DTSTAMP:20260309T140107Z
CREATED:20260309T140107Z
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UID:10002933-1776195000-1776202200@www.henandchicken.com
SUMMARY:Talk: The Neuroscience of Adverse Childhood Experiences
DESCRIPTION:Discover how early life experiences could shape long-term wellbeing\, and how certain factors can support recovery. With Q&A. \n\n\n\nWhy do early life experiences\, especially those that are difficult\, shape who we become as adults? Adverse Childhood Experiences like neglect\, abuse and/or chronic stress can alter the developing brains of children and adolescents. In turn\, this cumulative stress could play a role in shaping our emotions\, learning\, memory\, and decision-making. \nIn this talk\, Dr Jeffrey DeMarco will draw on neuroscience to explore the influences of early environment on children’s long-term well-being\, and how this impacts us into adulthood. He will also explore the role of support and resilience in helping the brain heal and grow after trauma. This session is perfect for any adult eager to explore and understand childhood experiences and how they can have a lasting impact on our lives. \nDoors open at 7pm\, talk starts at 7.30pm – come down early to grab a good seat! \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr Jeffrey DeMarco is a Senior Technical Advisor for Protecting Children from Digital Harm at Save the Children UK. He is also a chartered forensic psychologist\, and frequently lectures on trauma at Middlesex University. His research and policy work bridge psychology with technology and child protection\, where most recently\, he led a nine-nation digital-resilience programme. He has spoken before the European Commission\, Europol\, and UNICEF on online harms\, radicalisation\, and the experience of trauma. His ideas have been featured in his TEDx RoyalHolloway talks “The Importance of Trust” and his podcast “Privacy Talks” (2025). 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-neuroscience-of-adverse-childhood-experiences/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260411T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T220000
DTSTAMP:20260325T102124Z
CREATED:20260323T134038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T102124Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Jacob Hawley & Guests
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Jacob Hawley featuring Eleanor Tiernan & Ross Smith\n\nHeadliner: JACOB HAWLEY\nThe versatile Jacob Hawley is an actor\, writer and a comedian who has appeared in numerous TV shows including BBC sitcom Ladhood\, ITV’s The Stand Up Sketch Show and Sky’s The Russell Howard Hour. He is intelligent\, self-aware and explores themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly. \nHe has also written for The Sunday Times\, The BBC\, and is a regular columnist for The Metro. \n​Plus\, if that wasn’t enough\, Jacob has two hit podcasts\, Jacob Hawley: On Drugs\, and Jacob Hawley: On Love\, both on BBC Sounds. The series have had over half a million downloads and earned Jacob a SILVER ARIA AWARD FOR BEST NEW PRESENTER. Jacob also co-hosts the hugely popular Screen Rot Podcast with Jake Farrell. \n​He has also created two Radio Four stand-up specials\, Welcome To Britain\, and Class Act\, which broadcast to rave reviews.​ \n“Intelligent and important\, his self-aware set sees him explore themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly.” The Sunday Post
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-jacob-hawley-guests/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Bristol Comedy,Bristol Comedy Club,Comedy,Comedy Club Bristol,What's on Bristol
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260410T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260410T220000
DTSTAMP:20250708T132318Z
CREATED:20250708T132318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T132318Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  SHANE TODD - HOLD ME BACK
DESCRIPTION:Armed with his signature wit\, razor-sharp storytelling\, and a complete inability to take himself seriously\, Shane Todd is coming to Bristol’s Hen & Chicken with his brand new stand up show. \nShane hosts the massively popular Tea With Me podcast and performs in some of the world’s most famous comedy clubs. \nShane Todd is an Irish comic hailing from Holywood and has just completed his third world tour with show\, ‘Full House’\, – Shane’s eleventh hour. The last few years have seen Shane sell out venues in the UK\, Ireland\, Australia\, USA\, Canada\, and the Middle East. Shane holds the record for a solo performer in Belfast’s legendary Grand Opera House with a twenty-four-night run. \nShane also hosts the massively popular weekly ‘Tea With Me’ podcast\, which last year held a live episode in a sold-out SSE Arena Belfast. Shane’s online sketches and stand-up clips have amassed millions of clips and feed well into his stand up. He has released a self-produced brand-new sketch show for BBC\, ‘Chancers’\, which he wrote\, acted in and co-directed. Shane also stars in ‘Previously With Shane Todd’ for BBC NI\, and hosts on BBC Radio Ulster. \nShane has been the resident opener for Kevin Hart’s twenty-four date European tour and performed with names such as Theo Von\, Bill Burr\, John Mulaney and Tim Dillon.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-shane-todd-hold-me-back/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260403T223000
DTSTAMP:20250901T074420Z
CREATED:20250901T074420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T074420Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: JAMIE HUTCHINSON - CAN MY MATE COME? HE'S SOUND
DESCRIPTION:Podcasting cult hero. \nFollowing his record-breaking Waterslide tour\, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem\, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism. \nWaterslide was a “masterclass in self-caricature” (British Comedy Guide). Now Jamie returns. Older? Technically. Less hair? Absolutely. Wiser? Absolutely not. \nArmed with a bottomless pit of mad stories\, misjudged decisions\, and a unique ability for making the absurd feel profound\, Jamie delivers what the British Comedy Guide called “rapid-fire gag-darts”. \nWhether you’re a fan or just here because someone said “He’s Sound!” – good luck. You’re on his night out now. \n\nAge Guidance: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jamie-hutchinson-can-my-mate-come-hes-sound-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: JAMIE HUTCHINSON - CAN MY MATE COME? HE'S SOUND
DESCRIPTION:Podcasting cult hero. \nFollowing his record-breaking Waterslide tour\, Jamie Hutchinson is back with Can My Mate Come? He’s Sound. — a brand-new hour of unfiltered mayhem\, questionable logic and emotional chaos held together by takeaway boxes and blind optimism. \nWaterslide was a “masterclass in self-caricature” (British Comedy Guide). Now Jamie returns. Older? Technically. Less hair? Absolutely. Wiser? Absolutely not. \nArmed with a bottomless pit of mad stories\, misjudged decisions\, and a unique ability for making the absurd feel profound\, Jamie delivers what the British Comedy Guide called “rapid-fire gag-darts”. \nWhether you’re a fan or just here because someone said “He’s Sound!” – good luck. You’re on his night out now. \n\nAge Guidance: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-jamie-hutchinson-can-my-mate-come-hes-sound/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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