Why do witches have such a strong pull on our collective imagination? Are they simply bewitching caricatures, or is there something more metaphysical that drives their continuing popularity? From the printed engravings of the 15th century to the images created by AI in the 21st century, witches continue to occupy a place in popular culture....
Alone Together: A Night of Monologues brings a vibrant mix of performers to the stage, each with something bold, funny, heartfelt, or unexpected to share. From intimate confessions to powerful character pieces, this one-night event celebrates the magic that happens when a single voice fills a room…and everyone listens. Join us at the Hen &...
The ‘play in a day’ team have once again recruited actors and artists of all ages from the local community to join the cast and create BS3 - DICK WHITTINGTON The performance will be at 18:30 at The Hen and Chicken Studio and is open to all. Tickets are £5 plus booking fee . All profits from the...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan featuring Kate Barron & Tom Toal Stand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly show from The Comedy Box, 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...
Horror films often get a bad rap for how they treat women. Many lean on explicit sex and violence, reduce women into disposable victims, or fall back on familiar roles: the mother, the virgin, and the whore. But is that the whole story? In this talk, Prof Susanne Kord takes a fresh look at women...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Jarred Christmas featuring Andrew White & Jeremy Flynn Stand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly show from The Comedy Box, 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...
Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back, but this time she’s different. No longer is she a good girl and a relatable comedian. Most importantly, she is not sweet. Now she’s a bona fide bad girl and edgelord who at times mentions sexy things and topics. Come and watch her to find out what’s happened…...
What if science could explain your most mysterious experiences – like sensing someone’s thoughts, glimpsing the future, or feeling a presence when no one’s there? Parapsychology is the scientific study of the paranormal – those strange, often unspoken moments that challenge our understanding of reality. From telepathy, clairvoyance, and precognition to altered states of consciousness...
The acclaimed folk-rock songwriters from Bristol play their solo songs, 'in the round' as part of the launch of their joint lyric/photo book. Married songwriters El Hall and Sarah Larkham are known for their onstage act together, sometimes apart, but for the first time they will both be bringing their solo songs to the stage...
Stand Up For The Weekend with Andrew Bird featuring Joey Page & Meryl O'Rourke Stand Up For The Weekend is our flagship weekly show from The Comedy Box, 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...
After taking time out to start a family in 2024 Bristol born Harri Mason is back with a bang and she, with her band, will be appearing in the Studio at the Hen and Chicken. Blending the heartland grit of Bruce Springsteen with the melodic charm of Fleetwood Mac, Harri Mason and her band deliver...
After a phenomenal, sold-out, international tour. Plus, a second round of supporting Milton Jones. The man who asked us, “Do you ski?” is turning everything upside down and asking, “Do you scuba?” In a world full of relentless click bate, online distractions, and brain rotting content, Tom Houghton’s racing brain finally became too much for...
