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SUMMARY:Talk: The History of Witchcraft in Popular Culture
DESCRIPTION: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? \nFrom 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. They feature in art\, literature\, theatre\, music\, and film\, and many more. \nDr Julia Phillips will examine the role of the witch in popular culture\, from its earlier depictions to the present day. Discover  why this figure  has remained so compelling\, and how it has continually  evolved to embody  the fears\, values and hopes of each generation. Expect a lively journey through history\, myth and gender\, and leave with a fresh perspective on one of culture’s most enduring icons. \n  \nDr Julia Phillips is Hons Senior Research Associate and lecturer at the University of Bristol. She received her PhD for her research examining how witches and witchcraft were featured in newspapers in Victorian Britain. Her work has been published in books\, academic journals\, and popular magazines\, and she is a regular presenter at conferences and events. Her primary research interests are the study of witchcraft in the 19th century and the development of modern Pagan Witchcraft in the 20th/21st centuries. 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-witchcraft-in-popular-culture/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Alone Together: A Night of Monologues
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us at the Hen & Chicken\, Southville\, on Tuesday 9th December at 8pm for a showcase of original monologues that spotlight the talent\, humour\, and heart of our community. Whether you’re a writer\, performer\, theatre-lover\, or simply curious\, come be part of a night that proves we’re never truly alone when we share our stories. \nPresented by Clandestine Theatre\, created as part of our weekly workshops for non-professional performers: Theatre Shed Sessions\nDirected by Sophie Cottle\nGuest Direction from George Nichols & Tom Brennan\nWorkshop Assistant Axel Bode
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-alone-together-a-night-of-monologues/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Theatre: Panto in a Day! - BS3 DICK WHITTINGTON
DESCRIPTION: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  \nThe 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 pantomime tickets will be split equally between Cancer Research UK and BS3 Community Development Charity. \nIf you or your child would like to be part of the cast or crew please email enquiries@actingoutdrama.com 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/theatre-panto-in-a-day-bs3-dick-whittington/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Family,Festive,Panto
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Dan Tiernan featuring Kate Barron & Tom Toal\n\n\nStand 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 row seats are available to book online.\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.\n\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-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-dan-tiernan/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:TALK: The History of Horror Films & Women
DESCRIPTION: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? \n\n\n\nIn this talk\, Prof Susanne Kord takes a fresh look at women in horror\, from the “final girl” who outlasts everyone else to the archetypes we love to fear. Drawing on film and cartoon theory\, she explores how horror shapes the way we see women\, whether audiences share some responsibility for what they watch\, and whether an “ethical” horror film can exist. \nAt its core\, this talk wrestles with two big questions: why do we keep watching horror – and what does that say about us? \nSpeaker Bio: \nProfessor Susanne Kord is a Professor Emeritus of German at UCL and a member of the British Academy. Her research interests include German history and culture\, English literature\, cinema (with an emphasis on horror and/or gender issues)\, and the history of crime (in real life\, literature\, and film). She is the author of eleven books and dozens of essays\, and has received seven major awards for her writing\, including a life-time achievement award. So far she has gone on three international lecture tours\, and additionally offered fifteen keynote or plenary addresses at major conventions\, four named lectures\, and hundreds of other talks.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-history-of-horror-films-women/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Jarred Christmas
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Jarred Christmas featuring Andrew White & Jeremy Flynn\n\n\nStand 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 row seats are available to book online.\n\nHeadliner: JARRED CHRISTMAS\n\nNew Zealander Jarred Christmas has a unique style that deftly mixes gags with storytelling. He has a dynamic onstage persona and the ability to improvise and roll with anything that’s thrown his way\, making his comedy sizzle with originality. \nFull of passion and charisma\, Jarred takes the audience on a hilarious thrill ride of laughs and gasps with an edge of anger that manifests itself in his incredible rants against the small things in our lives. His confidence leaves the audience secure in the knowledge that they are in capable hands. His material is strong and distinctive\, drawn from life experience and random happenings. \nJarred’s unique and larger than life persona has won him fans across the country\, proving him to be one of the most likeable stars on the circuit. His energetic storytelling has earned him a whole host of accolades including a Chortle Award and has catapulted him to the forefront of our TV screens in shows such as Mock The Week (BBC2)\, Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2)  8 out of 10 Cats\, (Channel 4)\, Argumental (Dave)\, One Night Stand (Dave) and Let’s Dance for Comic Relief (BBC 1). His radio credits include Act Your Age (BBC Radio 4)\, and Flight of the Conchords (BBC Radio 2). \n“Likeable\, intelligent and full of unpredictable energy” The Scotsman
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-jarred-christmas/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: UROOJ ASHFAQ - HOW TO BE A BADDIE
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Urooj Ashfaq is back\, but this time she’s different.\n\nNo 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…\n\nOne of India’s most exciting comics\, Urooj Ashfaq heads out on her second UK tour with her new show How To Be A Baddie\, the follow-up to her debut show Oh No!\, which won the Edinburgh Comedy Best Newcomer Award before selling out at London’s Soho Theatre and on tour around the UK.\n“Back-to-back laughs… a must see” ★★★★★ Wee Review
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-urooj-ashfaq-how-to-be-a-baddie/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Phenomena of Parapsychology: A scientific approach to the extraordinary
DESCRIPTION: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? \nParapsychology 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 and near-death experiences\, parapsychology explores the outer edges of human perception. It also investigates ghost sightings\, poltergeists\, mediumship\, and even memories of past lives – phenomena that seem to blur the boundary between life and death. \nWhat many don’t realise is that this field has a long and surprising history. The scientific investigation of paranormal phenomena began in 1882 – before psychology itself was formally established. Over the past 140 years\, parapsychological research has quietly influenced our understanding of the mind\, both within and beyond the mainstream. Join Dr David Luke for a deep dive into this fascinating realm – and discover what decades of scientific research say about the extraordinary experiences so many of us quietly wonder about. \nSpeaker Bio: \nDr David Luke is Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Greenwich\, and Perrott-Warrick Senior Researcher (via Trinity College\, Cambridge) exploring parapsychology. He is a past president of the Parapsychological Association\, the field’s professional body. His research focuses on transpersonal and paranormal experiences\, anomalous phenomena and altered states of consciousness\, especially via psychedelics\, having published more than 100 academic papers in this area\, including thirteen books\, such as Otherworlds: Psychedelics and Exceptional Human Experience. When he is not running clinical drug trials with LSD\, studying lucid dream precognition\, or exploring apparent weather control with Mexican shamans he manages a small ancient woodland and is a cofounder and trustee of Breaking Convention: International Conference on Psychedelic Consciousness. He lives life on the edge of Sussex\, England.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-phenomena-of-parapsychology-a-scientific-approach-to-the-extraordinary/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Music Sarah Larkham / El Hall 'Head to Head' songwriters in the round
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMarried 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 on the same night. \nIn an ‘in the round’ style format\, folk songwriters Hall and Larkham will each play their own critically acclaimed songs\, telling the stories behind them\, discussing the songs with each other and opening the floor to questions and comments\, in an interactive\, live ‘podcast style’ event. \nThis will also be the launch night of their limited edition full colour lyric / photo booklet\, available at a special launch price. And\, as it is Sarah’s birthday\, the ticket price includes free cake. \nTHE SONGWRITERS: \nSARAH LARKHAM \nvocal coach\, writer and mental health music workshop leader\, Sarah is a fan of older music\, songs with stories\, atmosphere\, the sound of rain and birds\, church bells\, black and white movies\, books\, red wine and candle flame. She has been writing songs since the age of 11 when she found a plastic guitar in a skip. Her songs are honest\, open\, personal and raw. She brings her heart-on-her-sleeve truths and her shaped-by-life voice to the stage with warmth and personality. \nYOUTUBE – @sarahlarkhamofficial  \nEL HALL \nSpanish guitar enthusiast\, travel guru\, foodie\, lover of rock\, Lorca\, TS Eliot\, the darker side of art\, rivers and mountains and wild swimming\, El Hall has been lauded by the NME for his ‘authentic\, awe-inspiring’ songs and gravely voice. One of the best unsigned songwriters of our generation\, he deserves a wide audience of true folk and rock followers. The NME said he is ‘what this country needs to reignite a spark for credible songwriting.’ El Hall also founded mental health music charity Mind Your Music (patron Sir Mark Rylance) in 2003 and won Bristol Songwriter of the Year in 2012. \nYoutube: @elhallmusic \nticket prices: from Sep 3 EARLYBIRD £9 / from October 23rd £11 / £9 concessions / on the door £14 / £11 concessions
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-sarah-larkham-el-hall-head-to-head-songwriters-in-the-round/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Acoustic music,alt-country,Alt-Folk,Americana,contempory folk,Folk,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Andrew Bird
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Andrew Bird featuring Joey Page & Meryl O’Rourke\n\nStand 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 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.\n\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.\n “A great storyteller\, funny\, likeable and effortless” Time Out
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-andrew-bird/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Music: POSTPONED Harri Mason in Concert
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBlending the heartland grit of Bruce Springsteen with the melodic charm of Fleetwood Mac\, Harri Mason and her band deliver powerful\, emotional songs with a high-energy live show that leaves a lasting impact. Harri has curated a niche within Soft Rock and Folk that speaks to various audiences. She has been releasing new music this year which has been well received and has been played on various radio stations including BBC Bristol and Amazing Radio. \nHer dynamic performances along with her inspired songs never fail to please. She will be playing some of the new tracks from her latest album ‘Reality of Expectations’. Find out more at www.harrimason.com \nHarri’s special guest is Jo Burgess. Jo captures a heartfelt blend of folk rock and indie pop. A true storyteller at heart\, she creates songs full of raw emotion\, shimmering melodies\, and lyrical honesty—drawing inspiration from a life lived close to the land and music. \nHer 2024 album A Familiar Pain builds on the success of previous singles\, exploring themes of love\, memory\, and personal reckoning that showcase her continued evolution as a bold and honest artist. With a sound inspired by the likes of Joni Mitchell\, Brandi Carlile and The Staves\, Jo has carved out a space where poetic lyrics meet anthemic\, emotional songwriting. \n“Poignant and timeless songwriting.” — AFX Radio \nEntry requirements: 18+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-harri-mason-in-concert/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Alt-Folk,alt-rock,Folk,Folk Music,indi-rock,Live music,soft rock
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Tom Houghton DEEP
DESCRIPTION: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?” \nIn a world full of relentless click bate\, online distractions\, and brain rotting content\, Tom Houghton’s racing brain finally became too much for him. \nHaving left the Western world behind\, Tom found himself in Indonesia where he plunged into a journey of self-discovery. He submerged himself as far down in the ocean as possible\, while asking the most profound questions of what truly makes someone who they are. And now he’s bringing his discoveries to you. It’s time to go “Deep”
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-tom-houghton-deep/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T223000
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SUMMARY:Music: Holly Carter Album Release Show
DESCRIPTION:Holly Carter – ‘Leave Your Mark’ – Official Album Release Show – Bristol\nHolly Carter is an award-winning songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Bristol\, UK. Two-time recipient of ‘Instrumentalist of the Year’ at the Americana UK awards (2023 & 2024) she is widely recognised as an exceptional fingerstyle guitarist and one of the UK’s only professional female pedal steel players. \nDrawing deeply from the well of the folk tradition\, she harnesses an approach to song as a powerful tool for education and the preservation of legacy. Along with a showstopping approach to guitar that follows hot on the heels of the likes of Chet Atkins and John Fahey\, her music weaves joyously catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics that pay homage to a diverse collection of musical and personal heroes. \nHer upcoming release ‘Leave Your Mark’ centres around a celebration and exploration of the ways we can leave our mark on the world after we’ve gone. Blending timeless storytelling with a distinct modern voice\, the album showcases an impactful collection of songs that presents a truly original take on the landscape of folk and Americana. Recorded live and directly to tape at Middle Farm Studios in Devon – and accompanied by lino printed artwork designed and hand cut by Holly – it endeavours to capture a moment in time\, in its most raw and honest state. \nFor this official album launch show\, Holly will be joined by her band\, featuring Joe Wilkins on guitar\, John `Parker on Double Bass & Matt Stockham Brown on drums. \nListen here
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-holly-carter-leave-your-mark-album-release-show/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Americana,Folk,Folk Music,Live music
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Ali Woods
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Ali Woods featuring Laura Lexx & Adam Beardsmore\n\n\n\n\nStand 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 row seats are available to book online.\n\nHeadliner: ALI WOODS\nAli Woods is a half-English\, half-Scottish comedian\, podcaster and content creator.  After a third sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run in 2024\, Ali is a refreshing mix of the ‘every man’ and the ‘modern man’\, whose sensitivity and genuine interest in men’s mental health gives him a great perspective on the modern ‘lad’ culture which often features in his comedy. Ali is that wonderful blend of comedy with a heart\, speaking on topics such as football\, the environment\, and many social causes close to his heart.\n\nHis online comedy sketches under the tag @aliwoodsgigs have gained millions of views and likes\, and featured on LadBible and Buzzfeed UK. In 2022\, he supported Russell Kane and Axel Blake on tour and in 2024 supported Adam Kay.\n\nIn 2024\, Ali starred on Comedy Central Live and Stand Up Sketch Show. He also had a third sold out Edinburgh run with his show ‘At the Moment’ he then embarked on his first ever solo tour across the UK and Ireland to sold-out audiences\, including a date at Bristol’s Hen & Chicken.\n“Ali Woods is a simply brilliant storyteller” Everything Theatre
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-ali-woods/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Elliot Steel - STEEL SOFT BOI CORE
DESCRIPTION:Elliot Steel returns with more of his biting wit and trademark dark sense of humour about the hellish year he\, and humanity\, has had. Seen on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle and Comedy Central at the Comedy Store.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-elliot-steel-steel-soft-boi-core/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Neil Delamere ACHILLES NEIL
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from sell out shows at The SSE Belfast Arena and Vicar Street Dublin our comedy hero is back on the road with a brand new epic standup show. \nJoin Neil Delamere as he takes on life’s absurdities in his own inimitable way. A celebration of the altogether too frequent weaknesses that make us human. Don’t miss the hilarious Achilles Neil. \n*Does not contain any actual Greek mythology \nAs seen on Live At The Apollo\, QI\, Countdown\, News Quiz\, Blame Game and Celebrity Mastermind
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-neil-delamere-achilles-neil/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Mike Rice - CRUEL LITTLE MAN
DESCRIPTION:There’s a cruelty to Mike Rice\, a wickedness. In this show Mike talks about doing psychedelics with his brother\, an entanglement with a Spanish Sausage Dog named Nino\, and many other such rotten adventures.\n“A phenomenal wordsmith\, and world class raconteur” Chortle
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-mike-rice-cruel-little-man/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Jimmy Mcghie
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Jimmy McGhie featuring Omar Badway & Robin Morgan\n\nStand Up For The Weekend is our weekly flagship 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 row seats are available to book online.\n\nHeadliner: JIMMY McGHIE\nInternational stand up Jimmy McGhie was an Assistant Producer for the BBC’s Science and History Dept\, having spent seven years working in factual television before he ran off to join the stand up comedy circus professionally in 2009. Since then he has performed stand up all over the world and appeared on numerous television and radio programmes including the BBC\, Channel 4\, Channel 5\, Comedy Central\, ABC Australia\, THREE New Zealand\, Absolute Radio and many more.\n\nHe is “a brilliant talent” (The Scotsman) and with “an easy charm and appealing relaxed manner” (Chortle)\, he has performed 10 solo shows at festivals around the world including the Edinburgh Fringe\, Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Adelaide Fringe\, Sydney Comedy Festival\, Perth Comedy Festival and New Zealand International Comedy festival.\n\nHe is now a top circuit act in the UK\, as well as a highly sought after corporate awards host and TV warm up artist. He has also provided the studio warm up for BBC1’s Graham Norton Show\, ITV’s Loose Women and Ch4’s Deal or No Deal.\n“Exquisitely done\, with a compelling\, simmering fury… impressive” Chortle.co.uk\n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-jimmy-mcghie/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251107T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251107T220000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Josh Jones I HAVEN'T WON THE LOTTERY SO HERE'S ANOTHER TOUR SHOW
DESCRIPTION:After his 2023/24 sell-out smash tour Gobsmacked\, this marvellous Manc is back with his best show yet.\n\nA TV favourite\, and now an aspiring doctor’s wife\, Josh Jones is now knee deep into his 30’s and nothing thrills him more than a Greggs Sausage Roll and an M&S food shop. Living a more sedate life isn’t without its challenges though – he’s still trying to earn his cat’s respect!\n\nJosh is hitting the road with a show packed full of laughs and he’s keeping it light – nothing super political\, nothing controversial and it’s definitely not going to change your life\, but you can be sure of a fab night out filled to the brim with jokes about history\, cats\, his love of wrestling and much more. Please come\, he’d really like to buy a new sofa.\n\nStar of Would I Lie To You? (BBC1)\, The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV)\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (CH4)\, Comedy Central Live\, Out of Order (Comedy Central)\, House of Games (BBC2)\, Battle in the Box (Dave)\, Dancing On Ice (ITV)\, The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and much\, much more.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-josh-jones-2/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T230000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stephen K Amos NOW WE'RE TALKING!
DESCRIPTION:How good’s a laugh? My joke book is overflowing\, so let’s get talking about what gives me the ick and what makes me tick. It’s time to get down to the nitty gritty. No filter\, no limits. The gloves are off and I’m packing a punchline\, so let’s speak easy and laugh freely. Join me for freestyling musings and merrymaking to get your belly aching! After all\, in jokes we trust…
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stephen-k-amos-now-were-talking/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251105T220000
DTSTAMP:20250708T130906Z
CREATED:20250708T130906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250708T130906Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy:  RACHEL GALVO - THE SHITE FEMINIST
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Galvo is an incredibly shite feminist… but its not her fault. She spent 15 years locked up in an all-girls Irish catholic school run by nuns- and she’s ready to tell the truth…\n“Rachel Galvo presents refreshingly funny interpretations of girlhood and ironically\, The Shite Feminist could not be more empowering. You will leave feeling like you’ve caught up with a good friend.” ★★★★★ Ed Fest Mag
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-rachel-galvo-the-shite-feminist/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251103T210000
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SUMMARY:Talk: A History of Tarot Cards: The ancient art of inner knowing
DESCRIPTION:What makes tarot such a compelling tool for reflection\, insight\, and even transformation? \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore how tarot works not just as a way to predict the future\, but as a tool for spiritual growth. Rich in symbols\, emotions and archetypes\, tarot offers a way to better understand ourselves and the world around us. \nWe’ll start with how tarot is used today\, then trace its roots back to the Italian Renaissance. Thinkers like Pico della Mirandola were searching for a way to talk to angels – a kind of spiritual language – and this quest helped shape the deeper meanings tarot still carries. \nWe’ll then take a closer look at three powerful cards: the High Priestess\, Temperance\, and the Devil\, and explore what they might be saying. Finally\, we’ll explore the explosion of tarot design in recent years\, and why so many people turn to tarot to make sense of the world. \nDiane Purkiss is Professor of English at the University of Oxford\, and a fellow of Keble  \nCollege. She has published works on witchcraft\, fairies\, and also on the English Civil War\, the occasion of England’s biggest witchhunt. She has been in more than a dozen television documentaries; she even has an IMDb entry and a Wikipedia page.She has spoken to general audiences at numerous literary festivals and to many local history societies.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-a-history-of-tarot-cards-the-ancient-art-of-inner-knowing/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T223000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: THE SCREEN ROT PODCAST: LIVE
DESCRIPTION:With JACOB HAWLEY and JAKE FARRELL\nJacob Hawley (As seen on The Russell Howard Hour\, The Have A Word Podcast\, Sky One\, ITVX and Channel 4) and Jake Farrell (as seen on ITVX) present Screen Rot\, their social media themed podcast where they discuss the weirdest and worst content that has been rotting their screens and indeed their minds. After selling out London shows in a matter of hours\, the duo are embarking on a tour of the UK. Expect guest appearances\, tangents\, non sequiturs\, and nonsense.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-the-screen-rot-podcast-live/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T223000
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Steve Bugeja
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Steve Bugeja featuring Jamie D’Souza & Clint Edwards\nStand Up For The Weekend is our weekly flagship 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 row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: STEVE BUGEJA\nSteve Bugeja is one of the circuit’s most exciting comedians. Steve hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles and has made numerous appearances on TV shows including The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One)\, Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2)\, Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central) and Zoe Ball on Saturday (ITV1).\n\nMaking a name for himself internationally\, Steve has twice been invited to perform at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, appearing on Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow (ABC1) and on Comedy Up Late (ABC1).\n\nA prolific writer\, Steve was a key member of the writing team for The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One) and for Iain Stirling’s CelebAbility (ITV2) and has contributed material to Mock the Week (BBC2)\, 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4) and BBC Radio 4.\n\nSteve won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2013 and has since performed numerous Edinburgh Fringe shows and national tours.\n“Plentiful jokes and compelling storytelling” — The Scotsman
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-steve-bugeja/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T230000
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SUMMARY:Music: Rod Picott THE FINAL TOUR
DESCRIPTION:US singer-songwriter Rod Picott is bringing down the curtain on the Circus of Misery & Heartbreak – he brings it down with the release of his album\, Starlight Tour – the album is packed with raw themes and totally absorbing in its immersive Americana noir. It is being critically acclaimed as his finest body of work.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-rod-picott-the-final-tour/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-country,American roots,Americana,Country,Folk Music,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T213000
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SUMMARY:Talk: Beneath the skin – an intimate look at our bodies
DESCRIPTION:Altered State returns with a new talk\,  taking a fresh look at how bodies are seen in medicine. \nFrom the influence of tradition and male bias to the blind spots of race and gender. Have female sexual organs had the attention they deserve? We’ll explore how priorities in surgery are arrived at and what we can do to compensate. \nAltered State host Eliz Mizon will be joined by: \nGabriel Weston – surgeon\, author and mother of 4 \nGene Feder – Professor of Primary Care at University of Bristol \nThe event will be followed by a book signing with Gabriel \nContact hello@alteredstate.org.uk if have any questions \nEntry requirements: 16+
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-beneath-the-skin-an-intimate-look-at-our-bodies/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251025T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251025T220000
DTSTAMP:20250901T140250Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Stand Up For The Weekend with Ian Stone
DESCRIPTION:Stand Up For The Weekend with Ian Stone featuring Micky Overman & Tom Glover\nStand 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 row seats are available to book online.\nHeadliner: IAN STONE\nIan Stone is one of the most talented topical acts in the country. Edgy and provocative\, with an easy-going manner and self-deprecating style\, Ian has performed all over the world. Formerly a regular guest on Radio 5 Live’s flagship sports panel show Fighting Talk\, and more recently on TNT Sport\, he also presented Channel 5’s Comedy Bigmouth in 2017. In 2020 Ian wrote and published his first book To Be Someone\, an in-depth look at his teenage years in the late 1970s against the backdrop of his favourite band\, The Jam.\n“Stone is probably better than we deserve. Ultimately\, it is the sheer quantity of funny material that really impresses” The List
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-stand-up-for-the-weekend-with-ian-stone/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T220000
DTSTAMP:20250708T130429Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy: Connor Burns - GALLUS
DESCRIPTION:The all-new show from Scotland’s hilarious new international breakthrough stand-up star.\n\nA hit at the 2024 Fringe Encore Series as part of the New York Comedy Festival\, Connor Burns’ previous show “1994” also sold 10\,000+ tickets in Edinburgh\, toured 100 dates around UK and Australia. He’s supported Daniel Sloss in 3 continents and his debut comedy special gets its world-wide release this summer.\n“Burns has arrived” ★★★★ Entertainment Now\n“Brilliant… gags coming at you at a terrifying rate… Superb!” ★★★★ The List\n“Hilarious… he is fearless and it is wonderful…!” ★★★★★ The Scotsman\n\n* Gallus: Traditional Scots dialect meaning Bold\, Daring and Reckless
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/comedy-connor-burns-gallus/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T230000
DTSTAMP:20250610T123348Z
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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. \nListen here
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/music-never-the-bride/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:alt-rock,Blues rock,Live music,Rock,rock 'n' roll
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251021T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251021T213000
DTSTAMP:20250915T120817Z
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SUMMARY:Talk: The Psychology of Carl Jung with Dr Rachel Newsome
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what our dreams and imagination can say about our inner psychology? Join us for an illuminating introduction to the psychology of Carl Jung and his groundbreaking ideas about the creative\, healing power of the unconscious. A founding father of depth psychology\, Jung was a maverick thinker\, artist and visionary whose ideas were ahead of his time. His extensive studies of ancient religions and mythologies\, alongside his deep dream work\, brought him to the edge of sanity. Through this work\, he developed the pioneering concepts of the collective unconscious\, the archetypes (including the shadow and the self)\, synchronicity\, individuation\, creative self-realisation and more. \nIn this talk\, we’ll explore key Jungian concepts in relation to how Jung combined ancient Eastern wisdom with Western psychology. We’ll learn how this can be understood as a form of ‘sacred science’ reflecting the spiritual crisis of late stage capitalism and how Jung’s thought places us inside a larger reality transcending space and time. We’ll look at the instrumental role of imagination\, dreams and symbols in Jung’s approach to psychoanalysis\, including his innovative technique of active imagination or ‘dreaming awake’. We’ll consider how Jung’s psychoanalysis is still relevant today as a powerful\, transformative tool to access the unknown and facilitate creativity in support of both individual and collective growth. \nDr Rachel Newsome is a Jungian-based writer and teacher. She holds a doctorate in applying Jungian psychoanalysis to creative writing and is the founder of Depth Writing With Dr Rachel\, a holistic creative learning programme aimed at supporting transformational growth. Dr Rachel has a background in the media and academia as a former editor of arts & culture magazine Dazed & Confused and a lecturer with twenty years’ experience\, respectively. She is an Associate of the Higher Education Association and an Editorial Board Member of the London Arts-Based Research Centre. Her research has been published in international academic journals and she is Co-Editor of the forthcoming Routledge publication The Creative Psyche: Between Spirit and Matter. Her monthly Depth Writing With Dr Rachel dispatches on travels between worlds via the arts\, culture and all things Jungian can be found on Substack.
URL:https://www.henandchicken.com/event/talk-the-psychology-of-carl-jung-with-dr-rachel-newsome/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken Studio
CATEGORIES:Talks
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