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Gyles Brandreth - Break a Leg!
They say all political careers end in tears.
In Brandreth's case it's tears of laughter as the actor, author, ex-MP, One Show reporter and QI, Have I Got News For You and Countdown star is back on tour with his new show celebrating all things theatrical.
Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), the BBC Radio 4 Just a Minute regular delivers a dazzling hour of wit, wisdom, high drama, low comedy, and hilarious name-dropping.
WHY? ‘A master raconteur’ ★★★★★ The Telegraph
‘Total joy’ ★★★★★ Scotsman
Suitable for ages 12+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
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Nunsense
Five of the nineteen surviving Little Sisters of Hoboken stage a variety show in the Mount Saint Helen's School auditorium.
They need to raise funds to bury the last four residents of the convent who are stored in the deep freeze.
WHY? The entertainment includes songs, dance routines, and an audience quiz
Presented by The Grimm Players
Studio
£15
Gregg Wallace - Doesn't Get Tougher Than This
The star of BBC's MasterChef, Inside The Factory and Eat Well For Less takes to the stage for this brand new live show.
He mixes hilarious behind the scenes tales with demonstrations and audience fun and games. Join Gregg as he answers the questions you’ve always wanted to ask, shares classic anecdotes and dishes up a sumptuous serving of MasterChef’s juiciest bits.
Complete with a Q&A, this really is a must-see event for any foodie and Gregg fan!
Suitable for ages 14+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Sunday Stories
Interactive storytelling in the magical story den.
Join in or unwind in the Café Bar with a latte and the Sunday papers, while your little ones get involved in telling stories from all over the world. Age guidance 4 – 7 years.
WHY? A sociable, creative and entirely relaxed way to do Sundays for families with young children
Stories for Sunday 23 September:
Welcome to Alien School by Caryl Hart
Hugless Douglas by David Melling
£3 per person (45 mins)
Stephen K Amos: Bouquets and Brickbats
Highly acclaimed stand-up comedian Stephen K Amos hits the road this Autumn with his brand new tour.
As Brexit looms on, Trump reigns rampant and everyone seems pushed to extremes, Stephen’s main aim is to cheer us up.
Forget everything that’s going on in the world and immerse yourself in the warmth of “one of the most likable figures in British Comedy“ (Radio Times). As seen on QI, The People’s History of LGBT, Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You and What Does The K Stand For? on BBC Radio 4.
WHY? ‘Deliciously deft… we roared at ad-libbing that was first rate throughout… you’ll leave the show smiling’ The Times
'Unashamed feel-good entertainment’ The Evening Standard
Age guidance 16+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£17.50
Hal Cruttenden - Chubster
Hal's literally filled our screens recently on BBC1’s Have I Got News For You, BBC2’s The Apprentice: You're Fired, Channel 4’s Bake Off: Extra Slice and BBC’s Live at the Apollo.
His daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show. He's now on a diet.
WHY? 'On top form' ★★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News
'He had the audience in stitches' ★★★★★ Daily Record
'Hilarious' ★★★★ Evening Standard
' Hugely talented' ★★★★ The Times
'Go and see Hal Cruttenden' ★★★★ Daily Mirror
Courtyard Theatre
£18
- 11 Jan SOLD OUT
- 12 Jan from £18
Gary Delaney: Gagster's Paradise
One of Britain's leading one-liner comics returns to the road with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery.
A Mock The Week regular and recent star of the new Live At The Apollo series, Gary's shows are renowned in the business for a near unrivalled volume of high-class gags. You should expect no different from this, his brand new tour for 2018. Please note Coolio will not be appearing.
‘A cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns’ ★★★★ Guardian
‘More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers...Quite brilliant’ ★★★★ Scotsman
‘A master craftsman’ ★★★★ Times
‘One of Britain's grandmasters of the one-liner' ★★★★ Chortle
Supported by Andy Robinson.
Suitable for ages 16+ years.
Courtyard Theatre
£17
- 21 Sep SOLD OUT
Adam Kay - This is Going to Hurt
Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this 'electrifying' (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music.
Absolute sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2016 and 2017 and Soho Theatre 2017.
The accompanying book, This is Going to Hurt is a Sunday Times bestseller – and copies will be available to purchase and for signature after the performance.
WHY? ‘Intersperses horror stories from the NHS frontline with a catalogue of sublimely silly spoof songs, and some blissfully brilliant wordplay’ ★★★★★ Mail on Sunday
‘Viscerally raw and passionately delivered’ ★★★★ Chortle
Courtyard Theatre
£17 (£15 conc)
Presented by Seabright Productions.
- 23 Sep SOLD OUT
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