November 2023
Thursday 9th November
Rosetta's Spoken Word
An evening of open stage around creative writing/acting/standup presented by Jade Scotford and Laura Liptrott
Friday 10th November
Funny Beeseness presents
IMRAN YUSUF
Imran Yusuf, as seen on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, is renowned for his stinging, lyrical street-slang verbiage and super-high energy performance. Fast and furious yet charmingly endearing, his is a unique voice in the comedy world.
"Intelligent, thought-provoking and laugh out loud funny" Time Out
MAUREEN YOUNGER
Maureen is frank, fast, feisty, sharp and engaging – honest humour with attitude! Maureen works as a stand up comedian and compere at major clubs all around the UK and abroad and has also gigged in German and French.
"Funny and engaging" Time Out
DARIUS DAVIES
With over a decade of experience, professional stand up comedian Darius is a regular at top UK Comedy clubs including Glee, Just The Tonic, The Comedy Store & many more throughout the UK and abroad.
"Constant laughs from a skilled pro" Chortle
HOSTED BY RESIDENT MC WAYNE BEESE
Saturday 11th November
SOAAR presents
Headsticks + Abdoujaparov
Abdoujaparov​
Formed on October 19th 1998 by ex-Carter USM guitarist Les Carter (aka Fruitbat).
Abdoujaparov's musical foundations are the joyous and shambolic influences of 1977 punk rock. The music is raucous, fast and sometimes a bit country. The lyrics are rude, tender, funny and frequently a little unwell.
http://www.abdou.co.uk
Headsticks
With stunning receptions at every show they play Headsticks epitomise energy, spirit and raw passion
This band are proving themselves to be an irresistible addition to any line up.
With an ever growing fanbase at their side, Headsticks are reaching new heights with their self proclaimed 'Revolutionary Punk Roots Rock'n'Roll' which has cross genre appeal seeing the band gaining endless plaudits from pillars of the Folk/Roots, Post Punk, Punk, and even the rock and blues fraternities.
https://headsticks.co.uk
Sunday 11th November
Action Productions presents
A SOCIAL EVENT
Thursday 16th November
Blue Banana presents
MARK CHADWICK
Friday 17th November
Katie Fitzgeralds presents
Steve Ajao + Cracker
Now in its fifth decade, the Blues Giants trio play authentic classic American Blues with music by legends such as Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimi Hendrix, Robert Parker, Johnny Guitar Watson and more, as well as some soul and rock 'n' roll classics.
Steeped in the Blues and Jazz all his life, Birmingham guitarist Steve Ajao and his Blues Giants (Mike Hatton – Bass, and latest recruit, (1993!) former Au Pairs drummer Pete ‘Washboard’ Hammond) have been thrilling audiences for 40 years and Steve is regarded by many as one of the hottest Blues guitarists in the UK, as well as being in possession of the kind of mountainous voice that was made for the Blues. There is always a segment in the set where ‘Washboard Pete’ wanders off into the crowd, including behind the bar, where he taps the living daylights out of any tappable inanimate object, close by, creating huge mirth and laughter. A must see act.
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Cracker Collins..Boogie woogie, R ‘n’ R, jump blues guaranteed a good old party ... Katies style
Saturday 18th November
SOAAR presents
Jolly Roger
Cornish sea-punk folk band JollyRoger fall somewhere between the sound of The Dropkick Murphys and Levellers.
Inspired by the sea and growing up in the pirate haven of Penzance, they use nautical metaphors and pirate history to speak out about mental health issues and also the better things in life, like drinking beer.
JollyRoger explode with energy on stage and are an eclectic mix of shanty vibes, humour and celtic punk, with a metal head mentality. With zero previous experience in the music industry, JollyRoger sailed cluelessly into the south west music scene in 2019 with a do or die attitude and a mission to one day shout ‘scream for me Download’ to a bunch of metalheads and they are prepared to do what it takes.
Sunday 19th November
Poetry In Motion
Thursday 23rd October
Katie Fitzgeralds presents
Katie's Open Mic
Doors 7pm
Katie’s Open Mic is back and we look forward to welcoming you all once again. It is hosted by the amazing Jess Silk and doors are at 7.00 p.m., so just get yourself down here and put your name on the list.
Friday 24th November
SOAAR presents
Roving Crows
Roving Crows have been carving out their niche in the UK folk music scene since early 2009.
Over ten years, and evolving incarnations, Roving Crows have cultivated an arresting, singular sound that pushes the boundaries of the Celtic Folk genre. The band play with genuine passion, energy and soul. Vital and vibrant, a must-see live act who showcase a mix of fiery, Celtic-inspired fiddle, conscious, intelligent lyrics, backed by solid, thumping rhythms and driving, innovative bass. Roving Crows tour extensively across the UK and Europe, taking on injustice and societal imbalance with their lyrics and always creating a vibrant atmosphere with their lively show. Roving Crows comprises; strong lead vocals and 4 part harmonies, guitar, fiddle, bass and drums.
Saturday 25th November
Funny Beeseness presents
An Audience with
Mick Miller
AN AUDIENCE WITH....MICK MILLER
Host Wayne Beese will introduce Mick to do 45 minutes of stand-up in the first section of the show.
After the interval, Wayne will sit around a table and lead an interview with Mick where members of the audience will be able to ask questions about a colourful career in showbiz spanning nearly five decades.
It really is an intimate show not to be missed!
ABOUT MICK
Mick Miller has had a long and successful career stretching over 40 years.
He first came to prominence on the iconic ITV show The Comedians along with great British TV favourites Roy Walker and Stan Boardman. He also made guest appearances on 3, 2, 1, Seaside Special, and Blankety Blank (with his good friend Les Dawson). Live theatre tours and summer season shows followed.
In the 1980s Mick co-hosted his own Saturday evening show on ITV called The Funny Side along with Cheryl Baker and the late Mike Smith.
Since then he has been in constant demand on the theatre circuit, working throughout the UK and in global venues.
Mick has used his comedy talent and timing to land several acting roles. He has appeared in IDEAL with Johnny Vegas, and Peter Kay's Car Share.
He fulfilled a lifetime ambition to work in Las Vegas when he was chosen to be part of the major ITV series Last Laugh in Vegas.
Sunday 26th November
The Buskateers present
Busking for Charity
Tuesday 28th November
Funny Beeseness presents
Ignacio lopez
2023 Tour Spain’s best export, Ignacio Lopez, (Star of Live At The Apollo, The Now Show, Stand-Up Sesh, & more) scrutinises his immigrant upbringing and family tree in a relentlessly funny show about clashing cultures and never fitting in.
In 2009, from his derelict flat in South Wales, Ignacio scored tickets to see his favourite band, Nine Inch Nails, in Los Angeles, unfortunately he didn’t have money, transport, or a place to stay. Sharing his biggest failures with a hilarious, globe-trotting story about music, comedy, admin cock-ups, Ignacio skewers Britain and Spain with an armada of sarcasm, silliness, and songs.
Expect observational stand-up, wicked humour, and sharp lines, from the exotic outsider comedian with over 100 million video views online.
Thursday 30th November
Funny Beeseness presents
Ignacio lopez
2023 Tour Spain’s best export, Ignacio Lopez, (Star of Live At The Apollo, The Now Show, Stand-Up Sesh, & more) scrutinises his immigrant upbringing and family tree in a relentlessly funny show about clashing cultures and never fitting in.
In 2009, from his derelict flat in South Wales, Ignacio scored tickets to see his favourite band, Nine Inch Nails, in Los Angeles, unfortunately he didn’t have money, transport, or a place to stay. Sharing his biggest failures with a hilarious, globe-trotting story about music, comedy, admin cock-ups, Ignacio skewers Britain and Spain with an armada of sarcasm, silliness, and songs.
Expect observational stand-up, wicked humour, and sharp lines, from the exotic outsider comedian with over 100 million video views online.
