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  • 12 February 2024 RUSSELL KANE: HYPERACTIVE

    Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and “storming physical comedy” Mail on Sunday.The brand-new tour for 2024 and 2025 comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active!“Fierce, funny and heartfelt… a thrilling reminder of what comedy can do.” The Guardian“An evening-long fix of stand-up espresso… one of the quickest, most stimulating stand-ups in the land.” The Times“Russell Kane has made his name with verbose, hyperactive comedy – and he shows no sign of slowing down.” The iPlease note this show is in 2025.

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  • 7 February 2024 SARAH MILLICAN

    When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 18.Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.Alternative dates…Sarah Millican – Thursday 24 October 2024Sarah Millican – Friday 25 October 2024Sarah Millican – Sunday 27 October 2024…

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  • 7 February 2024 SARAH MILLICAN

    When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 18.Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside her.Alternative dates…Sarah Millican – Thursday 24 October 2024Sarah Millican – Saturday 26 October 2024Sarah Millican – Sunday 27 October 2024…

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  • 7 February 2024 SARAH MILLICAN

    When Sarah Millican was a bairn, she wouldn’t say boo to a goose. Quiet at school, not many friends, no boobs til she was 18.Now? NOW she is loud, with good friends, a cracking rack and goose booing all over the shop.In Late Bloomer, Sarah’s brand-new stand-up show, she explores how one became the other.Plus, lots of stuff about dinners and lady gardens. Come along, laugh at her, with her, beside herAlternative dates…Sarah Millican – Friday 25 October 2024Sarah Millican – Saturday 26 October 2024Sarah Millican – Sunday 27 October 2024…

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  • 5 February 2024 21st CENTURY TENNESSEE – THE MODERN COUNTRY SHOW

    The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show!Get ready to experience the passion of 21st century country music as we pay homage to the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible tunes, authentic Nashville vibes, and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun. Featuring songs such as: When It Rains It Pours, Before He Cheats, Chicken Fried, Need You Now, Wagon Wheel, Last Night, Tennessee Whiskey and many many more.The show is a trailblazing, non-stop modern country extravaganza but don’t worry we’ll throw in some old classics for good measure. The show features top-class production and a full eight piece live band including three amazing lead vocalists.Ya’ll better grab your cowboy boots, saddle up and get ready for the country party of the century!…

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  • 5 February 2024 MO GILLIGAN

    Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated world tour… In the Moment.As one of the UK’s biggest comedy stars, he’s achieved phenomenal success in just a few short years with two sold out national tours including London’s O2 Arena, three stand up specials and numerous smash hit TV credits to his name with highlights including The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4), That’s My Jam (BBC One), The Brit Awards (ITV1) and The Masked Singer (ITV1).

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  • 5 February 2024 COME WHAT MAY

    Experience a night of pure entertainment as we transport you to the dazzling world of the Moulin Rouge, starring AJ and Curtis Pritchard (Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing With The Stars, Love Island) and a cast of West End performers.This incredible show features all your favourite hits from the iconic movie-musical, including Come What May, Your Song, and Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend. But that’s not all – timeless hits from other modern movie musicals will really get your feet moving.Join our children of the revolution and be swept away by the sultry, mysterious atmosphere of Paris. From the sexy and disreputable underbelly of the city to the glamour and glitz of the Moulin Rouge, you’ll be transported back in time to a place of dreams, adventure, and most importantly, love.This high-energy musical extravaganza is a guaranteed hit with all audiences looking for a night of non-stop entertainment. So grab your friends and get ready to sing and dance the night away.This is one show you don’t want to miss – get your tickets now and join us for a truly Spectacular, Spectacular evening of unforgettable entertainment!…

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  • 2 February 2024 QUEENZ – DRAG ME TO THE DISCO!

    Queenz are back with a brand new show! Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless five-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars and dazzling disco divas.“Beautiful, fun and vital.” The Scotsman“Queenz is joyful.” Metro“Mind-blowing live vocals.” Broadway World“One of the best shows I have ever seen.” Gay Times“Everything you could want from a drag show.” Edinburgh Live“Powerhouse vocals, a force to be reckoned with.” North West End“Immensely enjoyable, wonderful vocals.” Love London’ Love Culture…

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  • 30 January 2024 JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA

    Musical maestro Jools Holland and his famous Rhythm and Blues Orchestra have announced their 2024 Autumn/Winter tour, with special guests Marc Almond and Toby Lee.From his years in the internationally acclaimed duo Soft Cell to the successful solo career that followed, Marc Almond has sold over 30 million records worldwide with his list of hit songs including Say Hello, Wave Goodbye, Touch, and, of course, Tainted Love. Marc has been awarded the Ivor Novello Inspiration Award and the Icon Award by Attitude Magazine. His collaborators include the likes of Gene Pitney, Tony Visconti and Burt Bacharach, as well as Jools, who Marc previously toured with in 2018.Audiences will also be treated to the supreme talent of blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, Toby Lee. Described by Joe Bonamassa as “a future superstar of the blues”, Toby first came to public attention at 10 years old when he posted a get well soon jam for BB King which went viral with 5 million views in a week. Since then, he has gone on to perform in West End productions, winning Olivier and UK Blues Awards and showcasing his skills on TV and live performances around the world. Now joining Jools for every stop of the tour, audiences have a chance to see one of the world’s most promising blues guitarists in the flesh.Fans will be thrilled to hear that the shows will once again feature the incredible Ruby Turner and the outstanding vocals of Louise Marshall, and Sumudu Jayatilaka. Together…

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  • 29 January 2024 THE BOOTLEG BEATLES

    Sixty years ago the Beatles debut feature-length film A Hard Day’s Night became a huge critical and commercial success, even being nominated for two Academy Awards. The following year in 1965 their second film Help!, this one in colour, received similar glowing plaudits. The group was hailed as a modern-day Marx Brothers and their director, Dick Lester, credited with fathering the MTV pop video culture that was to come.So what better time to celebrate the songs not just from the soundtracks of these two iconic motion pictures, but from all five in their catalogue. Featuring hits from A Hard Day’s Night, Help!, Magical Mystery Tour, Yellow submarine and Let it Be, The Bootleg Beatles and their orchestra will take you on a whistle stop trip through the celluloid career of the Fab Four in their brand new spectacular multi-media stage show.It’s all there, the costumes, the hairstyles, the banter and the gear. It’s not the Beatles….. but you simply won’t believe it!“Less a tribute, more a reincarnation.” The Daily Telegraph“Entirely convincing.” The Times…

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