SATURDAY 4 FEBRUARY
Elis James plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Last summer Welsh raconteur Elis James produced his third consecutive solo show at the Edinburgh Fringe. He is prolifically talented and you'd be wise to check out one of the names of the future.
THURSDAY 9 FEBRUARY
Stand Up at the Blakehay with Jimmy McGhie and guests
Blakehay Theatre, Weston - 8.30pm (doors 8pm)
First night of a brand new monthly comedy venue in the heart of Weston-super-Mare's central Grove Village district. This opening night features Jimmy McGhie, Sally-Anne Hayward and John Robins.
FRIDAY 10 FEBRUARY
Jimmy McGhie plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
A highly regarded young stand-up and comic performer, Jimmy McGhie performs on the UK and international comedy circuit to great acclaim. Charming, bright-eyed and relaxed, he melds rhythm and timing with a polished and honest delivery.
SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY
Jimmy McGhie plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
A highly regarded young stand-up and comic performer, Jimmy McGhie performs on the UK and international comedy circuit to great acclaim. Charming, bright-eyed and relaxed, he melds rhythm and timing with a polished and honest delivery.
THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY
Matt Parker: Your Days Are Numbered
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
Taking comedy in a new and thought provoking direction, this new intelligent show features the expert “stand-up mathematician”, Matt Parker, and writer/comedian, Timandra Harkness. "It's certainly not just for maths geeks" Chortle.co.uk
FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY
Steve Hughes: Big Issues
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Inimitable Australian comic and ex heavy metal drummer, Steve Hughes embarks upon his eagerly-awaited debut tour. Expect intelligent, straight-talking social commentary from one of the most original and thought-provoking performers to grace the UK circuit.
SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY
Steve Hughes: Big Issues
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Inimitable Australian comic and ex heavy metal drummer, Steve Hughes embarks upon his eagerly-awaited debut tour. Expect intelligent, straight-talking social commentary from one of the most original and thought-provoking performers to grace the UK circuit.
SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY
Andrew Lawrence: The Best Kept Secret In Comedy
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Maybe you’ve caught one of his rare TV appearances. Maybe you’ve heard his Radio 4 series What To Do If You’re Not Like Everybody Else. Probably you’ve never heard of Andrew Lawrence at all. How remiss of you. Join him as he embarks on his latest UK stand-up tour.
MONDAY 20 FEBRUARY
Mark Watson: Request Stops
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
The extraordinarily high octane Mark Watson returns to Bristol for three nights of his current Request Stops tour after his DVD recording at the Hippodrome last summer. "Joyful stream-of-consciousness" The Observer
TUESDAY 21 FEBRUARY
Mark Watson: Request Stops
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
The extraordinarily high octane Mark Watson returns to Bristol for three nights of his current Request Stops tour after his DVD recording at the Hippodrome last summer. "Joyful stream-of-consciousness" The Observer
WEDNESDAY 22 FEBRUARY
Mark Watson: Request Stops
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
The extraordinarily high octane Mark Watson returns to Bristol for three nights of his current Request Stops tour after his DVD recording at the Hippodrome last summer. "Joyful stream-of-consciousness" The Observer
SATURDAY 25 FEBRUARY
Alun Cochrane plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
In high demand on the UK and international comedy circuit, Alun Cochrane has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. "Filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments" The List
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY
Alun Cochrane plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
In high demand on the UK and international comedy circuit, Alun Cochrane has appeared on Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. "Filled with prime laugh-out-loud stupid moments" The List
FRIDAY 2 MARCH
Erich McElroy plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Originally from Seattle USA, Erich McElroy has long lived in the UK, and much of his comedy stems from the difference between the two. More precisely, it's an outsider's view of his adoptive homeland, lampooning life in the UK.
SATURDAY 3 MARCH
Erich McElroy plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Originally from Seattle USA, Erich McElroy has long lived in the UK, and much of his comedy stems from the difference between the two. More precisely, it's an outsider's view of his adoptive homeland, lampooning life in the UK.
FRIDAY 9 MARCH
Mike Gunn & Sean Collins: Still On The Roadshow
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Following spectacular performances on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, here’s a rare chance to see two top-billing circuit stars sharing the same bill in a double-headline show.
SATURDAY 10 MARCH
Mike Gunn & Sean Collins: Still On The Roadshow
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Following spectacular performances on BBC One’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, here’s a rare chance to see two top-billing circuit stars sharing the same bill in a double-headline show.
SUNDAY 11 MARCH
The Boy With Tape On His Face: UK Tour 2012
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
The silent show that is creating a lot of talk. Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. You'll laugh, you'll scream and ultimately you'll end up like The Boy With Tape On His Face - lost for words.
THURSDAY 15 MARCH
Stand Up at the Blakehay with John Gordillo and guests
Blakehay Theatre, Weston - 8.30pm (doors 8pm)
The second of four monthly comedy shows at Weston-super-Mare's atmospheric Blakehay Theatre features John Gordillo, Chris Stokes and regular host John Robins.
FRIDAY 16 MARCH
John Gordillo plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
"John Gordillo is an inspiration, a consummate performer with an amazing talent, passion and intellect. If you are after cheap, silly laughs avoid, but if you want intelligent, moving comedy with a point, then you cannot afford to miss." Chortle.co.uk
SATURDAY 17 MARCH
John Gordillo plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
"John Gordillo is an inspiration, a consummate performer with an amazing talent, passion and intellect. If you are after cheap, silly laughs avoid, but if you want intelligent, moving comedy with a point, then you cannot afford to miss." Chortle.co.uk
SUNDAY 18 MARCH
Simon Munnery: UK Tour 2012
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Sony Radio award winner and star of BBC2's Attention Scum, surreal comedian Simon Munnery presents a brand new show. It's an extravagant mess of foaming bubble hats, superlative jokes, bad guitar riffs and delightful monologues.
FRIDAY 23 MARCH
Roger Monkhouse plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Roger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience.
SATURDAY 24 MARCH
Roger Monkhouse plus guests
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Roger Monkhouse is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience.
THURSDAY 29 MARCH
Chris Ramsey: Offermation
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
Following a nomination from the hugely prestigious Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, Chris Ramsey brings his critically acclaimed show to The Comedy Box. "This boy is going to be a star" Daily Telegraph
FRIDAY 30 MARCH
Terry Alderton: UK Tour 2012
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Terry Alderton is back on the road with a brand new show, he’s a unique and unforgettable comedy performer whose popularity grows day by day. “Brilliant, always funny” The List
SATURDAY 31 MARCH
Terry Alderton: UK Tour 2012
Hen & Chicken - 8.45pm (doors 7.45pm)
Terry Alderton is back on the road with a brand new show, he’s a unique and unforgettable comedy performer whose popularity grows day by day. “Brilliant, always funny” The List
SUNDAY 15 APRIL
Richard Herring: What Is Love, Anyway?
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
One of the most prolific comedy writer/performers tours his latest show. After receiving the best reception of any of the 22 Edinburgh previews during Bristol BrouHaHa last July, Richard Herring is back with an extended version of the same show as part of his new tour.
THURSDAY 19 APRIL
Stand Up at the Blakehay with Nathan Caton and guests
Blakehay Theatre, Weston - 8.30pm (doors 8pm)
The third in a brand new monthly series of comedy nights at Weston-super-Mare's atmospheric Blakehay Theatre featuring Nathan Caton, James Acaster and regular compere John Robins.
SUNDAY 29 APRIL
Henning Wehn: No Surrender
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
You may well have heard Henning Wehn on BBC Radio's Unbelievable Truth, News Quiz, The Now Show or seen him on QI. Now's your chance to see the self-appointed German Comedy Ambassador to the UK in the flesh in his sell-out Edinbugh show.
TUESDAY 8 MAY
Isy Suttie: Pearl & Dave
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
This extraordinary new one-woman comedy show from the star of Peepshow, Isy Suttie, tells the story of the part she played in two people's blossoming internet romance whilst on her own treacherous search for true love. "A real gem" - The Guardian
WEDNESDAY 9 MAY
Rich Hall: UK Tour 2012
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Star of many comedy shows ranging from Have I Got News For You to QI via Live At The Apollo, writer and comedian Rich Hall is known for his grouchy, deadpan persona. He returns to Bristol with a four night run at the Tobacco Factory.
THURSDAY 10 MAY
Rich Hall: UK Tour 2012
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Star of many comedy shows ranging from Have I Got News For You to QI via Live At The Apollo, writer and comedian Rich Hall is known for his grouchy, deadpan persona. He returns to Bristol with a four night run at the Tobacco Factory.
THURSDAY 10 MAY
Stand Up at the Blakehay with Stuart Goldsmith and guests
Blakehay Theatre, Weston - 8.30pm (doors 8pm)
The fourth in a brand new monthly series of comedy nights at Weston-super-Mare's atmospheric Blakehay Theatre featuring Stuart Goldsmith, Elis James and regular compere John Robins.
FRIDAY 11 MAY
Rich Hall: UK Tour 2012
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Star of many comedy shows ranging from Have I Got News For You to QI via Live At The Apollo, writer and comedian Rich Hall is known for his grouchy, deadpan persona. He returns to Bristol with a four night run at the Tobacco Factory.
SATURDAY 12 MAY
Rich Hall: UK Tour 2012
Tobacco Factory Theatre - 8pm (doors 7.30pm)
Star of many comedy shows ranging from Have I Got News For You to QI via Live At The Apollo, writer and comedian Rich Hall is known for his grouchy, deadpan persona. He returns to Bristol with a four night run at the Tobacco Factory.
WEDNESDAY 6 JUNE
Craig Campbell: Tour Extension 2012
Hen & Chicken - 8.30pm (doors 7.45pm)
TOUR EXTENSION
Craig Campbell's unique ability to find humour in the mundane, coupled with his own natural eccentricity makes for truly inventive storytelling. Now an internationally acclaimed act, Craig's whimsical travel anecdotes never fail to surprise.