T0440194363Two sizzling hours of fun brought to you by the incomparable Arthur Smith, and a gallery seasoned stars: Barb Jungr, Steve Nallon and Nina Conti. Arthur Smith is one of comedy's elder statesmen and a club compere since the early days of the alternative comedy scene. A regular on BBC Radio 2 and 4, he is one of TV‘s Grumpy Old Men and is a frequent guest on such shows as Excess Baggage and Loose Ends. His autobiography My Name is Daphne Fairfax was recently featured on Radio 4’s Book of the Week. Steve Nallon was involved in the groundbreaking satirical comedy series Spitting Image creating the character voices for Margaret Thatcher, Sir David Attenborough, Alan Bennett, The Queen Mum, Bruce Forsyth and many more. Award-winning ventriloquist Nina Conti and her alter ego 'Monkey' have wowed theatre and festival audiences from Edinburgh to Melbourne - prepare to be shocked! A previous winner of the BBC New Comedy Awards, Nina regularly headlines at London comedy venues including The Comedy Store. In 2008 Nina won the Barry Award at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Barb Jungr's passionate singing and extraordinary song styling has its roots in northern soul, opera and jazz. She has received rave reviews internationally, two New York awards (2008 Nightlife Award for Outstanding Cabaret Vocalist and Best International Artist 2003 Backstage Award) and critics compare her to Nina Simone and Peggy Lee.Performer Arthur Smith. Performer Barb Jungr. Performer Steve Nallon. Performer Nina Conti. | |
| 25 Sep 09 | New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth :: V769 listing details L1629533268 |
T02084537930oung people showcase their talent in this fun-filled evening of entertainment, with singing, dancing, scenes and sketches. Suitable for 14yrs+Performer Arthur Smith. Performer Hattie Hayridge. Performer Carol Grimes. Performer Dorian Ford. | |
| 28 May 09 | South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731 listing details L0109814103 |
T01990677438The perfect cocktail of entertainment for a discerning audience. Prepare for a heady mix of intelligent stand-up; searing satire, brilliantly observed character comedy, clever wordplay and sweet, sweet music.Performer Arthur Smith. Performer Ian Shaw. Performer Carrie Quinlan. Performer Steve Nallon. | |
| 23 May 09 | Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673 listing details L979283188 |
T107430304A cracking variety bill of comedy and musical icons - Barbara Nice, Hatty Hayridge, Arnold Brown and Ian ShawPerformer Barbara Nice. Performer Hatty Hayridge. Performer Arnold Brown. Performer Ian Shaw. | |
| 26 Mar 09 | Brighton Komedia, Brighton :: V654 listing details L01986030981 |
T789460979An evening with a difference; Variety Lives! is a full-scale variety show that includes a heady mix of intelligent humour; brilliantly observed character comedy; classy music; clever wordplay and dazzling sleight of hand. | |
| 26 Feb 09 | Brighton Komedia, Brighton :: V654 listing details L280572154 |
T01120944101An evening with a difference; Variety Lives! is a full-scale variety show that includes a heady mix of intelligent humour; brilliantly observed character comedy; classy music; clever wordplay and dazzling sleight of hand.Performer Andy Hamilton. Performer Steve Gribbin. Performer Andi Ohso. Performer The Lovers. | |
| 29 Jan 09 | Brighton Komedia, Brighton :: V654 listing details L01103161499 |
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| 29 Mar 09 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L1733988537 |
| 22 Feb 09 | Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535 listing details L0868270440 |
