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Arthur Smith archiveComedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution Arthur Smith and bask in an evening of laughter and off-the-wall humour with one of the 'alternative comedians' who shook up the 80s and 90s. Expect an evening of sublime playfulness, crammed with jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems and songs. Arthur is simply one of our funniest and most original comic performers and is guaranteed to bring you a night of hilarity, mirth and scandal... With a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure. Arthur Smith website.

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Arthur Smith

Archive listings for Arthur Smith

Work type: Comedy.

My First 75 Yeaers in Comedy - T01252410837

16 Mar 23 to 18 Mar 23Pleasance, Inner London :: V276
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Laughs, Stories, A Song and a Poem - T01188693920

Expect an evening of sublime playfulness, crammed with jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems, songs (at least 1 from Leonard Cohen) and readings from his recently published memoir ‘My Name Is Daphne Fairfax' which has won praise from literary critics. He will also tell the story, as well as a portrait of his late father PC Sad Smith, survivor of Colditz POW camp and London copper.
29 Oct 22Palace Theatre, Paignton :: V892
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Syd - T01945594919

15 Oct 21Waterside Theatre, Aylesbury :: V1452754579
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11 Sep 21Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
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29 Aug 21Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37
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12 Mar 21Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942
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28 Jun 19 to 13 Jul 19Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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21 Jun 19Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6
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31 May 18The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Sings Leonard Cohen - T0923821124

Smith's Edinburgh Fringe hit about the master of musical misery.
28 Jul 17Kings Theatre Portsmouth, Southsea :: V780
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Arthur Smith at your Service - T0809953647

Join comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution Arthur Smith and bask in an evening of laughter and off the wall humour with one of the ?alternative comedians' who shook up the world of light entertainment in the 1980s and 1990s. Expect an evening of sublime playfulness, crammed with jokes, anecdotes, short stories, poems, songs and readings from his recently published memoir My Name is Daphne Fairfax which has won praise from literary critics.
3 Dec 16Northern Stage, Newcastle upon Tyne :: V568
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21 Sep 16Theatre Royal Windsor, Windsor :: V742
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1 Jul 16Hebden Bridge Picture House, Hebden Bridge :: V533660781
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4 Jun 16The Little Theatre, Wells :: V051338163
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Sings Leonard Cohen - The Extended Mix - T769657670

Arthur Smith sings Leonard Cohen volume 2 was a huge hit at the Edinburgh Fringe and then at venues around Britain and Ireland. It returns now to the Soho Theatre - lengthened, deepened, with extra laughs and the addition of 4 more Cohen songs (including 'the most miserable song ever written'). The show reflects on despair, decline and dementia yet succeeds in being hilarious, joyous and life-affirming. Smith, playwright, grumpy old man, 'Radio 4's bit of rough' and stand-up comic, is enhanced by the fabulous Smithereens, a trio of unbeatably melodious and glamourous singer/musicians to produce an evening you will never forget.
19 Apr 15 to 30 Apr 15Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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Salty Seadog - T676378010

Alternative stand-up comedian and writer Arthur Smith and Radio 4 regular (Loose Ends) went to the John Roan School in Greenwich back in the days when very few caf?s had broadband. As always, he's delighted to return to his old stomping ground, although his stomping is more measured these days. He's especially keen to return to Cutty Sark, which looms large in his memory and from which he was ejected in 1973. Expect an eclectic performance, including cracking stand-up, a Leonard Cohen song or two, glittering words, loud laughs and the truth about that strange afternoon. The show is followed by a Q&A session.
10 Apr 15Michael Edwards Studio Theatre, Outer London :: V1017657005
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Sings Leonard Cohen (Volume Too) - T01092658677

In this entirely new show Smith's reflections on dementia, enthusiasm, comedy and death are marinated in Cohen's music; his rendition of the songs is hugely enhanced by the fabulous Smithereens: Kirsty Newton, Carrie Marx and Ali Day and by the show's director/ script adviser, Kevin Day.
9 Nov 14Rose Theatre Kingston, Kingston :: V051452426
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15 Oct 14Theatre Royal, Brighton :: V657
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6 Oct 14Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942
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3 Oct 14Churchill Theatre, Bromley :: V302
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15 Aug 14 to 24 Aug 14Pleasance, Edinburgh :: V1282
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16 Feb 14 to 2 Mar 14Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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Life in the Old Dogs: An Evening of Senior Stand Up Comedy - T925502312

9 Oct 14St George's Theatre, Great Yarmouth :: V1454243688
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Comedy Whirlpool - T1084161319

18 May 14Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6
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Exposed - T19330855

15 May 13The Atkinson, Southport :: V0485350863
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10 May 13Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore :: V1731036448
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4 May 13Dundee Repertory Theatre, Dundee :: V596
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24 Mar 13Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308
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21 Feb 13Waterside Arts Centre, Sale :: V0383692381
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Arthur Smith's Benefit for the Royal Yacht - T932974681

A curious and possibly extraordinary evening of oddities reflecting ridiculous aspects of modern Elizabethan England. All proceeds will go to help upgrade the Queen (after expenses).
6 Jul 12The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Laughter Clinic - T582123442

31 May 12The Clapham Grand, Outer London :: V1464647700
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Exposed! - T1766898152

Includes readings from his recently published memoir "My Name Is Daphne Fairfax" which has won praise from literary critics
9 Dec 11The Dukes, Lancaster :: V523
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11 Nov 11mac birmingham - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham :: V146
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7 Oct 11Lincoln Performing Arts Centre, Lincoln :: V0251629711
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3 Sep 11Theatre Royal, Bury St Edmunds :: V76
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30 Jun 11Whitley Bay Playhouse, Whitley Bay :: V580
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29 Jun 11The Met, Bury :: V476
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28 Jun 11Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972
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14 May 11Mercury Theatre, Colchester :: V37
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28 Apr 11Unity Theatre, Liverpool :: V539
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17 Apr 11The Tobacco Factory Theatres, Bristol :: V1384579886
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9 Apr 11Citizens Theatre, Glasgow :: V611
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15 Mar 11Gala Theatre, Durham :: V0146218420
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Arthur Smith's Pissed Up Chat Show - T1194687490

9 Jul 11The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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At Large - T0950205425

6 Dec 10The LCR, Norwich :: V461
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Join comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution ARTHUR SMITH and bask in an evening of laughter and off the wall humour with one of the 'alternative comedians' who shook up the world of light entertainment in the nineteen eighties and nineties. A BBC regular, well known for his appearances on TV's Grumpy Old Men, Q.I., Have I Got News For You and Radio 4's Loose Ends, Balham Bash and Radio 2's Smith Lectures. His recently published memoir My Name Is Daphne Fairfax has won praise from literary critics. He is a Spirit of The Fringe award-winning Edinburgh Festival stalwart and Olivier nominated playwright for An Evening With Gary Lineker. Arthur is simply one of our funniest and most original comic performers and is guaranteed to bring you a night of hilarity, mirth and scandal...with a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure.
12 Nov 10Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V752
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An Evening with Daphne Fairfax, based on his acclaimed memoir - T657917560

A vigorous account of the peculiar business of being alive. Arthur reflects on the nature of comedy and his days as a scruffy kid on bombsites, a wild-haired undergraduate, a roadsweeper, an English teacher, a failed rock star, a boozed-up sexual adventurer and an intensive care patient.
21 Oct 10Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942
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17 Oct 10Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
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At Large - T0767452120

Join comedian, writer, broadcaster and all-round British institution ARTHUR SMITH and bask in an evening of laughter and off the wall humour with one of the ‘alternative comedians’ who shook up the world of light entertainment in the nineteen eighties and nineties. Arthur is simply one of our funniest and most original comic performers and is guaranteed to bring you a night of hilarity, mirth and scandal...with a touch of rudeness thrown in for good measure.
1 Jul 10Huntingdon Hall, Worcester :: V1402
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29 May 10Theatre Royal Wakefield, Wakefield :: V979
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15 May 10Princess Pavilion, Falmouth :: V876
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30 Apr 10Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308
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26 Mar 10Civic Theatre, Doncaster :: V964
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21 Feb 10Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse), Leeds :: V977
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Summer Frolic - T1174939696

Arthur Smith, avuncular and dangerous, capers around the stage, peppers among the audience, says funny stuff, introduces the third most beautiful woman in the world and sprays the summer in laughter, the one true metaphysical consolation. WARNING: Arthur will sing at least two Leonard Cohen songs. Age Suitability: 18+
28 Jun 10The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Variety Lives! - T1894390550

Arthur Smith is one of the country’s best known comedians - if you don’t know his face, you’ll know his voice - A stalwart of numerous Radio 4 programmes and arguably the funniest of TV's 'Grumpy Old Men'. In Variety Lives, Arthur is joined by three great comedy and music acts: Red Dwarf’s Hattie Hayridge, everyone’s favourite housewife Barbra Nice and vocal duo Ruby and Noah for an evening of mirth, merriment, music and melancholic mischief.
29 Jan 10Brindley Arts Centre, Runcorn :: V1448285374
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30 Sep 09Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160
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with Mundo Jazz - T1742324053

Comedy and music from national treasure Arthur Smith.
7 Nov 09Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442
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21 Oct 09The Met, Bury :: V476
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Burning Issues: F*ck - A Documentary - T01789745210

The film that dare not speak its name. This challenging and provocative documentary takes a look on all sides of the infamous F-word. It's taboo, obscene and controversial, yet somehow seems to permeate every single aspect of our culture - from Hollywood... to the schoolyard... to the Senate floor in Washington D.C. It's the word at the very centre of the debate on Freedom of Speech - and everyone seems to have an opinion. The documentary examines how the word is impacting our world today through interviews, film and television clips, music, and original animation by Oscar nominee Bill Plymptom. Q&A with broadcaster, commentator and grumpy old man Arthur Smith.Director Steve Anderson.
3 Sep 09Playhouse, Norwich :: V69
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21 Apr 09Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
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Arturart-Retro-Lite - T114422349

Artistic maestro and sometime stand up Arthur Smith has dedicated his life to the pursuit of comedy through Art. ARTURART-RETRO-LITE brings together the best work by Arthur and his students, including Stewart Lee, Simon Munnery, Tim Vine and Harry Hill to name but a few, as well as a vast network of labourers/painters, translators, and cooks.
18 Feb 09 to 7 Mar 09BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Inner London :: V168
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An Audience with Arthur Smith - T2030668209

[Arthur Smith] will delight the audience with his witty observations as he sets the world to rights. He will also be taking questions from the audience.
22 Oct 08Dorking Halls, Dorking :: V1030
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Arthur Smith's Curious Evening - T1904221651

The Illustrious Arthur Smith curates and hosts an evening of outstanding comedy, poetry, oddities, special guests and music.
27 Mar 08Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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Producer Clive Conway Celebrity Productions.
10 Jan 08Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guildford :: V702
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28 Jul 07Theatre Royal, Winchester :: V782
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10 Jul 07Corn Exchange, Newbury :: V732
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1 Jun 07Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
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25 Feb 07Home Theatre, Manchester :: V1858052535
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Other listings

13 Jan 24Tiverton Community Arts Theatre, Tiverton :: V01747949986
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14 May 22Palace Theatre, Paignton :: V892
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23 Apr 22The Cut, Halesworth :: V01084376924
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27 Mar 20Darwen Library Theatre, Darwen :: V1588247755
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12 Mar 16Grand Opera House, York :: V957
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29 Sep 00 to 27 Oct 00The Ambassadors Theatre, West End :: V382
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25 Jul 00Minerva Theatre, Chichester :: V1310317653
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