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Welcome to Hen & Chickens
The Hen & Chickens Theatre
The Hen & Chickens Theatre is a beautiful intimate venue with 54 individual raked seats in a black box end on space. It is upstairs in the cosy Victorian pub the Hen & Chickens Theatre Bar on Highbury corner. The Box office and stairs to the theatre are straight ahead as you enter the bar.
This wonderful venue has been established for over 25years and has an excellent reputation for new writing and comedy. Unrestricted View, the resident Production Company and have been producing shows and programming visiting companies for the last twelve years. Unrestricted View is run for and by actors and are committed to brilliant new writing and comedy
The shows at the Hen & Chickens are selected for their fun, relevance, humour, writing, quality of actors and directors, the promise of exciting companies, innovation, exploration of ideas, and enjoyment. We tend to veer towards light hearted productions and do our best to support producers/performers striving for excellence in their field.
The theatre is well known for friendliness, atmosphere, and good times.
We have an excellent relationship with the pub and many an evening we can find the performers celebrating their artistic successes with their audience in the warmth of the candlelit bar. The Hen & Chickens Bar is well stocked with fine wines and an extensive list of beers and specialised spirits. Freshly cooked bar food is available.
You can book for all our shows online (please see link to Ticketweb) or by phoning the theatre directly on our reservation line: 020 7704 2001.
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AN EVENING OF NEO-ABSURDISM
By The All In One Theatre Company
15th May - 2nd June Tues - Sat 7.30pm Sat mat 3pm £12
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The All in One Theatre Company is pleased to present AN EVENING OF NEO-ABSURDISM.
 If laughter is a medicine then this show is a whole branch of Boots!
So come in and fill your boots with laughter. You'll walk out happy.
An Evening of Neo-Absurdism.
You know it makes sense! (sort of
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To book online click here - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Frankie Boyle - Work in progress
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25th May 9.30pm £5
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I'm doing a gig to try out some new jokes & maybe read a bit of  my book. It's 5 quid and lasts about an hour. It might be a fucking shambles.
Tickets go on sale online only at 11am on Monday 21st of May and 11am on Friday 25th of May and must be collected at least 15mins before showtime by the ticket purchaser only – photo ID required and the management reserve the right to refuse entry if there is any suspicion that any tickets have been sold on for profit.
Any returned tickets will be sold for cash 30mins before showtime at the theatre box office.
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Totally Tom – work in progress
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26th May, 29th June 9.30 & 23rd July 7.30pm £7.50
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Totally Tom – work in progress
 After a total sell-out last year, the Foster's Edinburgh Newcomer award nominees 2011 are cobbling together a brand new sketch show.
“Refreshingly original” Telegraph *****
“Warped, clever, funny and well acted” Times ****
To book online 26th May 9.30, 29th June 9.30pm, and 23rd July 7.30pm
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Mark Restuccia - How to Succeed at Internet Dating
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27th May & 8th June 9.30pm £5.50
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Mark Restuccia - How to Succeed at Internet Dating
 BBC New Comedy Awards finalist Mark Restuccia is a world-expert internet dater. Now he’s sharing his secrets with You.
They might prove too powerful to guarantee an actual relationship but they’ll certainly up your click-thru rate.
'Corking lines' Chortle
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Josie Long: Romance and Adventure
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27th May 7.30pm, 28th May, 31st May, 1st June 9.30 and 16th, 17th & 18th July 7.30 £8
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Josie Long: Romance and Adventure
 This is Josie Long's 6th solo show. She's going to try and make it her best. It's going to be silly and fun. And she promises to swear less this time.
Twice Best Comedy Award Nominee. Best Newcomer Award Winner. Novice Climber. Ranter.
"Josie Long is poised to become the most important voice in British comedy" - The Skinny, 2011
To book online 27th May 7.30, 28th May 9.30, 31st May 9.30, 1st June 9.30 and 16th July 7.30, 17th July 7.30, & 18th July 7.30 - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Jacob Edwards vs. Catriona Knox (Work in Progress)
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28th May and 18th June 7.30pm £6.50
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Jacob Edwards vs. Catriona Knox (Work in Progress)
Jacob Edwards and Catriona Knox were separated at birth, born to simple circus folk who sold them to two different wealthy families -
Catriona was exchanged for stocks and shares in Dyson vacuum cleaners, now seen as a shrewd move, Jacob was swapped for a bag of footballs.
The pair were only reunited by chance when they were both cast in the 1988 smash-hit movie ‘Twins’, ironically a film about twins separated at birth. It was in wardrobe when they compared matching the matching tattoos of Gerry Cottle on their lower backs, they suspected they might be related.
On Sunday 6th May the pair will come together again for the first time since filming to perform the entire story once more, this time live on stage.
This one-off performance of ‘Twins - Live!’ will take place @ The Hen & Chickens, Islington at 7.30pm, with Jacob reprising his role as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Catriona as Danny DeVito.
Given the scale of the production, rehearsals will take place up to the very last moment. If Catriona and Jacob feel that they’ve been unable to do the script justice, then instead they’ll be performing new characters, sketches and other fun material for your entertainment. It’ll be epic either way, so please do come along!
To book online 6th May 7.30pm, 28th May 7.30pm & 18th June 7.30pm click here.
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Nick Helm: This Means War!
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29th May, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th June 9.30pm £6.50
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NICK
HELM: THIS MEANS WAR! 
Prepare to enlist as international mega-myth Nick Helm takes you on a blood-spattered tour of duty through
the carnage filled battlefields of his love-life with the most epic and romantic show ever
attempted at this or any Festival.
Romance has a new name. Ladies, bring a cagoule to sit
on and get ready to leave pregnant.
“Genuinely exciting.” ***** - The Telegraph
“A loveable monster” **** – The Scotsman
“Funniest
show on the Fringe.” **** - Evening Standard
"Laugh-out-loud" **** - The Times
“Hysterical and terrifying” **** - Time Out
To book online 29th May 9.30pm, 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th June 9.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Ginge, Geordie and the Geek - EDINBURGH FRINGE 2012 PREVIEW
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30th May 9.30PM £7
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EDINBURGH FRINGE 2012 PREVIEW
After selling 7000 tickets at last year's Edinburgh Fringe and  fresh from filming their new BBC pilot, the boys returns to bring you a brand new hour of truly uplifting silliness, surrealism and 80’s anthems. So if you like your comedy served extremely funny, order a portion of Ginge, Geordie Geek!
‘Brilliant, really brilliant!’ CATHERINE TATE
‘Fantastic. They’re the must see sketch show!’ JAMES MCAVOY
‘Prepare to have your laughter stamina tested… comic geniuses. THREEWEEKS
To book online 20th & 30th May 9.30pm click here.
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Cat Commander is; Falling
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2nd June 9.30pm. 3rd June 7.30pm & 9.30pm , 4th June 9.30pm £7.50
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Cat Commander is; Falling
Cat Commander is drinking her way through the last memories  that are left in the liquor cabinet, telling a love story sung in the key of heartbreak in this confessional character-based cabaret, switching seamlessly from the comedic to the poignant. Raw, honest and highly alcoholic.
'There is a beautiful combination of skill and raw talent on stage, using simple props to convey character...unafraid to deal with intimate topics. Cat Commander might be falling, but it's a wonderful ride on the way down' - AustralianStage.com
To Book Online click here
2nd June 9.30pm, 3rd June 7.30, 3rd June 9.30pm, 4th June 9.30
Special early bird promotion tickets £5. - 2nd, 3rd 7.30, 3rd 9.30, 4th 9.30
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AN EVENING WITH IAN BOWLER
By Nathan Tapley
4th, 5th & 6th June 7.30pm £6.50
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AN EVENING WITH IAN BOWLER
4th June, 5th June, 6th June
Join Britain's least-loved politician and a selection of special  guests as they have a frank discussion about Britain, the economy, and Sir Ian's recent spell in The Priory. Find out what really happened during his doomed Mayoral bid (drinking), how he dealt with the recent death of his wife (drinking) and what induced him to do the show (drinking). Sir Ian and his guests will shred the shibboleths of the politically-correct, Guardian reading intelligentsia, and grind them beneath their lovely shoes, laughing as they do.
Banter! That's what you people like. It will have loads of 'banter' in, too...
Book now!
"A powerhouse performance, and funny with it" CHORTLE "Great" EVENING STANDARD
"Brought back memories of Spitting Image at its finest." THE LONDONIST
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THE THREE ENGLISHMEN & FRIENDS
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6th june 9.30pm, 3rd July 7.30pm £7
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THE THREE ENGLISHMEN & FRIENDS
Sketch comedy group The Three Englishmen are going on a  pub crawl! This spring we’re travelling around the best-loved pub theatres in London to bring you shows full of sketches, music, and guest appearances from some of the best comic acts in London. Grab a drink and come join us!
“BRILLIANT” – The Times
“ONE OF THE UK'S BEST EMERGING SKETCH GROUPS” – The Scotsman
“BIZARRE, CHARISMATIC & SIDE-SPLITTINGLY FUNNY” –Three Weeks ★★★★★
“COMEDY DYNAMITE” – Broadway Baby ★★★★★
“PITCH-PERFECT - ONE NOT TO MISS” – The Skinny ★★★★
To book online click here 6th June 9.30, 3rd July 7.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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ONE MAN SHOW (FOR TWO MEN)
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7th, 8th & 9th June 7.30pm £6.50
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ONE MAN SHOW (FOR TWO MEN)
7th June, 8th June, 9th June
Join Darren Strange and Nathaniel Tapley as they explore what  it means to be a man (even when you are two men). This bizarre and hilarious mixture of sketches, standup and a play showcases the two performers at their best.
Standing up. It's a new thing. It's like nothing you've ever seen before. Unless you come twice. Which you should.
Darren Strange is off the telly (Parents, SKY1; The Armando Iannucci Shows, C4; Human Remains, BBC2). Natt Tapley's off the telly, too. As long as you watch a lot of children's programmes (Tonightly, C4; Dick & Dom's Funny Business, BBC2; Gigglebiz, CBeebies).
Contains: peanuts, Wombles, Paris, a statue of Nye Bevan, decorating tables, the 1980s, Rumbelows, and jokes. Lots of jokes.
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Kieran & Joe: Friends of Steel
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9th June 9.30pm & 7th July 7.30pm £5
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Kieran & Joe: Friends of Steel
 Acclaimed friendship coaching double act Kieran and Joe preview their brand new friendship training course.
"A relentlessly hilarious show, craftsmanlike in concept, writing and delivery"
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Daily Telegraph)
"Hilarity... David Brent from The Office would hang on every delightfully misguided word." ★ ★ ★ ★ (Metro)
To book online click here 9th June 9.30pm & 7th of July 7.30pm - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Shopping Centre
By Matthew Osbourn
10th June 7.30pm, 12th July 9.30pm £7.50
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Following the extraordinary success of last year's Cul-De-Sac comes a new play by award winning stand-up Matthew Osborn.  It is the story of a an unhappy loner who finds solace in a shopping centre until one day it descends into an riot of sex and violence.
"Osborn's script is as crisp and polished as you might expect if you know his stand-up, and delivered accordingly, with clarity, precision and a fine sense of how each line should be timed." Chortle
"If George Orwell had been around to write an episode of Terry and June, he might well have turned in something like this." The Scotsman
To book online 10th June 7.30pm, 12th July 9.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Juliet Meyers and Sajeela Kershi’s 2-for-1 Edinburgh preview bargain!
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11th June 7 - 8.45pm £6
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Juliet Meyers and Sajeela Kershi’s 2-for-1 Edinburgh preview bargain!
 Radio 4 writer Juliet examines who and what we turn to when s**t hits the fan. ‘Smart and very funny.’ (Sarah Millican)
 Sajeela takes us on a hilarious romp through her regrets. ‘Claire Raynor scripted by Kenneth Williams’ (Spectator).
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What's Love Got To Do With IT?
By Ruth Katerelos with Monique Kenny on guitar.
13th June 9.30pm £10
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Rude Bookings and WishinWell Productions present the London premiere of Ruth Katerelos in What's Love Got To Do With IT? with Monique Kenny on guitar.
 In her cabaret debut, Australian actor/singer/songwriter/filmmaker and producer Ruth Katerelos explores the power of love (and fear), leading her audience on a musical journey through various states of love; lost love, unrequited love, love of humanity, falling in love when you're already involved …. and much more.
Katerelos' "crystalline voice" expresses every emotional nuance of her stylistically diverse original songs, which are woven together with personal stories and observations of life, love and the whole damn thing, with humour and pathos. Ruth presents a memorable night of cabaret, beautifully supported by the dulcet tones of Monique Kenny on guitar.
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Michael Jackson Touched Me - work in progress
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14th June 9.30pm £5
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Michael Jackson Touched Me - work in progress
 I'm 31 years old and I’m still obsessed with Michael Jackson. Get over it yeah?
For the last 20 years, I've followed my icon around the world, trying to persuade everyone in my way he's not the man the media has made out.
Not only has it annoyed the hell out of my friends and family, it’s now annoying me.
So what do I do? Is it time to hang up that white glove for the last time and accept people's opinions or should I be proud and stand up for what I believe in?
In this journey, I will take a look back at why I became so obsessed with such a controversial figure and the difficulty I still have with letting it go. Filled with hilarious anecdotes of my experiences as a Jacko fan, this is a story about how being such a defensive ambassador for the man has affected my relationships with people around me.
This is a show less about Michael Jackson, but more about me and how being such an avid supporter of such a controversial figure has shaped me as a person.
To book online 14th June 9.30 - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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lara A king - PEOPLE PLEASER
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15th June 7.30pm £6.50
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lara A king - PEOPLE PLEASER
Award winning comedienne lara A king combines sharp  humour, uplifting melodies, lyrical wordsmithery and very clever silliness which will make you laugh until a bit of wee comes out. It has to, this is comedy and she’s a people pleaser.
To book online click here 15th June 7.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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MAE DAY
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15th June 9.30pm £8
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Canadian Mae Martin's (GlobalTV, CBC) solo show mines her neurotic  visions of the impending apocalypse - but this show is not a downer. She promises. The Musical Comedy Awards and Hackney New Variety Act of the Year finalist celebrated a decade of doing comedy (she started at the tender age of 13) by moving to England to find herself.
Come and see the result with Mae Day.
**** 'Full of the confidence of a veteran comedian' (Scotsgay).
'A one woman laugh riot!' (Mooneyontheatre.com)
*****. 'Genuinely kooky and amusing' (ThreeWeeks).
'Superb' (Stage).
To book online click here 15th June 9.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Lights! Camera! Improvise!
By The Scatpack
16th & 23rd June 9.30pm £8.50
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Lights! Camera! Improvise!
 The improvised movie live on stage. Oscar has
every movie ever made... every film you could ever imagine. The
audience choose what the film is about, where its set and what its
called and Oscar finds the DVD.
The movie is created before your very eyes
complete with awesome action sequences, captivating plot and a thrilling
live film score. Oscar pauses and rewinds the best bits and cuts to
hilarious DVD extras.
★★★★★ “A rip-roaring laugh with fine acting from start to finish”
Edinburgh Reporter
★★★★ “Outstanding... Highly recommended.”
Broadway World
★★★★★ 'The final word in improvised comedy. Breathtaking.' New Current
★★★★★ 'Freakishly Talented.' Broadway Baby
★★★★ 'Hilarious.' Excellent.' Three Weeks
★★★★ 'The perfect Set-Up' List
Fringe Sell-Out 2009 & 2010
Winner - TNC Best Improv Award 2010
www.thescatpack.co.uk
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Dysfunctional legends
By James Loveridge and Amy Howerska
16th June 7.30pm £6
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Dysfunctional legends
James Loveridge and Amy Howerska, have tried to be good  humans...but have failed- excellently. Join them in their celebration of breathtaking ineptitude, because you too could be a dysfunctional legend!
To book online click here 16th June 7.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Manos the Greek
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17th June 7.30pm £6.50
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Manos the Greek: The Tale of An Immigrant. Manos presents his life, warts and all.
 "An intimate and friendly show. I am looking forward to the next instalment of his philosophies of life and witty anecdotes"
****Latest 7.
‘Greek father Socrates would be proud’ Three Weeks.
‘Smart, subtle humour and delicate jokes, textured with witty punchlines’ The Skinny
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Live Girls on Stage
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19th June 7.30pm £6.50
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Live Girls On Stage
Philippa Fordham & Louise Mai Newberry come together to perform comedy separately.
19th June 7.30pm £6.50. Two comedians for the price of one.
Philippa will be presenting an assortment of brand new comedy  characters including ex kosher porn star Sylvie Mezuzah, model guru Dusty White and contemporary dance expressionist Rudolphina.
Philippa Fordham - from Radio 4’s comedy series ‘Fordham & Lipson’.
Brilliant & Hilarious – The Guardian
“Real people grotesque-ified, deliciously dark to the downright silly" - The Daily Telegraph
Louise Mai introduces Precious Jade - the UK’s ONLY half  Chinese half East End psychic agony aunt!
Lifetime Achievement Award (runner up) in Psychic Phenomena’s 2009 Awards.
“(Her) predictions left us speechless” Clairvoyance Today
“Her insights are as tight as her arse” Barking & Dagenham Advertiser
“Dong fang hong, Yuling sheng!” Yangchen Wanbao (Guangzho Evening News)
To book online 19th June 7.30pm click here.
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Peacock & Gamble - Don\'t Even Want To Be On Telly Anyway...
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20th June 9.30pm £6.50
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Peacock & Gamble - Don't Even Want To Be On Telly Anyway...
Following a national tour of their hit 2011 Emergency Broadcast  show, everyone’s favourite underdogs Ray Peacock & Ed Gamble present a new show for 2012. Join the stars of the Peacock & Gamble Podcast (“Pure Gold” The Guardian) for an hour of fun, idiocy and very-handsomeness live on a stage.
Chortle Comedy Award nominees 2011 & 2012, and seen on Russell Howard’s Good News loads.
“**** Moments of stupendous invention” The List 2011
“**** natty punchlines and big, silly images throughout…fun stuff”
Chortle 2011
“***** Incredibly enjoyable – can’t recommend it enough”
Absolute Radio 2011
“No” BBC Three 2011
www.peacockandgamble.com
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John Noel Management - work in progress
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20th June 7.30pm, 11th July 7:30pm £7.50
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John Noel Management, home to famous faces such as  Russell Brand and Karl Pilkington, will be taking our best new comedy talent to Edinburgh Fringe Festival this summer: Tom Davis, Dan Schreiber and Michelle de Swarte.
Come and marvel at their work in progress in its rawest and most unpredictable form.
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WitTank - work in progress
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21st June, 19th & 26th July 9.30pm £6
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Like a runaway carnival of invention, WitTank bring a whirlwind of colossal characters, rakish charm, and sketch magnificence to the Hen and Chickens.
 ‘A definite must see’ ***** British Comedy Guide
‘A dazzling display of sketch genius... has to be seen to be believed!’ ***** The List
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Nina Conti: Dolly Mixtures (work in progress)
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22 June at 9.30, 28 July at 7.30
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Nina Conti: Dolly Mixtures (Edinburgh preview)
Groundbreaking ventriloquist Nina Conti introduces her  daughter, her handyman, her local laundry proprietor, her oldest friend and a stray dog in a show that refuses to go as rehearsed. Expect a thoughtful mediation on love, life and the edge of existence. And once you've bought your ticket, let that expectation go.
"Uproariously Hilarious" The Scotsman
"I laughed until I couldn't breathe" Melbourne Age
"Put simply, Nina Conti is a genius" Mirror
"A mighty imagination at work" Sunday Times
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Joe Lycett Edinburgh preview
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25th June 9.30pm £6
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Joe Lycett Edinburgh preview
 Join Joe Lycett as he prepares for his debut show at the Edinburgh Festival.
Expect a joyful hour of silly comedy that's a bit rough around the edges. Winner of Chortle Award Best Newcomer 2010 and BBC Radio 2 New Comedy Award finalist 2011.
'An intensely charming and talented young comic' (Guardian)
25th June 9.30pm click here to book
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Rob Deering – The One
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25th June 7.30pm £7
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Rob Deering – The One
 There have been other Rob Deering shows, but this is The One; a one-man-supergroup live-music stand-up comedy event about the best-ever everything.
An evening in his company is nothing less than a joy’ The Independent
To book online click here 25th June 7.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Are You That Girl Off The Telly?
By Lena Kaur & Zoe Lister.
26th June - 30th June, Tues to Sat 7.30pm and Sat Mat 3pm.£10.00
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“Are You That Girl Off The Telly?”
Washed-up soap stars finally come clean in brand new comedy-docu-play written and performed by former Hollyoaks stars Lena Kaur & Zoe Lister.
 A voyeuristic look through a soapy lens as we follow real life soap babes on their quest for recognition, love and the highest ratings in a world of Z-list fame. Will Joey get a brazilian blow dry? Will Tina ever walk again? Does anyone really give a shit?
To book online click here 26th June, 27th June, 28th June, 29th June & 30th June Mat and 30th June evening tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Al Pitcher – TINY triumphs
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27th June 9.30pm £7.50
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Al Pitcher – TINY triumphs
 Now living in Sweden and following a five year absence from Edinburgh, it’s time for the Kiwi who has won comedy awards in Australia, the UK and Sweden to make you laugh once more.
He has missed you, now don’t miss him.
Come and experience this ‘hysterical comedy force’ (Time Out) and his TALL tales of tiny TRIUMPHS
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Trodd en Bratt in Well Done You
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28th June, 11th July 9.30pm, 15th July 7.30pm £8
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Ruth Bratt and Lucy Trodd deviate from The Showstoppers to  present their debut character sketch show.
'Deliciously dark and very funny’ (Rob Brydon).
‘Blissfully comic’ (WhatsOnStage.com).
‘Clever comic mind’ (Independent).
‘A wonderfully silly show’ (Londonist.com)
To book online click 28th June 9.30, 11th July 9.30 and 15th July 7.30 must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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The Dog Eared Collective - Edinburgh Preview
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30th June 9.30pm £6.50
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Anarchic funnymongers The Dog-Eared Collective are back to  bend your minds with more supercharged silliness. See Super Swedes ABBA go head-to-head in a steam room smackdown, while the girl guides get political and Paddington Bear meets 8 Mile.
This is surreal and inventive sketch comedy that'll surprise your eyes.
“Hilarious” Sunday Times
“One to watch” Metro
“Simply Inspired” Arts Desk
To book online 30th June 9.30 - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Jenny Eclair: Eclairious
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2nd & 30th July 7.30pm £6.50
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Welcome to Jenny Eclair’s new stand-up show. After thirty  years in the
business she should vaguely know what she’s doing? Professional Grumpy
Old Woman, writer and panto star; Eclair has been round the block that
many times she’s lost count.
You may recognise her from Loose Women where she is happy to be one of
‘The Coven’. She is also a Pilates Ninja and a disgrace in her own
kitchen.
Touring as a stand-up gives Eclair enormous pleasure. It also gives her
dreadful varicose veins, but most importantly it gives her partner (St
Geof) a bit of a break.
Help him keep her out of the house, by supporting this show!
Over 18's only.
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Mr Susan's Cheeky Flippin Nice
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4th July 9.30pm £6.50
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Mr Susan's 'Cheeky Flippin' Nice'
Mr Susan is an alien who has no idea about anything. He came  to Earth "half past 10 year ago", trying to get a job in Woolworths. He failed and is stuck here now, but Cheeky Flippin' Nice keeps him going.
Mark Davison (BBC3's Feed My Funny, C4's The Dr Brown Show) brings character stand-up that weaves a story, and a game show, into the comedy.
'Good timing, a strong sense of what makes people laugh and great commitment to a character. The enduring impression being that we are watching an accomplished professional. A very talented performer' (FringeReport.com).
To book online click here 4th July 9.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Taylor Glenn’s Reverse Psycomedy – Edinburgh Preview Show.
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4th July 7.30pm £5
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Taylor Glenn’s Reverse Psycomedy – Edinburgh Preview Show.
 Ever feel like you’re the craziest person in the room? That’s not a good sign when you’re a psychotherapist. Award-winning comic’s frank, revealing and utterly hilarious journey from one delightfully insane profession to another.
"Strap yourselves in - this lady takes you on a comedy rollercoaster." - Lee Sigerson, Glee Club
To book online 4th July 7.30pm click here.
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Tania Edwards – killer Instinct
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5th July 7.30pm £6.50
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Tania Edwards – killer Instinct
In this Faustian epic of middle class proportions, that opens with an unsuccessful casting for a Tena Lady incontinence pads  commercial and closes catastrophically in a cement mixer, stand-up comedian Tania Edwards examines just how far we should go to get ahead.
Hotly anticipated new show from 5 x comedy finalist Tania Edwards (including Hackney Empire NATY). "Hilarious" (Three Weeks) "born to perform" (The List) "very talented" (Time Out), "urban sharpster" (The Stage) "one to watch" (Chortle)
To book online click here 5th July 7.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Doug Segal: How to Read Minds and Influence People
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6th July 7.30pm £6.00
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Doug Segal: How to Read Minds and Influence People
‘Imagine if Derren Brown was funny’ (Evening Standard).
 The Edinburgh Fringe sell out hit returns!
A mind reading show unlike any other!
Learn to read minds, detect lies & more. With laughs & rakish charm.
As seen on BBC1 and BBC3 .
‘The UK's best kept entertainment secret’ (Time Out),
‘a show that leaves people open mouthed with astonishment & on their feet‘ (Edinburgh Evening News ****)
“the excitement you get when a show is catching fire.’ (The Herald)
What’s On Stage *****
Fringe Guide *****
Skinny ****
Public Reviews *****
Fringe Review ****
Edinburgh Spotlight ****
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Pete Firman - Edinburgh Preview
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7th July 9.30pm £7.50
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Pete Firman - Edinburgh Preview
 Join the star of BBC1's 'The Magicians' as he previews new jokes and tricks for his 2012 Edinburgh show. Pete is recognised as the UK's leading comedian/magician. Expect his own trademark blend of comedy and jaw-dropping magic.
'The new poster-boy for British comedy magic' The Telegraph
'He is the funniest and by far the most accomplished performer on the New Magic scene...funnier than most comedians and more magical than Dumbledore on a good day. This guy is a complete star' Time Out
'The man from Middlesbrough sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century' The Times
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Helen Arney - Voice of an Angle
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10th & 29th July 7.30pm £7.50
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Helen Arney - Voice of an Angle
Le Geek, c’est chic!
 New show of stand-up science, songs and silliness from Geek Songstress, Festival of the Spoken Nerd-ette and purveyor of the finest musical comedy.
One of Dave TV's ‘Top 10 stand-ups to see in 2011’.
**** ‘Charming, witty and warm, with great one-liners’ (The List)
**** ‘Delightful… Lots of distinctive laughs. Classy stuff’ (Chortle)
helenarney.com
To book online 10th & 29th July 7.30 - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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SO COMEDY Presents: Shirley & Shirley: Unleashed (Edinburgh Preview)
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12th & 13th July 7.30pm £7
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Shirley & Shirley (not their real names) are back in Edinburgh  this year to shock and thrill audiences as they filter our world through fabulously twisted minds a ‘mash-up’ of sketch, character and physical comedy. From Desperate Scouse Wives to Manky Women; Video Games to this year’s Olympic Games, be prepared for inspired comic observation, top class character creations and wonderfully dark ideas.
‘These girls are going all the way’ **** (Herald)
'You barely recover from one sketch before you're clutching your sides at the next' **** (Three Weeks)
‘The freshest and most energetic performers’ ***** (James Corden)
To book online click here 12th July 7.30, 13th July 7.30pm tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Andrew Doyle: Whatever It Takes
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14th July 7.30pm £6
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Andrew Doyle: Whatever It Takes
“Britain’s hottest young comedian” (GQ Magazine) previews his  brand new show tonight. “Excellent one-liners” (The Times). “Fierce stand-up comedy… fantastic” (Metro). “One of the funniest, sharpest, cruellest comedians out there. Prepare for all your internal organs to burst with laughter” (The Independent).
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Alan Hudson: Edinburgh Preview
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15th July 9.30pm £6.50
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Alan
was too lazy to get a proper job so he became a magician. Was this a
mistake... it felt like that sometimes. Quirky illusions  and hilarious tales from Alan's magical life, mainly about tricks going horribly wrong.
From ITVs Fool Us, "We LOVED your act" Penn & Teller. "very
funny indeed. He's found a rich seam in digging at the ludicrous
conventions of magic acts and as it turned out, his tricks were pretty
good too." Tony Cooke, The Stage.
WARNING: May contain LOLs, OMGs and WTFs. No refunds
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Vikki Stone – Hot Mess (preview)
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16th July 9.30pm £6.50
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Award winning musical comedy and stand-up from the 'hilarious  and brilliant' (Heat) Vikki Stone (MTV's Flashprank, BBC3's Britain In Bed & Most Annoying People) following her 2011 smash hit debut (Top 5 Acts of 2011, Observer & Top 10 To Watch, Independent).
'Audience were almost crying with laughter' (Guardian)
'Bette Midler for the Adele generation' **** (Sunday Herald)
To book online 16th July 9.30 - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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ARMAGEDDAPOCALYPSE: THREAT LEVEL DEAD
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18th July 9.30pm £6.50
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ARMAGEDDAPOCALYPSE: THREAT LEVEL DEAD
Maverick agent Jack Lang has 24 hours to save the world – and 23 of them are already gone.
 This summer, terror has a face. And legs. And torso. Basically, it’s a man. When Dragomir Volkov threatens to destroy the United States – by blowing up the world – Agent Lang must fight to rescue his kidnapped daughter, secure an antidote for the toxin that’s killing him, and somehow find time to prevent both Armageddon and the Apocalypse.
"Don't wait for the DVD - see this show" - Chortle ****
”Brilliantly executed… The jokes hit all the right spots" - The Skinny ****
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Jeff Leach - Boyfriend Experience - Work in progress
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20th July 7.30pm, 27th July 9.30pm £6.50
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Jeff Leach - Boyfriend Experience
WORK IN PROGRESS
Jeff Leach, the UK's most revealing and fearless new face of stand-up, has had a busy year.
 Since performing his sold-out show at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2011 he has worked as a male prostitute (‘Male Hookers Uncovered’ Current TV), explored his sex addiction (‘Confessions Of A Sex Addict’ BBC3), fought an epic internal battle for feminism and tried to find true love.
Will this hilarious lothario’s twisted boyfriend experience ever result in happiness?
"Charismatic and charming... pretty darned impressive" Chortle.
“The sexual charisma of Russell Brand and undercutting self-awareness of Jack Whitehall… unsparing attractive honesty!” Edinburgh Is Funny.
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Jessica Fostekew: Brave New Word
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20th July 9.30pm, 21st July 7.30pm £6
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Jessica Fostekew: Brave New Word
 Gag-suffused show about brave words, new words and brave new words. Mainly japes about etymology. But it’s not just for nerds. There will also be a filthy joke (about nostrils).
Contains unscientific guesses of future words: handy for wills, time-travel etc.
“Really all about the jokes, she doesn’t embark on a path unless there’s funny at the end of it” Chortle
“Tremendous charm” Scotsman
"Expect her career to accelerate into the fast lane" Metro
"This is definitely a show to see" Scotsgay
“Sharp Wit” List
"Original, elegant & funny" Fringe Report
www.jessicafostekew.com
@jessicafostekew
To book online 20th July 9.30 and 21st July 7.30 - tickets must be collected 15mins before showtime.
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Cambridge Footlights in Perfect Strangers
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21st July 9.30pm £7
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Join the award-winning Cambridge Footlights for their 50th year at the Edinburgh Fringe as they preview their International Tour Show, Perfect Strangers.
 Following sell-out runs at the Pleasance in 2010 and 2011, the Footlights are always a ‘must-have ticket’ (Times).
This year's crop of comedic talent is no exception, bringing you a brand new hour of sketches, surrealism and satire. Don't miss your chance to see the most anticipated show of the year from the 'most renowned sketch troupe of them all' (Independent).
To book online 21st July 9.30pm click here.
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Beard
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23rd July 9.30pm £6
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If you like two-woman comedies, which are called 'BEARD', you'll love this: a new two-woman comedy, which is called 'BEARD'.
 Rosa Robson and Matilda Wnek bring you an original hour of comedy as fresh and imaginative as it is funny and entertaining.
Combining razor-sharp writing, vivid characterisation, and live music, this duo is a must-see.
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Thea-Skot & Wormleighton: Obscure Surnames
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25th July 9.30pm £6.50
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Alison Thea-Skot and Michelle Wormleighton each present some brand new, work in progress, character comedy.
An hour of the surreal and the sublime from the 2011 Funny’s  Funny / 2010 Funny Women Finalist and the co-writer of sketch duo Fergal and The Worm.
"An absolute tour-de-force" BBC Comedy
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Anything But (A One-Woman Play)
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27th July 7.30pm £6.50
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Anything But (A One-Woman Play)
Agnes is always trying to help, but never herself. As she arranges the nibbles at her Dad's funeral party, we find her wrestling with the big questions: life, love, and the proper presentation of cheesy footballs.
 Starring Abi Tedder ("effortless perfection" ***** Varsity), Anything But won the prestigious Harry Porter Prize for comic playwriting, judged by Edinburgh Comedy Award-winner Tim Key.
Praise for writers:
‘Smart writing... a perfectly balanced script’ **** Chortle
'Inspired' **** The Skinny
‘Razor-sharp writing’ The Stage
Praise for the show:
‘Hilarious and moving' ***** Varsity
'Extremely funny' **** The Cambridge Tab
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The Unexpected Items Present – OlymPIC and Mix
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31st July, 1st August, 2nd August, 3rd August & 4th August 7.30pm
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The Unexpected Items Present – OlymPIC and Mix
Just like many of the athletes who will be competing, we are  unnaturally ‘pumped’ for London 2012. So we thought we’d do a show all about it. A brand new specially written hour of songs, stand-up and sketches all celebrating the greatest event to grace our nation’s capital since the last Chelsea Flour Show (apparently self-raising won).
To book online 31st July, 1st August, 2nd August, 3rd August & 4th August 7.30pm click here.
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