May
Fri24May7:30 pm9:30 pmFeaturedComedy Kerfuffle7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Type:Comedy
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Stand-up comedy once again returns to the Shaftesbury Arts Centre, playing host to some of the fastest rising talent on the UK Comedy circuit, all hosted by resident compere Andrew
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Stand-up comedy once again returns to the Shaftesbury Arts Centre, playing host to some of the fastest rising talent on the UK Comedy circuit, all hosted by resident compere Andrew White!
Headlining our May show is rising star Harriet Braine. She’s a smart and hilarious musical comedian who combines her love of comedy with her love for history of art – a brilliantly funny combo.
The night also features: Pauline Eyre, Alice Campion, Alex Perkes and witty Welshman Drew Taylor.
Read/hear the thisisalfred interview with Andrew White here.
Tickets £10, Members and Under 18s £8
Recommended age 16+
ProgrammeID
684643
Time
(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
July
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A topless middle class man talking about open heart surgery and life. It's funnier than it sounds. Trust me on this.
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A topless middle class man talking about open heart surgery and life. It’s funnier than it sounds. Trust me on this. After all, if you can’t laugh at open heart surgery, what can you laugh at? Told with humour and charm, this show will make you fully appreciate your own beating heart.
Tom puts a humorous spin on his tales of being born with what he describes as a ‘bum ticker’. During his hour long show the audience is treated to an equally comedic and cringe-inducing recounting of open heart surgery and its many repercussions.
Described as ‘quite the emotional roller coaster that you almost feel bad for laughing at his misfortunes’ by the Limerick Fringe Review, the show follows Tom through the last four years of his life and the heart surgeries and experiences that he has had.
Tickets £5 from the Box Office or on the door.
ProgrammeID
712936
Time
(Friday) 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Location
Theatre
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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Arriving at Uni, middle-aged 18 year old Jacob Hulland finds he is anything but a normal student. As he begins to look
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Arriving at Uni, middle-aged 18 year old Jacob Hulland finds he is anything but a normal student.
As he begins to look for the meaning of Life, the Univers(ity) and Everything, he makes the startling discovery that he is flat-footed, officially dyslexic and the only sober man on his course.
He has, indeed, entered a dark new world… Hampshire.
www.facebook.com/ComedyHulland
Pass the Hat.
Time
(Friday) 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline's on Broadway in
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Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna?
As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC and Yuk Yuk’s in Toronto – ‘exceptionally funny’ (Mark Dolan, Balls of Steel).
Scottish baldy Gary Sansome takes an irreverent look at music and popular culture in this hilarious, fun-packed show. ‘….escapism of the highest order… superb crowd-work, improvisation and the largest amount of energy I have ever seen used on stage. An hour of pure entertainment and hilarity’ ***** (Bunbury Magazine).
Two shows on Friday 5 July 8pm and Saturday 6 July 9.30pm
ProgrammeID
724297
Time
(Friday) 8:00 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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WINNER OF BEST COMEDY SHOW SHAFTESBURY FRINGE 2016 Join Gareth Richards, Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee 2010 for his ninth
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WINNER OF BEST COMEDY SHOW SHAFTESBURY FRINGE 2016
Join Gareth Richards, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee 2010 for his ninth funny, stupid, stand-up show, with some hilarious songs played on the Q Chord.
As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News and Live at the Electric on BBC 3. As heard on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 4 and Frank Skinner’s award-winning Absolute Radio show.
Recommended age 14+
“A delightful hour of comedy.” The Guardian
“Richards is a charming, engaging performer. “ Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
“A quietly clever craftsman with a big future.” Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
“We laughed until we couldn’t catch our breath.” Grazia
“His Material has a delicious otherworldly quality.” Chortle ****
www.garethrichards.net
www.facebook.com/garethrichardscomedy/
www.twitter.com/garethrichards
Tickets £5 in advance from the Box Office, or available on the door (space permitting)
ProgrammeID
711331
Time
(Friday) 9:15 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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Following a warm reception at the 2018 Fringe, members of Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Writing Group return to present a variety of
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Following a warm reception at the 2018 Fringe, members of Shaftesbury Art Centre’s Writing Group return to present a variety of ‘home-grown’ stories, each with a distinctly local connection. Prepare to be intrigued, curious, amused, maybe even spooked, with an appealing collection of regional tales.
Suitable for children.
Pass the hat.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Ron Homes Gallery
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Sat06Jul12:00 pmFeaturedFringe - 3-She 'Big Heads and Others'12:00 pm Type:Comedy,Shaftesbury Fringe
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This comedy sketch show will take you on a journey from the topical and tropical to the meticulous and
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This comedy sketch show will take you on a journey from the topical and tropical to the meticulous and ridiculous.Photo credit: Peter Roe.
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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Iain Lee (I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, BBC Radio 4, talkRADIO) and Katherine Boyle (BBC Radio 4, talkRADIO)
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Iain Lee (I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here, BBC Radio 4, talkRADIO) and Katherine Boyle (BBC Radio 4, talkRADIO) present an hour of silliness, stupidity and probably 1 or 2 Cher and Neil Diamond songs.
The Rabbit Hole is a phone in show recorded live in front of a baying audience who are welcome to join in at any time (if they want, no pressure here!).
Which Beatle could you beat in a fight?
Does anyone fancy and arm wrestle?
And we will be giving away free animals (not actual animals, just the concept of animals).
People can call in live during the show or ring now and leave a message to be played during the performance on 0203 286 6370 or Skype HeyRabbitHoleShow.
This show is entirely unscripted, unplanned and unrehearsed. What happens will be very funny and partly guided by you. Are you coming down The Rabbit Hole with us?
Tickets £8 available from TicketSource (booking fee applies), or on the door.
Please note that tickets are NOT available through the Shaftesbury Arts Centre Box Office.
Time
(Saturday) 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Location
Theatre
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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One man, a piano and an unexpected item in the bagging area… The 45-minute musical trolley-dash is a one-man show written and
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One man, a piano and an unexpected item in the bagging area…
The 45-minute musical trolley-dash is a one-man show written and performed by Steve Clarke. It explores a typical journey through the supermarket and introduces the audience to the full range of customers and staff, while also educating them about some of the characteristics of romantic opera.
The musical shopping trip highlights all of the difficult choices that shoppers face, beginning with the ‘basket or trolley’ dilemma and ending with the heart-wrenching decision you face when you need to donate the blue token to one of three very deserving charities.
Steve Clarke is a Somerset-based writer, composer, performer and teacher. Tesco: The Opera! is his first solo show and was a sell-out at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2017. Clarke’s previous Fringe credits include songwriter and producer for the successful ‘Cluedo’ musical.
Clarke explains: ‘I enjoy observing characters in supermarkets and seeing how different people approach things. The inspiration for a lot of this show simply came from watching people doing their shopping. As soon as I notice something quirky or get an idea for a song I’ll get my phone out and start recording it. This has led to some strange looks from the checkout staff.’
Tickets £5 in advance, or available on the door (space permitting)
www.tescotheopera.com
@tescotheopera
noteboxproductions@outlook.com
ProgrammeID
711339
Time
(Saturday) 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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At 19 years old, comedian Andrew White is giving it all up. His life has come to a cross roads, and
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At 19 years old, comedian Andrew White is giving it all up. His life has come to a cross roads, and he has to make the decision between a university degree or a full time comedy career. Is life as a stand-up what he really wants? Or is this really his Retirement Tour?
“Insightful…hilarious” – The List
“One of the most talked about rising star comedians” – Essex Magazine
“Not to be missed” – Daily Record
As Heard on BBC New Comedy Award 2018
Tickets: £5 from the Box Office in advance
Age recommendation: 16+
ProgrammeID
699913
Time
(Saturday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Theatre
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
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Do you sometimes think about your actions? Do your actions make you feel like a sociopath? Does feeling like a sociopath
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Do you sometimes think about your actions? Do your actions make you feel like a sociopath? Does feeling like a sociopath hurt your self-esteem?
Well this show was specifically written to make YOU feel better!
*none of the victims feelings were considered during the making of the show
“simultaneously sweet and dark” – Chortle
As seen and heard on BBC World Service, Radio 4 and Comedy Central Extra
Tickets will be available from http://www.raduisac2.com
Time
(Saturday) 4:45 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Sat06Jul6:00 pmFeaturedFringe - Darren Walsh 'Punimal Farm'6:00 pm Type:Comedy,Shaftesbury Fringe
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Join Darren Walsh (UK's first Pun Champion, Winner of Dave's Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe, BBC's iWonder, 'BBC Edinburgh Festivals Presents')
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Join Darren Walsh (UK’s first Pun Champion, Winner of Dave’s Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe, BBC’s iWonder, ‘BBC Edinburgh Festivals Presents’) on the farm for a stupid, pun-packed show filled with video sketches, 1-liners, jingles and general nonsense. show based around puns and animals!
“Unstoppable tsunami of stupid puns.” – Chortle.
“A tall guy with a big talent for short jokes” – The Stage.
Top 10 Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe in The Guardian, The Mirror & The Scotsman.
Free entry, collection on exit.
Time
(Saturday) 6:00 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Event Details
A topless middle class man talking about open heart surgery and life. It's funnier than it sounds. Trust me on this.
more
Event Details
A topless middle class man talking about open heart surgery and life. It’s funnier than it sounds. Trust me on this. After all, if you can’t laugh at open heart surgery, what can you laugh at? Told with humour and charm, this show will make you fully appreciate your own beating heart.
Tom puts a humorous spin on his tales of being born with what he describes as a ‘bum ticker’. During his hour long show the audience is treated to an equally comedic and cringe-inducing recounting of open heart surgery and its many repercussions.
Described as ‘quite the emotional roller coaster that you almost feel bad for laughing at his misfortunes’ by the Limerick Fringe Review, the show follows Tom through the last four years of his life and the heart surgeries and experiences that he has had.
Tickets £5 from the Box Office or on the door.
ProgrammeID
712936
Time
(Saturday) 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm
Location
Theatre
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Event Details
WINNER OF BEST COMEDY SHOW SHAFTESBURY FRINGE 2016 Join Gareth Richards, Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee 2010 for his ninth
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WINNER OF BEST COMEDY SHOW SHAFTESBURY FRINGE 2016
Join Gareth Richards, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee 2010 for his ninth funny, stupid, stand-up show, with some hilarious songs played on the Q Chord.
As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News and Live at the Electric on BBC 3. As heard on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 4 and Frank Skinner’s award-winning Absolute Radio show.
Recommended age 14+
“A delightful hour of comedy.” The Guardian
“Richards is a charming, engaging performer. “ Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
“A quietly clever craftsman with a big future.” Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard
“We laughed until we couldn’t catch our breath.” Grazia
“His Material has a delicious otherworldly quality.” Chortle ****
www.garethrichards.net
www.facebook.com/garethrichardscomedy/
www.twitter.com/garethrichards
Tickets £5 in advance from the Box Office, or available on the door (space permitting)
ProgrammeID
711331
Time
(Saturday) 9:15 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Event Details
Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna? As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline's on Broadway in
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Event Details
Ever heard a bald man sing Rihanna?
As seen at the biggest comedy clubs in the world, including Caroline’s on Broadway in NYC and Yuk Yuk’s in Toronto – ‘exceptionally funny’ (Mark Dolan, Balls of Steel).
Scottish baldy Gary Sansome takes an irreverent look at music and popular culture in this hilarious, fun-packed show. ‘….escapism of the highest order… superb crowd-work, improvisation and the largest amount of energy I have ever seen used on stage. An hour of pure entertainment and hilarity’ ***** (Bunbury Magazine).
Two shows on Friday 5 July 8pm and Saturday 6 July 9.30pm
ProgrammeID
724297
Time
(Saturday) 9:30 pm
Location
Theatre
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Event Details
Arriving at Uni, middle-aged 18 year old Jacob Hulland finds he is anything but a normal student. As he begins to look
more
Event Details
Arriving at Uni, middle-aged 18 year old Jacob Hulland finds he is anything but a normal student.
As he begins to look for the meaning of Life, the Univers(ity) and Everything, he makes the startling discovery that he is flat-footed, officially dyslexic and the only sober man on his course.
He has, indeed, entered a dark new world… Hampshire.
www.facebook.com/ComedyHulland
Pass the Hat.
Time
(Sunday) 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
Event Details
Do you sometimes think about your actions? Do your actions make you feel like a sociopath? Does feeling like a sociopath
more
Event Details
Do you sometimes think about your actions? Do your actions make you feel like a sociopath? Does feeling like a sociopath hurt your self-esteem?
Well this show was specifically written to make YOU feel better!
*none of the victims feelings were considered during the making of the show
“simultaneously sweet and dark” – Chortle
As seen and heard on BBC World Service, Radio 4 and Comedy Central Extra
Tickets will be available from http://www.raduisac2.com
Time
(Sunday) 4:30 pm
Location
Rutter Room
13 Bell Street Shaftesbury SP7 8AR
