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James Barr: Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said My Ex To My Mum)

The Old Library

Trailblazing comedian James Barr is going on tour around the UK with a bold, 'genre-defying' (ArtsHub) hour of stand-up. A darkly hilarious reckoning with shame, survival and a pushy-wushy down the stairsy-wairsy. Nominee for Best Show at the ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards, NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and the Queer Performers Award at the 2025 …

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£18.25

Out of the Box

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An hour of joyful chaos, jaw dropping skill, and irresistible fun. Fresh from five-star success at the Edinburgh Fringe and being named Best Family Show at Brighton Fringe, Darryl J Carrington transforms everyday objects into extraordinary adventures. A toothbrush stars in a balancing act, a string sparks a heist, and a tea party lands on …

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£14.25

Wonder Gigs

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Music for you, play for them: a family friendly, live session for music-loving grown-ups and little ones. There are two sessions during the day, one at 10.30am, and a second at 11.45am, each lasting 45 minutes. Each of these shows include toe-tapping acoustic covers of well-known pop, rock and folk tunes from a live, professional …

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One adult and one baby: £12.25

The Mystery Of The Old Library

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Calling all trainee detectives! Join us for The Mystery of The Old Library, an award-winning board-game style theatre show where your skills are needed to solve this thrilling murder mystery. From the creators of I Believe in Unicorns comes this new brain-teasing interactive adventure. Team up with super sleuth Danyah Miller to navigate secrets and …

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£14.25

Anthem for Dissatisfaction

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A high-energy story following life growing up in a working-class environment in austerity Britain. The Credit Crunch, 2007. ‘Irish Twins’ Sarah and Jamie are growing up in Belfast with a shared obsession of music and the weight of parents on the breadline. Pop, rock and punk rails against austerity Britain and an ever-failing Tory government, …

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£16.25

Michael Akadiri: Don’t Call Me Uncle!

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Following two hit UK tours, Biggest Award in Comedy nominee and resident (junior) Doctor Michael Akadiri prescribes Newbury with a potent dose of his latest offering, Don’t Call Me Uncle! Multi-award-winning comedian Michael is proud to wear many hats: doctor, husband and father. Evidently, that list does not include uncle. Yet, despite only being in …

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£19.25

Daniel Foxx: How Lovely

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Daniel was determined to handle his big break-up with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light. Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Daniel …

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£22.25

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