Having reassessed her life through the prism of an ADHD diagnosis in last year's funny and moving memoir, one of Britain's most beloved and most scatterbrained stand-ups lets you back into her mind (warning: it's cluttered in there). Among other things, this show will be a love-letter to letter-writing, a trip back through her early years as a comic and woman-about-town, and a whirlwind tour of a chaotic, hilarious brain.

Taskmaster and Ghosts star Kiell Smith-Bynoe presents his unmissable improvised comedy show, fresh from sold out perormances at the Edinburgh Fringe, Soho Theatre, and Theatre Royal Stratford East. A different show every time, with a different special guest each show, and improv inspired by you - the audience! Past guests include Jamie Demetriou, Charlotte Ritchie, Guz Khan and Munya Chawawa. Presented by The Bush Comedy Festival This is an 16+ event

Kieran Hodgson: Voice of America The four time Edinburgh comedy award nominee returns. America. What happened, man? Ever since he was a little loser kid in a little loser country (yes, England), Kieran Hodgson has been putting on an American accent and dreaming a big American dream. But nowadays it's not so simple. Didn't America go completely bananas? Didn't he get too old for dreaming? And when Hollywood comes calling, does Kieran actually sound American after all? Join one of Telegraphs 50 funniest comedians of the 21st Century as he explores how a scared world feels about the USA and impersonates a bunch of old prospectors and former Presidents.

A monster’s guide to tolerance and temperance. Jess can feel herself becoming an emotional wildebeest right when her world (and the whole world, thanks) demands cool, collected ultra detached saint-like kindness and understanding. St. She goes digging around in her DNA for answers and finds so many beautiful horrors. Witness her effort to become a brand new, mythical, mystical ‘coper.’ OR NOT. She gets cancelled, she gets touched and she gets a dolphin-based epiphany all in one show. The silliest of comedy for the scariest of days from Edinburgh Best Show Award Nominee. You’ve seen Jess on BBC’s QI, Live at the Apollo, Celebrity University Challenge and Richard Osman’s House of Games. From Travel Man on C4 and World’s Most Dangerous Roads on Dave. You know her from her two BBC R4 series of Sturdy Girl Club plus podcasts The Guilty Feminist and Hoovering. And, of course, from new mighty smash hit Gladiator’s fan-podcast Contender Ready which Jess co-hosts with Olympic weightlifting superstar, Emily Campbell.

Following three sell-out shows, Chloe Petts (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) returns with a brand-new tour, and she’s delving where she’s never delved before: this is a show about sex. The problem is that she blushes every time she says that word. Expect routines about Page 3, lad culture, and most importantly, big, fat naturals.

Two best mates. One HUGE party. Luton pinned by austerity. An evening of noughties bangers and shots of shitty gin mixed with the chaos of violence. A night to remember! Set over one chaotic night, the play follows two best friends as they chase the highs of youth against a backdrop of systemic neglect. Painting a tapestry of violence and joy, it is a raw, real-time collision of friendship and survival. Told with biting wit and lyrical intensity, this production is a powerful exploration of class and identity, with a cracking house party that pulses round the corner.

Welcome to Queer Stage! A series of workshops for LGBTQIA+ folk, introducing participants to the world of theatre and performance. Our first series, Queer Stage: Acting will be held over four monthly sessions between September and December in the Equiano studio at Bristol Old Vic. These sessions are led by Queer Space Bristol Director and theatre maker, Lizzie Wiggs (she/her) and co-facilitated by theatre director Lydia Cook (she/her). These introductory level sessions are open to anyone interested in developing their acting skills, building confidence and having fun! These sessions offer participants the opportunity to: Have fun, be playful and explore your creativity Experience a range of acting techniques and performance styles Build confidence in using your body and voice expressively Be part of an ensemble, developing skills in collaboration, listening and connecting Meet people and make new friends Explore LGBTQIA+ Material: Well explore scripts, poetry and themes that reflect LGBTQIA+ experiences. Access Information: The main entrance is at street level of King Street and fully wheelchair accessible with automatic doors to facilitate comfortable access. The Equiano studio is on Level 4 and accessible via stairs and the foyer lift. There is a Resting Space located at Pit level, next to the Kiosk, and is open for all. Created in consultation with disabled artist Raquel Meseguer Zafe. BOV has both Gender Neutral and Gender Specific toilet facilities available. If you have any specific needs please let us know at the point of booking so we can accommodate you. We hope youll get the most out of these sessions by attending all four, as each month offers an opportunity to build on your experience and to connect with others. However, each session is also a stand alone event, so please feel free to come to as many as you like. There is limited capacity so advance booking is crucial. Any questions, please drop us an email at [email protected]