Rachel Fairburn is back with seven deadly characters. We'd say Rachel can't wait to see you there, but she's not technically in the show (the devil might be…). Co-host of International smash-hit podcast All Killa No Filla and as seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave), Richard Osman's House of Games (BBC Two) and Russell Howard Hour Life Lesson (Sky).

Headliner: The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre ​ 'Had every single audience member... laughing until they cried.' ★★★★★ - Edinburgh Evening News 'An absolute winner' - Chortle 'One of the truly great comic inventions of our time' ★★★★★ - Theatre Bath Supporting Acts TBC. Hosted by regular MC Iszi Lawrence ‘See her before she hits the big time.’ ★★★★ - Three Weeks‘ Energetic, endearing, thoughtful and highly recommended' ★★★★ - Broadway Baby Comedian line-ups are subject to last-minute change. 18+ only' The evening will finish at approximately 10pm.

Emily Masservocals Matyas Gayerpiano James Owston bass Steve Brown drums Masser shows her excellent vocal skills and then seals the deal with a scat solo to die for Jazz Views Rising star Emily Masser is an astonishing vocalist. Still just 20 years of age her range, variation and seemingly effortless delivery reflect a confidence and ability which belie her years. Emily gained attention and encouragement from jazz luminaries Claire Martin and Liane Carroll. Her breakthrough came as a member of The Clark Tracey Quintet, with the release of their acclaimed album, Introducing Emily Masser consisting of Emilys arrangements and vocals, taking classic jazz standards such as So Near So Far and The Man I Love and making them sound newly minted and excitingly different. Her contributions to this album enhanced Emilys presence on the scene and also garnered support from jazz media, marking her as a New Star of British Jazz (London Jazz News). Her performance on this recording draws on influences and inspirations such as Annie Ross, Betty Carter, and Sonny Stitt and has already picked up the attention of reviewers, magazines and radio broadcasters. London based, Hungarian jazz pianist Matyas Gayer has become a prominent part of the British jazz scene by forging his own style and musical voice through the use of the jazz piano tradition. A regular performer on the London and European jazz scene, Matyas has collaborated with the greats of jazz such as Eddie Henderson, Scott Hamilton, Rick Margitza, Grant Stewart, amongst others. He was recently part of a live recording at Pizza Express, Soho with Don Branden, shortly followed by a studio album recording with Scott Hamilton. Matyas has released a new trio record this year with Dave Green and Steve Brown. James Owston is a double/electric bassist based in Birmingham. James is an active performer in his 3rd year studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. As well as running his own groups, James is currently playing with the Clark Tracey quintet. Steve Brown is a British jazz drummer originally from Manchester. His career began in the 1990s, and he has since worked with notable artists such as Scott Hamilton, Barry Harris, Alan Barnes and Dave Newton, along with his involvement with The Echoes of Ellington band. He has been recognized with several prestigious awards throughout his career. Notably, he has won the British Jazz Award for Best Drummer multiple times, including in 2007, 2009, and 2013. Jazz at Progress is presented in association with Jazz in Reading [https://jazzinreading.com/].

Parade tells the heart-wrenching, true story of Leo Frank: a Brooklyn-raised Jewish man living in Atlanta who was wrongfully convicted of the rape and murder of his thirteen-year-old employee, Mary Phagan, in 1913. Because Franks trial was replete with faulty testimony and lacked any clear evidence, Georgias governor eventually commuted his sentence from death to life imprisonment. Despite this ruling, a lynch mob hanged Frank in Mary Phagans hometown of Marietta, Georgia. The momentous case drew national attention to Anti-Semitism, and was pivotal to the founding of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) as well as the reviving of the Ku Klux Klan in the South. With a characteristically rich, intricate, and wide-ranging score penned by Jason Robert Brown, and a bold willingness to dive into the complexities of early 20th century social relationships in the South, Parade is a sophisticated, dark tale with endless depth. Please note the Matinee performance on Saturday 14 June will be a Relaxed Performance [http://progresstheatre.co.uk/accessibility#:~:text=Relaxed%2520performances], and the performance on Wednesday 18 June will be a Come As You Are night [http://progresstheatre.co.uk/accessibility#:~:text=Come%2520As%2520You%2520Are,-nights]. Please also note that various themes may be distressing to some audiences. See our list of Content Warnings [https://progresstheatre.co.uk/content-advisory]. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International. All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTT www.mtishows.co.uk