Hailing from the Black Country, Jonny has become a beloved figure in the Midlands comedy scene, bringing a local flavour to his performances that is both relatable and hilarious. Jonny Cole's rise in the comedy world is marked by his ability to blend music and humour seamlessly.

Quentin Crisp: Naked Hope is a solo show which debuted to rave reviews at the 2014 Edinburgh Festival. It immediately transferred to a run at the off-West End St. James Theatre, and has toured the UK ever since. Touring the UK throughout 2024. Naked Hope depicts the legendary Quentin Crisp at two distinct phases of his extraordinary life. Firstly in the late 1960s in his filthy Chelsea flat (Dont lose your nerve: after the first four years the dirt wont get any worse). Here Quentin surveys a lifetime of degradation and rejection. Repeatedly beaten for being flamboyantly gay as early as the 1930s, but also ostracised simply for daring to live life on his own terms. The second part of the play transitions the audience to New York in the 1990s. Here a much older Quentin, finally embraced by society, regales the audience with his sharply-observed, hard-earned philosophy on how to have a lifestyle: Life will be more difficult if you try to become yourself. But avoiding this difficulty renders life meaningless. So discover who you are. And be it. Like mad!. Naked Hope is a glorious, truthful and uplifting celebration of a genuinely unique human being, and of the urgent necessity to be yourself. Originally produced by Seabright Productions Ltd, and directed by Linda Marlowe, who also directed The Silence of Snow.

We welcome back the highly acclaimed Govannen for our BIGG Spring Ceilidh! Celebrating 30 years together this year, their blend of jigs, reels, traditional and contemporary songs, and ceilidhs have delighted fans across the UK. They have released 9 albums including their Celtic Christmas album which was used in the animated movie How To Train Your Dragon. With their twin fiddles, strong vocals and band sound, a fun evening is guaranteed from this talented and entertaining band. Chris Conway, Dan Britton & Roger Wilson are all singer-songwriters in their own right. Chris has played with Peter Tork (The Monkees), members of Fairport Convention & Jethro Tull. Dan has worked with members of 10CC, Lindisfarne & The Waterboys, among others. The Conway & Britton duo have opened for Jefferson Starship, Bob Geldoff, & Roy Wood. Roger has worked with Martin Carthy, Kate Rusby, and was in John Tams' War Horse at the National Theatre.

My Girl The River is the work of Louisiana to Nashville to London songwriter and performer Kris Wilkinson Hughes. Described as 'Nashville meets southern gothic' and with 'sugared espresso' vocals, Kris' songwriting has been compared to Jason Isbell and Lucinda Williams. Along with her husband, bassist and songwriter Joe Hughes, they bring a genre blend of Americana, folk, roots and more. From tears to sing-a-longs, My Girl The River always delivers a great live music experience. Paul McClure is a singer and songwriter from Rutland, England where he lives with his wife and daughters. He takes his inspiration from his world and the people in it. I suppose it all began in the back seat with The Beatles. Then it was Bob Dylan, Joan Baez and Jonny Cash. My mum was a big Roy Orbison fan and I think John Denver and The Everly Brothers came via her too. By the time I made it into the front seat I was soaking up everything I could lay my ears on I was into Bob Dylan, The Band and Leonard Cohen with a passion by then as well as the folk revival scene which pretty much ruined my teenage years at school as it isnt easy being the only 13 year old in your class with a Joan Baez tape in your bag.

Honey & the Bear have been a tour de force on the UK Folk Festival circuit in recent years. The British folk and roots duo combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. With a diverse range of sounds and textures, and rhythms that flow from the fast and furious to gentle ballads, their live performances are spirited and dynamic. Conjuring stories in song, they tell tales of Suffolk folklore, courageous people they admire and their passion for nature which has been enchanting audiences up and down the country. The multi-instrumentalist, husband and wife team comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bouzouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin & percussion), are often joined on-stage by band guests Evan Carson (percussion), Toby Shaer (Fiddle/Flutes/Whistles) and Archie Churchill-Moss (diatonic button accordion) who feature on all three Honey & The Bear studio albums. Together they have played at many revered venues and festivals across the UK as well as travelled across the channel. In November 2023 they released their latest album 'Away Beyond the Fret', their most personal album yet, featuring stories and folklore of all things close to their heart including their home in Suffolk, nature, family, history and community. The album has received much critical acclaim including 5 stars from the Morning Star. Shortlisted as FATEAs best band of 2023, they are continuing to enjoy performing their repertoire live as part of their 10 Year Anniversary Tour this year. a celebration of nature, history, family and community. Truly in the folk tradition. - Steve Johnson - Morning Star Dexterously played with beautifully crafted arrangements around a perfect pairing of voices delivering personal fine songs this is a stunning album. - Marc Higgins FATEA This album is one of the clearest recordings Ive heard in a decade, holding its head above the roke and into the sunlight on every track - Seán Laffey, Irish Music Magazine The vocals of Lucy are as beautiful as ever.and she is now one of this country's best folk singers - Stephen Foster, Radio Caroline & EADT

These are the times we shall dream about ... and well call them the Good Old Days Ralph Reader Join Mr. Tom Carradine, on the Ol Joanna, as he leads you in a traditional Cockney sing-a-long. With songs from the music hall era, WWI and II, the West End stage and traditional popular songs from across the decades it's a good old-fashioned knees-up! Born out of the impromptu late night sing-a-longs at the Twinwood Festival, since it's launch in 2014 Carradine's Cockney Sing-a-long has been a fixture on the UK's vintage scene, playing sell-out dates in the main auditorium at Wilton's Music Hall, every Thursday at Mr Fogg's Tavern in Covent Garden and for vintage festivals, corporate events and private parties across the country and in Europe. Tom Carradine, pianist, entertainer and Music Hall aficionado, decided that he wanted to capture the flavour and atmosphere of a good old-fashioned knees-up, in the grand Cockney tradition, and recreate it for audiences young and old. Performed and Written by Tom Carradine

Fred's House are an award-winning band based in Cambridge. They make summery, 70's West Coast inspired folk/rock but have their own distinctively fresh sound that is very much part of now. This group of musicians have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous harmonies, moving lyrics, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves. Among their many influences are the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Lissie and Janice Joplin. Since forming in the home studio of producer Fred Cox in 2010 (hence the name), been creating quite a stir on the live circuit with their reputation for their stunning and energetic shows going before them. Fred's House have won many awards; Audience Choice for BandApp 2013, 'Best Folk/Roots Band' and 'Audience Choice Award' NMG Awards 2013, the prestigious 'Syd Barrett Pride of Cambridge Award' at the NMG Awards 2017 and the 'Best Folk/Roots Band' at the NMG Awards 2018. They have released 3 albums to critical acclaim Bonnie and Clyde (2014) Faultlines (2016) and Careless (2018), and latest EP Walls and Ceilings (2020) grabbing 4 and 5 star reviews across the board as well as emphatic press.

OASIZ are one of the UK's most authentic tribute bands a point proved in 2023 when a short clip of front man Steve performing as Liam went viral on social media with over half a million views. Many fans were convinced the clip was actually of Liam Gallagher himself which led to the story being covered in the national press as well as a high profile TV appearance later that year. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the release of (What's the story) Morning Glory, OASIZ are embarking on a 2025 UK tour and this is your chance to see them in top form. The setlist will pay homage to the most memorable parts of Oasis record breaking 2nd album and will also include all the big hitting career spanning anthems that you would associate with a greatest hits tour.

Experience 'Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone' - an extraordinary celebration of Nina Simone's timeless legacy. Lady Nade, acclaimed for her unique and award-winning vocal talent, stands as a shining star in the UK music scene. This high-octane performance, coupled with a heartfelt homage to Nina Simone, promises an unforgettable show you simply can't afford to miss Lady Nade - Vocals Chris Jones - Double Bass Holly Carter - Guitar Ruth Brown - Piano Matt Brown - Drums Sophie Stockham - Sax

Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq. has been delivering his own brand of singalong, musical humour since 2016, and the video for his sweary anthem Ive No More F★★★s To Give has been viewed over 16 million times on YouTube alone, sending his debut album Awkward Encounters While Walking My Dog to number 3 in the Billboard Comedy Album Chart in 2019. In 2023, he decided he needed a band of well groomed folk to accompany him on his travels around the country and join in with the mirth and merriment, so the Fancy Chaps were formed. Thomas takes inspiration from the wit and wisdom of the songwriters of the early-mid 20th century and combines them with punk rock sensibilities to create pithy songs full of catchy tunes and social and political commentary that speak volumes about the times we live in.

Banter are: Simon Care on melodeon & concertina, Nina Zella on keyboards & vocals, Tim Walker on drums, percussion, brass, guitar, bass & vocals and Mark Jolley on bass, fiddle, guitar & vocals. Four fine musicians whose roots are firmly in the traditional English genre, but who enjoy stretching the limits. Formed in 2015, they realised that a common love for the living traditions of English song and dance music was at their core and began to pursue it's evolution, bringing in flavours from a wider palette of musical influences. They have gained a reputation for being powerfully unique in the English traditional music genre. Their popularity has placed them in great demand to perform at many of the UK's largest festivals including: Glastonbury, Cambridge Folk Festival, Broadstairs Folk Week, Sidmouth Folk Festival, Whitby Folk Week, Folk East, Oxford Folk Week, Wickham Festival, Gate To Southwell Festival and Towersey Festival as well as internationally at European festivals such as Rudolstadt (Germany) and Costa festivals in Portugal and Ibiza. With the release of their first two albums, YES and DARE, between 2017 and 2019, they received rave plaudits in the music press including 4 and 5 star reviews in FATEA, Songlines and RnR Magazines and performed a Valentine's Day live session on Mark Radcliffe's BBC Radio 2 Folk Show.

We welcome back the highly acclaimed Govannen for our BIGG Christmas Ceilidh! Celebrating 30 years together this year, their blend of jigs, reels, traditional and contemporary songs, and ceilidhs have delighted fans across the UK. They have released 9 albums including their Celtic Christmas album which was used in the animated movie How To Train Your Dragon. With their twin fiddles, strong vocals and band sound, a fun evening is guaranteed from this talented and entertaining band. Chris Conway, Dan Britton & Roger Wilson are all singer-songwriters in their own right. Chris has played with Peter Tork (The Monkees), members of Fairport Convention & Jethro Tull. Dan has worked with members of 10CC, Lindisfarne & The Waterboys, among others. The Conway & Britton duo have opened for Jefferson Starship, Bob Geldoff, & Roy Wood. Roger has worked with Martin Carthy, Kate Rusby, and was in John Tams' War Horse at the National Theatre.

Gavin Robertson returns, from the producers of 'Is That a Whip in Your Hand' Being two of Charles Dickens' ghost stories: "The Baron Grogzwig" and "The Goblins Who Stole A Sexton" (Dickens' own inspiration for his later Christmas story "A Christmas Carol") - two spooky stories of an uplifting nature, in which dour protagonists realise life's worth living- and the follow-up production to "The Ghost Of A Smile" Both stories Adapted and Directed by Gavin Robertson, Performed by Nicholas Collett.

You remember Teletubbies dont you Perhaps you grew up with the show Did you ever wonder what it was like behind the scenes Discover the truth with the original LaaLaa as she spills the beans on what it took to become one of the world's most famous giant yellow puppets.

Travelling troubadour Sorrel Nation brings a soulful mix of folk-rock to country and engages audiences with emotive lyrics, 70s inspired style and a voice full of soul that can truly open the heart. 2024 saw multiple new releases from Sorrel including a single featuring Steve Balsamo in May, the delicate and beautiful live EP Thirty Summers in July and the critically acclaimed debut studio album Lost En Route in October. Sorrel performed at Black Deer, Isle of Wight and Cambridge Folk Festivals amongst others and continues to tour the festival circuit over summer with The Magic Teapot music venue in her beloved campervan, Dory. Sorrel accomplished two successful UK wide tours in 2024, including her first ever solo tour in April and first full band tour in October to accompany the release of Lost En Route, an album Sorrel is immensely proud of. 2025 will be no different as Sorrel embarks on three tours and exciting festival appearances to promote her debut album and its release on vinyl in March. And yesSorrel Nation is her real name.

From London's O2 to the middle of the Mediterranean, Charles Michael Duke has played Sir Elton John all over the world. Join him as he takes you on a journey through the life and music of the living legend! Prepare to be mesmerized as every piano key struck, lyric sung, and feather worn transports you into the realm of one of music's true legends. So... Are You Ready

Enjoy an evening of comedy improvisation at the Bigg Theatre from the company who created CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation. Returning to Biggleswade after last year's complete sell out show The Chandeliers will perform two comedy improv shows: CSI Biggleswade and The Chandeliers presents

A classic mixed bill of TV names and rising stars. JONNY AWSUM He is a comedic whirlwind, who has a special feel-good brand of musical comedy. He is the gag slinging guitar hero sure to get you singing along. He was a semi-finalist on Britain's Got Talent and is now a favourite at the biggest UK festivals, including Glastonbury! He recently supported Jason Manford at stadiums around the UK. He's awesome - Time Out DARREN WALSH - Combining sound effects, one-liners and silly drawings, Darren Walsh's silly happy-go-lucky style has been compared to Harry Hill, with an act that combines surreal nonsense and snippets of daft songs. Dave's Joke of the Fringe winner 2015! The most pun you can have with your clothes on (The Daily Mirror) MICHAEL SHAFER - Australian headliner who is making big waves in the UK. PAUL REVILL Biggleswade favourite hosts the show

Hailing from "Havana, Cuba" Manuel Martinez is the number one export after the cigars! Dispatched by the Cuban presidency, Manuel Martinez is Cuba's diplomatic ambasasador of comedy. A madcap performance of comedy and magic [a bit of magic] but mostly comedy as it cuts down on the amount of props he has to carry Manuel has travelled internationally with his show entertaining at a variety of venues. He has made numerous television appearances featuring on Penn & Teller 'Fool us' and the Sky One series 'Undercover Magic. Recently returned from a short tour in the US, where he was invited to perform at the John F Kennedy Centre for Performing Arts and the infamous Chicago Magic Lounge as their headline act.

Uk live 90s act RT90s have been rockin the 90s scene since 2011, sharing the bill with Judge Jules, Artful Dodger, Danny Rampling, Five, Liberty X, S Club 7, K Klass, Ultrabeat and N Trance. Their awesome live 90s shows has seen them perform at Glastonbury, Victorious, Big Chill, Secret Garden Party and Godiva festivals and they are currently the live touring band for 90s legends East 17, Angie Brown and the queen of rave Rozalla. Their 90s Dance Show delivers the best euphoric dance tunes, house classics and rave anthems re-voiced into fresh new arrangements for the 21st century.

Written and Performed by Gavin Robertson Directed by Nicholas Collett. Following performances in USA, UK and Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the fortune-hunter movie phenomenon encompassing everything from Indiana Jones to National Treasure via Romancing The Stone - in his latest physical cartoon style adventure - spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché solo! Featuring the usual mix of maps, clues, travel and tricky situations, it's minimum props, maximum effect as our hero searches for treasure via Columbia and Greece, evading trouble at every turn! From the team that brought you BOND! and DONE TO DEATH BY JOVE! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as THUNDERBIRDS F.A.B, SPITTOON and BOND- AN UNAUTHORISED PARODY touring in the UK, Europe, Brazil, Japan, Senegal, Chile, Taiwan, The Middle East, Costa Rica, India, Lebanon, Bosnia, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. Robertson knows which clichés to capture a real pleasure The Times Comedy at its best - funny, subtle and intelligent Broadway World Clever, witty and inventive RAW Magazine (Adelaide, Australia) A masterful comedian at the top of his game. Pure skill Fringereview Gavin Robertson performs with a subtle authority that is compelling to watch The Guardian

Experience an unforgettable night with Shane Hampsheir and his sensational swinging band, bringing the magic of Michael Bublé, Frank Sinatra and other swing greats to life. Fresh from his sell-out shows at Pizza Express Jazz Club in London, this is swing at its very bestlive, classy, and unmissable.

Lavelles The Ladies Of Motown is an all-singing, all-dancing show, celebrating the hits of Soul & Motown by our most celebrated American Artists. Performed by three fabulous West End singers, this is a golden chance to relive these timeless songs, with beautiful melodies & lyrics that will speak to your soul.

Hailing from Birmingham, The Reggulites are spreading the vibes of roots reggae across the land. Formed in 2018, this tight-knit group of musicians met through a shared passion for reggae's uplifting rhythms and profound lyrics. Drawing inspiration from reggae greats like Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, and Burning Spear while forging their own fresh sound, The Reggulites are committed to bringing conscious lyrics and feel-good riddims to the masses. Known for their energetic live shows and infectious positivity, The Reggulites have built a devoted grassroots following. When they take the stage with their signature mix of blazing horns, funky organ, and exhillarating drums, the band transports audiences to a celebratory place filled with harmony and hope.

The rise of Tom Bright has seen him appear on BBC's The One Show, Sky News, BBC Radio 2, BBC 6Music, BBC 5Live, Radio X, perform at the iconic London Palladium, Shepherd's Bush Empire, countless festivals (including four Glastonburys) and tour across Europe multiple times. He's gigged relentlessly these past few years, kicking off 2024 by supporting The Libertines and The Leisure Society on their tours, and before that opening for the likes of Mystery Jets, Tom Grennan, Reverend And The Makers just to name a few.