To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Reasons to Stay Alive Matt Haig returns for a special evening of conversation. Reflecting back on the past 10 years since the original publication as well as how this title has informed Matts fiction writing - this evening promises to delight all fans of this bestselling author. Like millions of others, Matt Haig has experienced the depths of depression. This is the account of his breakdown and subsequent recovery from suicidal despair and the lessons he learned. The story of how he came through crisis, triumphed over life-threatening mental illness and learned to live again. Moving, funny and even joyous, this is more than a memoir. A number one bestseller that helped change the conversation on mental illness. It offers a raw but hopeful insight on depression and panic disorder - whether you've experienced it yourself, or love someone who has. It's a story of learning about life through the toughest times, and a reminder that even in the darkest moments there are reasons to stay alive.

Thespian-lovers and creatives around the world! If thee has the desire to perform upon the stage, to share they soul with strangers for their approval, or if the performance you wished to see has sold-out, this is the performance neigh, experience neigh, happening neigh, performance for thee!!! The Director About Paul Connolly: - Paul Connolly is an Edinburgh based award-winning actor, comedian, improviser, teacher, writer and director. He is best know for his work with the Edinburgh improv comedy theatre company TBC Improv UK (including their award-winning and multi-time sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe show Absolute Improv!) and the Scottish Comedy Award Winning Spontaneous Players (Spontaneous Potter: The Unofficial Improvised Parody, Spontaneous Sherlock). - As well as performing around the UK, Europe and North America, since 2010 Paul has taught and trained extensively in acting, improv, musical improv, sketch and more, studying at among others: Edinburgh College; UCB/Magnet Theater/Terry Knickerbocker Studio (New York); iO/Second City (Chicago); Drama Inc. (Atlanta). - In recent years Paul has focused on more solo projects including The Paul Connolly Showcase, the short-film The Director Work At Home (Prodigy Film Festival Special Mention - For Outstanding Production & Performance recipient, Best Indie Film/Best Indie Actor/Best Direction-Cinematography nominee) and Creationing Your Award-Winning Fringe Show with The Director.

Clothes, cats and counter-culture. Sheffield, 1989. Loveable, eccentric septuagenarian, Hilda, has run a second-hand clothes shop for decades. She does it to make money to feed 30 stray cats. One day, a journalist from The Guardian walks in... Join Hilda's granddaughter, Julie Flower, for a 5-star Edinburgh Fringe 2024 hit! A solo, multi-character show about family history subverting expectations. Step inside Grandma's shop, a nostalgic world of old carrier bags, pools coupons and vintage clothes... presided over by an unlikely punk icon.

Artist and comedian Jim Moir (aka Vic Reeves) returns to Newcastle with a new exhibition celebrating Northumbrian birdlife and landmarks: Knot Twister Prologue This fourth solo exhibition will showcase Moir’s ongoing fascination with the natural world, with a particular focus on the birds and landmarks of the Northumbrian and North East region. Visitors can expect to see expressive new works featuring puffins, kittiwakes and other distinctive local species, alongside pieces that reflect Moir’s signature surrealist and humorous style.

ShellShock! Improv Live brings you barrels of laughs inspired by your suggestions! ShellShock! Improv Live is a barrel of laughs packed into a variety of action-packed scenes. Each scene will be based entirely on your suggestions and made up on the spot! We aim to push our performers for your entertainment, whether they can speak only a word at a time or have to embody every piece of furniture in a single room at once. There are plenty of laughs waiting, whether youd like to sit and giggle at the back or take part by giving us some smashing suggestions. Come and get to know us through our ShellShock! Improv Live!

The Times Top 3 Rising Stars of Fringe. Expect punchlines punctuated by electronic music. Broadway World Ay up, its me (the comedian) Adam. Come on, I'm not paying someone to write this. I've got a new stand-up show about a great big fat night out. Expect punchlines punctuated by rave music.

An airing of brand new material by the most powerfully wistful comedian in Scotland. Co-host of the podcast Here Comes the Guillotine with Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe. As seen on his 800 Pound Gorilla Media stand-up special Oh No, BBC Twos New World Order, BBC Scotlands Up For It, and Comedy Central Live.