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Clinton Baptiste

Clinton Baptiste

24 Aug 2025 - 7 Jun 2026

Clinton Baptiste is the useless clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's smash hit comedy Phoenix Nights. Fresh from another sell-out UK tour, he's back to deliver the best of his recent work, plus some new bits. Join Clinton for his stories, jokes plus demonstrations of his amazing ability - and as always he'll be in the audience to give you truthful (but startling) readings from the spirit world! Not for the faint hearted.
Gama Bomb

Gama Bomb

12 Oct 2025 - 26 Oct 2025

Gama Bomb formed in Newry and Dublin, Ireland, where members Philly Byrne (vocals), Domo Dixon and John Roche (guitars) and Joe McGuigan (bass and vocals) bonded over cult movies, comics and 80s thrash metal cassettes. Since forming in 2002 the band have released seven studio albums of neck-wrecking metal shot through with pop culture nods and social commentary.
Stephen K Amos: Bouquets And Brickbats
It’s easy to feel angry when mad talking heads and evil officials are looking for any slight difference of opinion to plough open and exploit. We need an everyman to bring people together using the most powerful tool we have: comedy. We need Stephen K Amos. He’s on a mission to bring about world peace. Or, to at least bring about an evening of peace, one venue at a time. In an age when arguments are started over everything from politics to bendy straws, Stephen is rising above the anger to remind us of what we have in common. Bringing achingly funny anecdotes, hilarious takes on the everyday and his infectious charm, Stephen K Amos will warm your cold, stiffened hearts. Join together with your fellow man and experience the universal language of laughter. "Comedy at its purest and richest form." The Advertiser ★★★★★ "Amos has the sort of commanding presence and confidence that could only have come from years of working the circuit." Arts Hub ★★★★ 'One of the most likable figures in British comedy' Radio Times ‘Much loved King of stand-up’ North West End ★★★★
Josh Jones

Josh Jones

11 Aug 2025 - 5 Dec 2025

A TV favourite, and now an aspiring doctor’s wife, Josh Jones is now knee-deep into his 30's and nothing thrills him more than a Greggs Sausage Roll and an M&S food shop. Living a more sedate life isn’t without its challenges though - he’s still trying to earn his cat’s respect!
Haze and The Tirith at The Old Cold Store, Nottingham
HAZE Despite building their reputation as a progressive rock band, Haze have always drawn on a wide variety of influences, ranging from pop, rock, folk, metal, meandering psychedelic jams to tightly structured prog epics. Formed in Sheffield in the late 1970s by brothers Chris & Paul McMahon, they established their reputation as one of the hardest working underground bands of the 80s. Despite disbanding in 1988, the band reformed ten years later and have continued to perform regularly ever since, including weekly live-streamed concerts during Lockdown. Their latest studio album, Back to the Bones, is probably their heaviest-sounding release and follows a definite back to their roots direction. It's also their fastest-selling album to date, proving that Haze's legendary reputation is richly deserved. THE TIRITH are a genuine Prog band from the 70s, who reformed in 2010 to fulfill the dream, releasing their debut album Tales from the Tower to critical acclaim in 2015. The band play an original brand of guitar-based Prog supplemented by keyboards. Their influences are very wide, centred on the songs of Tim Cox and Richard Cory, they can sound like a Prog Metal band one moment and a folk rock band the next, with many styles between and alongside. Following on from their appearance at the Nene Valley Rock Festival in Sept 2024, they will be debuting some new material at this gig alongside a few classics from their 3 previous albums.
Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

Dom Joly: The Conspiracy Tour

5 Sept 2025 - 14 Mar 2026

Dom Joly has been off travelling the globe again. This time, he’s been looking into some of the strangest and weirdest conspiracy theories in existence. Now, he’s now set to embark on a rather unique theatre tour, where Dom will be providing a hilarious, fascinating, and slightly anarchic guide to the wacky world of conspiracies. Is the earth flat? Does Finland exist? Did JFK commit suicide? Are Q Anon mentally ill? Is Bill Gates using vaccines to take control of your mind? Is Denver Airport a massive panic room for the Illuminati? Are UFO’s piloted by lizards? In the spirt of fairness, Dom will also be inviting a well-known and highly respected conspiracy theorist, Dr Julian Northcote, to take the stage and defend the alternate view. Due to the extremely controversial views aired in the show, security will be at an optimum and audiences are warned that angry demonstrations are very likely – or is that just another conspiracy?!
Allo Darlin'

Allo Darlin'

7 Oct 2025 - 11 Oct 2025

Allo Darlin' were formed in 2008 after Australian Elizabeth Morris arrived in London and bought a ukulele from the Duke of Uke shop in Shoreditch. Like a whole host of Australian musicians before her, Morris had headed to London to realise her musical ambitions, a young woman with the small instrument in the big city with even bigger ideas. Once there happenstance, chance encounters and a Bruce Springsteen cover for a compilation would all conspire to create the crack squad that has endured, Morris being joined by fellow Brisbanite Bill Botting and the British duo of Michael Collins and Paul Rains. From its first line ('Will you go out with me tonight, lose it on a disco floor?'), the self-titled debut the foursome released in 2010 fizzed with the effervescent, intoxicating energy and excitement of the opportunities and experiences it offered. From frosty night buses through to fiscal inadequacy and everything in between, it was an album which presented the city as a blank canvas where everything was fair game for romanticising and celebrating, and a world where most of life's tribulations could be solved with the warm embrace of a loved one. Fresh, bright and unashamedly hopeful and idealistic, blissful exuberance ran through it like the sound of a band in love with being in a band.
Justin Moorhouse: The Greatest Performance of My Life
The story covers subjects ranging from pantomimes to dreams, how to behave in hospitals, small talk, realising his Mum is a northern version of Columbo, and how being a smart-mouthed kid saved him from a life of continually being beaten up. Above all else, it’s the Justin you have to come to expect. It’s funny and interesting, and perhaps there’s a little bit that warms the soul, too.
Sam Avery: Thunderstorm

Sam Avery: Thunderstorm

10 Sept 2025 - 5 Feb 2026

Back with a bang, award-winning comedian Sam Avery returns with his electrifying new show, Thunderstorm! In his trademark punchy style, Sam takes you on a whirlwind journey through the chaos of the modern world - from parenting disasters to culture wars, conspiracy theories to political morons. With sharp wit and a stormy twist, he’s here to prove that the only way to weather modern life is through laughter! Expect thunderous punchlines, lightning-fast jokes, and a night of belly laughs you won’t forget.
JT Soar Fest

JT Soar Fest

1 Nov 2025 - 1 Nov 2025

JT Soar and Coffee Beat Presents... JT SOAR FEST - Celebrating 15 Years Of JT Soar Featuring a lot of my favourite bands/people... Including... SWELL MAPS C21 /// NIGHTINGALES UT /// LUNG LEG /// HOLIDAY GHOSTS GEO /// MILKY WIMPSHAKE RATTLE /// COWTOWN /// MARCEL WAVE STUART PEARCE /// SOFFTNESS +many more TBA/TBC... Sat 2nd + Sun 3rd Nov, 2024 2 Days, 1 Stage, Highly curated for maximum good times.. DJS and Comperes TBC 18+ / FREE PA TICKETS
Thomas Phillips charity show

Thomas Phillips charity show

7 Nov 2025 - 7 Nov 2025

Thomas Phillips will entertain everyone with his special show designed to raise money for Nottingham City hospital Hayward House he will invite special guests to come and perform with him
Joe Burkewood: Mama (We all go to Hell)
Joe doesnt really have a birth mum. So instead he outsources his motherhood to 6 other women. His step-mum, aunty, cousin, wife, mother in law and a lady living in Africa. Come and watch him navigate the crazy world of motherhood whilst he decides if he is ready to be a mother himself. Surreal but with real heart.
El Baldiniho's Magic Show for Kids

El Baldiniho's Magic Show for Kids

8 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Opening our Nottingham Kids Comedy Festival: Join Britains Got Talent's funny man El Baldiniho for a hilarious hour of daft magic , props and puns ! At the end of the show youll get to learn how to do some of the magic and take home a bag of simple tricks! Suitable for accompanied kids 6+ and there's lots for parents / carers to laugh at too !
Den's Dragon - The Quest for Dragon's Gold
Den's Dragon - the Quest for Dragon's Gold. A kids party, with a difference. Den's dragon is very naughty, and has stolen all of Nottingham's gold. Join our wizard Den in a fun filled magical quest to find the dragon and our gold coins. It's Dragon versus Den Party games, obstacle course, treasure hunt and prizes, followed by a celebratory kids disco. It's a wonderful imaginary adventure with fantastic games, music and dancing. Each child will come away with chocolate gold coins and stickers. Suitable for ages 4-9
The Discount Comedy Checkout - Improvised Family Show
Award winning, five star rated, improv group The Discount Comedy Checkout bring this family show to Nottingham! The show takes children's ideas and stories and brings them to life through our talented performers. Hilarious fun for the whole family. The only limit is imagination so load your suggestions up and come along! Winner - Best National Show - Morecambe Comedy Festival 2020 Nominated for 'Best Kids Show' at the 2022 Leicester Comedy Festival. 'One of the funniest family shows we've ever had' - ★★★★★ Tuned In! Comedy checkout are simply the best improv group Ive ever seen live. - Phil Walker A breath of fresh air and great family fun Leicester Comedy Festival Total fun and instantly engaging - Who Dares Grins
Philip Simon: School's Out Comedy Club
A hilariously bonkers, award-winning show where children (and maybe even a few parents) take to the stage to share their favourite jokes. Best Children's Show, Buxton Fringe 2024. Best Children's Show, Morecambe Fringe 2023. Leicester Comedy Festival Best Kids' Show nominee. Created by comedian Philip Simon during lockdown to entertain children (and give parents a well-deserved break), this is the hilariously silly joke show where your kids are the stars. The comedy world's Joe Wicks (BBC Radio London). Expect silliness, cheeky laughs and almost certainly a few references to poo! AGE RECOMMENDATION: 4 -10
Fun Science with Wacky Jacky

Fun Science with Wacky Jacky

9 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

Come and join Wacky Jacky from Fun Science West Lancs for a funny science show for all the family! Gasp at gravity-defying experiments and giggle at Wacky Jacky's antics! Discover why science really is magic with a wow-factor interactive science show that adults will love as much as their kids! Aimed at children aged 5-11 but all welcome! For more details on what else we do visit www.fun-science.org.uk Age Recommendation: 5-11
Jeddy Bear & Gary: Save The World

Jeddy Bear & Gary: Save The World

9 Nov 2025 - 9 Nov 2025

Multi award Nominated for Best Kids Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival & UK Kids Comedy Festival awards, Hull's comedy duo are ready to help you discover your very own super powers as they unleash a brand new show! They'll combine their brand of fun & amazing new powers as they battle to save the world before the end of the show! Expect an action-packed adventure with funny skits, games, world record attempts and the usual pie facing madness..... AGE RECOMMENDATION: 2 +
Chloe Reynolds: Work in progress

Chloe Reynolds: Work in progress

8 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Chloe used stand-up as a way of coming out as transgender in hindsight, she couldve just posted on Instagram. But instead, she drove to Coventry to tell 10 strangers. A lot. Described as a livewire on stage, Chloe delivers silliness, sincerity, and relentless punchlines and this work-in-progress gently holds the hands of straight audiences (eugh) as she lets you into her world and vastly overshares on her life. A sharp, silly hour filled with heartfelt and uncomfortable moments from an LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year finalist 2025 and Birmingham Breaking Talent Award finalist.
Alex Mitchell: Tough

Alex Mitchell: Tough

8 Nov 2025 - 8 Nov 2025

Alex Mitchell is on a mission to find out what it really takes to be a tough guy in modern Britain. He's had a strange couple of years being thrust into the limelight on mainstream telly, getting into a less than healthy relationship, being abused daily online, becoming disabled, and his best friend gave birth to a now three-foot bully. But, has Alex toughened up The easy answer is no... but he's trying. Britain's Got Talent Finalist. 'Accomplished and intelligent' (NeurodiverseReview.co.uk). 'A natural' (Chortle.co.uk). 'Absolutely sensational' (Alesha Dixon).

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