What’s on
“Comedy, music and more…”
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 
A student fundraiser organised on behalf of MindOut – a fun summer evening of drag, comedy and music!
Tickets £5 (£3 students)
VG Lee, author and funny woman reads from her new short story collection, Oh You Pretty Thing.
Maureen Younger, comedian, actor and author will be reading from her first collection of short stories, The Void.
Followed by a discussion on writing and their general experiences as writers and funny women (otherwise known as a bit of a chat)
Doors 7:30pm / Tickets £7
Our monthly open mic comedy club and competition!
For a spot, email crowscomedy@gmail.com
FREE ENTRY!
Win prizes and cash at the Caroline of Brunswick’s fortnightly quiz night! Your skills, knowledge, judgement and speed will be tested over five entertaining rounds, including the thrilling Brainstormer finalé.
Entry £1 per player, and all entry money goes into the prize pot.
Every other Wednesday at 8pm.
A double bill of Edinburgh comedy previews.
DESIREE BURCH: Desiree’s Coming Early!
She was born late, bloomed late and always missed the bus. But a compelling shift has the fresh-faced/world-weary comedian (Netflix’s Flinch, The Mash Report, Live at the Apollo) mischievously changing up the tempo. As seen on Have I Got News For You, QI, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, 8 Out of 10 Cats. ***** (ScotsGay.co.uk). **** (Scotsman). **** (Guardian). About self and everything else. Every comic has a relationship show but what happens when that relationship’s with the one person you were most trying to avoid? One isn’t prime or perfect. But it is magic!
JESSICA FOSTEKEW: Hench
Absolute powershed and regular host of The Guilty Feminist, Jessica Fostekew explores her big strong strength. Have you ever watched a feminist try and take ‘hench’ as a compliment? It’s like watching a snake eat but funny. In preview, Hench was nominated for Best Show at the Leicester Comedy Festival. You’ve seen Jess in BBC sitcoms Motherland and Cuckoo and BAFTA Award-winning drama Three Girls. She’s also in forthcoming feature films: Gavin Hood’s Official Secrets and Michael Winterbottom’s Greed. She writes for 8 out of 10 Cats. ‘Consistently hilarious’ (Fest). ‘Smarts on her sleeve, great’ (Guardian).
Doors 7:30pm / Show 7:45pm
Tickets £12 on the door / £8 advance
We hand pick our acts from the best up and coming acts in the UK comedy scene, guaranteeing a brilliant line up. Watch this space for line-ups!
Truly Rasmussen ‘Dead Room’ EP Launch gig
+ supports Benja + Yellow Belly + one more to be announced
‘Dead Room’ is the debut release from Brighton/Kent based artist Truly Rasmussen out on June 7th.
Influenced by the likes of Big Thief, Mazzy Star and Fleetwood Mac, Truly creates direct and emotionally unflinching music; encompassing a range of genres from indie folk to dream pop.
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Yellow Belly creates a lush mix of beautiful and at times, melancholic melodies set in an atmospheric landscape.
“Intense and Haunting”- Melita Dennett (BBC Introducing)
“Haunting and Lush” – Kairen Kemp (BBC Introducing)
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Benja‘s music is a moreish combination of rhythmic guitar and mystifying yet remarkably relatable lyricism. A tasty treat for your ears and hearts.
FREE ENTRY!
The ‘Glutton for Punishment’ World Tour continues! Where is he? Oh dear, here he comes! Exiled from the Southern Hemisphere…
From the ashes of the New Zealand and Melbourne Fringe festivals, crawling through the mud of Nelson and Hamilton Fringes and the disaster of Dunedin Fringe… For the very first time in an unwilling Northern Hemisphere… The first Disaster ‘Up North’…
Have you ever wanted to try Stand-Up Comedy? Of course you have! Why wouldn’t you?! Sir Cedric doesn’t know if he ever wanted to be a Stand-Up Comic but it’s happened. He’s walked out of the wilderness and found himself up there in the bright lights of expectant failure. What could possibly go wrong? Whatever could go wrong probably will, but it’s ok because he’s brought some friends along to help out… are they really his friends? Almost certainly not. Daphne The Enthusiast, Julie Christie, Dave the Racist and Not Funny Pete will help ease Sir Cedric’s pained attempts on stage. Or they’ll just kick him in the face whilst he’s down. MC Emcee holds it all together… or makes no effort to stop it all fall apart. Great.
“Those willing to jump right in and support the absurd will have a blast. I’d love to see this show with a moderately intoxicated weekend crowd as I think the atmosphere would play into the hands of Sir Cedric and his crew of stand-up debutantes.” – squirrelcomedy.com
“This was not a total disaster of a show.” – popculture-y.com
FREE ENTRY (donations welcome)
Doors 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm / Duration 45 minutes
A film screening and networking night for filmmakers and film lovers.
FREE ENTRY!
A double bill of Edinburgh comedy previews.
PAUL SINHA: Hazy Little Thing Called Love
Thus far, Paul has lived his life content in the understanding that stability and emotional happiness were lovely ideas but not really for him. Nonetheless, several decades of cheerfully bearing boozy witness to the narratives of others can slowly change a man. And so can a prosecco-fuelled Christmas. ‘This is what a good stand-up should be. Hilariously funny, passionate and articulate’ (Chortle.co.uk). ‘Full of insight and delight. One of our most thoughtful and enjoyable comedians’ (Times). ‘Comedy gold. Every punchline feels fresh’ (Skinny).
LAURA LEXX: Knee Jerk
Star of Live at the Apollo, Laura Lexx is a ‘bouncy, bubbly stand up star’ (Telegraph) shining a hilarious light on how hard it is to be a good person these days. Can you change the world without offending anyone? Her sell-out 2018 show Trying was ‘a masterpiece’ ***** (VoiceMag.uk) and earned her a prestigious Comedian’s Choice Award. Now, Lexx takes on society’s big issues… but come for jokes, not answers. It’s sure to be ‘stomach-achingly funny’ **** (Entertainment-Focus.com) and ‘another skilfully-constructed hour from an underrated performer’ **** (Fest). Early booking recommended.
Doors 7:30pm / Show 7:45pm
Tickets £12 on the door / £8 advance