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The Castle
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Ben Hart: Wonder
The Britain's Got Talent finalist and acclaimed magician heads out on his debut solo show.
Sun 13 Feb
£15–£17
Dr Richard Shepherd ‘Unnatural Causes’
Not for the faint hearted!
Meet the forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd. A detective in his own right, who has solved the mystery of sudden and unexplained deaths as he takes to the road in his first ever theatre tour. He has performed over 23,000 autopsies, including some of the most high-profile cases of recent times; the Hungerford Massacre, the Princess Diana inquiry, and 9/11. He has faced serial killers, natural disaster, 'perfect murders' and freak accidents. His evidence has put killers behind bars, freed the innocent, and turned open-and-shut cases on their heads. Yet all this has come at a huge personal cost. Join Dr Richard Shepherd for an evening which promise to be utterly fascinating. ‘Unnatural Causes’ will tell the story of not only the cases and bodies that have haunted Doctor Shepherd the most, but also how to live a life steeped in death.
Some reviews for his award-winning book
A deeply mesmerising memoir of forensic pathology. Human and fascinating - Nigella Lawson
Gripping, grimly fascinating, and I suspect I'll read it at least twice -Evening Standard
Fascinating, gruesome yet engrossing -Richard and Judy, Daily Express
Fascinating, insightful, candid, compassionate -Observer
One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Engrossing, a haunting page-turner. A book I could not put down -The Times
Dr Shepherd will be signing after the show.
Over 16 only.
Please note there is a £2 ticket commission fee included in the price of the ticket.
Fri 22 Oct
£25
Ed Byrne: If I'm Honest
The observational comic discusses whether he has any traits worthy of being inherited by his progeny. In addition to his time on the comedy circuit, Byrne has also become a recognisable face on the telly, featuring on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, *The Pilgrimage, Top Gear and QI.
Tue 22 Feb
£27
Gary Delaney: Gary In Punderland
CKP, Impatient and InterTalent Group present
One of Britain's leading one-liner comics returns with another onslaught of lean, expertly crafted gaggery. A Mock the Week regular and recent star of Live at the Apollo, Gary's shows are known for an unrivalled volume of high-class gags. Not for people who get offended by jokes. Please note: Coolio will not be appearing. 'A cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns' ★★★★ (Guardian). 'More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers… Quite brilliant' ★★★★ (Scotsman). 'A master craftsman' ★★★★ (Times). 'One of Britain's grandmasters of the one-liner' ★★★★ (Chortle.co.uk).
Age category: 16+
Wed 17 Nov
£19.80
Gyles Brandreth: Break a Leg
Actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip tours his new one man show about all things theatrical.
Fri 11 Jun
Prices to be confirmed
Omid Djalili: Schmuck for a Night
The British-Iranian comedian and star of stage and screen brings his new show to an adoring public.
Thu 14 Oct
£25
Ray Mears
We are Nature
We need the Wilderness as much as the Wilderness needs us.
Recently we have learnt to value our green spaces more than ever.
In this fascinating, inspirational, and educational show, Ray will be demonstrating and explaining techniques that will help us improve our senses and highlight the problems nature faces today. It is time to cease being frustrated and act now to prevent crimes against nature and the environment
Come and celebrate the importance of the Wilderness to us all.
Thu 24 Feb
£17.50–£25
Sh*t Faced Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out fringe phenomenon is touring the UK with one of Shakespeare's most loved plays: Romeo and Juliet. Shit-faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of a Shakespearean classic, with an entirely shit-faced cast member. With one cast member selected at random and given four hours to drink before every show we present to you classical theatre as it was always meant to be seen. With a gin in one hand, a cup of wine in the other and a flagon of ale in the other… What could possibly go wrong? Shit-Faced Shakespeare seeks to introduce a new generation of theatre-goers to the works of the Bard by reviving the raucous, interactive and vibrant nature of Elizabethan theatre with a very modern twist – reminding them as we go to always enjoy Shakespeare responsibly.
“A great night out to get properly pucked up. It’s what Willy would have wanted.” Time Out ★★★★
“There is no doubt this is a hoot to watch” Evening Standard
Wed 27 Oct
Prices to be confirmed
Shit-Faced Shakespeare: A Midsummer Night's Dream
A lovely winter tale, set in the middle of summer, told by Magnificent Bastard Productions. Yes, this is an entirely serious Shakespeare play, but yes, one cast member is entirely shit-faced.
Wed 27 Oct
£20
Tony Blackburn
One of Britain's most famous radio DJs commemorates the time he has spent on the airwaves in his autobiography, 'Poptastic!: My Life in Radio'.
Tue 19 Oct
£30–£40
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