top stand up comedians set for plymouth dates Two top TV stand up comics will be appearing in Plymouth in October and November, courtesy of the B-Bar. The B-Bar is home to the longestrunning comedy night in the South West and hosts packed stand-up sessions on the first Wednesday of every month. Now they have lined up two hit TV comics Chris Ramsey and Ava Vidal for a pair of stand-out, stand-up sessions. Because of demand, the shows will be be moved up to the Barbican Theatre. Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24 Café Acoustica
Fortnightly showcase of unplugged talent, hosted by singer-songwriter Jessie Mullen. Sep 13 Steve James
A rare opportunity to hear a genuine guitar wizard. (See panel). Sep 14 2Tonic
A highly entertaining and unique duo who appeal to young and old alike, providing a unique sonic experience that will get your foot tapping from the
Both are doing their acclaimed one-person-shows, with Chris Ramsey performing his show Feeling Lucky on Saturday October 6 and Ava Vidal performing her show Ava Vidal Goes Dutch on Saturday November 17. Foster’s Comedy Award nominee Chris Ramsey brings his hugely-anticipated new show to venues nationwide on his biggest ever live tour, following his complete sell-out 2012 spring tour. Following a sell-out West End run earlier in the year, the star of Ava Vidal returns with a brand new show that questions
start. Audience participation is actively encouraged!
this harp-playing, hard blues singing solo performer.
Sep 20 Tom Anfield
Sep 28 and Oct 26 Soulful Gospel Blues
Jazz and swing stylings from this fingerpicking guitar man who makes them as good as he plays them! Sep 21 Hamer & Isaacs
Five-piece gypsy jazz band with vocals, violin, two guitars and double bass. Sep 27 and Oct 18 Thomas Ford
Electrifying blues talent in the form of
Mama Tokus hosts a night of soul and blues. Oct 2 Carrie Elkin and Danny Schmidt
the ideas of community and responsibility. Tickets for both shows are on sale at £10 from the B-Bar’s box office on 01752 242021, over the counter at The B-Bar or online at www.b-bar.co.uk Oct 6 Chris Ramsey
Following two consecutive sell-out Edinburgh shows and a sell-out UK tour, Foster’s Comedy Award nominee Chris Ramsey returns to the Fringe with his new stand-up show.
Plymouth Pavilions
Danny Schmidt is best known for his riveting poetic lyrics, while gypsy spirit Carrie Elkin is best known for her incredibly soulful and dynamic vocals (see panel on facing page).
Millbay Road, Plymouth Box Office: 0845 146 1460.
Sep 18 & 19 John Bishop
After bringing Sunshine to Plymouth with two sold out shows last year, John Bishop announced his return to the city
She’s the gritty, glamorous aviator; the fastest, highest, bravest woman in the world, but with one last race to go: to dream the impossible dream, to reach the unreachable stars. If NASA will let her – and Congress plays ball.
THU 20 SEP > SAT 06 OCT
BOX OFFICE 01752 267222 www.theatreroyal.com/astronaut
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