JULY – SEPTEMBER 2013
COMEDY • MUSIC • FILM • ARTS CAFÉ Winner - Best Venue
Winner - Arts Award
in the West and Wales 2010, 2012, 2013
Bath Life Awards 2013
Krater Comedy Club, The Noise Next Door, Dr Phil Hammond, Ministry of Burlesque, Clyve & The Soul City Foundation, Daughter and much more…
KomediaBath
@KomediaBath
www.komedia.co.uk/bath Early Bird Christmas 2013 tickets available now. See inside for further details
MUSIC
COMEDY
Clyve & The Soul City Foundation
Krater Comedy Club
Bath & New York City based soul artist Clyve and his Soul Citizens perform a night of funky grooves, with some soul classics along with tracks from his new album.
Our weekly comedy night, featuring three top stand-up comics and a compere. Previous comics have included Russell Howard, Jimmy Carr, Catherine Tate, Michael McIntyre and Sarah Millican. See opposite for full information
Every Saturday Night
DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.30pm
Fri 5 Jul DOORS 7.30pm STANDING £7 adv 14+
18+
From The Jam with Bruce Foxton
David O’Doherty:
Seize The David O’Doherty Tour
Fri 20 Sep DOORS 7.30pm STANDING £18 adv 14+
Bruce Foxton and From The Jam get together to lovingly recreate a stunningly authentic interpretation of The Jam’s classic back catalogue. From The Jam are an upbeat night of nostalgia not to be missed!
Fri 12 Jul DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.00pm £25.50 MEAL DEAL £15 adv 15+
SJM Concerts present
Boyce Avenue
Wed 25 Sep DOORS 7.00pm STANDING £25 adv 14
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The Noise Next Door’s
Boyce Avenue, a Florida-based band popular for its strong acoustic roots and melodic rock sound, consists of three brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano.
COMING UP
Comedy Lock-In
Fri 19 Jul DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.00pm Fri 13 Sep DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.00pm £22.50 MEAL DEAL £12 adv
Metropolis Music presents
Welcome to The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In, a new regular Komedia show. This is a 21st century mash-up of stand-up, panel shows and after-hours banter. As well as cutting edge improve from your hosts The Noise Next Door, the show also includes stand up from two talented guests.
Thu 24 Oct DOORS 7.00pm STANDING
Dr Phil Hammond:
The Orb:
14+
25th Anniversary Tour 18+
Fri 18 Oct DOORS 8.00pm STANDING £15 adv / £20 on the door
Daughter
Games To Play With Your Doctor
£15 adv 14+
Edinburgh Comedy Award winner David O’Doherty is back, hitting the proverbial road with a bag containing a tiny keyboard, six C batteries (spare) and a book of actual sex tips he found in a dentist’s waiting room! “A national treasure” The Irish Times “Not everyone’s cup of tea” The Irish Times
Thu 19 Sep DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.00pm £26.50 MEAL DEAL £16 adv / £13 conc
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/music 14+
FAMILY
Little Music Social
Last Saturday of every month 27 Jul / 28 Sep
Robert Newman’s
OPEN 2.30pm – 4.30pm £5 ADULTS / £5 CHILDREN / CRAWLERS FREE
Cool music for cool families! A 2 hour under 7s disco, with free face painting, inflatable toys and chill out zone. Contact us for Kids party ideas!
New Theory Of Evolution Thu 26 Sep DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.00pm £23 MEAL DEAL £12.50 adv 14+
Summer Kids Club
See Little@Komedia Page opposite
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/kids
SPECIAL EVENT
Join Dr Phil Hammond for his new show as he turns the serious subject of medicine into a series of games you can play along with. Learn how to sing your symptoms, sniff a thermometer, diagnose your doctor, arm wrestle for drugs and get out of the NHS alive – all through Dr Phil’s highly subversive guerilla tactics!
Comedian, novelist, journalist and activist Robert Newman makes a hotly anticipated return to comedy, with a new show exploring how science proves that DNA is not destiny, as he argues that co-operation drives evolution more than competition!
Mark Thomas:
COMING UP
100 Acts of Minor Dissent Thu 3 Oct DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.00pm
International Football: England vs Scotland Wed 14 Aug
DOORS OPEN 7.00pm KICK OFF 8.00pm £2
£25.50 MEAL DEAL £15 adv / £10 conc 16+
Mark goes back to what he does best, mischief. Subversive, funny, probably legal and occasionally inspiring.
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/comedy
KRATER COMEDY CLUB
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/krater
Every Saturday night - Doors open at 6.30pm, show starts at 8.30pm
The best in live stand-up every Saturday night Enjoy three top comics and a compere, delicious food and free entry to our after-show club night Motorcity About Krater Comedy Club
The night comprises of three established high-profile acts and one of the best comperes in the business. In the past we have welcomed many now household names including Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, John Bishop, John Richardson and many more!
Eat at Krater Comedy Club
We serve food from our award winning GOLD menus in the main auditorium before every Krater Comedy Club show. Enjoy full table service and stay at your table once you have eaten to enjoy the show. Last food orders are at 7.45pm. All of our food is freshly prepared using locally sourced, seasonal produce from accredited ‘Taste of the West’ suppliers.
Seating
Ticket Options VIP Tickets - £45
Arrive between 6.00pm and 6.30pm for Prosecco and nibbles on arrival before enjoying a three course meal in our Arts Café. After your meal move to the main auditorium where you will have reserved seating for the show.
Meal Deal Tickets - £28.50/£25.50 for groups of 8+
Arrive between 6.30pm and 7.30pm for a main course from our Events Menu. The price includes the price of your ticket and a main course from our events menu. This represents a saving of up to £2.45 per ticket.
Show only Tickets – £18/£17 for groups of 8+
Unreserved cabaret seating is available in the auditorium, and customers can choose to dine from our Event Menu (Please note last food orders are at 7.45pm)
Seating in the main auditorium is shared, cabaret style seating. All seating is unreserved although we will make every effort to ensure that large parties are able to sit together as long as you arrive before 7.30pm. Seating is also available on our balcony. Balcony seats are rowed cinema-style seats. These are also unreserved. At the end of the show all the tables and chairs will be moved to make way for Motorcity (see below).
Show only Balcony tickets - £14.50/£10 for NUS card holders/£8 for UniLife card holders
CLUB NIGHTS
CABARET
18+
Watch the show from on high in our balcony
Your ticket price includes free entry to Motorcity after the show (see below for full details)
Motorcity Every Saturday Night
Ministry Of Burlesque’s
OPEN 11.00pm – 2.00am (Last entry strictly Midnight) * £5 ENTRY / £4 STUDENTS (only available on the door) £3 UniLife (only available on the door) FREE entry for Krater Comedy Club customers * All prices will increase by £1 from 1 September
Last Friday of every month 26 Jul / 30 Aug / 27 Sep
Join us for the biggest and best Saturday night in Bath! A regular sellout event, Motorcity is a refreshing mix of the best in Motown, Soul, Funk and Rock ‘n’ Roll, with a touch of disco thrown in for good measure!
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/club-night
High Tease
18+
DOORS 6.30pm SHOW 8.30pm £45 VIP £27 MEAL DEAL £16.50 adv £10 NUS £8 UniLife
A riotous revue of razor wit and frisky burlesque featuring the daring antics of scantily clad showgirls, sultry sirens and the edgiest of comic-cabaret masters.
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/cabaret
FILM
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/film or www.picturehouses.co.uk
LITTLE Sun 7 July, 7.30
Sat 20 July, 2.30
THE CRAGHOPPERS BEST OF KENDAL WORLD FILM TOUR 2013
AKIRA
The 1988 Japanese anime classic.
Unmissable action and adventure films from around the world. Each year the best films from Kendal, the home of the world’s premier mountain film festival, are hand-picked to travel the world on the Best of Kendal World Film Tour. Audiences in Bath have the chance to experience the best climbing, mountaineering, snowsports and environmental films to have wowed the festival last year.
Sun 14 July, 1.00
ANDRÉ RIEU IN MAASTRICHT, 2013
Affectionately known as ‘The King of the Waltz’, André performs a series of concerts in Maastricht every year, set against the medieval backdrop of his hometown. Backed by his Johann Strauss Orchestra, André thrills the assembled crowds with special guest musicians from around the world.
FAMILY FILMS
BIG SCREAM – film club for parents with babies under one year old. Enjoy the latest releases with baby on your lap. Wednesdays at 10.45am. TODDLER TIME – film club specially designed to introduce children to the big screen. 30-minute screenings for pre-school children and their parents or carers. Tuesdays at 11.00am. Summer KidS’ Club From 22 July The Little is bringing its very successful Saturday Kids’ Club to Komedia. The film showing on Saturday morning at The Little will also show every weekday afternoon at 2.00 at Komedia, with activities, fab fun and games beforehand from 1.30. Films will include EPIC and THE CROODS, and prices will be rockbottom: £1 for Kids’ Club members and an accompanying adult; £3 for non-members and an accompanying adult. Annual membership is only £4.
CHRISTMAS
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Screenings ms of the best fil e from The littl ut ho ug ro th the summer www.picturehouses.co.uk/bath 0871 902 5735 LittleTheatreUK TheLittleTheatreCinema
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/christmas
EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE UNTIL THE END OF SEPTEMBER! Krater Christmas Kracker
The Ministry Of Burlesque’s High Tease Christmas Special
Suspiciously Elvis
The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock-In
Various dates in December: Thu 5 • Fri 6 • Sat 7 • Thu 12 • Fri 13 • Sat 14 • Thu 19 • Sat 21 The sure-fire, risk-free Christmas party that everyone will enjoy. Perfect for large office parties! Enjoy two comedians and a compere, followed by an after show disco (Motorcity on Saturdays nights).
Fri 29 November Fri 21 December
Wed 11 December
Wed 18 December
Dig out your festive frock and finery for a titilating festive mix of stunning burlesque, comic cabaret and sultry songstresses. This sumptious night of glamour is followed by an after show disco.
Worship at the altar of the King of rock ‘n’ roll with an Elvis themed Christmas night to remember! This night will be jam-packed with all of Elvis’ classic hits, followed by an after show disco.
Enjoy two incredible special guest stand-ups and a hefty dose of cutting-edge improv comedy from your hosts, The Noise Next Door. “Hilarious... A superior kind of chaos” - Daily Telegraph
Early Bird tickets including 3 course Christmas meal & show available from as little as £30pp Our Christmas 2013 brochure is now available - head to www.komedia.co.uk/bath/christmas or call the Komedia Box Office on 0845 293 8480
ARTS CAFÉ New Lunch Menu
www.komedia.co.uk/bath/arts-cafe
We have recently launched our new Summer menu with more sandwiches and light bites, a larger kids menu and more vegetarian options. Below is a selection of our lunch menu:
Brunch
Free range scrambled eggs with slow roasted local tomatoes on farmhouse toast. £5.00 (v) Eggs benedict, with Downland Farm cherry smoked ham or Wing of St Mawes smoked salmon. £6.00 (v)
Light Bites
Bath Gem and cave aged cheddar rarebit, with Bristol honey dressed leaves and seasonal plum chutney. £6.50 (v) Grilled local halloumi, tomatoes, artisan basil pesto, olives and dressed Bristol leaves. £5.50 (v)
Mains
Farm-assured Style Farm chargrilled 5oz rump steak, cooked to your liking, with wild garlic and parsley butter, hand-cut wedges and Bristol leaves. £9.50 White onion, wild garlic and Jerusalem artichoke risotto, with artisan basil pesto. £7.50 (v)
GOLD
Sandwiches
Cave aged cheddar with plum and red onion chutney. £5.00 (v) Hummus and deep fried falafel. £5.50 (v) Local chorizo and smoked paprika créme fraîche. £5.50 Style Farm 5oz Rump Steak and caramelised onion. £6.50
Kids
Farm assured Style Farm beef burger with wedges. £4.50 Grilled Homewood Farm halloumi on toast with artisan pesto. £4.50 (v)
The Arts Café is open for lunch Tuesday-Sunday
Arts Café Events
Komedia Arts Café hosts a range of events and also hosts a rolling display of local artists’ work in conjunction with Artolo. Acoustic Showcase
The Open Mic Night Mon 26 Aug, Mon 30 Sep
Tue 13 Aug, Tue 10 Sep DOORS 7.30pm SHOW 8pm £5
16+
The very best in unsigned singer/songwriters from across the country, brought together in the intimate setting of our Arts Café.
New Act Night
Mon 5 Aug, Mon 2 Sep
18+
OPEN 8.00pm – LATE FREE ENTRY
18+
Komedia is proud to host a night that gives all of our local artists a chance to get up and perform - whther they perform regularly, or are new to showing off their talents. Music? Poetry? Comedy? Something completely different? The stage is open to all!
DOORS 7.30pm SHOW 8.30pm £2 ENTRY FREE to UniLife cardholders. Limited capacity, first come first served
French Classes
Love comedy? Want to see something new and fresh? Well this night is for you! Komedia is playing host to some of Bath and Bristol’s best aspiring comedians – some are new to the game, whilst others have been around for a while. Either way, they are all acts who deserve a spot in the lime-light!
Older Children (5–8 years) £4.50 Call Gérard on 01225 723964 for more details and bookings
Saturdays 10.30am – 11.30am
Une, deux, trois! Weekly French classes to be held in the Komedia Arts Café. Tres bien!
July 2013 Fri 5 Sat 6 Fri 12 Sat 13 Fri 19 Sat 20 Fri 26
Autumn & Winter highlights include
Clyve & The Soul City Foundation 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 15 David O’Doherty 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £25.50 £15 adv 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 14 The Noise Next Door 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £22.50 £12 adv 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Ministry Of Burlesque 6.30pm
October 2013
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18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 18 New Act Night 7.30pm £2 FREE TO UniLife CARDHOLDERS 18 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 18 Acoustic Showcase 7.30pm £5 16 International Football: England vs Scotland 7.00pm KICK OFF 8.00pm 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 18 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 18 Open Mic Night 8.00pm FREE 18 Ministry Of Burlesque 6.30pm +
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Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS 18+
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How to book
Programme & line-ups are subject to change
Komedia Bath is a ticketless venue. When you book tickets you will be sent a confirmation email. Please either print this email or show the email on a smartphone.
Online www.komedia.co.uk/bath At the venue Komedia Bath, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath BA1 1EP
Monday: Closed Tuesday to Friday 11am–4pm
Saturday: 10am–4pm Sunday: 11am–3pm
Telephone Komedia Booking Line: 0845 293 8480
Open Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 6pm. £1.50 booking fee per ticket.
New Act Night 7.30pm £2 FREE TO UniLife CARDHOLDERS 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £6/£5 NUS £4 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Acoustic Showcase 7.30pm £5 16 14 The Noise Next Door 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £22.50 £12 adv 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £6/£5 NUS £4 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Dr Phil Hammond 6:30pm MEAL DEAL £26.50 / £16 adv / £13 conc From The Jam 7.30pm STANDING £18 adv 14 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £6/£5 NUS £4 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Boyce Avenue 7.00pm £25 adv STANDING 14 14 Robert Newman 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £23 £12.50 adv SEATED Ministry Of Burlesque 6.30pm 18+
Also available from Bath Festivals Box Office visit 2 Church Street, Bath or call 01225 463362.
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For any specific access requirements please email infobath@komedia.co.uk or call 0845 293 8480.
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Trevor Noah 8.00pm VIP £43 MEAL DEAL £25.50 £15 adv SEATED 18 Suspiciously Elvis 6.00pm CHRISTMAS SHOW SEATED The Noise Next Door Comedy Lock-In 6.00pm SEATED
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A full season of Christmas Comedy, Cabaret and Music events – SEE CHRISTMAS PAGE
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Lloyd Cole 7.00pm £20 adv SEATED 14 Walter Trout 7.30pm £20 adv STANDING 14 John Lees Barclay James Harvest 7.00pm £24 adults £12 under 18s STANDING 12 14 The Noise Next Door 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £22.50 £12 adv Hugh Cornwell Time TBC £20 adv SEATED 14 Adrian Edmonson & The Bad Shepherds Time TBC £18.50 adv STANDING 14 Chrysta Bell Time TBC £12 adv SEATED 14 John Cooper Clarke 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £28 £17.50 SEATED 14 +
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Little Music Social 2.30pm £5 Adults / £5 Children BABIES FREE 18 Krater Comedy Club 6.30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 10.45pm £5/£4 NUS £3 UniLife FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS
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VIP £45 MEAL DEAL £27 £16.50 adv / £10 NUS / £8 UniLife
16 Mark Thomas 7.00pm MEAL DEAL £25.50 £15 adv SEATED 14 Andrew Lawrence 6.30pm MEAL DEAL £25.50 £15 adv SEATED Adam Kay 6.30pm VIP £42.50 MEAL DEAL £24.50 £14 adv / £12 conc SEATED The Orb 8.00pm £15 adv £20 on door STANDING 18 Daughter 7.00pm £15 adv STANDING 14 The Family Rain 7.00pm £9 STANDING 14
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