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Doc Brown, Luisa Omilean, Andy Parsons, Edinburgh Fringe Previews, Stereo MC’s and much more… Four time winners Best Venue in the West and Wales 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015 KomediaBath
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Krater Comedy Club
Luisa Omielan: Am I Right Ladies?!
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
THURSDAY 9 JULY
Doors 6:30pm Show 8:30pm
Doors: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pm Price: £12.50 Auditorium / £23.00 Meal Deal
Four time winners of the Chortle Comedy Award for ‘Best Venue in the West and Wales’, Komedia brings the best comedians and comperes on the circuit to Bath. The night features the best in UK live stand-up comedy from three top comics and a compere every week. Krater Comedy Club customers also get free entry to our club night, Motorcity, making it an ideal way to spend your Saturday night. SEE KRATER COMEDY CLUB SECTION (PAGE 5) FOR MORE INFO
Am I Right Ladies is brilliant! Another signature ‘party with jokes’ from Luisa Omielan, its follow up to her debut stand up show, What Would Beyoncé Do?! An empowering manifesto. You’ll have the time of your life. ‘You’ll have the time of your life and you’ll owe it all to her’ Chortle
Reduced Shakespeare Company
Phil McIntyre Entertainments Proudly Presents...
The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
THURSDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
FRIDAY 10 JULY Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm Price: £17
Known as London’s longest-running comedy, this show provides an irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays. Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies, Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride. 37 Plays in 97 Minutes.
Keith Barry: Brain Hacker Doors: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pm Price: £17.50 Auditorium / £28.00 Meal Deal
Keith Barry uses a combination of mind control, deception, mentalism and hypnotism, to captivate audiences and enter into the world of the paranormal. As seen on ITV’s You’re Back in the Room Barry now brings his show Brain Hacker to Komedia Bath as part of a UK tour.
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Doc Brown:
The Noise Next Door
Andy Parsons:
Ed Byrne:
The Weird Way Round THU 1 OCTOBER
FRI 9 OCTOBER
Doors: 6:30pm for diners Show: 8:00pm Prices: £14 plus meal deal
Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £12 plus meal offer
Doc Brown is back from his sell out UK tour with his unique take on life, love and lyricism. Rescheduled from May 14th.
The UK’s premier improv comedy troupe are back with an evening of entertainment and audience participation, no two shows are ever the same.
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Live and Unleashed But Naturally Cautious THU 15 OCTOBER Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:30pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £15 plus meal offer
Andy’s fifth show, will see the star of BBC2’s Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo deliver his form of sharpwitted comedy to Komedia.
Outside, Looking In THU 22 OCTOBER Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £19 plus meal offer
That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!
More info / book tickets www.komedia.co.uk/bath 0845 293 8480
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Beardyman:
Dan Clark:
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Chris Ramsey:
THU 29 OCTOBER
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THU 12 NOVEMBER
Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £16.50 plus meal offer Refusal
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Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non-diners Show: 8:00pm £10 plus meal offer
Dan Clark is back on the road with his critically acclaimed stand-up show – about love, death and crushing loneliness.
Expect a crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time! Wunderbar! From Germany’s comedy export.
Chris explores getting older, finding yourself, realising you are no longer a child and all of the other terrifying realisations that come with adulthood.
One Album Per Hour Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £18 plus meal offer
Beardyman emits and manipulates any conceivable sound with a manic wit. Witness a whole album created live, based on your suggestions.
Me, My Selfie and I
Eins, Zwei, DIY
All Growed Up
Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £17.50 plus meal offer
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Patrick Kielty: Help!
Jason Byrne: 20 Years a Clown
WED 25 NOVEMBER
THU 26 NOVEMBER
Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £16 plus meal offer
Doors: 6:30pm for diners / 7:00pm non diners Show: 8:00pm £17.50 plus meal offer
Patrick Kielty attempts to write a modern rulebook for love, life and happiness. Bring him your problems, your lovers and a crayon. He promises to do the rest.
Enjoy Byrne’s very own brand of verbose, organised chaos and near legendary stock-in-trade audience participation.
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Komedia Bath is proud to present a season of Edinburgh Fringe previews featuring stars of stand-up plus the hottest up-and-coming acts, in the Komedia Arts Café during June and July. www.komedia.co.uk/bath/ed The following applies to all Edinburgh preview shows: Arts Café / Seated / Doors: 7:00pm Show: 7:30pm Tickets: £8 All line-ups are subject to change.
Johnny Pelham: Before and After Felicity Ward: What if there is no toilet TUESDAY 30 JUNE
Johnny Chortle Best Newcomer Nominee and Judges Choice, BBC New Comedy Awards. Felicity Ward returns with a brand new stand-up show about mental illness, irritable bowel syndrome and her search for the nearest toilet. Anxiety can be cruel, but very, very funny.
Ed Gamble Jarlath Regan
Tiff Stevenson Steve Bujega
WEDNESDAY 1 JULY
THURSDAY 2 JULY
‘Ed Gamble plods into town with new jokes and stories in a certain order. Incessantly hilarious’ The Guardian Jarlath Regan has become a headliner at every major comedy club and won multiple awards for his global hit podcast An Irishman Abroad.
Tiff Stephenson ‘Hilarious observations… a touching call to arms for 30 somethings’ The Metro Steve recently picked up a convicted criminal from prison who was on day release for the first time in 18 years. This is the story of what happened.
Full info www.komedia.co.uk/bath/ed 0845 293 8480
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Stephen Carlin:
The Gospel According to Stephen
FRIDAY 3 JULY
Lloyd Griffith:
Steve Hall is renowned for his smart comedy and has notably supported Russell Howard on three of his sell-out national tours. Phil Wang presents his brand new material, in his wry outlook and a trademark laid-back style, in preparation for his highly anticipated solo show.
Stephen Carlin With no lies spared, this is the word of Stephen Carlin according to Stephen Carlin. Lloyd Griffith is back to prove why he’s Great Grimsby’s most talented export, as seen on BBC Three’s Sweat the Small Stuff.
Great Grimsby’s Big Turn On WEDNESDAY 8 JULY
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Maddy Anholt:
Diary of a Dating Addict Fern Brady: Work in Progress SUNDAY 12 JULY A lot of people are surprised when other people turn out to be idiots. Fern isn’t and will teach you to lower your expectations for true happiness. With thirty fast approaching like the Grim Wrinkler, Maddy Anholt goes online to find the man of her dreams.
Danny Ward: St Vitus Mark Simmons:
Rhys James: Phil Nichol:
Danny The Amused Moose Award winner delivers a show that is slick, quick and packed with funny material. Mark Simmons offers delightfully daft but carefully crafted one-liners, punctuated by absurdly self-aware set pieces.
Nichol When life sucks, the material’s good. If life gets really bad, that’s even better. If it’s completely horrendous then it makes for a great show. James Back with another hour of standup and spoken word to smash your jaws to the floor.
WEDNESDAY 22 JULY
Mark Steel Phil Jerrod
Andrew Watts:
Andrew Ryan Joel Dommett
Laugh Yourself Thin WEDNESDAY 15 JULY
THURSDAY 23 JULY Mark is committed to performing a routine about the history of every town he’ll perform in, he may regret making this promise Phil Jerrod has failed his PhD, walked out of his job in publishing and entertained audiences with his elegant rants on the often unfathomable problems of modern life.
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I Don’t Want to Talk about it MONDAY 21 JULY
How to Build a Chap Jenny Collier: Jenny Say Qua SUNDAY 26 JULY Andrew Watts wants his son to be everything that he’s not. But how do you ensure that your child doesn’t want to grow up to be a comedian? Jenny has performed internationally (Australia, Asia and Glasgow) and won countless (two) competitions.
Sally-Anne Hayward:
Something Old, Something New, Nothing Borrowed, Quite a Lot Blue
Mike Wozniak A fun-filled hour of hilarity ranging from School Reunions, Sally’s Happy List and how late in life she was when she realised she wasn’t actually a Princess. Mike Wozniak previews a brand new hour of stand up ahead of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
THURSDAY 30 JULY Irishman Andrew Ryan is in high demand. ‘Utterly brilliant, going to be a huge star’ Time Out Joel is a fresh talent on the UK standup comedy circuit. As seen on, Russell Howard’s Good News and Sweat the Small Stuff.
More info / book tickets www.komedia.co.uk/bath/ed 0845 293 8480
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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 Four time winners of the Chortle Comedy Award Best Venue in the West and Wales 2010, 2012, 2013 and 2015
About Krater Comedy Club
Ticket Options
Catch the superstars of tomorrow before they start selling out arenas. The night features the best in UK live stand up comedy from three top comics and a compere every week. In the past we have welcomed many now household names including Jimmy Carr, Ross Noble, Sarah Millican, Alan Carr, John Bishop, John Richardson to name just a few!
Seating 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 page 7).
Enjoy fantastic food before Krater Comedy Club & other shows
VIP Tickets – £45 Arrive in our Arts Café between 6:00pm and 6:30pm for Prosecco and nibbles on arrival before enjoying a three course meal. Dessert is served in our 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 Auditorium 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).
Show only Balcony tickets – GOLD
Here at Komedia Bath we are proud of the food we serve, and this has been reflected in our status as winners of Gold Awards from both Taste of the West and the Soil Association. Our head chef and his team serve delicious, freshly prepared and locally-sourced food at our shows all year round. Food is available at all Krater Comedy Club shows (last orders at 7:45pm), plus lots of our other comedy, cabaret and music events throughout the year. Just keep a look out for the food symbol throughout the brochure.
£14.50 / £10 concessions Watch the show from on high in our balcony.
Balcony concession tickets – £10
We also sell a £10 concessionary balcony ticket to the groups listed below. Valid ID must be shown to our Box Office staff on arrival at Komedia. Students / Young Persons (Ages 18 - 25) / Emergency Services / Serving Military / Social Workers / NHS Staff / Charity Workers / Teachers & Lecturers / Carers / Probation Officers
Your ticket price includes free entry to Motorcity after the show (see page 7 for full details)
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Berlin Guitar Ensemble
Mostly Autumn
SUNDAY 5 JULY
SUNDAY 2 AUGUST
The Berlin Guitar Ensemble are a group of guitarists from all over the world, working under the direction of Hernán Nuñez. The BGE’s line up is always changing, moving from 7 to 24 players, and so is the repertoire: including own compositions, rock standards and traditional classical and folk pieces.
Winner’s of Best Live Concert and Best Female Vocalist 2014 (Olivia Sparnenn- Josh) in the Classic Rock Society Awards. Mostly Autumn’s musical palette is diverse, they draw on influences from the golden age of rock, but have developed their own unique sound that both captures the essence of that era and yet looks to the future.
Stereo MC’s
Simply Dylan
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
WEDNESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
The Stereo MC’s are bound to get you on your feet with their Hip/Hop electric sound. The MC’s have secured a reputation as cutting edge DJs with a formidable and high energy live act. This energy has spread across the UK and the US with multiple appearances at Glastonbury and supporting artist such as De la Soul, U2 and the Happy Mondays.
John O’Connell’s Simply Dylan is as straightforward as the title suggests: no frills, no gimmicks, no pretense, no lookalikes, no carbon copy. This a remarkable and exceptional project which promises to delight Dylan fans young and old and to ignite a new wave of passion for one of the world’s most prodigious songwriters.
Doors: 6:30pm Show: 7:15pm Price: £9 Concessions / £12 adv
Doors: 7:00pm Show: TBC Price: £15 adv / £16 door
Doors: 6:45pm Stage Times: TBC Price: £17
Doors: 7:00pm Show: TBC Price: £19.50
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Blockheads
SUNDAY 15 NOVEMBER
SUNDAY 20 DECEMBER
Originally formed in 1992 from the ashes of two of the most legendary and lauded guitar bands of all time, The La’s and Shack. Over a decade later, the original line-up have reunited and are touring their new album.
The Blockheads’ new album, Same Horse Different Jockey, released on the 35th anniversary of Hit Me with your Rhythm Stick, continues to show both their diversity and supreme quality. The band’s new songs keep the combination of poetry, word play and earthy humour that Ian Dury perfected.
TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER
Doors: 7:30pm Stage Times: TBC Price: £15 adv
Known for performing alongside Bombay Bicycle Club, supporting Neil Young and gaining rave reviews as a stand out female artist at Glastonbury. Her authentic style is beautifully articulated in both her lyrics and music videos and beautifully mined her growing up years and expanded on her roots.
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Doors: 7:00pm Stage Times: TBC Price: £20
From the Jam return to Komedia as part of the Sound Affects Tour 2015. Playing the album in its entirety the band will also play a string of classic Jam hits.
Doors: 7:00pm Stage Times: TBC Price: £18
Doors: 7:00pm Show: TBC Price: £20 adv / £22.50 door
More info / book tickets www.komedia.co.uk/bath 0845 293 8480
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Ministry Of Burlesque’s Twisted Cabaret
Frisky & Mannish FRIDAY 2 OCTOBER
31 JULY / 28 AUGUST / 30 OCTOBER Doors: 6:30pm Show: 8:00pm Prices starting at £10
The notoriously fabulous Ministry of Burlesque returns to Komedia with its Twisted Cabaret for three unique dates, offering a fresh mix of neo-burlesque and cabaret that everyone with enjoy! Witness a night of frisky burlesque featuring the daring antics of scantily clad showgirls, the sultriest of sirens and the edgiest comic-cabaret masters. So dig out your frock & finery and get ready for high camp comedy, risqué song and Victorian villainy. VIP: Three course a la carte dining in the restaurant and reserved seating for the show. Meal Deal: Cabaret seating in auditorium and a discounted main course from the event menu. Auditorium: Cabaret seating in auditorium and customers can chose to dine from the event menu
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Motorcity
Doors: 6:30pm Prices: £15 adv £25.50 Meal Deal Frisky & Mannish are back with a brand new show, with more drama than Madonna’s Brit’s performance! Now all grown up (Just like Miley and Bieber) their barely- conscious recoupling marks the beginning of a new pop-comedymashup-infotainment era. They’ve been everywhere, from the Edinburgh Fringe to the West End, from BBC Radio 1 to E4.
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The Very Big Cheese
EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT
FRIDAY 31 JULY/ FRIDAY 28 AUGUST / FRIDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
LAST ENTRY STRICTLY MIDNIGHT FREE TO KRATER COMEDY CLUB CUSTOMERS TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
Doors: 11:00pm – LATE £4 Entry LAST ENTRY STRICTLY MIDNIGHT TICKETS ONLY AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR
The biggest and best Saturday night in Bath keeps getting better! Following the Krater Comedy Club show (see page 5), dance the night away at Motorcity, a refreshing mix of the best in Motown, Soul, Funk and Rock ‘n’ Roll, with a touch of disco thrown in for good measure!
Whilst we wait for our friends at Moles to return, we are brie-lighted that Komedia will still be hosting The Very Big Cheese – Bath’s BEST serving of the finest cheese pop anthems from the 60s / 70s / 80s / 90s and 00s!
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White Mink
Karanga 21st Anniversary Part 2 feat. Judge Jules, Brandon
Motorcity Gold - NYE
Open 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 STUDENTS
FRIDAY 16 OCTOBER
9:00pm £13 adv £15 on the door
Block + Andy Fisher + Ben Hudson
White Mink return to Komedia for the Fifth time! Dance away the blues at the zeitgeist-capturing speakeasy where the sounds and styles of the 1920s and 30s are turned on their head and smuggled into the 21st century. Expect high production, cutting edge music, world class performers, a fantastic atmosphere and surprises galore!
FRIDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Doors: 9:30pm £15 early bird/ £20 regular Following on from the huge success of their previous parties, Karange are back with another massive line up of our favourite DJs. Judge Jules, Brandon Block, Andy Fisher and Ben Hudson.
THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER
Doors: 10:30pm – LATE LAST ENTRY STRICTLY MIDNIGHT £13 / £10 conc £10 for Krater Comedy Club NYE customers Bath’s best Saturday night out is throwing the New Year’s Eve party of Parties this year! Forget overpriced disappointment and get ready for nonstop great fun, friends, drinking, dancing and music all the way into 2015!
More info / book tickets www.komedia.co.uk/bath 0845 293 8480
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Our stunning Grade 1 listed venue hosts a variety of events including corporate awards ceremonies, wedding receptions and private film screenings with catering options available - please contact infobath@komedia.co.uk for further details. We are delighted to be able to add Toppings & Company to the list of local businesses we work with, as we host their upcoming events with Rick Stein, Simon Schama and Tom Kerridge.
Toppings & Company Booksellers of Bath present
Toppings & Company Booksellers of Bath present
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Rick Stein’s
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Tom Kerridge Talks
Venice to Istanbul MONDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm £10 (Tickets available only from http://www. toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/) Rick Stein’s new book, From Venice to Istanbul accompanies the major BBC Two series andaccompanies the major BBC Two series and sends us on a mouth-watering journey through Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. This will be an extremely entertaining evening with him at the helm of the gas burner, cooking dishes from the book.
Face of Britain: A History of the Nation Through its Portraits WEDNESDAY 7 OCTOBER
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm £10 (Tickets available only from http://www. toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/) Simon Schama’s new book The Face of Britain: A History Of The Nation Through Its Portraits combines his two great passions for the first time: British history and art history. With an accompanying five-part BBC TV series and special displays at the National Portrait Gallery. He will be discussing the stunning array of images that tell the story of the British from the Tudors to the present day.
Ocean Film Fest THURSDAY 10 SEPTEMBER Doors: 7:30pm Auditorium: £13 / Concession: £11 / Balcony: £13 / Balcony Concession: £11 BOOK 6 OR MORE TICKETS AND RECEIVE A CONCESSION PRICE!
Immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet! The festival brings you the world’s most amazing ocean films from both above and below the surface. This extraordinary collection of films document the beauty and power of the ocean, and celebrate the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. A truly inspiring and thought-provoking evening.
WEDNESDAY 21 OCTOBER
Doors: 7:30pm Show: 8:00pm £10 (Tickets available only from http://www. toppingbooks.co.uk/events/bath/) Tom Kerridge has an impressive magnetism live on stage and is a warm and passionate speaker. As the most loved, down-to-earth but high-flying chef on the food scene, Kerridge has become known for his big flavours and beautifully crafted yet accessible food. Tom’s Table is the delicious new cookbook featuring his favourite everyday recipes. Simple, yet inspiring stuff from the man of the moment.
Independent Bath Awards WEDNESDAY 16 SEPTEMBER Doors 6:30pm £75 / £25
This autumn sees the launch of Bath’s newest awards. The Independent Bath Awards aims to promote the breadth, creativity, diversity, and downright brilliance of independent businesses in Bath with a fun, relaxed yet prestigious evening to remember. Full details of how to enter your business into the awards can be found at independentbath.blogspot.co.uk
More info / book tickets www.komedia.co.uk/bath 0845 293 8480
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Join us in the multi award-winning Komedia Arts Café as our head chef serves lunch from Tuesday Saturday. Enjoy breakfast, light bites and sandwiches plus daily specials, all locally sourced from Taste of The West suppliers. The Komedia Arts Café holds a Taste of the West Gold Award and has recently won Best Supporter of Local Produce in the Bath Good Food Awards. Komedia has been recognised as one of the Top 5 Vegan-friendly cultural venues in the UK by animal rights charity Peta and is one of only two establishments in Bath to hold the Soil Association’s Food For Life Gold catering mark.
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“A really great dining experience – a great venue, helpful staff and smashing food.” Listomania Bath “Komedia Arts Café offers a surprisingly affordable, sustainable, and damn-right delicious…lunch” Crumbs Magazine
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New Act Comedy Night
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Love comedy? Well this the night for you! Join compere and local legend Daniel ‘Fitz’ Fitzhenry (pictured) as we welcome Bath and Bristol’s aspiring comedians – some of whom are new faces whilst others are more established. Monday 6 July & Monday 3 August
Komedia Bath is proud to host a regular night which gives all of our local artists the chance to get up on stage and perform. Expect a wide array of new creative talent - including music, comedy, poetry and spoken word, as we open up our stage for everyone to perform. Monday 24 August & Monday 28 September
Join us for the very best in unsigned singer-songwriters from across the country, brought together to perform live in the Arts Café. An ideal way to enjoy live music and who knows, maybe even spot the ‘next big thing’! Monday 14 September
DOORS 7:00pm SHOW 8:00pm £2 ENTRY
DOORS 7:30pm STAGE TIMES TBC £4 ENTRY
DOORS 7:30pm STAGE TIMES TBC FREE ENTRY
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Our 2015 Christmas Menu Komedia are the current holders of the Taste of The West best Christmas menu award. Our locally sourced Christmas menu includes delicious meals from our ‘Downland Farm free range turkey served with sage, onion and farm assured pork sausage wrapped in bacon with cranberry and port gravy’ to our ‘Beetroot cured MSC poached salmon with champagne pink peppercorn sauce’. Download our Christmas brochure for full details.
How to Book Book tickets online at www.komedia.co.uk/bath/christmas Call the Komedia booking line on 0845 293 8480 or visit in person at the Box Office within Komedia Bath.
Krater Christmas Party FRIDAY 4 • SATURDAY 5 • THURSDAY 10 FRIDAY 11 • SATURDAY 12 • THURSDAY 17 FRIDAY 18 • SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER Doors 6:00pm, Show 8:30pm
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The sure-fire, risk-free Christmas party that everyone will enjoy - perfect for friends, families and large office parties alike! Four times winners of the Chortle Comedy Award for “Best Venue in the West and Wales”, Komedia Bath hosts Krater Christmas Party - a seasonal edition of our weekly comedy night with entertainment from the best compères and two top circuit comedians. Pre-order food from our delicious three course Christmas Menu, before staying on for an after show disco (Motorcity on Saturdays) - an ideal way to get some Christmas cheer!
The Ministry of Burlesque’s Twisted Cabaret WEDNESDAY 16 DECEMBER Doors 6:00pm, Show 8:30pm
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Dig out your festive frock and finery as we host The Ministry Of Burlesque’s Twisted Cabaret - Christmas Special! Expect an uproarious revue of razor sharp-wit and frisky burlesque, featuring the daring antics of scantily clad showgirls, the sultriest of sirens and the edgiest comic cabaret masters. Preorder from our delicious three course Christmas menu, and enjoy free entry to an after-show disco until late. Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes!
The Noise Next Door’s Comedy Lock In – Christmas Special THURSDAY 3 DECEMBER Doors 6:00pm, Show 8:30pm
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‘Tis the season to be jolly! And nothing will make you jollier than a festive evening of world class improv comedy! A unique and totally interactive Christmas show with the quickest wits in comedy and their astonishing guests. The sell-out smash hit returns to Bath with a hefty dose of The Noise Next Door’s trademark off-the-cuff madness, two stand up stars - previous guests include Tim Vine, Stephen K Amos, Daniel Sloss and Katherine Ryan! Pre-order from our delicious three course Christmas menu, and enjoy an after show disco until late.
Krater Comedy Club NYE Special THURSDAY 31 DECEMBER Doors 6:00pm, Show 8:00pm
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Catch the superstars of tomorrow before they start selling out arenas! As four times winners of “Best Venue in the West and Wales” at the Chortle Comedy Awards, Komedia brings the best in UK stand-up comedy to Bath every Saturday with three top comics and a compere each week! In the past we have welcomed now household names such as Russell Howard, Sarah Millican, Jimmy Carr and Ross Noble to name just a few! On Thursday 31 December we’ll be laughing all the way into 2016 with a special NYE Krater Comedy Club show!
Full info www.komedia.co.uk/bath/christmas 0845 293 8480
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Programme & line-ups are subject to change
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Johnny Pelham & Felicity Ward DOORS 7:00pm £8
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SEPTEMBER 2015 Sat 5 Mon 7 Thu 10
Ed Gamble & Jarlath Regan DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ ED Tiff Stevenson & Steve Bugeja DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ ED Steve Hall & Phil Wang DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ Geek Central DOORS 10:00am £2 Under 5’s FREE Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Berlin Guitar Ensemble DOORS 6:30pm £12 New Act Comedy Night DOORS 7:00pm £2 ENTRY ARTS CAFÉ ED Stephen Carlin & Lloyd Griffith DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ Luisa Omielan DOORS 6:30pm £12.50 plus MEAL DEAL Reduced Shakespeare Company DOORS 7:00pm £17 Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS ED Maddy Anholt & Fern Brady DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ ED Danny Ward & Mark Simmons DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS ED Rhys James & Phil Nichol DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ ED Sally-Anne Hayward & Mike Wozniak DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ ED Mark Steel & Phil Jerrod DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS ED Andrew Watts & Jenny Collier DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ ED Andrew Ryan & Joel Dommett DOORS 7:00pm £8 ARTS CAFÉ The Ministry Of Burlesque’s Twisted Cabaret DOORS 6:30pm ED
£45 VIP TICKET / £27 MEAL DEAL / £16.50 adv / £10 conc The Very Big Cheese 11:00pm – LATE £4 / £3 NUS / TICKETS ON DOOR ONLY
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Stereo MCs DOORS 6:45pm £17 adv Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Toppings & Company present Rick Stein DOORS 7:30pm £10 Ocean Film Festival DOORS 7:30pm see our website for prices Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Acoustic Showcase DOORS 7:30pm £4 ENTRY ARTS CAFÉ Independent Bath Awards DOORS TBC £TBC The Very Big Cheese 11:00pm – LATE £4 / £3 NUS / TICKETS ON DOOR ONLY Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Simply Dylan DOORS 7:00pm £19.50 Keith Barry: Brain Hacker DOORS 6:30pm £17.50 auditorium / £28.00 MEAL DEAL
Sat 26 Mon 28
Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS Open Mic Night DOORS 7:30pm FREE ENTRY ARTS CAFÉ
COMING UP AT KOMEDIA OCTOBER 2015 Thu 1 Fri 2 Wed 7 Fri 9 Thu 15 Fri 16 Tue 20 Wed 21 Thu 22 Thu 29
Doc Brown: The Weird Way Round DOORS 6:30pm £14 PLUS MEAL DEAL Frisky & Mannish DOORS 6:30pm £15 adv £25.50 MEAL DEAL Toppings & Company present Simon Schama - Face of Britain: A History of the Nation Through its Portraits DOORS 7:30pm £10 The Noise Next Door DOORS 6:30pm £12 PLUS MEAL DEAL Andy Parsons DOORS 6:30pm £14 PLUS MEAL DEAL White Mink 9:00pm £13 adv / £15 on the door Lucy Rose DOORS 7:30pm £15 adv Toppings & Company present Tom Kerridge Talks DOORS 7:30pm £10 Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In DOORS 6:30pm £19 PLUS MEAL DEAL Beardyman: One Album Per Hour DOORS 6:30pm £18 PLUS MEAL DEAL The Ministry Of Burlesque’s Twisted Cabaret DOORS 6:30pm
AUGUST 2015
Fri 30
Sat 1
NOVEMBER 2015
Sat 8 Sat 15 Sat 22 Mon 24 Fri 28
Sat 29
£45 VIP TICKET / £27 MEAL DEAL / £16.50 adv / £10 conc
The Very Big Cheese 11:00pm – LATE £4 / TICKETS ON DOOR ONLY Krater Comedy Club DOORS 6:30pm SEE KRATER PAGE Motorcity 11:00pm – LATE £6 ENTRY / £5 NUS / FREE FOR KRATER TICKET HOLDERS
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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 £1 booking fee per ticket At the venue Komedia Bath, 22-23 Westgate Street, Bath BA1 1EP Tuesday to Saturday ....... 11am – 4pm (FOOD SERVED 11am – 3pm) Sunday & Monday .......... CLOSED Opening times may alter due to film screenings. Telephone Komedia Booking Line: 0845 293 8480 Open Tuesday – Saturday, 12pm – 6pm £1.50 booking fee per ticket For any specific access requirements please email infobath@komedia.co.uk or call 0845 293 8480.
Thu 12
Dan Clark: Me, My Selfie & I DOORS 6:30pm £10 PLUS MEAL DEAL From The Jam + Refusal DOORS 7:00pm £20 Henning Wehn: Eins, Zwei, DIY DOORS 6:30pm £16.50 PLUS MEAL DEAL Cast DOORS 7:00pm £18 Chris Ramsey: All Growed Up DOORS 6:30pm £17.50 PLUS MEAL DEAL Karanga 21st Anniversary Part 2 DOORS 9:30pm £15 EARLY BIRD / £20 REG Patrick Kielty: Help! DOORS 6:30pm £16 PLUS MEAL DEAL Jason Byrne: 20 Years a Clown DOORS 6:30pm £17.50 PLUS MEAL DEAL
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