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Frankie Boyle (extra date) I would happily punch every one of you in the face
More Info Book TicketsWed 21 Apr 8:00pm Symphony Hall
Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s _Mock the Week_ and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, visits Symphony Hall with the all new live show, _I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face_. In the last four years, Frankie has propelled himself into the premiere league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen, including every episode of _Mock the Week_ and _8 out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo_ and _Would I Lie to You_ to name but a few. Visit Frankie's website "here":http://www.frankieboyle.com/ Not suitable for under 16s
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Frankie Boyle I would happily punch every one of you in the face
More Info Book TicketsThu 22 Apr 8:00pm Symphony Hall
Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s _Mock the Week_ and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, visits Symphony Hall with the all new live show, _I Would Happily Punch Every One of You in the Face_. In the last four years, Frankie has propelled himself into the premiere league with a host of brilliant performances, both on stage and screen, including every episode of _Mock the Week_ and _8 out of 10 Cats, Live at the Apollo_ and _Would I Lie to You_ to name but a few. Visit Frankie's website "here":http://www.frankieboyle.com/ Not suitable for under 16s
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CBSO Friday Night Classics: Silent Heroes
More Info Book TicketsFri 23 Apr 7:30pm Symphony Hall
Carl Davis’s silent movie night is always a sold-out highlight of the CBSO season, as Symphony Hall transforms into a giant cinema and the CBSO performs a live soundtrack that beautifully mirrors every action on screen. This year Davis features classics by two of the great comic geniuses, Harold Lloyd and Charlie Chaplin. Both stars cut an unusual figure when arriving in the wild west: Lloyd’s comfortable East Coast gentleman seems completely unprepared for the rough and tumble that greets him, while Chaplin’s lovable tramp makes do as best he can in the poverty and excitement of the Gold Rush (in one memorable scene, cooking and eating his own boots!). This will be a joyous evening for film fans of all ages.
*City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra* *Carl Davis* _conductor_
*Harold Lloyd* _An Eastern Westerner_ 27’ *Charlie Chaplin* _The Gold Rush_ 90’
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Reginald D. Hunter Plus Support Steve Hughes
More Info Book TicketsMon 3 May 8:00pm Town Hall
Reginald D Hunter’s uniquely non-secular approach to comedy continues. _“He shimmers with stage presence and his comic timing is sharp enough to burst balloons.”_ Independent A well-known face on primetime television shows such as _8 Out Of 10 Cats_, _Never Mind The Buzzcocks_ and _QI_, Reginald is also a frequent guest on _Have I Got News For You_ and has just finished starring alongside Andy Hamilton in BBC4’s _It’s Only A Theory_. _“One of the most brilliantly unpredictable comics in the country”_ Sunday Times
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An Evening With Gervase Phinn
More Info Book TicketsMon 24 May 7:30pm Town Hall
Gervase Phinn will have you in stitches as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed “the James Herriot of schools” this best selling author, radio and TV personality is one of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, best known for his autobiographical novels. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK. _“Gervase Phinn is one of the most accomplished public speakers of any kind. A natural storyteller, he combines the timing of the professional comedian with palpable warmth and the ability to deliver a message that is just more than a series of jokes”._ *The Times* _“A born raconteur”._ *The Guardian* _“Funny touching and entertaining”_ *The Daily Express* _“He tells a cracking good tale”_ *The Times*
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Andy Hamilton's Hat Of Doom
More Info Book TicketsWed 26 May 8:00pm Town Hall
Andy is one of Britain's most prolific and successful comedy writers and performers. He is a frequent guest on TV and radio shows including _Have I Got News For You_, _QI_, _News Quiz_, and _I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue_. He is co-creator and co-writer of BBC1’s _Outnumbered_ and the classic Channel 4 TV sitcom _Drop the Dead Donkey_ amongst others. This multi award-winner serves up a one-man show, brimming with jokes, stories, gossip, music, cash prizes, nudity and trampolining and containing “mild peril.”
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The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Proudly Presents UKULELESCOPE
More Info Book TicketsSat 5 Jun 8:00pm Town Hall
The UOGB have collaborated with BFI National Archive to find a host of unusual and little seen gems from the early days of silent film, and have sculpted them into a delightfully eclectic evening of music, film, comedy and pathos. This mixed bill combines short films and clips including adverts, singing pictures, actualities, dramas, Science and nature, hints and hobbies and documentary footage to amaze, amuse and baffle. All of this, of course, presented in the UOGB’s own inimitable style, and set to a programme of original and carefully chosen old favourites from musical history. _"Ukulelescope takes you on a delightful mystery tour into the past, a beautifully judged match of silent-film snippets and evocative tunes, all delivered with the Orchestra's usual wit and panache. Awesome!"_ Helen Hawkins, Sunday Times _“Pound for pound the best musical entertainment in the country”_ The Independent
Show created and produced by Hester Goodman. All original music by Hester Goodman and George Hinchliffe, and performed by the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain.
This is a screening of silent film footage with musical accompaniment, in conjunction with the BFI.
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Silent Comedy Classics: Laurel & Hardy and Buster Keaton Improvised organ accompaniment by NIGEL OGDEN
More Info Book TicketsSun 6 Jun 3:30pm Town Hall
*Laurel & Hardy* _You’re Darn Tootin’_ (1928) 20’ *Buster Keaton* _The General_ (1927) Two of the greatest of all silent comedies. Stan and Ollie’s short film includes classic sequences and an uproarious final pant-ripping scene, while Buster Keaton’s masterpiece is filled with hilarious gags and ingenious, perfectly timed stunts. Maestro Nigel Ogden tickles the ivories of the Town Hall’s mighty organ, revealing its lighter side as he improvises a freshly-minted accompaniment to the afternoon’s jollity.
With improvised organ accompaniment by *Nigel Ogden*
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Stewart Francis - Tour de Francis Great Comedians Come in Cycles
More Info Book TicketsFri 8 Oct 7:30pm Town Hall
As seen on _Mock The Week_, _Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow_ and _8 Out of 10 Cats_. "_One of very few stand-ups whose perfectly-crafted gags bear proper comparison with transatlantic greats like Steven Wright and Woody Allen_." Guardian "_Consistently brilliant one-liners... 80 minutes of mind-blowing stand-up comedy_." Scotsman ***** "Stewart Francis":http://stewartfrancis.com
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Al Murray The Pub Landlord Barrel of Fun
More Info Book TicketsSun 24 Oct 8:00pm Symphony Hall
_Al Murray The Pub Landlord_ is back on the road to roll out his _Barrel of Fun_, a brand new stand-up show for 2010. Britain’s best-known Pub Philosopher will be serving up his own special brew of bar room banter at Symphony Hall this autumn. “_The way he integrates the crowd into the show is awe-inspiring_” The Times In 2009, the People’s Publican left over 230,000 of his regulars over-flowing with laughter, on his one-man crusade to fix "Broken Britain". This year you can expect a whole new _Barrel of Fun_, and one thing is certain - there will be no half measures. “_A national treasure_” ***** Daily Telegraph “_Thoroughly recommended_” ***** The Sun "The Pub Landlord":http://thepublandlord.com
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Lee Mack Going Out
More Info Book TicketsSat 13 Nov 8:00pm Symphony Hall
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Lee Mack Going Out
More Info Book TicketsSun 14 Nov 8:00pm Symphony Hall
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John Bishop
More Info Book TicketsWed 1 Dec 8:00pm Symphony Hall
Multi-award-winning comedian, John Bishop has enjoyed starring in _Live At The Apollo_, _Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow_ and _Skins_. He has also made appearances on popular TV shows _Mock the Week_ and _8 Out of 10 Cats_. He now brings his brand new show to Symphony Hall. _“I can't help falling in love with this open, optimistic show”_ Guardian _“A gloriously gifted storyteller”_ Evening Standard
