When life gives Rhod lemons…
In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod Gilbert was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour…
But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs…with a little help from an old adversary.
Join comedy legend Nigel Planer and Henry Normal, BBC Radio 4‘s ‘poet in reticence’, for a special evening of poetry, stories, jokes, fun, knitwear and maybe a few surprises.
Described by The Scotsman as “‘the Alan Bennett of poetry”, Henry Normal is the BAFTA award-winning writer, poet, TV & Film producer, founder of the Manchester Poetry Festival (now the Literature festival) and co-founder of the Nottingham Poetry Festival. Normal became a pivotal force behind some of the most iconic British TV comedy shows, with production and script editing credits for Mrs Merton, The Royle Family, Gavin & Stacey, Red Dwarf, The Mighty Boosh, and Alan Partridge.
Nigel Planer was an original member of the comedy groups at the centre of the ‘Alternative Comedy’ movement in the 1980s and starred in the seminal TV series The Young Ones, and The Comic Strip Presents. As well as novels, plays and TV and Radio scripts, he has been writing poetry for over fifty years.
Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.
Following the sell-out 2022 tour of Next Slide Please, the comedian, broadcaster, writer and campaigner returns to theatres with an evening to celebrate the publication of her new novel.
The show will be packed with silly stories, profound truths, fascinating facts, readings from the book and a quick-fire Q&A. Life affirming, wise and funny, Sandi investigates what it really means to be a ‘Friend of Dorothy’.
Each ticket includes a hardback copy of Sandi Toksvig’s brand-new novel, Friends of Dorothy. (RRP £22.00)
7 years ago Tiny Tim decided to go on his own adventure navigating through adult life and posting about his calls on social media.
With over 120 million views on YouTube and over 10 million followers on all social media platforms, at some point you will have seen the hilarious videos of the legend that is Tiny Tim’s Adventures.
Now it’s your turn to join the man behind the voice on his BIGGEST adventure to date.
Head along for a night with Tiny Tim LIVE.
The New Mersey Poets present spokenword, comedy and music live at The Excelsior.
The event is free entry and features Saint Vespaluus, Sally Porter and Cath Holland amongst a host of other performers.
MC for the evening will be The Queen of Heartbreak
Flame-haired star of Mock The Week, Alasdair Beckett-King will perform The Hot Water Comedy Cub on Saturday 20th April 2024.
Alasdair is a familiar face on television screens and was a Mock the Week favourite for the final two seasons. He’s an award-winning comedian, and last year, won Chortle’s Breakthrough Act of the Year Award.
But he’s perhaps even better known for his online sketches and distinctive animated shorts, many of which have gone mega-viral on YouTube, reaching millions of viewers, you can watch a classic here
With several viral internet hits, appearances on Mock The Week a debut performance on Comedy Central Live and an upcoming debut on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown later this year, two sensational children’s books and a sell-out UK tour last year under his (vegan leather) belt, Alasdair Becket King is thrilled to be bringing his total sell-out Edinburgh Fringe show “Nevermore” to Hot Water Comedy Club on Saturday 20th April 2024.
Sea levels have been rising Alasdair’s whole life. But for the first 16 years he was getting taller, so he didn’t notice. Now 6″2, Alasdair Beckett-King is the only comedian brave enough to speak out against that wet b*stard: The North Sea.
Nevermore is more than an anti-sea diatribe. As a 500-year-old man ABK is uniquely poised to draw parallels between the history of the ever- shrinking British Isles, and his own childhood in the swinging 1990s. The multi award- winning stand-up comedian unravels some of life’s shallowest mysteries:
What are train guards actually guarding?
Why wasn’t Jaws set in County Durham?
Does his hair do that on its own?
Out of the swirling maelstrom he steps, his sword of jokes, his shield of mischief and his armour made of a third amusing thing. The show that many people are calling “Nevermore“ is an island in a sea of existential terror and entirely justified fears. It is silly, faintly mystical and does not (at the time of going to press) feature any ravens. It is also a real show with jokes and everything.
Alasdair Beckett-King won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year in 2017 and garnered a very enthusiastic critical response plus Amused Moose Comedy Award nomination with his debut Edinburgh show of the same year. Alongside his TV appearances and YouTube fame, he has featured on BBC radio as a comedian and sketch writer and performed stand-up across the UK, at Glastonbury, Citadel Fest, the Udderbelly Southbank and the Fringe. He once won a student RTS award and was nominated for a Student Oscar, but quit filmmaking for stand-up on realising it was a cheaper medium to be unsuccessful in.
A Lovely Word, downstairs at the Everyman, is Liverpool’s most eclectic poetry night. It features two halves of open mic poets, and a headliner beginning the first half. Hosted by Alex Ferguson and team, this free event is a fun, relaxed and friendly evening of performance poetry.
HEADLINER
Shaun Fallows is a poet born with cerebral palsy. Real and raw, expect potholes, speed-dating and Amsterdam in this exploration of disability, relationships and travel.
He will be touring his new book ‘Redundant Butties’ which defines what it means to grow up as a working-class man and wheelchair user today. Our hearts are not desolate, just the tyre tracks are muddied.
TAKE PART
Whether you are a new poet performing for the first time or a seasoned poet who wants to try out some new stuff, sign up to perform by
I) emailing alovelywordpodcast@gmail.com with a confirmation of your full name, mobile number
II) turning up to the Bistro at 7.30pm for an 8pm start (slots are VERY limited so emailing is a preference)
When signing up to perform, you are signing up to these principles of the open mic.
The Spare Rib Burlesque & Cabaret is back for a Pride special featuring exquisite burlesque, drag and cabaret talent from sensational LGBTQIA+ artists.
Celebrate the diversity of queerness with us in this unforgettable night where all are welcome and celebrated Performers:
He’s the UK’s biggest Drag King on wheels! With the goal of spreading queer disabled joy and power, Crip Ladywood brings laughs, singing, lip-syncs, games, and lots of love.
The bubblegum sweetheart of East London, Nat Funni is host and producer of London silly billy bonanza NFTV, East London drag competition royalty, national draglesque treasure and all round non binary icon. A very sexy & silly clown, they’re Nat Funni, they’re hilarious!
Hazel Luna is a burlesque, Go-Go and classically trained dancer. Hazel’s performances never fail to stun an audience, she incorporates various styles and disciplines to bring magic and wonder to any stage. Expect lights, expect ethereal, expect an angel with heavenly floor work!
Glimour is an internationally booked, ace/aro, AFAB drag performer and cabaret vocalist. Her drag combines old Hollywood glamour with skilful vocals and sultry burlesque elements. Glimour uses her drag to express herself and challenge harmful stereotypes associated with asexual and aromantic individuals. She hopes to empower everyone to wear whatever they want and do whatever they want regardless of what others think or say.
Macho Mei is a 10/10 mix of androgyny, drag and burlesque. As a Soho School of Burlesque alum and member of The Bitten Peach, they bring smooth, sexy moves with a baddie attitude that’ll leave you screaming for more.
Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess!
For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to sold-out audiences around the country. Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee.
Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!
A Lovely Word, downstairs at the Everyman, is Liverpool’s most eclectic poetry night.
It features two halves of open mic poets, and a headliner beginning the first half. Hosted by Alex Ferguson and team, this free event is a fun, relaxed and friendly evening of performance poetry.
Ciarán Hodgers (he/him/his) is an Irish spoken word poet based in the UK. His debut poetry collection Cosmocartography, published by Burning Eye Books in 2018, was shortlisted for the prestigious Rubery Book Award and toured the UK & Ireland, featuring in national media on both sides of the pond.
Winner of the Sean Dunne National Young Writer Award in 2010, an International Pangaea Poetry Slam Champion 2015 and the Word War 3 Slam Champion, he has been shortlisted for the Pushcart Prize, OutSpoken Prize for Poetry and longlisted for the Not The Foreword and Gingko Eco-poetry competition.
Published internationally in journals, anthologies, festivals, exhibitions and curriculum texts, he is also an experienced workshop leader and creative mentor, supporting people with their creative practice towards publication and a sustainable, consistent creativity.
TAKE PART
Whether you are a new poet performing for the first time or a seasoned poet who wants to try out some new stuff – sign up to perform by:
I) emailing alovelywordpodcast@gmail.com with a confirmation of your full name, mobile number
II) turning up to the Bistro at 7.30 (slots are VERY limited so emailing is a preference)
When signing up to perform, you are signing up to these principles of the open mic.