Far From the Madding Crowd

Capricious, independent and beautiful Bathsheba Everdene inherits and manages her uncle’s farm. She is courted by three infatuated suitors: an honest, loyal and capable shepherd; a womanising and charming Sergeant; and a lonely, wealthy farmer. Who will she choose? If any of them? She plays with all their hearts to devastating and dramatic effect.

Far from the Madding Crowd demonstrates live, vibrant theatre at its very best.

Thomas Hardy’s masterpiece about love, class and gender roles is set against the rural landscape of Victorian England and is thrillingly brought to life in a new adaptation by the acclaimed Conn Artists Theatre Company, performed by an ensemble cast accompanied by music and songs of the period.

“a riveting example of ensemble theatre at its very best.” ★★★★★

(The Argus on Silas Marner)

“strong, vivid and emotional story telling.” ★★★★

(Remote Goat on Silas Marner)

“Conn Artists has made regional theatre feel in ruder health overnight.” ★★★★

(The Stage on The Four Men)

Marina Comedy Club – February 2025

With Ian Stone, Andy Field, Harry Pettitt and hosted by Lucy Frederick!

 

Headlining the show is Ian Stone! Ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent, Ian is one of the most talented topical acts and comperes in the country. Edgy and provocative, with an easy-going manner and self-depreciating style, Ian is at great ease bantering with an audience. He received a nomination in 2012 for the BEST SHOW at the Leicester Comedy Festival. His Edinburgh festival show in 2022 Righter of Wrongs played to sold out audiences for the entire run and his 2023 show Ian Stone Will Make it Better won a Spirit of the Fringe award. He’ll be back in Edinburgh in 2024 with a brand new show Ian Stone is Keeping it Together prior to taking it out on his first national tour.

 

Ian presented Off The Ball, a weekly comedy football panel show on ESPN which was later renamed The Football’s On, moved to BT Sport and ran for two seasons. The guest list reads like a who’s who of the nations favourite comedy talent and included Alan Davies, Dara O’Briain, Lee Mack, Omid Djalili, Ardal OHanlon, Frankie Boyle, Mickey Flanagan, David Baddiel, Romesh Ranganathan and Sean Lock. It came back in 2022 and is currently running for the 2023/24 season. Ian has also appeared on The Stand Up Show (BBC1), Mock The Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks (BBC2), The Comedy Store (C5) and The 11 O’Clock show (C4)

 

“A masterful exponent of self mocking Jewish humour” – The Times ****

 

Opening the show is Chortle Student Comedy Awards Winner, Andy Field! Lead writer and star of his own BBC Radio 1 sketch series The Andy Field Experience, Andy has made an impact on the comedy scene with his silly style and refreshing approach to traditional stand up.

 

TV appearances include BBC Presents: Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC 1 & BBC 3), As Yet Untitled (Dave), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and Pie and a Pint (Comedy Central)

A regular at festivals such as Latitude, Download, Bestival, Leefest, Secret Garden Party and Green Man, Andy is fast becoming a familiar face at top comedy clubs around the country.

 

With Harry Pettitt! Harry hails from the famous county of Essex and is rapidly rising through the comedy ranks. With a sharp wit and a flair for observational humour, Harry’s relatable storytelling resonates with audiences young and old. Harry is a geezer and an audience-pleaser.

 

Hosted by Lucy Frederick!

 

Please note, that while we do our best to ensure that we deliver the published bill, line-ups can be subject to change at short notice.

Marina Comedy Club – May 2025

With Geoff Norcott, Alistair Williams, Peter Rethinasamy and hosted by Dave Fensome!

 

Headlined by the brilliant Geoff Norcott! Geoff has an established string of TV credits to his name. Geoff has appeared on Live at The Apollo (BBC 2), Backstage with Katherine Ryan (Amazon), The Ranganation (BBC 2) Mock The Week (BBC 2), Have I Got News For You (BBC 1), House of Games (BBC 1), The Complaints Department (Comedy Central), Question Time (BBC 1), The Last Leg (C4), A League of Their Own (Sky), Pointless Celebrities (BBC 1),  Celebrity Mastermind (BBC 1), Would I Lie To You? (BBC 1) and many more.

 

He’s also been popping up on the radio with his own BBC Radio 4 specials Withdrawal Disagreement and Right Leaning but Well Meaning (which won the 2019 BBC Radio & Music Award for Best Comedy Production). He’s also had several successful national stand-up tours, with TAKING LIBERTIES touring in 2019 and 2020, and I BLAME THE PARENTS touring 2021/2022. Geoff often appears on Times Radio and is also the host of the popular podcast What Most People Think. His satirical comment has found its way into national publications with articles appearing in The Times, The Sunday Telegraph, The Independent and The New Statesman.

 

Opening the show is Alistair Williams! Recently crowned the £10,001 British Comedian of the Year 2023, Alistair Williams is quite simply one of the finest comedians around. Having exploded onto the stand-up circuit last year, Alistair is quickly making a name for himself with razor-sharp content and high-watt charm. He’s already become a regular at the UK’s most famous venues including The Comedy Store and Up the Creek and is constantly building an ever-growing international presence.

 

Unafraid of tackling rough subject matter, Williams is also a passionate health campaigner. Combining raw personal anecdotes with a jam-packed gag count and slick extroverted style, he creates bespoke comedy content to challenge the food and health industries, regularly grabbing the attention of leading megabrands. He believes real food can change your life, a narrative which is also the through the line of his 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Show. Smart, passionate, impressively quick-witted and bursting with infectious confidence, this is stand-up that grabs your attention and Alistair Williams is quickly solidifying his place as one of stand-up’s most exciting rising stars.

 

With the brilliant Peter Rethinasamy! Born and raised in Belfast to a Malaysian father and Irish mother, Peter is a comedian with hard hitting, punchy jokes and hilarious tales of growing up in Northern Ireland. Since he started performing stand up, he has reached the semi-finals of the Laughing Horse New Act Competition and won the London Comedy Store’s King Gong Competition. Recently Peter has been supporting Judi Love, Seann Walsh, Kerry Godliman, Russell Kane and Tom Allen on tour around the UK.

 

Combining his love of comedy writing and acting (he was a member of the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain), Peter has been on Comedy Central Live! And last year he appeared in The Heist Before Christmas, alongside Timothy Spall, which was a movie made for Sky, directed by Edward Hall. Other recent credits include Ted Lasso (Apple TV), Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC), short film Us & In Between, and Peter is soon to be seen in Changing Ends (ITV).

 

Hosted by Brighton comic Dave Fensome!

 

Please note, that while we do our best to ensure that we deliver the published bill, line-ups can be subject to change at short notice.

Thank ABBA For The Music

Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves. Thank ABBA For The Music is an epic two-hour ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most phenomenal bands.

Expect all of ABBA’s iconic hits including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Super Trouper, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! SOS, Waterloo, Take A Chance On Me, Voulez-Vous and many more!

Featuring a dynamic cast of outstanding singers, dazzling choreography and interactive video projection – early booking is advised for what promises to be a high-octane extravaganza for ABBA-lovers everywhere.

As always ABBA and 70’s fancy dress is optional…but encouraged!

 

★★★★★ ‘FABBATASTIC NIGHT OUT! – Times & Star

★★★★★  ‘THE BIGGEST PARTY WITH THE UK’S BEST ABBA TRIBUTE’ – The Sands Centre, Carlisle

★★★★★ ‘YOU WERE AMAZING!’ – The Sage Gateshead

 

Disclaimer: Thank ABBA For The Music is a tribute show and is not affiliated or endorsed by the original artist or management company.