Live Events
The Edge Comedy Club
Harriet Dyer
Sean Percival
Raymond & Mr Timpkin
HARRIET DYER
Harriet Dyer is an award winning comedian, writer and mental health advocate.
She has been a full time comic since 2013, after winning The Comedy Store King Gong and Who’s Headline is it Anyway at Liverpool Envi in 2011.
Harriet’s got bipolar and does a lot of work through comedy to do with mental health. Her debut solo hour show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2014, Barking at Aeroplanes which was about her struggles within mental health, received rave reviews. She was so touched by the reaction it got, that she founded Barking Tales, a comedy show that acted as a safe space for sufferers. At Barking Tales shows, the acts do material about mental health and the people that come tend to have mental health issues themselves. It’s a safe-space and for a lot of regulars it’s the only social event they feel comfortable enough to go to. Barking Tales won the City Life Best Comedy Club in Manchester Award 2019.
Harriet also presents and produces the cult hit podcast, Don’t Worry, Bi (polar) Happy podcast which is about trying to focus on the ups amongst a lifetime of extreme ups and downs. With over half a million listeners, her show has even been recommended for mental health patients, due to its ability to change people’s perception.
SEAN PERCIVAL
Black Country comic Sean Percival is an ex-welder from Dudley (“It’s a lovely place to come from but bloody horrible to go back to”) whose act is steeped in the traditions of the working mens clubs circuit, but bang up to date with its upfront attitude. Sean’s brand of comedy steers clear of the surreal and confronts realism in an explosively funny way.
A festival favourite, he has performed at the Edinburgh, Glastonbury and Reading Festivals, and as a well established headliner he performs at all major comedy clubs around the UK as well as being a regular host for the Jongleurs comedy clubs.
In demand as a script writer, Sean works regularly with likes of Johnny Vaughan for Capital Radio. He spent two years writing and performing on Capital fm’s drive time radio show in Birmingham and for Heart fm in Birmingham, and provided the voice for “Black Country Bob” on both those shows fronted by Talk Radio’s host and impressionist Ian Danter.
RAYMOND & MR. TIMPKIN
Together since 1992, the Raymond and Mr Timpkins Revue is a prop/music driven double act.
Their highly original performance approach has made them regulars in Universities and comedy clubs around the country, including appearances at Edinburgh Festival where they appeared in The Best of the Fringe, Glastonbury, Phoenix and Reading Festivals.
They have appeared on The Warehouse (Carlton TV), Lenny Beige’s Variety Pack (BBC Choice) and hugely popular Dutch comedy show Raymann is Latt (Men At Work Production).
They have crisscrossed the planet in a bid to make money and amuse. From the Falkland Islands to Oman, South Africa to East Cheam, they’ve been there and enjoyed it all.
Musical puns, cheeky japes and slick sandal-based choreography abound to a backing track of increasing intensity, transporting even the meekest of reluctant comedy-goers to quivering, giggling seat-wetters.
Excellent, fast-moving, clever, constantly changing, hilarious, musical nonsense – perfect for cabaret, corporate and parties.
If you like to laugh and want something different, we recommend Raymond and Mr Timpkins!
TOMMY BLAIZE
50 Years In Music
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK.
As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he’s sung live each week to up to 12 million people.
And in a remarkable career spanning 50 years, he’s worked with some of the world’s most legendary artists, from Diana Ross to Queen, from The Beach Boys to Amy Winehouse, and from Stevie Wonder to Robbie Williams.
Now it’s time for the man with the golden voice to step out in his first, major, solo tour. Singing songs everyone knows and loves, and telling stories about the legends he’s worked alongside, expect a Strictly incredible evening.
Friday 11 April 2025
Doors 18.30 Show 19.30
Tickets SOLD OUT
PAUL YOUNG - SOLD OUT
From No Parlez to Secret Of Association - An Intimate Evening With Paul Young
Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one and spawned iconic hits like Wherever I Lay My Hat (That’s My Home).
More success followed with the number one album The Secret Of Association and the worldwide hit Everytime You Go Away, not forgetting an appearance at Live Aid and more. Paul sustained that success – while having fun in his tex-mex band, Los Pacaminos.
Now, he’s looking back during these intimate shows, that combine conversation and acoustic versions of songs.
Paul’s meeting fans, singing songs, and telling stories about his incredible career. It’s time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them in this intimate show.
Wellington (Telford) Brass Band presents LIGHTS! CAMERA! BRASS!
Celebrating 25 years of music
Get ready to experience an evening of heart-pounding rhythms, soaring melodies, and unforgettable performances as Wellington (Telford) Brass Band takes the stage for a one-of-a-kind concert celebrating 25 years of music making.
Whether you’re a fan of classical brass, jazz-inspired tunes, or lively marches, this event has something for everyone.
Join us for a spectacular night of musical brilliance that will leave you tapping your feet and humming long after the final note.
The Hound Of The Baskervilles
A Radio Play Live on Stage
Live on stage and in person, renowned stars of stage & screen COLIN BAKER (Doctor Who, The Brothers) & TERRY MOLLOY (Mike Tucker in The Archers for 40 years) are joining forces this spring to play the world’s most famous detectives, SHERLOCK HOLMES & DOCTOR WATSON. Alongside DEE SADLER (All Creatures Great & Small, No Place Like Home), they star in a brand new stage adaptation of THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES – originally on tour to commemorate the 120th anniversary of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s most popular thriller and now extended by popular demand!
“The legend of the Hound Of The Baskervilles has haunted the Baskerville family for generations – none more so than Sir Charles Baskerville, who died in mysterious circumstances worthy of the legend. This leads Doctor Mortimer to consult Sherlock Holmes & Doctor Watson, in the hope of preventing the heir to the Baskerville estate, Sir Henry, from suffering the same fate. But the supernatural seems a very long way from 221B Baker Street…
However, once Holmes & Watson journey to isolated Baskerville Hall, the line between reality and the legend becomes blurred. Death, doom and myth surround them – what is the secret of the butler in the night, whose is the mysterious lantern that shines in the darkness, and what hellish apparition stalks Dartmoor with murderous intent?”
Presented by Crime And Comedy Theatre Company as a radio-play-live-on-stage – our setting is a radio studio, our actors ready as if for a radio broadcast, and our sound effects created live on stage, all combining to transport the audience from Baker Street to Dartmoor, as we bring to life this tale of murder, mystery and horror that’s surely the greatest detective story ever told! A rare chance to see these popular actors live at your local theatre, this is a play not to be missed.
The Edge Comedy Club
Matt Bragg
Fiona Allen
Steve Royle
MATT BRAGG
The son of television warm up man Bobby Bragg, Matt has been performing stand up all over the country for the last 7 years. With a unique, low energy, deadpan style and meticulously crafted material he has been gaining critical acclaim from audiences, promoters and comedians alike.
FIONA ALLEN
Fast becoming a circuit favourite with her sell-out debut Edinburgh Fringe and current UK Tour, Fiona Allen comes with quite some comedy pedigree.
Fiona’s sassy anecdotal style walks her audience through frustrations with her husband & three kids and her need to get out of the house and away from them.
A natural comedian, she is warm but fearless, A great addition to any line-up.
Although Fiona is perhaps best known for starring and writing in the iconic Emmy award winning and BAFTA nominated TV Comedy series SMACK THE PONY, her other screen credits are extensive and include DALZIEL & PASCOE, CORONATION STREET, EASTENDERS, SHAMELESS, IN DEEP, HAPPINESS, SKINS, WATERLOO ROAD, MOCK THE WEEK, ALAN PARTRIDGE’S SCISSORED ISLE, DEATH IN PARADISE and 8 OUT OF 10 CATS.
On film she has starred in FAT SLAGS and GLADIATRESS, as well as 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE.
STEVE ROYLE
Steve is an actor, writer, comedian, juggler, a “Gillard award” winning presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire and now a finalist on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent 2020.
Steve most recently completed his 17th consecutive pantomime at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool (and his 22nd Pantomime in total) and was also made an honourary member of The Friends Of The Grand in 2016 for his services to the theatre.
Last year he starred, to critical acclaim, in the World premier tour of “Naturally Insane: The Life of Dan Leno” and is taking the show to the West End (Criterion Theatre).
Make Much Wenlock Weird
AJA Ireland / EcolagbhorsAC2021 / Infernal Machines
Make Much Wenlock Weird’s final event before our summer hiatus will be our rescheduled Christmas show.
Headlining the event will be award-winning sound and performance artist Aja Ireland “A contemporary priestess of the digital underground”. Making deconstructed club and industrial techno whose live shows are described in The WIRE Magazine as “Shifting from ethereal diffusions to potent explosions.” Following her recent explorations at the intersection of visceral sound design, club culture and AI, British electronic artist (and founder of Queer Noise Club) Aja returns with her new album ‘Cryptid’ via Infinite Machine’ out on January 31st. A high-impact album steeped in themes of empowerment, resilience and mysticism. A vivid testament to the underground culture that shaped her, fusing blistering soundscapes, experimental lyrics, and club-ready energy to encapsulate Aja’s unique and confrontational artistry.
Support will be provided by ENGLAND’S COUNCIL OF LEGISLATION AND GOVERNING BODY OF HYPER REAL SIMULATIONS AND CONSTRUCTS, a multimedia art powerhouse and curatorial project by Atay Ilgun, conceptually focusing on mythic themes/folklore that permeate the archetypal echelons of the contemporary digital psyche, hypermedia and our ken of the existential milieu. Expect draconic mediaeval EDM, crystal swampcore, deep-fried Digital Middle Age hyperblackmetalpop, magick Lamborghini ride-core, delysidMIDI trance chord-pack dance tunes for shaking stars, sampling of prayers from alternate worlds, sp3xtral matrix-grim3, postnuclear Barbican skatepark Splice pack mash-up dancefloor music, 3D glitter pandemonium .gif flower garden ambient and folk music of the other syde.
Further support comes from Infernal Machines, a new project by MMWW’s organiser Tom Whiston. Infernal Machines is an all hardware based, fully unplanned and improvised fight to the death between performer and machine, blurring the lines of who or what is really in control of the performance. Expect breakcore, Gabba, industrial techno and a good helping of noise.
Worklight Theatre presents
It's the Economy, Stupid!
Joe Sellman-Leava and Dylan Howells embark on a quest to uncover how the economy wins elections and why the force that dominates our lives is so bloody complicated!
Armed with brown bags, an old board game and a pinch of theatrical magic, Joe and Dylan calculate how their lives how they’ve been shaped by the economies they grew up in.
Developed with and directed by internationally acclaimed Katharina Reinthaller, and produced by Worklight Theatre, It’s the Economy, Stupid is a bold new show from the Fringe First winning creators of Labels and Fanboy.
Running time: 1 hour
Emul8 Theatre presents
ROOM
Woolf lives!
Oxbridge. 1929. Faced with blatant injustice and inequality, Virginia Woolf slices through notions of gender disparity with a biting mix of integrity and visceral charm.
Award-winning actress, Heather Alexander breathes new life into the creative process behind A Room of One’s Own. In a provocative dramatic interpretation, the audience shares Woolf’s frustrations and dreams as we are led on an intimate journey from study, lecture hall, British Museum and Oxbridge.
A powerful, humane and often funny exploration of an extraordinary woman.
Running time: 70 minutes
2s Company presents
THE MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS
‘The Magic of the Musicals’ is a spectacular show featuring all your favourite musical theatre songs in this fabulous tribute to the West End and Broadway!
2s Company – aka Paul Roberts and Becky Gosling – are 2 professional singers who wow audiences with stunning vocals and onstage charisma.
Audiences are transported through a long list of popular musicals, from Phantom of the Opera to Mamma Mia! Expect to laugh, singalong, dance along and have your heart strings tugged by some stunning performances.
You're The Top
The Life & Songs of Cole Porter
After her highly successful EDITH PIAF show here at The Edge last October, we’re thrilled to welcome back musical theatre actress Sally Jones (Evita, Into The Woods, Oliver) with her critically acclaimed tribute to one of the most successful songwriters of the 20th Century – the legendary COLE PORTER.
With world class songs made famous by the greats like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Billie Holliday, “YOU’RE THE TOP” takes the audience through the famous swing classics of the 40’s and 50’s and also celebrates the glorious and golden era of Broadway and Hollywood with the most memorable and catchy songs from Anything Goes, Kiss Me Kate and High Society.
In this thoroughly entertaining and uplifting performance Sally also gives a fascinating insight into the colourful and eventful life of this bon vivant – a life full of glamour, success, wild parties, challenges and also tragedy.
“YOU’RE THE TOP” features vintage and top quality songs that really have stood the test of time – classic songs like “Night & Day”, “You’re The Top”, “So In Love”, “It’s De-Lovely”, “My Heart Belongs To Daddy”, “Just One Of Those Things”, “I Get A Kick Out Of You”, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin”, “Let’s Do It” and many more.
COLE PORTER was quite simply a genius and the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From being one of the original Tin Pan Alley composers of New York City to his huge Broadway and Hollywood successes, he delighted audiences with a glittering torrent of over 900 songs. The bright surfaces of these gems – their catchy melodies and ingenious lyrics – made them instant hits. And their more subtle qualities and their musical and emotional depth have made them lasting standards, among the very best of the celebrated Great American Songbook.
“GREAT STORIES, GREAT SONGS – A GLORIOUS TRIBUTE TO THE LEGENDARY COLE PORTER”
Christine COllister
Christine Collister’s career now spans an incredible 40 years. Over that bridge of time she has released 24 albums, a DVD celebrating 20 years in the business and an acclaimed single with the BBC: the theme tune for “The Life and Loves of a She-Devil” in 1987.
Throughout, she has mesmerized and astounded with her unique blend of soul, blues, pop, jazz, country and folk, and today she remains as powerful, subtle, effortless and relevant as ever.
Collister grew up on the Isle of Man, and her professional recording career began after she moved to the UK in the mid 1980’s, when she came to national attention singing the theme for the BBC Television series The Life and Loves Of A She Devil. A period of great critical and commercial success when working with Clive Gregson was followed by a fruitful and enduring association with Richard Thompson.
Christine is a magical live performer, with her gravity defying voice, assured and impressive live performances and great personal charm has become a familiar and popular name on the ‘live’ scene including major international festivals from Glastonbury to Cambridge, Winnipeg to Port Fairey.
“ … a voice personally delivered by God” The Times
“Christine Collister has a killer voice. As full as Dusty Springfield or as blue as Alison Moyet” fRoots magazine
An Audience with
Bob Flowerdew
‘An audience with Bob’ comprises two 45-60 minute sessions of Bob Flowerdew’s “AutobyBOBraphy”: how he discovered Organic gardening and much more; idiosyncratic, iconoclastic chat, anecdote, verse & even song.
Warning: may contain wry humour, sometimes witty, occasionally PC.
From Wikipedia:
Bob Flowerdew is an organic gardener and television and radio presenter. He is a regular panel member of BBC Radio 4’s Gardeners’ Question Time. He has nearly an acre of garden in Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England, where he lives with his wife, Vonetta, a care worker, and their twins, Italia and Malachi.
He is known as one of Britain’s leading organic gardeners. He is the son of a farmer and his family have been working the land in East Anglia since before the time of the Tudors. After graduating in financial management, he worked his way around Europe and North America, becoming fascinated by the different gardening and farming methods, returning to pick grapes with one French family for 12 successive years.
Flowerdew runs a consultancy landscape service, is president of the Norfolk group of the Soil Association and also teaches at an agricultural college. He has worked in television, presenting the Channel 4 series Muck and Magic, and appeared on Sophie Grigson’s Grow Your Own Greens, on which he was the sweetcorn expert. He is a long-serving member of the panel of BBC Radio 4’s “Gardener’s Question Time.” He is the patron of Waveney Foodbank, a local charity that provides emergency food for those in crisis.
ANNABEL CROFT
From Tennis Balls to Glitter Balls
From winning the Wimbledon and Australian Girls’ Tournaments in 1984 to becoming British No. 1 and representing Great Britain in the Fed Cup, Annabel has solidified her status as a national treasure.
After hanging up her racquet, she seamlessly transitioned into the commentary box, captivating audiences as a presenter and pundit for major networks including Amazon Prime, BBC, ESPN USA, Eurosport, and Sky Sports.
Annabel also wowed audiences on the dance floor during her recent thrilling run to the final four on Strictly Come Dancing with her dance partner Johannes Radebe.
In her first ever theatre tour, Annabel invites you behind the scenes of the world’s greatest tennis tournaments, sharing unforgettable moments from her career including interviewing legends like Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic. This is an unmissable experience for tennis and dance enthusiasts everywhere!
Annabel said: “I am excited to go on this tour to share my experiences from the world of Tennis Broadcasting and Dancing on ‘Strictly’ – from tennis balls to glitter balls!”
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this captivating journey — tickets on sale now.
Lady Nade Sings Nina Simone
Renowned for her distinctive and award-winning vocal prowess, Lady Nade possesses one of the most singular voices in the UK music scene.
Critics and fans alike have often drawn comparisons between Lady Nade’s voice and the legendary Nina Simone. An artist known for paying homage to those who have profoundly influenced her journey, Lady Nade holds Nina Simone in high regard.
Nina Simone, an icon and consummate musical storyteller of the twentieth century, left behind a legacy of liberation, empowerment, passion, and love through her extraordinary body of work. By the end of her life, she had garnered an unprecedented level of recognition. Her music reached millions through recordings, film, television, and the digital sphere. In the last decade of her life alone, she sold over a million CDs, solidifying her status as a global best-seller.
As a black woman, Lady Nade acknowledges Nina Simone’s trailblazing role in paving the way for artists of her generation. Simone’s tenacity encouraged them not to abandon their dreams and aspirations. Lady Nade is honored to celebrate Nina Simone’s life and enduring legacy alongside some of the UK’s most accomplished musicians.
This high-energy performance is a heartfelt dedication to recreating the transformative sound that blended popular tunes of the era into a distinctive fusion of jazz, blues, gospel, and folk music.
Miranda Sykes
Miranda Sykes started her career as a musician in 1996 at the age of 18, playing bass guitar in a country rock band. After 2 years’ touring and playing for line dancing in working men’s clubs across Britain, folk-rock band Pressgang were looking for a bass player. Miranda spent the next 2 years touring internationally with them.
After a few years of musical promiscuity playing with Firebrand, Little Johnny England, Robb Johnson, Bill Jones, Steáfán Hannigan, Reg Meuross, Kirsty McGee, The Phil Beer Band, Martyn Joseph and The Scoville Units, Miranda depped for Pete Zorn in the 2004 Show Of Hands festival band line up. She worked with them for the next 20 years.
Miranda also found time for a short tour and album with the Miranda Sykes Band in 2005, duo album tours with mandolin player Rex Preston and 2 solo albums. 2024 brings a second tour with Hannah Martin, a new Baring-Gould Centenary project with Jim Causley, summer festivals with vocal group Daphne’s Flight, a tour with The Phil Beer Trio and a new solo album and tour “Out Of The Woods”.
The Classic Blues Show
From BB King to Buddy Guy, from Jimmy Rogers to Jimi Hendrix – The Classic Blues Show celebrates the finest blues music from the last 60 years.
Spend an evening in the company of this fine 6-piece band with their music and stories, and feel the blues come alive. Driving guitar riffs, matched by a jazz-themed horn section, make this a show to remember.
Little Wander presents…
Ria Lina - Riabellion
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 – Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.
Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, cohosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.
“Fearless, provocative, and very funny” (The Scotsman), Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer and actor. After a critically acclaimed stand-out debut on Mock The Week (BBC), Ria has quickly become a household name. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. Ria is the most prominent Filipina comedian in British stand-up. She has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent.
Photo credit: Rachel Berkowitz