Simon Yates – My Mountain Life

SIMON YATES OF TOUCHING THE VOID – MY MOUNTAIN LIFE
A fascinating and humorous evening, acclaimed by both regular theatre patrons and outdoor enthusiasts alike!
On the remote Siula Grande in Peru in June 1985, mountaineer Simon Yates found himself in a desperately unenviable position. He was slowly being pulled off the mountain face by his injured partner, Joe Simpson, dangling on the rope 50 metres below. His decision to cut the rope saved both their lives in the epic of survival that followed and with the publication of the book ‘Touching The Void’, later film and stage play, both climbers became household names. It was an experience that could have put many off the sport of mountaineering – but not Simon. Over 35 years later, he is still a very active exploratory climber and guide, making several expeditions to the mountains each year. From the Arctic to the Antarctic, Alaska to Central Asia there is hardly a significant range that he has not visited. Come along and witness Simon’s tireless journey from that mountain in Peru to some of the remotest on the planet and share with him the drama, excitement and beauty of modern, lightweight alpinism. Told with wit, dry humour and lavishly illustrated with images and film collected on his great climbs. 

“Simon is a totally engaging speaker, who both entertains and inspires.”

Simon in the Sundaypost.com

Simon in the TheTimes.com

https://player.vimeo.com/video/236420989 

Cranbrook Comedy Club (20th APRIL 2024)

Cranbrook Comedy Club! (20th April)

Laugh until your ribs ache, and chuckle until your cheeks hurt! It's The Cranbrook Comedy Club – THE place to watch live stand-up in Kent! 

Our bar will be open from 6:40, Then Comedy from 8:00 pm with another amazing lineup! Stay tuned for the line-up announcements. 

As usual, our Bar will be open from 6:45 pm with live house music from Side by Side and the Food Truck this time will be Field & Flame BBQ

This has got to be the BEST Comedy Event around!

Early Bird Discount on Tickets currently in place, but for how long?

The Lineup this time…
Mitch Benn is a comedian, author, satirical songwriter, musician and actor and is widely acknowledged as one of the best writers/performers of comedy songs in the UK. He is perhaps best known as the resident comic songwriter on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show from 1999 to 2016.
Mitch began his comedy career in Edinburgh in the mid-1990s, before moving to London and becoming one of the most in-demand comedians on the UK comedy circuit. He has released many albums of comedy songs and has performed all over the world, including South Africa, Singapore, China and many European nations.
In addition to his work on The Now Show, Mitch has presented several series of his own show on BBC radio, and his TV credits include Live At Jongleurs (ITV), Watchdog (BBC) and The Comedy Store (5).
Mitch's acting credits include Merlin (BBC1) and in 2013 he took over the role of Zaphod Beeblebrox for the live stage show tour of The Hitchhikers’ Guide To The Galaxy. His voice acting credits include Neil Gaiman’s Good Omens TV series and the Sandman audiobooks.
Mitch has also appeared on ‘celebrity’ editions of several TV quiz shows, including winning Celebrity Mastermind in 2016.
"The country's leading musical satirist." – The Times

Justin Panks has many a time been given the title "the comedian's comedian". Unapologetically fearless he delivers unexpected punchlines as he wades into the underbelly of everyday life surprising, shocking and delighting audiences with his well-crafted jokes disguised as anecdotes, providing the audiences with laugh after laugh. 
With over a decade of experience gigging throughout the UK, Europe and New York, Justin prides himself on being able to adapt to any room,  be it rowdy and crowded, intimate comedy clubs or large theatres. 
A past life as a pro sportsman makes him the perfect act for corporate events, sports personality hosts & ring announcing, along with a BA-Hons Degree in Performing Arts.  “Supreme confidence and unfailing hilarity." – Bath Echo
 
Jenny Collier will be replacing Ray Badran (Ray won't be able to make it back from Australia in time) Jenny is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, writer and actor. An established regular on the international club and festival circuit, Jenny has supported Jason Manford, Arthur Smith, Shappi Khorsandi and Dave Johns on their UK tours and has performed in Hong Kong, the Philippines, Singapore, Switzerland and Australia where she won the Percy Award during the Adelaide Fringe. 
Jenny has appeared on The Rhod Gilbert Show (BBC Wales), New Comedian of the Year Award (BBC Radio 4 Extra), The Comedy Club (BBC Radio 4 Extra), What’s The Story (BBC Wales), Newsbeat (BBC Radio 1), The Leak (BBC Wales) and has written for BBC Radio 4's The News Quiz, The Now Show, Huffington Post and Glamour Magazine.

Award-winning musical comedian Kate Lucas is known for her razor-sharp and deliciously dark songs. She combines catchy melodies with original lyrics to showcase her playfully bitter musings on life. Audiences have come to expect examples of what not to say and how not to behave from this gloriously talented young comic
“A true musical genius” – 
Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
“Wickedly naughty and deliciously dark” – Broadway Baby
“Belly laughs and wide-eyed did-she-really-say-that horror” – Fest Magazine

Performance: 20th APRIL 2024 – 8:00 PM Start – Our Bar opens at 7:00 PM

Tickets: £13.50 / £9 Front 2 Rows / £17 Balcony Front Row
Running Time: Approx 2 Hours  (Including interval)

Ticketholders must be 15 years old or over!

Please note: that due to the nature of this industry, the Advertised Comedians may change at short notice (if they get offered a TV slot for example), This is very rare and they will usually provide us with 28 days' notice, The Queens Hall theatre promises to provide you with a replacement comedian of the same calibre in this eventuality. 

Cranbrook School Spring Concert

Join us at The Queens Hall Theatre for the Cranbrook School Spring Concert, an evening of music performed by Cranbrook School Students featuring Melody in Mind

Starts at 7:30 pm
Our Bar & Doors will be open from 7:00 pm

Tickets £8 / £10

THE TOTAL WHO SHOW

THE TOTAL WHO SHOW

Talkin' 'bout your generation….. experience the passion, power and majesty of The Who – one of the world's greatest rock bands – in an unforgettable two-hour show.

Presented by: Windy Miller's Whirligig

The Total Who Show brings you two glorious hours of all the greatest hits and classics from The Who. So join one of the UK best bands in celebrating all these songs and more… Won't Get Fooled Again, My Generation, Pinball Wizard, Amazing Journey, Sparks, Who Are You, Substitute, 5.15, Squeeze Box, Behind Blue Eyes, The Seeker, I Can See For Miles and Love Reign O'er Me.

The Total Who Show is brought to you by Johnny Warman's Magic Bus featuring musicians who have performed with Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend and John Entwistle from the band itself.. Magic Bus pays tribute to The Who in their own unique way – capturing the power and pure adrenaline rush of the band – while bringing their individual flair to the songs.

"The best 60's tribute band in the world. " Time Out

Saturday 25th May, 2024
Door time: 7:00 pm, Start time: 7:30 pm
under 16s must be accompanied by an adult

Presented by: Windy Miller's Whirligig                                                                                                 

THE TIME OF OUR LIVES

This really is the dream 80’s mix tape!

Feel ‘The Need for Speed’ and ‘Go Crazy’ as we have ‘The Time of Our Lives’!                                                                                                 

BRAVE RIVAL

BRAVE RIVAL with The Mark Harrison Trio

Brave Rival are the South East’s rip-roaring rock and blues machine. Hailing from Portsmouth, the UK Blues Award Nominated band features the powerful and beautiful twin vocals of Chloe Josephine and Lindsey Bonnick. On lead guitar, providing dramatic guitar solos and crunching rock riffs is Ed “The Shred” Clarke, and holding it all together is the rhythmic backbone, the self-proclaimed engine room of Billy Dedman (bass) and Donna Peters (drums).

Drawing influence from the likes of John Mayer, Aretha Franklin, Heart, Fleetwood Mac, Led Zeppelin and Tedeschi Trucks, Brave Rival offer a style and sound that you’ve always known, and yet never heard before.

Since its inception in the summer of 2019, Brave Rival has gone from strength to strength, having successfully won the Introducing Stage at Butlins Skegness Rock and Blues Festival in 2022 and then booked to play the mainstage at the 2023 festival. They were finalists in the 2022 UK Blues Awards Emerging Act Of The Year category and at the Awards in 2023 they were finalists in the Band Of The Year, Album Of The Year and Instrumentalist Of The Year categories.

Tipped as one of Joe Bonamassa’s “favourite discoveries this year” the future is looking incredibly bright for this young up-and-coming band. Brave Rival is a band on a meteoric rise, firing on all cylinders and is about to take the world by storm. Their unique combination of beautifully harmonic, soulful vocals, epic guitar solos, pounding drums and powerful bass serves up an infectious sound that is not to be missed.

Saturday 22nd June, 2024 
Door time: 7:00 pm, Start time: 7:30 pm

(under 16s must be accompanied by an adult)

Presented by: Windy Miller's Whirligig                                                                                                 

RUMBLE WRESTLING

The South East’s most popular Family touring wrestling promotion is coming to Cranbrook as Rumble Wrestling bring an adrenaline-pumping show to The Queens Hall Theatre, Cranbrook on the 6th of July at 7.30 pm – so get ready for an action-packed show with a host of stars from the Rumble Wrestling roster.
There is a sensational a full supporting line-up. The whole family will enjoy an afternoon of high-flying moves that the kids will be talking about for weeks after. Cheer the good guys, boo the bad ones as the energy flows through the area. There is also a chance to meet all the wrestlers after the show for just £3 which includes a poster and bring your phone with you to grab those all-important photos with the stars you have been watching.
If you are a die-hard wrestling fan or just looking for some thrilling live entertainment – The Rumble Wrestling Show is for everyone. Tell your family and friends, and if you have a birthday or a group booking message us for special deals putting the icing on the cake.

Book your tickets now for this high-demand event!
                                                                                               

Scott Bennett

Scott Bennett – A very special evening of best bits and brand-new material from one of the most prolific and popular acts on the circuit today. Come and enjoy a full show of relatable, hilarious stand-up comedy and razor-sharp crowd work from Live at the Apollo star Scott Bennett. 
Scott has recently been heard on the News Quiz and The Now Show on BBC Radio 4. 
He has provided tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Jason Manford, Rob Brydon and John Bishop as well as performing sold-out shows on his own UK tour.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see him live.

About Scott
After starting comedy in late 2009, Scott is a stand-up comedian and writer whose star is most definitely on the rise. His last two shows Leap Year and Relax were nominated for ‘Best Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival and has been named by Chortle as One To Watch for 2018 and 19.
His debut hour stand-up show About a Roy was nominated for the highly acclaimed Amused Moose Comedy Award and was selected as one of the top ten shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2015.
In 2021 he recorded his debut for Live at the Apollo BBC1. You will have heard him as a regular guest on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Likely Dads and Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican. He also appeared on The Summer Festival with Daliso Chaponda, The Comedy Club with Arthur Smith, and Knock Knock with Helen Lederer. In 2018, he also featured on the BBC One show, Live from The Edinburgh Fringe.
He also features on the new Nationwide adverts, released in 2020 and 2021.
During the lockdown of 2020, Scott pioneered the viral hit, Stand up from the Shed, a weekly topical live streamed stand up show from his actual garden shed. The show achieved national coverage in the press, Sky News, BBC News and Five Live.
At the end of 2020, in the Comics Comic awards Scott was voted “Best Act” a prestigious award decided by comedians and promoters in the industry. Previous winners include, Mick Ferry, Zoe Lyons and Ian Stone.
In 2022 he was nominated as Best Club Comedian in the Chortle awards.
In 2017 and 18 Scott supported his comedy hero, Rob Brydon on his National UK tour dates for his latest show I am Standing Up and was selected to do a support slots for Jason Manford and John Bishop. He also worked alongside Michael McIntyre as part of his work in progress shows at the Duchess Theatre in London with Keri Godliman, Russell Kane and Ed Gamble.
In addition to his stand up work Scott is also a talented writer. He was a programme associate on First and Last with Jason Manford for BBC One, a writer for The Chris Ramsey Show on Comedy Central. He’s written stand up for big touring acts including Jason Manford and Rob Brydon and has worked extensively for BBC Radio 4, with writing credits including The News Quiz, and Citizen of Nowhere with Daliso Chaponda. He was also one of the main writers on the prime time BBC One Show, Little Mix – The Search hosted by Chris Ramsey.
As a filmmaker and writer of comedy shorts Scott has had his work officially selected for The Beeston Film Festival 2019 and the New York City Comedy Shorts Festival 2020.

What the Press say
“Without doubt live comedy’s best kept secret” The Evening Standard
“A stand-up in fine control of his material, his delivery and his image, a masterclass in adding a frisson of ‘in the moment’ unpredictability to otherwise tightly written routines” ★★★★ – Chortle
“Great material, great delivery, a very funny man”  Rob Brydon
“Brilliantly funny, a joy to watch” Chris Ramsey
“Fabulous turns of phrase and pungent expressions, superb character creations” Edinburgh Fringe Review 2015, Chortle
“Clearly has a big future, flashes of Peter Kay, Jason Manford and John Bishop” ★★★★ – Bruce Dessau, Amused Moose Finals Review 2015
“mmediately and accessibly funny stuff, put across very engagingly” ★★★★ – TV Bomb, Edinburgh Fringe Review 2015

BOOTLEG BLONDIE

Please note that due to an illness in the band we have had to postpone tomorrow's show (original date 13th of April). This will now take place on SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER, all tickets for the original date will remain valid for the re-scheduled date. Our apologies for the disappointment and any inconvenience caused by this change of plans.

BOOTLEG BLONDIE are the world's No. 1 official Debbie Harry and Blondie tribute band, established in 2001. This band are the only tribute to have performed with two original founder members of Blondie, legendary drummer Clem Burke and singer, songwriter bass player and author Gary Valentine.

A CELEBRATION OF FATHER TED

A CELEBRATION OF FATHER TED WITH JOE ROONEY 

Join us in celebrating one of the greatest sitcoms ever made, as we welcome renowned stand-up Joe Rooney for a night of all things Father Ted!
Joe is featured as the rebellious Father Damo in the classic Father Ted episode The Old Grey Whistle Theft, leading Dougal astray with his earring, cigarette smoking and bad-boy attitude.

Joe will host a screening of the episode, take you behind the scenes and set you a Craggy Island quiz – then prepare yourself for an all-inclusive ‘Lovely Girls Competition’: have you got the loveliest laugh, the loveliest walk, and can you make the loveliest sandwich?
There will also be a dancing priests competition, plus appearances from a nursery-rhyme singing Ziggy Stardust, Nirvana, Johnny Cash and many more – and the evening wouldn’t be complete without a sing-along to ‘My Lovely Horse’!

Come and meet Joe and immerse yourself in the very silly delights of Father Ted.
– Ah, go on… you will! WATCH THE TRAILER HERE

“A purveyor of choice gags, a natural storyteller, guitar in hand, Joe Rooney delights the room with his infectiously manic delivery.”Ardal O'Hanlon
“unmissable” ★★★★★The Stage

Friday the 12th of October 2024
Show at 7:30pm, Doors and Bar from 7:00pm

THE ELVIS YEARS

The Elvis Years- Now in its 20th year, The Elvis Years, led by original West End lead Mario Kombou, embarks on its biggest-ever tour of the UK and beyond.
Undoubtedly the UK’s premier Elvis theatre production, this stunning show takes the audience on a fantastic journey through all the years The King ruled the airwaves.
With a full cast of West End talent, a spectacular set, breathtaking lights and awesome video content, Mario and the band deliver over 50 golden greats, charting the rise and rise of the boy from Tupelo –  from the early hits ‘That’s Alright Mama’, ‘Don’t Be Cruel’ and ‘I Got Stung’ all the way through to the legendary Las Vegas concerts with ‘In the Ghetto’, ‘The Wonder of You’ and of course ‘Suspicious Minds’.
With more than 12 costume changes, Mario brings the essence of Elvis to every song from every era – the Ed Sullivan Show featuring ‘A Fool Such As I’, the Frank Sinatra TV Special including ‘It’s Now or Never’, the Hollywood years with ‘Return to Sender’ and ‘Viva Las Vegas’, and the legendary ’68 Comeback Special with ‘If I Can Dream’.

THE ELVIS YEARS – A GUARANTEED 5-STAR NIGHT OUT!

OYSTERBAND – A LONG LONG GOODBYE

OYSTERBAND ‘A LONG LONG GOODBYE’ – AFTER 45 YEARS ON THE ROAD, OYSTERBAND HAVE DECIDED TO TAKE THE TOUR BUS OUT FOR ITS LAST RIDE.

“We’re hanging up our travelling shoes, but we’re taking a year or so to say goodbye to our lovely live audience, and we mean to enjoy every minute!” Emerging in the early 80s from their folk club and ceilidh band days, Oysterband infused both the tradition and their own songs with a passion and energy that was electrifying for the time. Polkas, politics and a heaving dance floor seemed just right for Thatcher’s Britain. Signing to new roots label Cooking Vinyl, headlining English Roots Against Apartheid, playing Glastonbury and the Fleadh several times each, touring with The Pogues in Europe and Billy Bragg in North America, hosting the Big Session Festival….. all gained them a large and loyal international following. Their collaboration with June Tabor in 1990 produced the cult-classic album Freedom & Rain, and it was renewed 21 years later for Ragged Kingdom, one of the best-selling folk-rock albums of the new millennium. Winners of several BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, including Best Band twice, Oysterband’s song-writing has never stood still, and classics such as The Oxford Girl, When I’m Up (I Can’t Get Down), Everywhere I Go and Put Out The Lights have entered the folk canon.“It’s been a long, tough, joyful journey, but the time has come. In the words of our own song Granite Years, we’re waving you a long, long goodbye…..come help us celebrate!”

Oysterband will be going out on a high as they bid “A Long Long Goodbye” to fans and friends with a series of unmissable shows. They’ve travelled the world but they still play with the fire of that dance band back in Kent.

Tickets will go on sale Friday the 5th of April.

Russell Hicks: Happy To Be Here

Russell Hicks: Happy To Be Here
Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour, but not his first rodeo. (Warning: This is a stand-up show. NOT a rodeo.)  Russell Hicks is here to stay and he really is happy to be here. So, why don’t British People believe him?
Hot off the back of a starring role in an Amazon Prime show that nobody watched, and was cancelled immediately, American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks, lives in the UK where he allegedly performs stand-up comedy. Naturally, his parents still think he makes his money through some kind of illegal activity, so buy some tickets and help prove his legitimacy!
 You may have heard Russell as the voice of Sky Comedy, seen him entertain studio audiences at ‘Have I Got News for You’ or caught him opening for the likes of Al Murray or ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ winner Axel Blake. He’s performed up and down this country, picking up three Leicester Festival nominations along the way. He’s even been officially declared a Global Talent by Arts Council England.
Known for his improvised performances, Russell Hicks has amassed millions of views online, and gained a devoted following of fans who’ve come to know that no two shows will be the same. Considered one of the best improvisers in the country, Russell has appeared on some of the UK’s biggest networks. He has starred in several episodes of ITV’s ‘Stand Up Sketch Show,’ and won the Channel 4 competition series ‘Captive Audience’ with his fully improvised comedy, and starred in Prime Video series ‘Lovestruck High’ narrated by Lindsay Lohan as the loveable Texan Coach Hughes.

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