Thursday 19 February 2015

Comedy In The MET Saturday 21st Feb: Suggested Line Up

You're in for a treat if you're joining us for Comedy In The MET this Saturday as we have FOUR top acts for you; talk about bang for your buck!

Here's who will have you in stitches this Saturday:

Paddy Lenox

Paddy has worked at The Shakespeare's Globe Theatre with Mark Rylance, slipped off this mortal coil in Holby City and pulled many faces in many television commericals.

He is a popular act on the UK Comedy Circuit and regularly plats The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Glee Club and many others. Paddy also runs the Great Dunmow Comedy Club.

Jonny Pelham

Jonny has been nominated for Chortle Best Newcomer, finished runner-up in So You Think You're Funny? and been a finalist and the judges choice in the BBC New Comedy Awards. Admittedly  he has never won any of these things, but by God he has come close a lot.

Tom Lucy

Tom is a rising star on the comedy circuit, and has already been crowned Winner at The Comedy Store 'King Gong Show' and Winner at Up The Creek 'The Blackout' 2014/15.

"Outstanding young comic and one to watch. Tom is headed for great things!" - Harry Hill

Marlon Davis

With a Brown Eyed Boy series on MTV under his belt, Marlon Davis is a bright young comedian, improviser and actor who embraces his work with energy and charm, embodying his characters and delivering his material with skilful observations.

Crowned winner of the broadcast FHM Search For A Stand-Up Competition, and finalist in 3 other national comedy awards, Marlon works all over the UK doing sets, compering and headlining, including being a huge hit at the 1800 capacity Leicester Comedy Festival's Preview Show, London's Comedy Store, the Comedy Cafe and many more.

Saturday's show is sold out but you can book ahead for March's show by clicking here.

Please note the line up is subject to change. We recommend an age guidance of 16+ for all Comedy In The MET shows.




 





Wednesday 11 February 2015

Rigoletto is dazzling audiences ahead of Stafford performance

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House has now started its UK tour of Rigoletto and already received a stanfing ovation on its first night in Scarborough! This fantastic production arrives in Stafford for one night only on Thursday 26th February.

The Scarborough news praised the "excellent singing throughout the cast"  and said performer Tatyana Zakirov as Gilda was "thrilling"

Rigoletto is a visually stunning new opera production with endless costumes, sumptuous sets and exquisite singing being premiered in the UK, and performed to a large live orchestra.

The Russian State Ballet and Opera House previously delighted audiences at the Gatehouse with the performances of Carmen, Madam Butterfly, and their performances of the ballets Swan Lake and The Nutcracker.

Rigoletto is Verdi's supreme masterpiece - the perfect tragic opera and an unforgettable experience for all. Opera lovers, the world over, have taken Rigoletto to their hearts.

You can book your tickets for Rigoletto by clicking here.