The Atkinson continues to build on its reputation as one of the best venues for comedy with an impressive line-up of household comedy names for the autumn season.
With first class comedy gigs starting with Katherine Ryan on 17 October, who is fast becoming one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, followed by Radio 4 regular Mark Steel on 25 October and the already sold out Henning Wehn on 8 November. Next up is the Lafta funniest stand-up winner of 2013 Paul Chowdhry on 21 November, and then Paul Foot on 26 November with his new show Hovercraft Symphony in Gammon # Major and finally Irelands finest Tommy Tiernan on 4 December. Comedy gigs start at 8pm.
Katherine Ryan has appeared on BBC 1′s Live At The Apollo & Let’s Dance for Comic Relief, BBC 2′s Mock The Week, QI & Nevermind The Buzzcocks, C4′s 8 Out of 10 Cats and more. She is now embarking on her second UK stand-up tour. The fresh, often dangerously fierce pop-culture obsessed Canadian, was unaffected by publicised death threats and survived the world’s first crack smoking mayor. Tickets are priced at £12 (£10 concessions).
‘Warped wit…striking presence…killer lines…calm confidence.’ Scotsman
Coming to The Atkinson is the ‘Mark Steel’s in Town’ show, based on the Radio 4 series in which he writes a show centred around each town, and has now been to at least 5 million places. It’s a sparkling verdict on humanity that he has mocked them all and somehow is still alive. Tickets are priced at £15.
‘He’s a man with a passionate desire to communicate his ideas, who is also very funny’ The Guardian
The Atkinson is delighted to welcome the host of Channel 4’s Stand up of the Week and star of BBC’1’s Live at The Apollo Paul Chowdhry to the venue for his biggest tour to date. He tackles everything borderline within the human psyche. Why is one person’s offence another person’s humour?
PC may be his initials, but the relentless world he lives in definitely isn’t. Why has tackling the preconceptions of political correctness become so offensive? Paul will tackle these areas with hard-hitting subjects like the fine art of attracting women, jokes cut from his TV appearances, homosexuality, non-existent customer services and the now infamous 1980’s. It’s time to enter PC’s World. Tickets are priced at £14.
‘Dangerous comic genius’ Eastern Eye
‘Revives distant memories of Richard Pryor at his relentless best.’ The Times
Heralded by critics, Paul Foot’s previous tours have been showered with 5 star reviews and nominations, credited as “masterful” (Scotsman) and “ingenious” (The Australian Herald Sun). His subversive, insightful absurdity constantly challenges and delights his faithful connoisseurs, leaving “your sides sore and your face wet with tears” (Edinburgh Evening News).
His most recent TV credits include BBC1’s Would I Lie To You, BBC2’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks, C4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Comedy Central’s The Alternative Comedy Experience. Don’t miss your chance to see “a cult classic, a relic from the past, a rare exotic bird, he’s special” (The Daily Express). Tickets are priced at £12.50.
Join Tommy Tiernan, a legend in Ireland who outsells any other Irish comic. His recent International touring schedule has included the UK, USA, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand – including two sell out performances in one night at The Sydney Opera House and a run at The Soho Theatre in London’s West End. Tiernan’s mastery of stand-up allows him to take risks other comedians dare not. Through hilarious storytelling and a high energy, non-apologetic delivery he is continually challenging his audience who can be confident they are in safe hands. Tickets are priced at £15.
In addition to these headline shows The Atkinson also offers the best in up and coming comedy talent at their very own Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club where, on the first Saturday of every month from 8pm, the very best live stand-up comes to Southport – with each show consisting of 3 of the top comedians and one of the finest compares in the comedy business.
The new season of Laugh Out Loud comedy nights include:
Saturday 6 September
Tony Hendrick, Simon Bligh & Bryan & Krystal
Saturday 4 October
Andy Askins, Phil Walker & Phil Chapman
Saturday 15 November
Roger Monkhouse, Scott Bennet & Fin Taylor
Saturday 6 December
Tom Wrigglesworth, Howard Read & Barry Dodds
Tickets are £12.50 (£15 door) or you can get a season ticket (Sept-Dec) for just £40. Please note recommended age for this is 16+
After the huge success of the Faulty Towers Dining Experience The Atkinson brings you ‘Allo ‘Allo! – Le Dinner Show on Saturday 27 September and Edmund Blackadder – The Dinner Show on Saturday 13 December. Both events take place at 1.30pm & 7.30pm, tickets are priced at £41 which includes a 3 course meal.
Tickets for all these shows are on sale now so get flexing your funny bone!
Tickets are availableonline at theatkinson.co.uk or by calling The Atkinson Box Office on 01704 533333. You can also purchase your tickets over the counter during The Atkinson’s opening hours.
*Please be advised there is a £2 booking fee for booking over the phone and online bookings.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Tony Hendriks, Simon Bligh & Bryan & Krystal
Saturday 6 September 2014
8pm
£12.50 (£15 doors, £40 season ticket)
‘Allo, ‘Allo! – Le Dinner Show
Saturday 27 September 2014
1.30pm & 7.30pm
£41 includes 3 course meal
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Andy Askins, Phil Walker & Phil Chapman
Saturday 4 October 2014
8pm
£12.50 (£15 doors, £40 season ticket)
Katherine Ryan: Glam Role Model
Friday 17 October 2014
8pm
£12 (£10 concessions)
Mark Steel’s Back in Town
Saturday 25 October 2014
8pm
£15
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Roger Monkhouse, Scott Bennett & Fin Taylor
Saturday 15 November 2014
8pm
£12.50 (£15 doors, £40 season ticket)
Paul Chowdhry – PC World
Friday 21 November 2014
8pm
£14
Paul Foot – Hovercraft Symphony in Gammon # Major
Wednesday 26 November 2014
8pm
£12.50
Tommy Tiernan
Thursday 4 December 2014
8pm
£15
Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club
Tom Wrigglesworth, Howard Read & Barry Dodds
Saturday 6 December 2014
8pm
£12.50 (£15 doors, £40 season ticket)
Edmund Blackadder – The Dinner Show
Saturday 13 December 2014
1.30pm & 7.30pm
£41 includes 3 course meal
HOW TO BOOK
In person: Visit The Atkinson Box Office on Lord Street
For tickets: visit the website theatkinson.co.ukor call box office on 01704 533333
*Please be advised that there is a £2 booking fee for telephone and online sales.
The Atkinson
Lord Street
Southport
PR8 1DB
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Notes to Editors
For more information, interviews, images or review tickets, please contact Emma Lloyd at The Atkinson on 0151 934 2129 | emma.lloyd@sefton.gov.uk
About The Atkinson
The Atkinson is Southport’s beautiful new home for music, theatre, art, poetry, literature and history, right in the middle of Lord Street in Southport. Significant investment has been made in refurbishing the stunning 19th century buildings, to create a really welcoming multi art-form venue with a strong contemporary feel.
The Atkinson offers an exciting and varied destination for families, cultural tourists and arts enthusiasts alike, with a full day and night time offer. Wile the day away visiting the new shop, that sells gifts and contemporary crafts from regional makers and then relax in the Bakery, choosing from a selection of artisan bread sandwiches, cakes and sharing platters. You can even take little bit of The Atkinson home with you from the delicatessen. Wonder through the major exhibitions and see performances from some of the UK’s foremost musicians, actors, performers and companies, films, family activities and much more.
In October 2014 The Atkinson becomes something even more exciting for visitors, with the opening of the museum which will tell the story of Southport and Sefton as well as the area’s dramatic maritime history. It will also be the new home for the Goodison Egyptology Collection, a remarkable collection of archaeology that has not seen for over 40 years.
Posted on 5 September 2014 under General news
