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Saturday 22nd April | 20:00
THE ANTICS JOKE SHOW
Up The Antics present their hit format of comedy variety, featuring the best stand-up, improv & sketch comedy. This month, they will be joined by Tally Ho’s production Waiting for Robo(T), a hilarious improvised science fiction show based on the Voight-Kampff test.
SKETCH FROM UP THE ANTICS
Up The Antics have been performing together for over a decade, including 4 Edinburgh Fringe shows, appearances on BBC Radio 4 Extra and establishing the hit monthly night “Antics Joke Show”. This month, expect to see a “best of” selection of some of their sketches from the last 12 years.
Featured on BBC Radio 4
Philip DeFranco’s Secret Link of the Day
‘A Real Romp’ ★★★★★ Inter:Mission
‘Brilliantly Witty’ – ★★★★ EdFringeReview
IMPROV FROM WAITING FOR ROBO(T)
In the fast-paced modern world of automation and AI assistants, it’s an increasingly common worry that a robot might one day replace you and make you obsolete.
But what if it’s already happening? What if your colleagues, friends, family – even yourself – have already been replaced by synthetic imitators?
Well, worry no more! GC Industries is proud to present this live demonstration of their groundbreaking Voight-Kampff test. Sit back and watch as our trained interrogator puts an unsuspecting suspect under the spotlight and finds out whether they’re as human as they claim to be.
From the joyful idiots that brought you Steves and Wooster and Holy Unauthorised Improv Parody, Batman! comes a new show inspired by that one bit from the beginning of Blade Runner.
STAND-UP FROM SHIRLEY HALSE
Shirley Halse is a comedian, writer and producer. In 2018 she set up the popular book themed comedy night The Alternative Book Club, performing the show regularly in Cheltenham as well as touring the show to various festivals, including the Stratford Literary Festival, Cheltenham Literature Festival, Green Man, 2000 Trees and the Edinburgh Fringe.
“funny, friendly and focused” – The Scotsman
MC – James Crawley
James Crawley is a storytelling stand up and MC known for his mix of contemplative wit and unabashed silliness. First making his face known in the South West comedy scene in 2017, he is now an established part of the Cheltenham Comedy scene – hosting regular stand up gigs and performing improvised comedy. James is also recognised on comedy line-ups in Bath, Bristol, Birmingham and beyond.