Operated by by sister company Rising Moon Productions, our dedicated events space can be used for theatre, comedy, live music, events and everything in between.
Events in September–October 2021
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The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
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The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. See the best in undiscovered and new comedy from the Greater Manchester Comedy Circuit. Heats will take place on 4th, 11th and 18th of September, and the final will be held on the 25th. All headlined by established performers.
Juste Seselskaite
Ushiku Crisafulli
Fiona Green
Vikki Llobera
Molly McGuinness
Jordan DucharmeA headline set from Sian Davies -
Leaving Vietnam
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Leaving Vietnam
Leaving Vietnam is the new one-man show from award-winning playwright Richard Vergette. It tells the story of Jimmy Vandenberg, a car worker from Michigan who serves as a Marine in Vietnam; it tells also of the loss of his best friend, his trauma and his inability to adjust when he returns home and faces a hostile reception. The years that follow are ones of disillusionment and failure. Jimmy feels abandoned by those who he served best. Initially, he is intoxicated by the message of ‘Make America Great Again’ and finds himself a focal point of an aggressive political campaign. But a chance return to Vietnam makes him re-evaluate his convictions.
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Leaving Vietnam
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Leaving Vietnam
Leaving Vietnam is the new one-man show from award-winning playwright Richard Vergette. It tells the story of Jimmy Vandenberg, a car worker from Michigan who serves as a Marine in Vietnam; it tells also of the loss of his best friend, his trauma and his inability to adjust when he returns home and faces a hostile reception. The years that follow are ones of disillusionment and failure. Jimmy feels abandoned by those who he served best. Initially, he is intoxicated by the message of ‘Make America Great Again’ and finds himself a focal point of an aggressive political campaign. But a chance return to Vietnam makes him re-evaluate his convictions.
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Dressing Up Dietrich
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Dressing Up Dietrich
Patricia’s coming out… of Marlene Dietrich’s suitcase! With the all-important wig, the songs and suits, the sequins and suspenders. Comic and poignant solo cabaret. Fast-moving – like Dietrich’s long line of lovers. She brings cross-dressing Marlene to life before your very eyes. Hear about Patricia’s adventures on tour with a legend, and some back stage secrets … And meet the woman who was way ahead of her time, bisexual icon who answered to nobody – not even Adolf Hitler!
Award-winning writer and performer brings you ‘glamour, sex – and a penchant for men’s clothing …’ Yes, trailblazing Patricia and Marlene are up-and-running again!
“Uncannily like Dietrich” ★★★★ (Broadway Baby)
“Gets under the skin of Marlene” ★★★★ (The Stage)Dressing Up Dietrich–
Dressing Up Dietrich
Patricia’s coming out… of Marlene Dietrich’s suitcase! With the all-important wig, the songs and suits, the sequins and suspenders. Comic and poignant solo cabaret. Fast-moving – like Dietrich’s long line of lovers. She brings cross-dressing Marlene to life before your very eyes. Hear about Patricia’s adventures on tour with a legend, and some back stage secrets … And meet the woman who was way ahead of her time, bisexual icon who answered to nobody – not even Adolf Hitler!
Award-winning writer and performer brings you ‘glamour, sex – and a penchant for men’s clothing …’ Yes, trailblazing Patricia and Marlene are up-and-running again!
“Uncannily like Dietrich” ★★★★ (Broadway Baby)
“Gets under the skin of Marlene” ★★★★ (The Stage) -
The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
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The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. See the best in undiscovered and new comedy from the Greater Manchester Comedy Circuit. Heats will take place on 4th, 11th and 18th of September, and the final will be held on the 25th. All headlined by established performers.
HEAT TWO
Ciaran Mullins
Lottie Blacklock
Jack Kelly
Ryan Kenny
Gordon Hart
Adam EvansA Headline set from John Cooper
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Failure Studies
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Failure Studies
Three absurd, comical and tragic characters explore the theme of failure in the office of an academic journal on…well, failure. Our society constantly reassures us that failure is an intermediate stage in a process that eventually leads us to success and happiness. We want to test how truthful this is: if we keep trying, do we fail better, or do we fail ‘worse’?
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Failure Studies
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Failure Studies
Three absurd, comical and tragic characters explore the theme of failure in the office of an academic journal on…well, failure. Our society constantly reassures us that failure is an intermediate stage in a process that eventually leads us to success and happiness. We want to test how truthful this is: if we keep trying, do we fail better, or do we fail ‘worse’?
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Failure Studies
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Failure Studies
Three absurd, comical and tragic characters explore the theme of failure in the office of an academic journal on…well, failure. Our society constantly reassures us that failure is an intermediate stage in a process that eventually leads us to success and happiness. We want to test how truthful this is: if we keep trying, do we fail better, or do we fail ‘worse’?
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Jordan
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Jordan
One woman. One unspeakable crime. It’s 1987 and Shirley Jones is on trial for murder. Based on a true story, ‘Jordan’, by Anna Reynolds, is a powerful and profoundly moving play that asks difficult questions about what we can forgive in the name of motherly love.
Winner – Best Female Actor – Buxton Festival Fringe 2019
Nominated – Best Theatre Production – Buxton Festival Fringe 2019
‘Powerful and sensitive…one you shouldn’t miss…*****’ – Fringe Guru
‘Sara Gray’s one woman performance of ‘Jordan’ is a tour de force’ – Buxton Festival Fringe -
Biscuit Barrel: The Hyperactive Sketch Show
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Biscuit Barrel: The Hyperactive Sketch Show
The award-winning sketch group venture to Manchester with over 60 sketches in 60 minutes! “Dropped something? Don’t even think about picking it up as you’ll probably miss an entire sketch” (The List).
A manic hour of talking planets, distressed self-checkout machines, and three knights interrupting throughout to find an ancient treasure hidden in one of the sketches – this isn’t just a sketch show, it’s an absolute riot. “Fast, slick and very funny” ★★★★★ (The Derek Awards; Winner – Derek’s Best Overall Show 2019).
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Her P's and Q's
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Her P's and Q's
Ever had an annoying friend that just won’t go away? Queenie has.
Penelope and Queenie are an out-of-sync, over-sharing, double-act. ‘Her Ps and Qs’ marks a silly romp through their unexpected relationship in all its glory and flaws. Join us for a two-woman rampage through self-disgust and misguided people-pleasing. But what is their secret?
With more terms for ‘vagina’ than you ever thought possible and itching with humour – you’ll find out.“Laughed out loud the whole time” (audience, Offbeat Festival 2019)
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The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
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The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. See the best in undiscovered and new comedy from the Greater Manchester Comedy Circuit. Heats will take place on 4th, 11th and 18th of September, and the final will be held on the 25th. All headlined by established performers.
HEAT THREE
James Miles
Tom Banks
Karl Porter
Charlotte Cropper
Cameron Jones
Rob SteventonA Headline Set from Erika Ehler
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Nelly – An afternoon with Nell Gwynne
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Nelly – An afternoon with Nell Gwynne
Nelly – An afternoon with Nell Gwynne – Sunday 19th Sept 3pm the Kings Arms Salford £5
Hers is the classic rags-to-riches, tart-with-a-heart story. A woman born into poverty who ended up being the most famous woman of her day. An orange seller at the theatre, she became its leading comedy actress of the age and then mistress to King Charles II. And she was funny. And how. History isn’t overwhelmed with funny women. But then history is written by men. So what do you expect? But even these men saw her wit. Samuel Pepys called her “pretty witty Nell”.
It’s said the whole world knows Nell Gwynne.
Our play tries to show you why.
Come and see how we’re getting on!
Written and directed by Graham Hopkins
Songs by Jo Freya; Robb Johnson; Reg Meuross; Lucy Ward; Boff Whalley; and Dave Wilson
Robb Johnson, Winter Wilson and Reg Meuross will be performing their songs live.
Chips, The Universe and Everything–
Chips, The Universe and Everything
Rob is a comedic performance poet and performs anywhere where people will not throw things. As well as supporting Les Barker and Elvis McGonnagall Rob launched his first book outside a hardware shop and his third in a Chip Shop. Just because he could.
The world is indeed, his chip pan!Fres from the local chip shop Rob will take you on a journey where the humble chip meets Meteorology, Seaside resorts, Tourism, Beer, Englishmen, Fine dining and Aliens, with a wassock or two thrown in on the way.
No chips will be harmed during the performance, but the truth could be battered.
£5 (Chips extra.)
Opportunity Knock Knocks – Showcase–
Opportunity Knock Knocks – Showcase
3 funny, entertaining and some say even life enriching artists compered by the direct and unrepentant Wesley Mallin. Comedy, Spoken Word and bad language. Yes there’s bound of be some of that. A lot even, especillay if that’s your thing. Or not too much if it isnt. Anyway, you get the jist,
Sit back relax and enjoy some quality new comedy and writing
Artists supported by Furthest from the Sea CIC
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The College of Deviants Live
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The College of Deviants Live
After a sell out opening night the deviants are back with more scratch theatre! Hosted by Cameron Jones and including performances from independent across the North of England, this night of working progresses is your only real option for a belter of a Monday evening. Did we mention it's only a FIVER? Because it is, it's a fiver, get your tickets booked and make sure you stick around after for a lovely Monday night soiree. See you there!
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Comedy Double Bill: Who Here’s Lost? & Wife On Earth
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Comedy Double Bill: Who Here’s Lost? & Wife On Earth
Joanna Neary – Wife On Earth, The Tour
Brief Encounter-inspired Fantasist-housewife Celia (‘A pitch-perfect impersonation’ Observer) and friends take their Cosmic Shambles Network Podcast on the road with their wife-based gang show.
They’ll be asking ‘what on earth is a wife? And why?’ From the history of wifery, to the wiles and wherefores of when to wife; a dozen wives, (ex-wives, future wives, non wives and anti-wives) wait in the wings at a village hall near you, ready to share their startling stories, while bickering and drinking wine out of a teapot.Ben Moor – Who Here’s Lost?
What do we make with our lives?
An artist worries his work has lost its way. An architect wants to see her buildings a final time. A changing landscape searches for itself.
Who Here’s Lost? is a story about what we value as we go along, and how we present it to others.
It features bubble-wrap, party games, museums and ants.
And ice cream.
Funny, melancholy, surreal, mind-expanding; Ben Moor’s shows aren’t easy to describe, but impossible to forget.
The Scotsman: “As a storyteller he is superb.” -
The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
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The Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition
The inaugural Kings Arms Camden Comedy Competition will take place this September. See the best in undiscovered and new comedy from the Greater Manchester Comedy Circuit. Heats will take place on 4th, 11th and 18th of September, and the final will be held on the 25th. All headlined by established performers.
FINAL
Saturday 25th SeptemberWith Headline set from Nina Gilligan -
Krapp's Last Tape
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Krapp's Last Tape
Colin Connor stars in this powerful production of Samuel Beckett’s classic one-man show, Krapp’s Last Tape.
On his 69th birthday, the self-absorbed Krapp sits down to record his memories from the past year; an annual ritual he has completed ever since he was a young man. Listening to his old recordings recalling past loves, disappointments and fascinations, he stumbles on tender memories from long ago. Sensing that the best years of his life have been and gone, Krapp begins to ponder whether he regrets the choices he made and whether his present lives up to his past.
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Krapp's Last Tape
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Krapp's Last Tape
Colin Connor stars in this powerful production of Samuel Beckett’s classic one-man show, Krapp’s Last Tape.
On his 69th birthday, the self-absorbed Krapp sits down to record his memories from the past year; an annual ritual he has completed ever since he was a young man. Listening to his old recordings recalling past loves, disappointments and fascinations, he stumbles on tender memories from long ago. Sensing that the best years of his life have been and gone, Krapp begins to ponder whether he regrets the choices he made and whether his present lives up to his past.
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Krapp's Last Tape
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Krapp's Last Tape
Colin Connor stars in this powerful production of Samuel Beckett’s classic one-man show, Krapp’s Last Tape.
On his 69th birthday, the self-absorbed Krapp sits down to record his memories from the past year; an annual ritual he has completed ever since he was a young man. Listening to his old recordings recalling past loves, disappointments and fascinations, he stumbles on tender memories from long ago. Sensing that the best years of his life have been and gone, Krapp begins to ponder whether he regrets the choices he made and whether his present lives up to his past.
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Simon Says
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Simon Says
All Day Breakfast Theatre Company aim to create work that capture the imagination and takes the audience from the theatre into a new world where sorrow and humour exist in equal measure. Through collaboration with artists and audiences alike, we provide accessible, entertaining theatre.
Their upcoming show SIMON SAYS is a twisted comedy, with immersive elements, that follows four disillusioned cult members as they struggle to seize power from their outdated leader. A story told through music, dance and poetry, we watch as our protagonists wrestle with their gruesome past and the lengths to which they will go in the name of community.
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JOHN AGGASILD: WELCOME BACK (Work in Progress)
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JOHN AGGASILD: WELCOME BACK (Work in Progress)
Welcome Back is a Romantic (Stand Up) Comedy (show). Join plainclothes alternative comedian, John, as he describes falling in love whilst questioning his sexuality in his trademark style of emotionally intelligent stand up comedy.
If you have ever had feelings or sex with someone… or perhaps you’re thinking about giving it a try – this show is for you.
John performs throughout Scotland, including at The Stand Comedy Clubs and Monkey Barrel Comedy Club. He is a member of the Scottish Comedy Award-winning alternative collective CHUNKS, and co-hosts his own show, VISION BOARD, in Glasgow with Dr. Gemma Flynn. He supported Larry Dean on tour at Manchester’s very own comedy institution, XS MALARKEY.
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Saturday Night Special - Tom Blackwell
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Saturday Night Special - Tom Blackwell
"Anyone who has seen Tom Blackwell perform in one of the small,
forgotten venues across the North of England he has haunted for over a
decade will have witnessed a truly sublime singer-songwriter
distilling his blues, folk, soul and gospel influences into what Bob
Harris has rightly described as, 'Wonderful, heartfelt music'.The essence of everything Blackwell does is in his singing voice - as
plaintive and soulful an instrument as you could hope to hear. On
stage, he may punctuate with mournful harmonica and emphasise with
expressive guitar, but it is the vocal that is the heart-rending
centre of his art.Blackwell sings his songs as if he is living them. Authentic songs
that feel as if they are coming to you rolling across the plains and
through dusty mid-Western streets. Songs that present all the
emotional texture and depth of classic Americana - telling stories of
bruised hopes, and fragmented settlements between yearning and loss.Honest, without artifice, Blackwell's music just is what it is, and
that is something genuinely remarkable." -
Saturday Night Special - Nicky McCallan
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Saturday Night Special - Nicky McCallan
Nicky McCallan on Nicky McCallan:
"Irish immigrant playing the best rock n roll, bluegrass and country from 50s/60s/70s.
Some you’ll know, some you won’t, but all you’ll love."Nicky McCallan is a double award-winning singer/songwriter with almost 20 years experience of performing, recording, touring and writing.
Music starts at 8.15pm. Come and get a drink in Cee Cee's Gin Bar from 7.30pm.
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Bright Club - Manchester
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Bright Club - Manchester
The indivisible (and massively delayed) 37th edition of Bright Club Manchester will have the very best of research-based stand-up comedy.
Your compere Tony Kinsella brings you
Eamonn Kerins
Erin Beeston
Jenny Berry
more acts still to be announced
and music and banter from Nat Clare
£5 on the door.
Doors at 7:30. The show starts at 8 pm.
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Remembering The Way
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Remembering The Way
Join us for a love letter to the history of Moss Side. An emotional rollercoaster with DJ Fish and Carole, with stops at The Reno, The Shabeens and The Carnival, it's sure to be a night to remember!
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Remembering The Way
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Remembering The Way
Join us for a love letter to the history of Moss Side. An emotional rollercoaster with DJ Fish and Carole, with stops at The Reno, The Shabeens and The Carnival, it's sure to be a night to remember!
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Remembering The Way
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Remembering The Way
Join us for a love letter to the history of Moss Side. An emotional rollercoaster with DJ Fish and Carole, with stops at The Reno, The Shabeens and The Carnival, it's sure to be a night to remember!
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Remembering The Way
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Remembering The Way
Join us for a love letter to the history of Moss Side. An emotional rollercoaster with DJ Fish and Carole, with stops at The Reno, The Shabeens and The Carnival, it's sure to be a night to remember!
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Remembering The Way
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Remembering The Way
Join us for a love letter to the history of Moss Side. An emotional rollercoaster with DJ Fish and Carole, with stops at The Reno, The Shabeens and The Carnival, it's sure to be a night to remember!
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Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin: Turtle
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Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin: Turtle
Award-winning wordboy Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin presents a new hour of stand-up comedy and poetry about all sorts of stuff. Sex toys, turtles and the intersection of Marx and the Spice Girls get a look in this time.People will call this spoken word. But all words are spoken if you say them.
"At the top of his game" - Bunbury Magazine
"A star." - Broadway Baby
- Palatinate
"Outstanding" - Salford Star"Magnetic" - Review Number 9"Brutally funny" - Mark Grist"Explosive creativity" - Chris Thorpe
Saboteur Award and Manchester Word War WinnerBróccán Tyzack-Carlin: Turtle–
Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin: Turtle
New Show Added due to popular demand:
Award-winning wordboy Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin presents a new hour of stand-up comedy and poetry about all sorts of stuff. Sex toys, turtles and the intersection of Marx and the Spice Girls get a look in this time.
People will call this spoken word. But all words are spoken if you say them.
"At the top of his game" - Bunbury Magazine "A star." - Broadway Baby - Palatinate"Outstanding" - Salford Star
"Magnetic" - Review Number 9
"Brutally funny" - Mark Grist
"Explosive creativity" - Chris Thorpe
Saboteur Award and Manchester Word War Winner
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Verbose - with Lisa O'Hare and Dami Okhiria
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Verbose - with Lisa O'Hare and Dami Okhiria
Manchester's award-winning spoken word event is back in the real world in its new home at The King's Arms! Join us every last Monday of the month from 7:30pm for poetry, prose and everything in between.
We are ecstatic to welcome two wonderful headliners in Lisa O'Hare and Dami Okhiria, who will be complemented by our excellent bill of open mic acts.
All of this for free! Although we do gratefully accept donations to running costs if you are able.
This month's open mic is FULL but please do apply for your spot on future nights by emailing us at verbosemanchester@gmail.com once the next event is announced on our socials @verbosemcr . -
Fred
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Fred
I don't want us to be one of those couples who end up wrangling over every stick of furniture, every memory.
Trish and Danny are getting divorced. Now, all they need to do is tell their counsellor, Marc, and agree on splitting their assets. However, Marc has gone AWOL, Danny and Trish look all set for a custody battle, and their stand-in counsellor, Ellie, seems to have problems of her own.
Will they be able to talk their way out of trouble? Or is honesty not always the best policy? Oh, and exactly who will end up with Fred?
FRED, a new comedy drama, takes a look at the things that keep people together, and the stuff that drives them apart.
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Fred
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Fred
I don't want us to be one of those couples who end up wrangling over every stick of furniture, every memory.
Trish and Danny are getting divorced. Now, all they need to do is tell their counsellor, Marc, and agree on splitting their assets. However, Marc has gone AWOL, Danny and Trish look all set for a custody battle, and their stand-in counsellor, Ellie, seems to have problems of her own.
Will they be able to talk their way out of trouble? Or is honesty not always the best policy? Oh, and exactly who will end up with Fred?
FRED, a new comedy drama, takes a look at the things that keep people together, and the stuff that drives them apart.
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Fred
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Fred
I don't want us to be one of those couples who end up wrangling over every stick of furniture, every memory.
Trish and Danny are getting divorced. Now, all they need to do is tell their counsellor, Marc, and agree on splitting their assets. However, Marc has gone AWOL, Danny and Trish look all set for a custody battle, and their stand-in counsellor, Ellie, seems to have problems of her own.
Will they be able to talk their way out of trouble? Or is honesty not always the best policy? Oh, and exactly who will end up with Fred?
FRED, a new comedy drama, takes a look at the things that keep people together, and the stuff that drives them apart.
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Saturday Night Special: Funk & Soul
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Saturday Night Special: Funk & Soul
The return of our resident Funk & Soul DJ's spinning the best and wildest Funk, Soul, and all in-between until 1am:
Blowin' Wax presents Funk & Soul - Halloween Special at the Kings Arms, Salford.
Join us for our latest audio / visual feast combining bizarro-nostalgic 70s/80s horror imagery, with tasty, choice Funk & Soul cuts on vinyl, with plenty of obscurities, oddities and left turns thrown in for good measure.
Get tickets here, on the door or kingsarmssalford.com
Get up, Get Into It, Get Involved!
Music Genres:
Funk, Jazz, Soul, World Music