Comedy legends Sara Pascoe and Arthur Smith headline RIOT ACT’s special anniversary show alongside an all-star lineup of cabaret heroes.
Stars of stage, screen and radio, comedy legends Sara Pascoe and Arthur Smith headline a night of unforgettable high-octane fun in celebration of two years of Bristol’s madcap cabaret, RIOT ACT. Sharp, whip-smart and brilliantly funny, join us to kick off our third year in action with two of the UK’s most beloved comedians.
From hare-brained idea to back-to-back sell-out shows and crowd-favourite appearances across the UK festival circuit, our first two years in action have been a wild ride. Troubled by the new pressures on mental health that we all face in the world today, we set out to create a daring alternative to mainstream entertainment which put the full spectrum of Bristol’s creativity centre stage. What started as an open mic night in the basement of a decommissioned police station has quickly become an exceptional institution of laughter respected nationwide.
Known for our madcap combination of performance styles, breathtaking energy and feel-good mix of superstar headliners with local creative champions, we’re excited to bring you our most impressive and daring show yet.
Alongside Sara and Arthur…
Representing for Clowning and Circus:
Tweedy The Clown: Star of Giffords Circus, one of the nation’s most beloved clowns
Darryl J Carrington: local clowning legend, fresh from a blockbuster Edinburgh Fringe run
Stand Up:
Holly Leggett: meteoric rising star of the South West scene
Stephen Bisland: Riot Act’s anti-king of Comedy
Poetry:
Sukina Noor: Bristol City Poet, rockstone soulful legend of UK spoken word
Redeeming Features: high-octane international sensation, the UK’s Crown Prince of Punk Poetry
Eliza Fiver: Gonzo poet extraordinaire, London town’s newest anti-hero of comic verse
And RIOT ACT instigator Sam Riot takes to the microphone stand to host what will surely be one of the greatest feel-good nights out of the year.
Welcome to RIOT ACT: The Birthday Bash Mk.2!
Suitable for ages 16+
Tickets
From £30
A 9% booking fee applies online and over the phone. A £2.50 postage fee is charged where applicable.
Main hall
Pre-event Food & Drink
Enjoy delicious drinks and light bites from our Café Bar ahead of the event.
Available to pre-order when booking your tickets, you can choose from a selection of house drinks on arrival, accompanied by a mezze board of bread, dips, olives, stuffed peppers, falafel, feta cheese and garden salad (all vegetarian). Just select which option – for one or two people – you would like, before checkout. Or if you’ve already booked, please email boxoffice@stgeorgesbristol.co.uk to add your food to your order.
Your pre-ordered food and drink will be available to collect from the Café Bar from 90 minutes before the event. It’s the perfect way to begin your event experience at St George’s!
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