August 2010

1 August - Monsieur Robinet at the Bristol Tobacco Factory
A dynamic, innovative and popular studio theatre located at the heart of one of the fastest growing areas in Bristol

Sunday 1 August 8pm     Tickets £12/£8

Tobacco Factory   Raleigh Road    Southville    Bristol    BS3 1TF

Phone 0117 902 0344     Web www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com


5-8 August - John at the Big Chill
"Dedicated to transforming the spirit of our times"

John takes his place in a star-studded line-up at this year's Big Chill Festival. See the Festival website for more information and how to purchase tickets.

The Big Chill    Eastnor Castle Deer Park    Herefordshire

Phone 0207 009 3001     Web www.bigchill.net/festival


12-29 August - Morning Wordship at the Edinburgh Fringe
"Myopic poet presents new epic verse....."

Thursday 12 - Sunday 29 August 11.30am     Tickets £12/£10

Not suitable for very young children

Pleasance Courtyard     60 Pleasance    Edinburgh     EH8 9TJ

Phone 0131 556 6550     Web www.edfringe.com


15-22 August - Animal Alphaboat the Edinburgh Fringe
An interactive show for families in the magical Pleasance Ark

Sunday 15 - Sunday 22 August at 5pm     Tickets £7/£5

Suitable for ages 3+

Pleasance Courtyard     60 Pleasance    Edinburgh     EH8 9TJ

Phone 0131 556 6550     Web www.edfringe.com


17 August - Stand Up For African Mothers at the Edinburgh Festival
A late night benefit gig highlighting the plight of African mothers

Tuesday 17 August at 10.30pm     Tickets £15

John joins Sarah Millican, Jack Whitehall, Josh Howie, Robin Ince, Fred MacAulay and other special guests for this fundraiser in aid of the African Medical & Research Foundation.

Assembly Rooms Music Hall    54 George Street   Edinburgh   EH2 2LR

Phone 0131 623 3030     Web www.assemblyfestival.com

September 2010

7 September - John at the Greenwich Comedy Festival
The Festival returns to the Old Naval College after a triumphant first year.....

Tuesday 7 September 7.30pm    Tickets £12

Old Royal Naval College    King William Walk    Greenwich    SE10 9LW

Phone 0844 477 1000     Web www.greenwichcomedyfestival.co.uk


9 September - The Best of New Variety at the Barbican
John and the Popticians join a star-studded lineup for a terrific night out at the Barbican Theatre

Thursday 9 September 8pm    Tickets £10 - £26

Barbican Theatre    Silk Street    London    EC2Y 8DS

Phone 0207 638 8891     Web www.barbican.org.uk


10 & 11 September - John at Clwyd Theatr Cymru
"One of the hidden treasures of North Wales"

See John's 2009 show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe....

The Adventures of Monsieur Robinet

Friday 10 September 7.30pm    Tickets £14/£12/£9

....or his show from this year's Fringe....

Morning Wordship

Saturday 11 September 11am    Tickets £10/£6

....or why not treat yourself to both?

Clwyd Theatr Cymru    Mold    Flintshire    CH7 1YA

Phone 0845 330 3565     Web www.clwyd-theatr-cymru.co.uk


29 September - Monsieur Robinet at The Brewhouse Taunton
An artistic oasis in the centre of Somerset's county town

Wednesday 29 September 7.45pm    Tickets £15/£12.50/£10

The Brewhouse    Coal Orchard    Taunton    Somerset    TA1 1JL

Phone 01823 283244     Web www.thebrewhouse.net

October 2010

3 October - Monsieur Robinet at the Buxton Opera House
John helps celebrate the opening of the Opera House's brand new Pavilion Arts Centre

Sunday 3 October 7.45pm    Tickets £12/Concessions

Pavilion Arts Centre   St John's Road    Buxton    Derbyshire    SK17 6XN

Phone 0845 127 2190     Web www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk


9 October - Monsieur Robinet at Colwall Village Hall
One of Worcestershire's most eclectic venues.....

Saturday 9 October 8pm    Tickets £12.50/£10

Colwall Village Hall    Mill Lane    Colwall    Malvern    WR13 6EQ

Phone 01684 540366    Web www.uktouring.org.uk


16 October - Monsieur Robinet at the Luton Library Theatre
Back in Bungalow Land......

Saturday 16 October 7.45pm    Tickets £12/£10

Luton Library Theatre    Luton Central Library
St George's Square    Luton    Bedfordshire    LU1 2NG

Phone 01582 547474     Web www.lutonlibraries.co.uk

Reviews

'More Elvis Costello than Alan Bennett'
Scotsman

'Awesomely mundane'
The Independent

'Scandalously talented'
Sunday Times

'Bleeding marvellous'
NME

'Like a good deed in a naughty world'
Herts Advertiser

'Makes little sense'
Luton News