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Roger McGough is Alive and Gigging
Roger will be touring the world this summer with Alive and Gigging tour.
A performance poet like no other, he is bringing his best pieces to the stage for new and old audiences alike. Aged 87, he is a force of nature – and poetry. Is poetry the new rock’n’roll? … it always was!
Courtyard Theatre
£18
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The Vinyl Frontier: Legend - Bob Marley and The Wailers
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the best selling reggae album of all time by reggae's defining superstar.
Hear all the hits, with all the videos, photos, stories and facts.
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£10
Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 22 Jun: Forgotten Classics
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James Campbell - Don't Panic! We CAN Save the Planet
A new live comedy show that’s perfect for any child who wants to swap being an Eco Worrier for being an Eco Warrior.
Based around his new book children’s comedian and author James Campbell presents a positive, funny, life affirming comedy show which will inspire children to feel confident that they can do something on their own terms to help in the fight against climate change.
‘I should have given him six stars - just too brilliant' The Sunday Herald
'He pioneered stand up for children... it is still genuinely impressive to see him hold the attention of a theatre full of 6-11 year olds for an hour with nothing but a microphone' The Guardian
Courtyard Theatre
£12 | £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
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The Vinyl Frontier: Forgotten Classics
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
You know when you're asked if you can remember a song by an act you've never heard of and reply 'No'. Then it's played and your reaction is 'Oh, yes THAT one!'.
That's our definition of a forgotten classic. 10 participants will present their forgotten classic and the audience decides it's favourite.
Studio
£10
Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 25 May: Legend - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sat 27 Jul: Singles Championship 2024
The Vinyl Frontier: Singles Championship 2024
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Eight challengers play off into find out who will be 2024's Singles Champion. The audience decides the result of each duel to see who progresses.
A regular sold out event, so please book early!
Studio
£10
Other Vinyl Frontier events this season include:
Sat 25 May: Legend - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Sat 22 Jun: Forgotten Classics
Harry Baker: Wonderful
After a sellout Edinburgh Fringe Run and subsequent 40-date UK Tour, World Poetry Slam Champion Harry Baker is back with a brand-new show celebrating the wonder that is being alive.
Featuring brand new poems about death, postcodes and his favourite German wheat bear Schöfferhofer, The maths-loving, TED-talking, German-speaking, battle-rapping, happy-crying, self-bio-writing unashamed human brings his signature playfulness and poignancy that has made him a fan favourite and reached millions of people all over the world.
'Harry Baker’s intricate, quick-fire rhymes have always been on the impressive side of mind-blowing' The Scotsman
'Spectacularly Witty' ★★★★★ Whatsonstage
'Blistering wordplay' ★★★★★ Threeweeks
'Not one syllable out of place' ★★★★★ The Wee Review
'The Spell Over The Audience Is Tangible' ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
'Simply put... The greatest performer on earth' ★★★★★ BBC Radio 1
Courtyard Theatre
£15
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