Comedy
A Broken Man’s Guide to Fixing Others
Front Room is thrilled to welcome back comedian Phil Green, after his sold out show last year.
Having definitely 100% totally recovered from a breakdown, Phil now brings us a show that can save all men from a mental health crisis (well, maybe not all men).
Twinkles Cabaret
Twinkles Cabaret is triumphantly returning to Front Room in March.
Expect another hilarious evening of variety and alternative comedy from local artists and comedians.
From The Mud Cabaret: Birthday Party
From The Mud presents: A cabaret night featuring a variety of weird and wonderful performances from artists of Weston-Super-Mare. Music, jokes, drama, poetry - acts that defy description. Anything could happen!
Cosmic Twegheads – Sketch Comedy from Jack and Jordan
Lifelong best buddies Jack & Jordan are the COSMIC TWEGHEADS in this story-driven sketch show about space, The Two Ronnies, and a couple of boys with no worries (ever).
KIZZA: Ride The Magic Donkey
Get set for a frantically funny rollercoaster ride from the award-winning comedy magician KIZZA.
Absurdly chaotic magical disasters, incredibly stupid mindreading routines and big big laughs guaranteed.
The Complete Works of Jane Austen – Abridged
One newbie and two self-professed Janeites, through almost all means imaginable, tackle the entire canon of Jane Austen’s works – in just 80 minutes.
Class Act Stand Up Comedy Night
Class Act Comedy bring the good times with another delectable selection of acts certain to have you chuckling away all night.
The Invisible Woman
For decades Charlotte Palmer has been in the spotlight from Eastenders to Extras. But one day she noticed that she was no longer visible. As far as the world was concerned, it seemed that Charlotte had disappeared.
It Is I, Seagull
Intertwining Lucy’s experiences as an award-winning opera singer with the stories of Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman in space) and Valentina Ponomaryova (almost the first woman in space), It is I, Seagull is a hilarious exploration of self-esteem, joy, failure, opera and spacetravel.
From The Mud: Guilty Bangers
From The Mud presents: Guilty Bangers. Get down to all the music you wish you didn't loveCome have a sing, a dance, & a laugh, as From The Mud bring you the songs you wish you didn’t love. The Mudders’ classic character comedy & whacky antics mix with a night of bangers we’ve all pretended we’re too cool for.
Drag Mince
Brace yourself for the silliest, queerest night Weston has ever seen, soundtracked by our resident Bio Queen DJ!
The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference
In this absurd, laugh-out-loud investigation of humanity’s impact through time, three performers as AI bots guide you on an interactive journey through changing moral codes and futuristic visuals. Featuring dance, comedy, puppetry and TV this innovative tour de force invites you to put on your chosen avatar, confront your very own preconceptions, question the world as you know it, and ultimately, make the final decision on biological life.
Weston-super-LAUGH!
Weston-super-LAUGH! A night of hilarious giggles celebrating the comedians of Weston and beyond.
Bad Things
Few creatures are so unknown, yet strike so much confusion into the hearts of men, women, non-binaries, old people, babies, baby old people, and of course… dogs.
Sorry I Hurt Your Son (Said my ex to my mum)
Award-winning UK gay comedian James Barr in a "unique, genre-defying" (ArtsHub) stand-up hour, fearlessly tackling the aftermath of an abusive relationship—from navigating online abuse from Piers Morgan’s fans to cancelling a flamingo adoption.
Priya Hall: Work in Progress
Join Priya Hall as she tries to figure out how much information is too much information. Expect to hear about her mid-life crisis (she’s 29), her family members (apols to them), and her opinions on sea creatures (they’re gross and we hate them).
Sharon Wanjohi: Work in Progress
Sharon Wanjohi is a queer British Kenyan comedian, who’s been making waves on the circuit with her take on the lack of Gen-z homeowners and maybe too much material on the cartoons that inspired a generation of sexual awakenings.
Up the Antics Comedy Night – Improv, Stand up and Sketch Comedy all in one!
Up The Antics bring their hit format of comedy variety back to Front Room with a musical performance from Gavin Osborn, stand-up from up-and-coming talent and sketch comedy from the Antics themselves...
Thor Stenhaug: Work in Progress
Norwegian comedian Thor Stenhaug is working on his debut hour. In a short period of time, he has headlined top comedy clubs across the country, built an online following and been shortlisted for British Comedy of the Year – despite not being British (wonder what happened there).
Matt Hobs & Nate Kitch: Stand Up Double Bill
Matt Hobs & Nate Kitch bring their Edinburgh Comedy shows to Weston-Super-Mare!
Brits Abroad: Banned
Introducing NotThatButThat Theatre with a brand new show Brits Abroad: Banned. After being banned from going anywhere abroad, yes even Benidorm, British tourists are forced to go on holiday to the only place that’ll have ‘em. Hell.
Careless Talk
A true story of high treason, espionage and spam fritters. The only British person to be tried for treason in the Second World War takes to the stage for the first time.
Was Mabel a collaborator? A visionary? Or just an outsider? Was she the victim of a witch hunt? Or the victim of her own uncompromising nature? Join Mabel on Sandown Beach with her secateurs, sequinned tassels and heartfelt - if misguided - self-belief.
Neil Haigh’s Comedy Masterclass Ruined By Stewart Wright
Yes, you guessed it, Neil Haigh and Stewart Wright. As colleagues and collaborators over the last ten years, playing and toying with an array of projects, they are now excited to be harnessing their chemistry, theatrical skills and comedy talents in this brand new show.
Any Objections?
Scarlett Smith is an electro-acoustic harpist and comedian. Passionate about multi-disciplinary work, she combines her love of funky alt-harp bops and celestial soundscapes with whimsical narratives and stand-up comedy.
Helen Bauer: Work in Progress
Helen Bauer has some very messy ideas of her thoughts and feelings on pretty much everything! AND BOY DOES SHE HAVE FEELINGS! Most feelings are surrounding the rules of adult female friendship and a sweet, radiated tortoise called Smooth Sides. Yep that’s right, sounds like a 5 star WIP to me too.
The Good Old Gays 3
The North Somerset LGBT+ Forum present another eclectic evening of top notch variety.
Weston-super-LAUGH!
Weston-super-LAUGH! A night of hilarious giggles celebrating the comedians of Weston and beyond.
Beansville presents: Video Store
Welcome to the video store! We offer a range of the best movies you've never seen or heard of.
Pick your favourite genre, make up the movie title you’d like to see, and we’ll improvise the rest. But as with all VHS rentals, you've got to hope the last person rewound the tape properly...
Explaining Being Pan to Nan
Sexting in your 80s, knitting kinks and discovering Grandad’s penchant for Sunday afternoon…activities. Funny, sexy & queer, this no-holds-barred poetry show from Ledbury Poetry Slam winner P Burton-Morgan unpacks explaining your queer identity (non-binary, pansexual) to your 86 year old Nan.
Instant Wit! The Quick-Fire Comedy Improvisation Show
Instant Wit, the best in improvised comedy. Fresh and inventive, each show throws up new nuggets of hilarity crafted by a company of the highest calibre.
A Knight of Terror
Embark on this hilarious Victorian ghost story of a witless young man and a cast of eerie locals, with curses, skulls and Shin kicking.
A Knight of Terror
Embark on this hilarious Victorian ghost story of a witless young man and a cast of eerie locals, with curses, skulls and Shin kicking.
This Is Your Musical
Inspired by stories from the audience, the talented and quick-witted actors will instantly spin a brand-new musical tale, complete with characters, songs and choreography, all accompanied by an amazing improvising musician.
Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers
Like if David Lynch created The Office, Terry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars, Customers, and Selling Cars to Customers is an absurd, sitcom-esque tragicomedy featuring original live music, acrobatics, and one very special balloon.
Dial 1 for UK
Every night in New Delhi, Uday Kumar (UK) answers panicked calls to the Goldmine Crypto GB Helpline, fantasising about being British himself, filling his YouTube channel with visions of a sophisticated new life of affluence, fish and chips and tea with the royals. Then a chance conversation one tea break reveals how he might make it all a reality. At dawn a mere week later, he leaves the call centre for ever and boards his first ever flight, to take his place amongst the English.