Comedy Previews: Josh Weller + Susan Riddell

JOSH WELLER: As seen on ITV2 Stand Up Sketch Show, Weller’s high energy brand of cleverly self-deprecating stand-up landed him on pro bills after just one year on the circuit. In addition to his live comedy work, Josh has developed a loyal fanbase for his viral musical videos and online content, with views in the millions. His 2020 mockumentary ‘The U2 Taken Paradox’ has had over a million views and angered legions of loyal U2 fans.He has written for Spitting Image and Alex Edelman’s BBC Radio 4 show Peer Group.

Comedy Previews: Rob Auton + Bella Hull

ROB AUTON: Rob has written seven five star rated Edinburgh fringe shows, including The Talk Show (the second best reviewed show at the Edinburgh Festival 2018) and The Time Show, which was one of the best reviewed shows at the Edinburgh Festival 2019. He has performed his unique brand of comedy on The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One) and on Rob Delaney’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). The latter set went viral on Facebook with 4.7m views and counting. Rob is also the creator of The Rob Auton Daily Podcast which took home The Best Daily Podcast Award at the 2020 British Podcast Awards.

Comedy Previews: Pierre Novellie + Ania Magliano

PIERRE NOVELLIE: Pierre is co-host of The Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio, and recent TV appearances include World’s Most Dangerous Roads (Dave), The Mash Report (BBC2), and Stand Up Central (Comedy Central). On the radio, Pierre has performed on The Now Show (Radio 4), hosts the BBC Sounds podcast series Obsessed With… SAS: Rogue Heroes. He co-hosts the hit Budpod podcast alongside Phil Wang.

Comedy Previews: Jonny Pelham + Hatty Preston

JONNY PELHAM: Jonny Pelham is one of the most exciting stand-up comedians on the circuit. Over the last few years he has appeared on Live from the BBC (BBC3), Mock The Week (BBC2), Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central (Comedy Central) and Live at the Apollo (BBC2). Jonny’s previous critically acclaimed Edinburgh show, "Off Limits", saw him winning the Beyond The Fringe Herald Angel Award. It received ample praise, critical acclaim and five star reviews, THE HERALD describing it as an ‘intensely moving and consistently funny set’, while EDFESTMAG calls it ‘a truly remarkable show’.

Create a Pair of Japanese Kokedama (Moss Balls) with Anita from BlumenKind

Fancy creating a pair of Kokedama?

Kokedama (Japanese) are foliage plants that have their roots ball and soil covered in moss to create moss balls. These can be ejoyed in the garden or indoors. Under the careful guidance of professional florist Anita you will be given two different plants to wrap in moss, create simple hangers for them and learn how to keep them thriving.

Workshops held:

Thu 11 Jul 2024 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 14 Jul 2024 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sun 14 Jul 2024 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

The Paradise Club

The Paradise Club … the best club in clubland … or, at least it was.

The club has fallen on hard times. The club is nearly out of money; and now the inspectors are talking about closing the club and knocking the building down. Terrible! Can our cast of stars put on the best Christmas party ever? Will The Paradise Club be saved?

STICKER Drink and Draw / Leeds illustrator meet-up / Brew

Join us for our monthly get together of BREW – the illustration meetup for Leeds.

This JULY we are doing things a little differently!

We are running a STICKER Drink and Draw. Vicky and Kat will hand out creative prompts to get us drawing. By the end of the evening you will have designed and created your very own sticker! Please bring a sketchbook and anything you like to draw with (pens recommended).

Feel Me

Who do you care about and why?

Feel Me is a new interactive theatre show from The Paper Birds, UK leaders in devised verbatim theatre. Feel Me asks, via your mobile phone, who and what you care about from the stories unfolding live on stage in front of you.

Through a stunning mixture of live performance, film, projection, dance and music, Feel Me explores the different lenses through which we are told, and connect to stories in the modern digital world.

You Can Laugh You Know Presents Alex Mitchell: Tics Towards Puffection

We are the disabled-led comedy night You Can Laugh You Know and we would like to welcome you to our latest extravaganza.

We showcase a range of disabled talent from emerging comedians to established names on the British comedy circuit!

Expect a night full of empowerment, jokes that challenge you and lots of laughter.

Fresh off his starring role on the silver screen comes BGT finalist Alex Mitchell in a roaring return to You Can Laugh You Know. Warning, this show may contain strong use of languages and drug references. Not advised for under 14s.