Multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer Paul Chowdhry is taking his brand-new Englandia UK stand-up tour on the road in 2025.

Get ready for a night of laughter and jaw-dropping entertainment, featuring the remarkable talents of ventriloquist Paul Zerdin. The show brings to life a delightful cast of characters including Sam, the cocky teenager; Albert, the 96-year-old with a razor-sharp wit; and the Baby, who hilariously believes the world revolves around him.

Aye aye! Ahoy hoy!

The unstoppable talking panjandrum is back in town!

Celebrating 50 years afloat on the showbiz seas!

Dead men tell no tales – so might as well get ’em all told now!

Avast!  Two thundering hours guaranteed!

‘An absolutely blistering night out!’ – The Isle of Arran Shoemaker’s Monthly

“Indiscreet revelations told with swashbuckling verve!” – some genius on Twitter

As seen on BBC1, BBC2, BBC4, and virtually every radio station in the known world (even pirate ones)!

Positively final voyage! All aboard!

The 24th March 2004 saw the world heritage radio site of the Mark and Lard Show come to an end with a resounding: ‘STOP…!’

Now fully 21 years later we can finally complete that catchphrase with an equally resounding: ‘…CARRY ON!’

Like the day Neil Armstrong stepped on to the moon (if you were born then, if not, skip this bit) or when Alan Bradley got run over by a Blackpool tram on Coronation Street (ditto) – everybody can remember where they were on that fateful day in Radio 1 history. Listening to the radio. Obviously.

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In 2021

‘Fabulously funny’ (Guardian) star of Live at the Apollo, Would I Lie To You?  and The Madame Blanc Mysteries, Stephen Bailey returns to the stage following the huge success of his sold-out 2024 tour with his brand-new live show.

Out + Loud are back at the Bookish Type for another queer open mic!

As the winter evenings draw in, we’re thinking about what keeps us hopeful and connected. Come along and share something; personal, political, rage or joy, new words or old favourites to chase away wintery disillusionment.

To sign up to perform simply send us a message or email, there will also be a few spaces to sign up on the night if inspiration strikes. So whether you’re a poet, comedian, musician, or something else entirely, we’d love to have you perform with us!