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Simon Evans & Friends
01 June 2024 @ 7.30pm to 9.40pm
About Simon Evans & Friends
Simon Evans returns to The Kenton for an extended headline set of brand new material.
Simon Evans is one of the UK’s most respected and established comedians. Fearless, provocative and ruthlessly intelligent, he’s a regular on TV and radio.
His TV credits include BBC One’s and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, BBC Two’s Mock the Week, and was a regular on Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week.
Simon’s BBC Radio 4 series Simon Evans Goes to Market has audiences delighting in his witty and insightful take on the unpromising comic territory of commodities, trading and wealth.
Other BBC Radio 4 appearances include The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, and Armando Iannucci’s Charm Offensive.
First support act: Alex Kealy (The Now Show, Radio 4)
Second support act: Tadiwa Mahlunge (Comedy Central)
Please note that support acts are subject to change.
Tickets
Please see important booking information below.
Booking information
Ticket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy, a £1.25 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy.
Running time: 2 hours 20 minutes.
About Kenton Theatre
Situated in the centre of Henley-on-Thames, the Kenton Theatre is the fourth-oldest working theatre in the UK and a registered charity. Seating 240, the theatre today offers a varied programme of comedy, drama, music, talks and more – as well as being available for hire.
The theatre is home to annual performances from Henley Amateur Operatic and Drama Society (HAODS), Henley Children’s Theatre, Henley Drama Festival, Henley Literary Festival, Henley Players, Henley Youth Festival, Mike Hurst, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra (NYJO), Woodley Light Operatic Society, amongst others. High-profile performers at the Kenton in recent years include Michael McIntyre, Georgie Fame, Haley Mills, Chris Barber, Dara O’Briain, Diana Rigg, Russell Brand, PP Arnold and Marti Webb.
The theatre’s first production, the farce The School of Reform took place on 07 November 1805. Celebrated performers who have graced the Kenton stage over the last five decades include Celia Johnson, John Mortimer, Anthony Newley, Kate Winslet, Tom Baker, Joe Brown, Diana Dors, David Essex, Roy Hudd and Jeremy Irons.
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