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SUMMARY:Bring Your Own Baby
DESCRIPTION:Bring Your Own Baby \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Bring Your Own Baby \n\n\n\nBring Your Own Baby offers a unique comedy experience where new parents can enjoy top UK comedians without needing childcare.  \n\n\n\nEach show features two comedians and a compere\, lasting approximately 75 minutes including an interval. \n\n\n\nThe event provides a supportive environment with buggy parking and baby changing facilities. Recognised with multiple awards\, it encourages parents to relax\, laugh\, and enjoy a grown-up comedy experience alongside their babies. \n\n\n\nGrown Up Comedy… Babies Welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\nWinner: Best Bring-Along Baby Event \n\n\n\nHOOP Awards \n\n\n\n\n\nWinner: Best Mental Health Boost for New Parents 2022 \n\n\n\nUK Enterprise Awards \n\n\n\n\n\nWinner: Best Comedy Event for Families 2023 \n\n\n\nPrestige Awards \n\n\n\n\n\nNominated: Feed With Confidence Award 2018 \n\n\n\nLansinoh Awards: celebrating the people and places who support mums without prejudice \n\n\n\n\n\n“Yaaaas! This is the maternity leave I have dreamed of!” \n\n\n\nMichelle\, BYOB Guest \n\n\n\n\n\n“Bring Your Own Baby Comedy have transformed parental leave.” \n\n\n\ni paper \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFull price – £15.00 \n\n\n\nConcessions (Student\, disability\, benefits) – £13.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 26 February and Thursday 14 May 2026 at 12.00pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n75 minutes\, including an interval. \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n15 month+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Cornerstone Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCornerstone Arts Centre is a purpose-built\, professional arts\, culture and entertainment venue in the heart of Didcot\, brought to you by the South Oxfordshire District Council. \n\n\n\nOpened in 2008\, it presents a high-quality programme of live performances\, participatory activities\, exhibitions and outreach work that meet the needs and enhance the experiences of the local community and beyond. \n\n\n\nThe RIBA award-nominated building comprises a 220-seat auditorium\, an art gallery\, a dance studio\, and spaces for workshops and community activities. The centre also has a café and bar\, making it a welcoming space for audiences and artists. \n\n\n\nSee other shows at this venue
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LOCATION:Cornerstone Arts Centre\, Didcot\, 25 Station Road\, Didcot\, Oxfordshire\, OX11 7NE
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SUMMARY:Biff to the Future
DESCRIPTION:Biff to the Future\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Biff to the Future\n\n\n\nJames Seabright presents \n\n\n\nBiff to the Future \n\n\n\nA parody by and starring Joseph Maudsley \n\n\n\nDirected by Daniel Clarkson \n\n\n\nFresh from an acclaimed\, award-winning Edinburgh Festival Fringe premiere\, Biff to the Future is now touring the UK! \n\n\n\nThe iconic villain of “Back to the Future” takes centre stage in this comedic reimagination of Marty’s time-traveling escapades\, turning the celebrated cinematic trilogy on its head from the perspective of Biff\, the bully audiences love to hate. \n\n\n\nThis new\, heartfelt and unauthorised parody explores the highs and lows of a life chasing power\, fame and fortune\, reliving Biff’s encounters with Marty and Doc across the centuries. \n\n\n\nThis Edinburgh Fringe Theatre Award 2025 winner is perfect for superfans and newcomers alike! \n\n\n\nCreated and performed by Joseph Maudsley (as seen in the Reduced Shakespeare Company\, FRIEND (The one with Gunther) and Potted Potter). Directed by double Olivier Award nominee Daniel Clarkson. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\n\n“So sensational it might have been routed through a flux capacitor! The comedy piles on and on.” ★★★★★ \n\n\n\nGet Your Coats On \n\n\n\n\n\n“Lampoons and celebrates the movies in equal measure.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nThree Weeks \n\n\n\n\n\n“If you are a cult follower or are completely new to Back to the Future\, you will be sure to have a fantastic evening regardless.” ★★★★ \n\n\n\nWest End Best Friend \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nFrom £23.50 \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 26 February 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n1 hour 10 minutes with no interval \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n12+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout The Mill Arts Centre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre is the cultural hub for Banbury and the surrounding area. \n\n\n\nAs the only dedicated arts provision in the area\, it aims to inspire creativity and enrich the lives of the communities by providing a high-quality\, varied artistic\, educational and participatory programme. \n\n\n\nIt plays a significant role in the town’s cultural\, social and economic development by offering the community the chance to engage with and be entertained by several art forms. \n\n\n\nThe Mill Arts Centre offers an exciting live events programme\, including theatre\, dance\, music\, comedy\, film\, workshops and classes. Alongside this\, it runs several community projects and initiatives with partner organisations. \n\n\n\nYou can visit our Café Bar for delicious hot and cold drinks and light refreshments – and while you’re there\, the Gallery is home to a fantastic programme of exhibitions from local artists. \n\n\n\nAlternatively\, if you’re looking for meeting rooms or spaces for hire in Banbury\, our wide range of spaces – including our theatre\, art studio\, dance studio and meeting rooms – are available for hire. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about The Mill Arts Centre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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LOCATION:The Mill Arts Centre\, Banbury\, Spiceball Park\, Banbury\, Oxfordshire\, OX16 5QE
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SUMMARY:Live Far From the Apollo
DESCRIPTION:Live Far From the Apollo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Live Far From the Apollo\n\n\n\nLive Next To The Apollo is the celebrated stand-up comedy show which resides at the iconic Riverside Studios in Hammersmith (just down the street from THE Apollo!).  \n\n\n\nBuilding on two years of consistently packed-out shows in its intimate 100-seat venue\, the show is now reaching even wider audiences with a new tour of larger venues across the South East of England.  \n\n\n\nFounded and hosted by TV Producer Jonathan Stadlen\, the show’s success is a testament to his passion for live comedy and knack for curating top comedy line ups. Stadlen’s warmth\, humour\, and welcoming presence as the MC has cultivated a loyal following.  \n\n\n\nHis industry connections allow him to consistently book top-tier talent\, which has led Live Next To The Apollo to become a staple of the London comedy scene. \n\n\n\nLaura Smyth – Headlining \n\n\n\nWinner of the Funny Women Awards and fresh off her solo tour which included selling out the Indigo O2\, Laura Smyth has fun mugging off all the madness of parenting\, childhood\, school\, marriage\, social media\, work\, and chasing her dreams.  \n\n\n\nLaura has played the Comedy Arenas at Glastonbury\, Latitude\, Reading and Leeds Festivals. TV appearances include Live At The Apollo\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown\, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club. She is soon to star in (along with team mate Jen Brister!) Celebrity Hunted. \n\n\n\nHal Cruttenden – Opening \n\n\n\nHal is one of the top stand up comedians working in the UK today\, as well as being a highly accomplished writer and actor. He has made several appearances on Live at the Apollo\, Have I Got News For You and The Royal Variety Performance\, Mock the Week\, The Great British Bake Off: An Extra Slice\, Would I Lie To You and The Apprentice: You’re Fired. \n\n\n\nHal has completed six nationwide and international tours and has also performed for the British Armed Forces in the Falkland Islands\, Cyprus and Germany. \n\n\n\nHaving originally trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama\, Hal’s acting career includes roles on TV and film in Shackleton\, Eastenders and Kavanagh QC. Hal will play Winston Churchill in The Man with the Plan\, the film is set for release soon. \n\n\n\nSupported By: \n\n\n\nJoe da Costa Edinburgh Fringe Comedian Of The Year Winner 2025 \n\n\n\nEli Hart Eli Hart BBC New Comedian of the Year Winner 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReviews\n\n\n\nReviews for Laura Smyth \n\n\n\n\n“A comic powerhouse.” \n\n\n\nMo Gilligan \n\n\n\n\n\n“One of the best acts I’ve seen in a long time.” \n\n\n\nRomesh Ranganathan \n\n\n\n\n\n“Naturally funny.” \n\n\n\nJo Brand \n\n\n\n\n\n“Laura is a brilliant comedian\, whipsmart\, warm and very funny.” \n\n\n\nRoisin Conaty \n\n\n\n\nReviews for Hal Cruttenden \n\n\n\n\n“The comedy gift that keeps on giving.” \n\n\n\nThe Scotsman \n\n\n\n\n\n“Reminded me how much I love stand-up.” \n\n\n\nThe Times \n\n\n\n\n\n“He’ll make you laugh a lot.” \n\n\n\nDaily Mirror \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease see important booking information below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBooking information\n\n\n\nTicket prices: \n\n\n\nAll Tickets £22.75 \n\n\n\nTicket prices include a £1.00 Restoration Levy\, a £1.50 Booking Fee and a 25p Community Fund Levy. \n\n\n\nDates & times: \n\n\n\nThursday 26 February 2026 at 7.30pm \n\n\n\nRunning time: \n\n\n\n2 hours 35 minutes \n\n\n\nAge guidance: \n\n\n\n16+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Kenton Theatre\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\nSituated 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nDiscover more about the Kenton Theatre\, including travel\, access and venue information.
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