FGM BENEFIT – UNION CHAPEL, LONDON, 18TH SEPT MONDAY

How about this for an 80s/90s benefit line up!
Sue Perkins, Harry Hill, Bridget Christie, Jo Brand, Mark Thomas, Shazia Mirza, Athena Kugblenu and Stewart Lee are to take part in a benefit gig to help the victims of female genital mutilation.
The fundraiser in London’s Union Chapel on September 18 will raise money to support The Dahlia Project.
Its founder Leyla Hussein said: ‘I was cut when I was seven years old.
It was not until many years later that anyone talked to me about FGM and offered me help. FGM is shrouded in secrecy and too many women suffer in silence through many years of pain.
‘At The Dahlia Project we break the silence and provide a safe space and therapeutic support.
Working with these incredible women who have gone through so much, seeing them heal and support each other, is inspiring.’

Tickets for the show are &pound25 available here.

SHIRLEY COLLINS 18TH OCT, CURZON CINEMA, LONDON

We are honoured to welcome the great Shirley Collins for a post-screening talk, to be hosted by comedian and critic Stewart Lee.
Widely regarded as the 20th century’s most important singer of English traditional song, Shirley Collins stood at the epicenter of the folk music revival during the 1960s and 70s. But in 1980 she developed a disorder of the vocal chords known as dysphonia, which robbed her of her unique singing voice and forced her into early retirement.

Rob Curry and Tim Plester’s documentary sets out to explore the story behind the icon, and chronicles Shirley’s battle, at the grand old age of 80, to rediscover that voice she lost so many years previously.

The film counterpoints this contemporary journey with a more literal one taken from the other end of her life; making fertile use of authentic 1959 audio-archive to recount the tale of Shirley’s seminal road-trip around America’s Deep South alongside her then-lover (and pre-eminent ethnomusicologist) Alan Lomax.
Featuring contributions from the comedian Stewart Lee and David Tibet of Current 93, the film eschews a straightforward biopic approach and sidesteps any rockumentary talking-heads; the filmmakers instead offering up a meditative and richly textured piece of portraiture.
Here then is a film about loss and redemption.
A film about sacrifice, healing and rebirth.
A film which suggests that, during these turbulent and increasingly untethered times, we might just need Shirley Collins now more than ever.
Tickets are &pound12 & available here.

PALACE OF LIGHT

I have written the sleeve notes for this great reissue…

THE PALACE OF LIGHT – BEGINNING HERE AND TRAVELLING OUTWARD
Expanded edition (2 CD Gatefold card sleeve – HPR 030) 30th anniversary reissue of this 1987 Bam Caruso Records psych pop classic, with a bonus CD of previously unreleased material and one new recording.

The band changed their name to Mabel Joy and released “Wish I Was” in 1993, reissued by Hanky Panky in 2013.
Booklet with liner notes by Stewart Lee.
You can buy it here.

NEW LONDON CONTENT PROVIDER DATES

Because all the London Leicester Sq Content Provider dates sold out here is another three month block of the SAME SHOW at the SAME VENUE, Leicester Sq Theatre, with the SAME JOKES at the SAME TIME, 7pm, from November this year until Jan 2018.
Leave voters planning to walk out in disgust will need to book early.

Weds 1st Nov – Sat 9th Dec 2017
Tuesday to Saturday – except there is a performance on Monday 4th December

Tues 2nd Jan to Wed 31st Jan 2018 – Monday to Saturday

Not Fri 24, Sat 25, Thur 30 Nov 2017 (DAYS OFF)
Not Tue 9, Sat 13 Jan 2018 (DAYS OFF)

https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873569397/events

Other extra dates by other comedians are available

Content Provider Tour 2017/2018

September 2017

Monday 11th – Content Provider – OXFORD – Playhouse – 7.30pm – 01865 305305 TICKETS
Tuesday 12th – Content Provider – OXFORD – Playhouse – 7.30pm – 01865 305305 TICKETS
Wednesday 13th – Content Provider – PRESTON – Charter Theatre – 7.30pm – 01772 80 44 44 SOLD OUT
Thursday 14th – Content Provider – LIVERPOOL – Philharmonic Hall – 0151 709 3789 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 15th – Content Provider – LIVERPOOL – Philharmonic Hall – 0151 709 3789 – 8pm – TICKETS
Saturday 16th – Content Provider – DURHAM – Gala Theatre – 8pm – 03000 266600 – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 20th – Content Provider – SHEFFIELD – City Hall – 8pm – 01142 789 789 – TICKETS
Thursday 21st – Content Provider – SHEFFIELD – City Hall – 8pm – 01142 789 789 – TICKETS
Friday 22nd – Content Provider – STAFFORD – Gatehouse Theatre – 8pm – 01785 619080 – SOLD OUT
Saturday 23rd – Content Provider – PORTSMOUTH – King’s Theatre – 7.30pm – 023 9282 8282 – TICKETS
Wednesday 27th – Content Provider – DERRY / LONDONDERRY – Millennium Forum – 8pm – 028 7126 4455 TICKETS
Thursday 28th – Content Provider – BELFAST – Waterfront – 8pm – 028 9033 4455 TICKETS

October 2017

Tuesday 3rd – Content Provider – CHESTER – Storyhouse – 0844 815 7202 – 7.30pm – SOLD OUT
Wednesday 4th – Content Provider – SCARBOROUGH – The Spa Theatre – 01723 821888 – 8pm – TICKETS
Thursday 5th – Content Provider – HARROGATE – Royal Hall – 01423 502116 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 6th – Content Provider – NOTTINGHAM – Royal Concert Hall – 0115 989 5555 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 8th – Content Provider – BRISTOL – Colston Hall – 0117 203 4040 – 7.30pm – SOLD OUT
Monday 9th – Content Provider – BRISTOL – Colston Hall – 0117 203 4040 – 7.30pm – SOLD OUT
Thursday 12th – Content Provider – NORTHAMPTON – Royal & Derngate – 01604 624811 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 13th – Content Provider – CRAWLEY – The Hawth – 01293 553636 – 8pm – TICKETS
Saturday 14th – Content Provider – St. ALBANS – Alban Arena – 01727 844488 – 8pm – TICKETS
Tuesday 17th – Content Provider – LINCOLN – New Theatre Royal – 01522 519999 – 8pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 18th – Content Provider – CHELMSFORD – Civic Theatre – 01245 606505 – 7.45pm – TICKETS
Thursday 19th – Content Provider – READING – Hexagon – 0118 960 6060 – 8pm – TICKETS
Friday 20th – Content Provider – BEXHILL ON SEA – De La Warr Pavilion – 01424 229111 – 8pm – TICKETS
Saturday 21st – Content Provider – WINCHESTER – Theatre Royal – 01962 840440 – 8pm – SOLD OUT

MORE NATIONAL DATES FOR 2018 TO FOLLOW, until April

November 2017

Wednesday November 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday November 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday November 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 7th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 9th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday November 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday November 11th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 14th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 15th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 16th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday November 17th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday November 18th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 21st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 22nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday November 23rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday November 28th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday November 29th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS

December 2017

Friday December 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday December 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday December 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday December 5th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday December 6th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday December 7th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday December 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday December 9th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS

January 2018

Tuesday January 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday January 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday January 5th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday January 6th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 15th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday January 16th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 17th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday January 18th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday January 19th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday January 20th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 22nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday January 23rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 24th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Thursday January 25th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday January 26th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday January 27th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Monday January 29th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Tuesday January 30th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Wednesday January 31st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS

February 2018

Thursday February 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday February 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Saturday February 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Friday 9th – Content Provider, Grand Theatre, Swansea – 01792 475715 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 18th – Content Provider, Festival Theatre, Chichester – 01243 781312 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Tuesday 20th – Content Provider, Arts House, Stratford Upon Avon – 01789 207100 – 8pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 21st – Content Provider, Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury – 01743 281281 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 25th – Content Provider, The Orchard Theatre, Dartford – 01322 220000 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 28th – Content Provider, Dorking Halls, Dorking – 01306 881717 – 8pm – TICKETS

March 2018

Thursday 1st – Content Provider, Colston Hall, Bristol – 0117 203 4040 – 8pm – TICKETS
Sunday 4th – Content Provider, Theatre Royal, Plymouth – 01752 267222 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Monday 5th – Content Provider, Northcott Theatre, Exeter – 01392 726363 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Tuesday 6th – Content Provider, Northcott Theatre, Exeter – 01392 726363 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Wednesday 7th – Content Provider, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon – 01874 611622 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Saturday 10th – Content Provider, Lyceum Theatre, Crewe – 01270 368 242 – 8pm – TICKETS
Monday 12th – Content Provider, Tivoli Theatre, Aberdeen – 01224 641122 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Tuesday 13th – Content Provider, Rep Theatre, Dundee – 01382 223530 – 8pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 14th – Content Provider, Concert Hall, Perth – 01738 621031 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Tuesday 20th – Content Provider, Hippodrome, Darlington – 01325 405405 – 7.30pm – TICKETS
Wednesday 21st – Content Provider, City Hall, Hull – 01482 300306 – 7.30pm – ON SALE SOON
Thursday 22nd – Content Provider, Regent, Ipswich – 01473 433100 – 8pm – ON SALE SOON
Friday 23rd – Content Provider, Theatre Royal, Norwich – 01603 630000 – 7.30pm – TICKETS