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January 19, 2013

New Stand Up Night Hits sandbar in the face… with a Meow.

This coming Monday you, dear comedy lovers (Well, I’m sure some of you are) have a very fine event on offer from Mr. Red Redmond.  I am indeed talking about the spectacular Dead Cat Comedy Club.  Likey their FB page here!

He sent me some words which went something like this:

”Meow.


The Dead Cat Comedy Club has joined forces with Sandbar for the very first time this month.
So why not come down and experience a unique night of entertainment that blends the deliciousness of Real Ale with the hilarity of Top Quality Stand-Up Comedy.

THIS MONTH:

Your resident MC Mr RED REDMOND introduces:

—Opening—

**WILL SETCHELL**

“Setchell’s breathless storytelling is timed perfectly… should have a far bigger stage, and very very soon” - The Skinny

—In the Middle—

**EDDIE FRENCH**

“… hilarious and insightful takes on the tribulations of life as a would-be modern man” - Stagefright Comedy

—HEADLINING—

**LEWIS CHARLESWORTH**

“… performing with the confidence and cordiality that many comics would kill for” - BSH Magazine

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The Dead Cat Comedy Club.
Sandbar, Grovesnor Street
21st January,
8pm start.
FREE ENTRY (donations welcome)

We are on Twitter: @DeadCatComedy

Any questions? Please e-mail: deadcatcomedyclub@yahoo.com

We also run a show at The Spoon Inn, Chorlton:
https://www.facebook.com/events/146245258859913/?ref=ts&fref=ts

Thank you

Kindest regards

The Dead Cat.”

Checky the video above of Lewis Charlesworth plus a bonus vid found here of Mr. Red Redmond himself.  Catch ya’ll there.

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

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January 14, 2013
Performers, Funny People and Naked PeopleWelcome to 2013 friends.  Is it what you imagine?  Well, I for one, am quite glad of the lack of flying cars.Anyhow-whichway… away from prattle we are happy shout and scream about a new slew of events and workshops kicking of 2013.  To tickle any possible funny bones that may reside in your body be sure to checkout Red Redmond’s new comedy night The Dead Cat Comedy Club, a showcase of some of the best new comedy talent.  It will be a monthly night of mirth taking place on the 3rd Monday each month… first of which be Monday the 21st January.Continuing sandbar’s series of creative workshops we are happy to welcome out new life drawing tutor Aziza Mill’s and a new series of life drawing classes.  They will be taking place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.  Be sure to catch the first on Sunday the 20th, 4.30pm.  You can find further updates on their life drawing Facebook page found here on the internets.Last but not least John G. Hall’s new performance night “Free Frame Of Reference”.  Looky at the details he kindly posted through to me:”Music from  Jim Adama                     Martin Christie                     Karl Whiting & Bratan Hosted by John G.Hall and Leanne Bridgewater Poets: Ben Mellor, Anna Percy, Steve Waling, Emily Ward. Gordon Zola, Miles Hadfield,Sara Miller,Jeff Dawson, Nick Pemberton, Karen Little, Clair Urwin & others. Dj Jonny Walsh   Poetry Bingo & Murder Mystery game. Free Bookstall, mask box, music box.   Admission is a donated book.  You can then take a free book from the book stall at the intermission.   8pm till late. “The idea was to give the viewer a new perspective — upon looking through the free frame of reference and directing it at an object, they would ask themselves “What if it were free?” Righty, on with 2013.  Enjoy and such!- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

Performers, Funny People and Naked People

Welcome to 2013 friends.  Is it what you imagine?  Well, I for one, am quite glad of the lack of flying cars.

Anyhow-whichway… away from prattle we are happy shout and scream about a new slew of events and workshops kicking of 2013.  To tickle any possible funny bones that may reside in your body be sure to checkout Red Redmond’s new comedy night The Dead Cat Comedy Club, a showcase of some of the best new comedy talent.  It will be a monthly night of mirth taking place on the 3rd Monday each month… first of which be Monday the 21st January.

Continuing sandbar’s series of creative workshops we are happy to welcome out new life drawing tutor Aziza Mill’s and a new series of life drawing classes.  They will be taking place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday each month.  Be sure to catch the first on Sunday the 20th, 4.30pm.  You can find further updates on their life drawing Facebook page found here on the internets.

Last but not least John G. Hall’s new performance night “Free Frame Of Reference”.  Looky at the details he kindly posted through to me:

”Music from  Jim Adama

                    Martin Christie
                    Karl Whiting & Bratan
Hosted by John G.Hall and Leanne Bridgewater
Poets: Ben Mellor, Anna Percy, Steve Waling, Emily Ward. Gordon Zola,
Miles Hadfield,Sara Miller,Jeff Dawson, Nick Pemberton, Karen Little,
Clair Urwin & others.
Dj Jonny Walsh
 
Poetry Bingo & Murder Mystery game.
Free Bookstall, mask box, music box.
 
Admission is a donated book. 
You can then take a free book from the book stall at the intermission.
 
8pm till late.
“The idea was to give the viewer a new perspective — upon looking through the free frame of reference and directing it at an object, they would ask themselves “What if it were free?”


Righty, on with 2013.  Enjoy and such!

- Dom Harbot, Events Manager

Tags: mcr events manchester comedy life drawing spoken word stand up workshops

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July 13, 2012

The Fringe Continues!

The Greater Manchester Fringe Festival begins to approach it’s 3rd week with a slew of performances and wonder already having been displayed.  From the freestyle comedy at sandbar to the acclaimed live renditions of TV dramas and plays at the Lass O’ Gowrie - you really can say the first Greater Manchester Fringe Festival is in full swing.

Other hightlights include ‘The house that stank of death!’ over at Satan’s Hollow, a multimedia horror experience of various tales as well as the wide range of plays on offer at The Kings Arms including “Staffroom” (check out the video teaser above).

For full calendar and updates check out the GMFF website or join the GMFF facebook group.

- Dom Harbot
Events Manager


Tags: greater manchester fringe manchester fringe festival live music theatre comedy film july events

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July 06, 2012
The Fringe Is HereSo the first Greater Manchester Fringe Festival has landed and has already been active for a week.  Wassat?  You’re unsure what it is?  The Fringe is Manchester’s first multi-venue led festival revolving around the arts, comedy, theatre and live music.The festival is taking place throughout the entire of July at venues such as our own fine establishment, sandbar, as well Lasso Gowrie, Kings Arms, Taurus Bar, Fab Cafe and many more.Sponsored by Outstanding Beers, the festival has a wide range of events taking place?  Curious as to what?  Well check out the calendar on the website and get your culture hat on!- Dom HarbotEvents Manager

The Fringe Is Here

So the first Greater Manchester Fringe Festival has landed and has already been active for a week.  Wassat?  You’re unsure what it is?  The Fringe is Manchester’s first multi-venue led festival revolving around the arts, comedy, theatre and live music.

The festival is taking place throughout the entire of July at venues such as our own fine establishment, sandbar, as well Lasso Gowrie, Kings Arms, Taurus Bar, Fab Cafe and many more.

Sponsored by Outstanding Beers, the festival has a wide range of events taking place?  Curious as to what?  Well check out the calendar on the website and get your culture hat on!

- Dom Harbot
Events Manager

Tags: culture manchester festival Greater Manchester Fringe Theatre comedy live music