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Russell Howard (“Gags flow from him with the ease and Majesty of the river Nile” - Time Out) is one of the biggest stars in comedy. Star of his own ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’ (BBC3), one of the most watched shows on the Iplayer He
makes the stage his own personal playground and thrives on spontaneous chats with his audience,
leading them down a never-ending series of unstoppably comical journeys. Joining Russell is 8 Out Of Ten
Cats star Alun Cochrane, award winning comedian/magician Pete Firman AND 
the magnificent Dan Atkinson as host.
SITE OPENS 6PM – SHOW 7.30PM - £18.50 (GENERAL ADMISSION) - £24 (PREMIUM SEATING)
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A very special guest headliner joins the unmistakable brilliance of ‘Shooting Stars’ regular and award winning burger van owner Angelos Epithemiou (“Every word that comes out of his mouth is funny” – The Guardian), fresh off the
back of his sell out UK tour. Opening the show is the excellent ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ one 
liner merchant Stewart Francis and yarn spinning Canadian Craig Campbell as host, star of 
‘Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow’.
SITE OPENS 6PM – SHOW 7.30PM - £18.50 (GENERAL ADMISSION) - £24 (PREMIUM SEATING)
Live At The Apollo’s Stephen K Amos (“Amos is dynamite” - The Guardian) has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and hilarious material. Amos is filled with an almost child-like joy and exuberance and can find the funny in the most unexpected places. Joining Stephen for this is unmissable show is a special guest TBA Perrier Award winner Sean Hughes, best known for his long running stint on ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ and Bristolian rabble rouser Mark Olver as host.
SITE OPENS 6PM – SHOW 7.30PM - £18.50 (GENERAL ADMISSION) - £24 (PREMIUM SEATING)
‘Father Ted’ star Ardal O’ Hanlon (“Watch him turn innocence into a deadly comic weapon” – Sunday Times) founded the legendary Comedy Cellar in Dublin before he become a household name as Father Dougal Mcguire in the much loved sitcom. Ardal’s off beat stories, unexpected twists and sheer originality ensure there is no other performer
like him. Joining Ardal is a very special guest plus one of the countries most successful female comedians,
Radio 4 favourite Shappi Khorsandi and hotly tipped Josh Widdicombe as host
SITE OPENS 6PM – SHOW 7.30PM - £18.50 (GENERAL ADMISSION) - £24 (PREMIUM SEATING)
Live At The Apollo’s Stephen K Amos (“Amos is dynamite” - The Guardian) has charmed and entertained audiences all over the world with his natural, assured delivery and hilarious material. Amos is filled with an almost child-like joy and exuberance and can find the funny in the most unexpected places. Joining Stephen for this is unmissable show is a special guest TBA Perrier Award winner Sean Hughes, best known for his long running stint on ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ and Bristolian rabble rouser Mark Olver as host.
SITE OPENS 6PM – SHOW 7.30PM - £18.50 (GENERAL ADMISSION) - £24 (PREMIUM SEATING)
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BUG is about giving big screen exposure to the most awe-inspiring and downright brilliant music videos being made around the globe today.
Hosted by Adam Buxton (of ‘Adam AND Joe’ fame) – Comedian, writer, actor and music video director himself – The events have become an essential forum for aspiring film-makers and fans of music video alike.
This special edition of BUG at Bristol Comedy Garden promises more brilliant clips rarely seen on a big screen (or even a TV screen) and some incredible online discoveries – With insightful and hilarious contributions from Adam. Come feast your eyes and ears.
SITE OPENS 4PM – SHOW 5PM - £15 (GENERAL ADMISSION)
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Silent Disco is an experience like no other, since taking Glastonbury by storm in 2005 they’ve been travelling the globe bringing their dance sensation to thousands of muted ravers and now to Bristol Comedy Garden for two very special outdoor shows on Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd.
Wearing your wireless headphones you’ll have the choice of 2 DJ’s and which beats you want to dance to, creating a dance-off and giving you the choice to back your favourite DJ. Don’t worry, it’s not all gabba-based-techno oh no, they play everything from uber-pop to Dixieland and twenties swing to rock and roll! 
If you’ve never been you HAVE to try it and if you’ve been before, we’ll see you again!
FRIDAY 22ND AND SATURDAY 23RD - £10, or £5 if purchased with a
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Silent Disco is an experience like no other, since taking Glastonbury by storm in 2005 they’ve been travelling the globe bringing their dance sensation to thousands of muted ravers and now to Bristol Comedy Garden for two very special outdoor shows on Fri 22nd and Sat 23rd.
Wearing your wireless headphones you’ll have the choice of 2 DJ’s and which beats you want to dance to, creating a dance-off and giving you the choice to back your favourite DJ. Don’t worry, it’s not all gabba-based-techno oh no, they play everything from uber-pop to Dixieland and twenties swing to rock and roll! 
If you’ve never been you HAVE to try it and if you’ve been before, we’ll see you again!
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