by Lisa | Friday, March 13, 2020
On the first Friday of every month, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event: the UK’s only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol’s satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond – come and join the revolution!
by Lisa | Friday, February 7, 2020
On the first Friday of every month, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event: the UK’s only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol’s satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond – come and join the revolution!
by Scruff | Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Create engaging scenes. We focus on playing real characters, and exploring in the moment. We learn how to act truthfully in scenes, and how to construct a platform through world exploration. The final class will be dedicated to the Montage format. If you are a comedian looking to improve your craft, a writer looking for inspiration, or someone who just wants to try something new, this four week course is for you!
by Scruff | Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Perfect for beginners. In this course we focus on the core essentials of improvisation. We learn to trust our own ideas, listening to others, and having the confidence to initiate spontaneous scenes. If you are a comedian looking to improve you craft, a writer looking for inspiration, or someone who just wants to try something new, this course is for you!
by Scruff | Friday, November 29, 2019
As part of their fundraising efforts towards the upcoming elections the Bristol Green Party are delighted to announce a comedy night for members and friends alike. The headline set will be local sketch troupe, 3 time Edinburgh fringe veterans and BBC radio regulars Up the Antics, plus there will be stand up from a hand picked selection of Bristol’s finest comedians, line up TBC.
by Scruff | Saturday, October 5, 2019
Jazz Police Improv present Speakeasy! A night of comedy put on by jazz’s least regulated governing body. A collection of washed-up improv teachers/directors/producers coming together in an attempt to have “fun”.
by Lisa | Friday, October 4, 2019
Happy Birthday to the People’s Comedy! Join us for some extra special features to mark this special occasion, as well as the return of popular acts from the first year of The People’s Comedy. Definitely one not to miss! On the first Friday of every month, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event: the UK’s only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol’s satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond – come and join the revolution!
by Scruff | Saturday, September 7, 2019
Jazz Police Improv present Speakeasy! A night of comedy put on by jazz’s least regulated governing body.
by Lisa | Friday, September 6, 2019
On the first Friday of every month, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event: the UK’s only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol’s satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond – come and join the revolution!
by Scruff | Friday, July 26, 2019
After three years of one-off genre-bending shows to sold-out crowds in Bristol, cult smash Chubby White’s Variety Night returns. Join mythical 1970s comedian Chubby White as he takes an absurd adventure through his own failed career.