St George’s, BS1 5RR, Bristol
Riot Act : Birthday Bash
Stars of stage, screen and radio, comedy legends Sara Pascoe and Arthur Smith headline a night of unforgettable high-octane fun in celebration of two years of Bristol’s madcap cabaret, RIOT ACT. Sharp, whip-smart and brilliantly funny, join us to kick off our third year in action with two of the UK’s most beloved comedians.
From hare-brained idea to back-to-back sell-out shows and crowd-favourite appearances across the UK festival circuit, our first two years in action have been a wild ride. Troubled by the new pressures on mental health that we all face in the world today, we set out to create a daring alternative to mainstream entertainment which put the full spectrum of Bristol’s creativity centre stage. What started as an open mic night in the basement of a decommissioned police station has quickly become an exceptional institution of laughter respected nationwide.
Known for our madcap combination of performance styles, breathtaking energy and feel-good mix of superstar headliners with local creative champions, we’re excited to bring you our most impressive and daring show yet.
Alongside Sara and Arthur…
Representing for Clowning and Circus:
Tweedy The Clown: Star of Giffords Circus, one of the nation’s most beloved clowns
Darryl J Carrington: local clowning legend, fresh from a blockbuster Edinburgh Fringe run
Stand Up:
Holly Leggett: meteoric rising star of the South West scene
Stephen Bisland: Riot Act’s anti-king of Comedy
Poetry:
Sukina Noor: Bristol City Poet, rockstone soulful legend of UK spoken word
Redeeming Features: high-octane international sensation, the UK’s Crown Prince of Punk Poetry
Eliza Fiver: Gonzo poet extraordinaire, London town’s newest anti-hero of comic verse
And RIOT ACT instigator Sam Riot takes to the microphone stand to host what will surely be one of the greatest feel-good nights out of the year.
Welcome to RIOT ACT: The Birthday Bash Mk.2!
