Mr Drayton’s Record Player
Pet Sounds - The Beach Boys
Tuesday 12 Nov, 7.30pm
Our resident music-aficionado, know-it-all and comedian Mr Drayton, offers you the opportunity to enjoy classic albums the way they were meant to be heard: in their entirety, played start-to-finish from his trusty record player. Relax with a drink or two, and wallow in classic sounds played from good old warm vinyl. With a slide show, a quiz where top prizes can be won and post-album banter in Gala’s Studio, your entertaining host dishes out the good vibes at these regular tuneful evenings.
£5
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Hot Club of Cowtown
Friday 15 Nov, 7.30pm
From the bright lights of the Grand Ol' Opry to the Glastonbury and Cambridge Festivals, the Hot Club have become the premier ambassadors of hot jazz and western swing through the power of their breathtaking live show. The Texas trio of guitarist Whit Smith, fiddler Elana James and bassist Jake Erwin are true to their roots and stand at the crossroads where country meets jazz. The first American band to tour Azerbaijan, they have opened stadiums for Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson and their great spirit, originality and skill captures the sophistication and sizzle of Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt back in 1930’s.
£17.50
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Sandi Toksvig
My Valentine
Saturday 16 Nov, 7.30pm
The comedian, novelist, actor, broadcaster, university chancellor, show-off and international treasure continues her smash hit, sell-out solo tour. Long-standing host of Radio Four’s News Quiz and Excess Baggage and regular QI panellist, Sandi will be performing her uniquely witty evening of stand-up, stories and fascinating facts. She will also be signing copies of her novel Valentine Grey after the show.
“captivating ... excellent” The Times
£20
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Roisin Conaty
Life Hunter
Saturday 16 Nov, 8.00pm
Everyone in life is looking for something; to belong, to love, to forget, and also keys. People spend a lot of time looking for their keys. Poxy things. The Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner and star of BBC Three’s Impractical Jokers brings her critically acclaimed show Life Hunter to Gala. As seen on Have I Got News For You, Russell Howard’s Good News, Victoria Wood’s Angina Monologues (Sky One), Dave’s One Night Stand.
“savvy and sassy, Conaty is certainly one to watch” The Independent
£12
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The Comedy Store (November II)
Sunday 17 Nov, 7.30pm
Three great comedians in one great show courtesy of our friends at The Comedy Store.
NB: contains strong language - over 16s only
£11 (£9 conc), (£8 Students and Gala Friends)
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