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A thoroughly entertaining and intelligently written show by a seasoned comedian. With television writing credits and occasional appearances on prime time television stand-up slots he undoubtedly sources his audience from his regular appearances on Radio 4’s The News Quiz or his own The Way It Is. What’s on | Bristol Plays Music | Tweet about

It’s a tough ask to announce yourself as the “Genius Simon Evans” prior to walking onstage. Feeling slightly self-conscious at first of being one of the youngest members in the audience I was surprised by how on board I became with Evan’s way of thinking. Find out more. “Sizzlingly entertaining…devastatingly funny gags” The Guardian, Tarot-led Circus Spectacle Comes To The Vault Festival, Free Virtual Masterclasses hosted by Olympians, Prima Ballerinas and Yogi Masters, The Mill at Sonning Re-Opens its Theatre on 30th October, Pop Up Screens Launches The Forbidden Forest Cinema, Backyard Cinema's Cosy Christmas Cinema Is Back. Thinned hair, grey beard and rimless spectacles propel him into feeling like a slightly older generational comic. Sign me up. Find out how you can support our Transformation campaign. Kate Copstick’s charity, Mama Biashara, works with the poorest and most marginalised people in Kenya. Evans is a successful comedy writer, and is a principal writer for Lee Mack’s hit BBC 1 sit-com, Not Going Out, as well as having written for 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Radio 4’s Charm Offensive. While our live programme is suspended we are contacting all affected companies, artists and ticket-holders as soon as we can.

Simon Evans' last show, Genius 2.0 provided an hilarious analysis of the departure of any visible sign of intelligence from modern life. All Rights Reserved. He has supported Mack on his Not Going Out tour, and has made his way onto our screens with appearances on Celebrity Mastermind, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and BBC Three’s Live At The Apollo. Share this event And it takes an awfully long time for Evans to reach the point of the title of his show – so called as a response to Brexit for individuals, and perhaps the country, to have the courage of their convictions. Few of these questions will be adequately answered but all will at the least be squinted at, quizzically, in this, Evans’ eighth solo Edinburgh show. © 2017, Soho Theatre, all rights reserved. Covering tried and tested ground of ageing, parenting, relationship and cats and dogs, his set struggles to engage the audience throughout the first half. He has, until now, remained thwarted. What will happen with my data? Ocean Film Festival World Tour sets sail for the UK! Brighton Music Re-takes the Stage, Update on Santa Pod Raceway Events: Corona Virus (COVID-19), Update on 2020 Cancelled Events: Corona Virus (COVID-19), Update on Santa Pod Suspended Events: Corona Virus….

SIMON EVANS – GENIUS UK Tour 2018 “A masterclass in socio-political comedy…the show is called Genius, it comes very close” The Scotsman Following a complete sellout and critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Festival, Simon Evans takes his latest live show, Genius to venues up and down the UK throughout 2018. Age guidance 14+.

This content is owned by the BBC http://www.facebook.com/pages/ArseRaptor/134715809920069?ref=ts SERIES 2 EPISODE 2 - My good lord I love this guy! … we have a small favour to ask. It’s almost as if he enjoys the Hieronymus Bosch-like scenes unfolding daily before our eyes. (When we’re open) our home is one of the country’s busiest venues with a year-round festival programme of theatre, comedy and cabaret. A thoroughly entertaining and intelligently written show by a seasoned comedian. Although the views in this show are mainly in jest, Simon Evans makes some interesting observations on modern society and believes that there needs to be a reboot.

In addition to hosting four series of his own show Simon Evans Goes to Market on Radio 4, where he is also a regular on The News Quiz, Simon has appeared twice on Live at the Apollo and on Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, starred in a series of Stand up for the Week and has become an increasingly familiar face on current affairs and debate shows including BBC’s Question Time, This Week and The Big Questions. It’s a tough ask to announce yourself as the “Genius Simon Evans” prior to walking onstage. We are a registered charity and a social enterprise. Everything’s much better now, thank you very much…. Evans’ warnings of a descent into full-scale ‘idiocracy’ have been heeded in just the nick of time! His material never really sparkles. We are all – still – doomed. A reliable comic turning out to keep on doing what he’s always been doing: making you laugh with big words. He’s eloquent, witty, old-fashioned, and blessedly self-aware. Black comedy that Evans obviously relishes. East of England Online © 2018 - All Rights Reserved.

Mama Biashara Please note this event takes place on Wednesday 18th April 2018 contrary to a previous incorrect announcement. Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. What is Genius? 20s Berlin meets 50s New York meets 21st Century Soho. Follow on YouTube. However, unlike Dee, it is unclear where his onstage persona finishes and Simon Evans starts. Is it a high IQ? BS1 5AR This is apparently the physiological stereotype of an intellectual. The List regarded it as ‘magnificently pessimistic’. That being said this is a thoroughly entertaining and intelligently written show by a seasoned comedian. Pretend you're at ours during these stay-at-home times, Offers, discounts and hot tickets with a Soho Theatre Membership, Soho Theatre Company Ltd Evans is an established UK comedian with his own BBC Radio 4 series Simon Evans Goes to Market, and with numerous TV appearances to his name. This is not helped by an ill-judged quip about not being able to distinguish between a prostitute and a group of women on a night out as part of a hen do. Endlessly distracted by the trivial, we allow the classical tools of grammar, logic and rhetoric to lie unregarded in the shed of consciousness, rusting to a picturesque hue that would actually look really great on Instagram. eventswhatson.com - The No. A full throttle attack on the evident decline of intelligence in public life – offset by bitter sweet reflections on his own waning powers – The Scotsman awarded it their coveted five star rating, calling it a ‘vortex of despair’ but also a ‘masterclass in socio-political comedy’. Please note ticket prices displayed on our homepage are based on best prices seen in an overnight scan. Bristol Music Trust is a charity registered in England & Wales (no. Especially his. About us | Comedy from Simon Evans. And although he admits that he may sound like he is going to rant like a grumpy old man one hopes that his diatribe may actually have an ironic or tongue-in-cheek quality. From 5pm Monday to Saturday. As a younger audience member I feel he doesn’t give enough credit to today’s millennials but all is forgiven as he is possibly out of touch with the younger population bar his own children. He has, until now, remained thwarted. LONDON EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT, FOOD AND ATTRACTIONS, “A masterclass in socio-political comedy…the show is called Genius, it comes very close” The Scotsman. Read our Privacy policy. At the age of 52, he looks physically different from the comedian performing a few years ago.

He cleverly compares a copy of the World Guinness Book of Records from the 70’s to one from today to measure the ‘decline of genius’. During the COVID-19 crisis Acting for Others have raised over £600,000 to support theatre workers affected by the pandemic. You can also hear Simon […] She has reviewed for British Theatre Guide in the past and has a love for writing and performing. Hmmm... 'Super-sharp wit' (, How To Sell Your Show At The Edinburgh Fringe, The Stevenson Experience: Identical as Anything. Will take four women and their fifteen children away from a man who is raping them and into a new life with a moneymaking business for Mum and happiness for the kids. We're reopening slowly (and following government guidelines) and are very much looking forward to seeing you over a pint (alcoholic or no/low). A ruthless disregard for convention? Six shows a night.

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The result is a comedian who is somewhat difficult to warm to. Yes, I'd love to hear from Soho Theatre about shows, events, products and schemes, including memberships. 1 regional events site, ‘He’s reliably funny and refreshingly intelligent’ **** – The Times, ‘’masterclass in socio-political comedy’ ***** – The Scotsman. This show explores the concept of genius, or … His most recent UK tour, Genius, sold out venues around the UK, following critical acclaim at the Fringe last year. In his new show – ‘a masterclass in socio-political comedy’ (The Scotsman) that crackles with ‘super-sharp wit’ (Time Out) – Evans contemplates a world that seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of any kind. If you no longer have access to the email you registered with, contact, Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius.

Needless to say, he won his heat and was only prevented from winning the final due to there not being one. Einstein? He has been published in various magazines and newspapers, most recently The Daily Telegraph, giving his views on Brexit as a subject for comedy.
show updates, highlights and special offers. The world seems increasingly indifferent to true genius of any kind, let alone Evans’. Ever since he was a small boy, all Simon Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. Soho Theatre is a charity registered in England and Wales No. Hmmm…, Proceeds to go to NHS Charities Together & arts charities supporting those in need, THREE BRAND NEW WAYS TO PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE’S MULTI AWARD-WINNING PRODUCTION IN THE WEST END THIS SUMMER. They give grants to set up small, sustainable businesses that bring financial independence and security. With an extensive vocabulary and a voice akin to a Colonel or Sargent Major, Evans has a rather difficult task when it comes to softening his persona in order to win over his audience. One buzzing bar. Lynn is an Irish teacher living in Edinburgh who is about to start a Masters in Journalism. Our mission is to provide the most in-depth, nationwide arts coverage online. The joke feels like it is from another era and despite a laugh in the room at the time it leaves a sour taste that Evans struggles to overcome. Follow on Instagram Simon is a regular on Radio 4, with four series of his own show Simon Evans Goes To Market already broadcast, the fifth currently transmitting and more in the pipeline. Is it the combination of unexpected influences to conceal the processes of creativity? Likely to contain swearing and adult content. He also writes for various other TV shows and comedians but tact and diplomacy require that he draw a veil over the specifics. On Wednesday 23 September 2020 Colston Hall changed its name to Bristol Beacon. But which filter? He has, until now, remained thwarted.

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