TONIGHT'S SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW TICKET SALES. REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED.

TIERNAN DOUIEB
The World's Full Of Idiots, Let's Live In Space

Commander Chris Hadfield from the Canadian Space Agency said that after 6 months on the International Space Station that he felt a great sense of just how much the world is all one place and we are all one people living together on it.

In this new hour of stand-up, professional cheery misanthrope Tiernan Douieb wonders why we have to send people quite so far away to have that realisation, and just how feasible is it to fire a large portion of the world into space until they behave? Lots of new words from 'very friendly but fiercely political' (Time Out) comedian Tiernan, that together will form sentences to create jokes about politics, people and why most things are despairingly wrong, including himself.

Watch: https://youtu.be/L85kD5-kU3w

'Cheeky, affable and politicised' - The Metro

'One of Britain's leading satirists' - Buzzfeed

'Travels at lightning speed yet doesn’t leave anyone behind and is an enjoyable, frequently funny ride.' - **** Broadway Baby

'Has more than enough energy to go round, and he's a hugely engaging onstage presence.' - British Comedy Guide

‘With this fresh style and material he blows so many other comedians out of the water.’ - **** Three Weeks

'Bearded berk' - Leicester Mercury

We are thrilled beyond our ability to measure, to welcome Mr Stuart Sweetchunks Blakeledge, who will be starting the evening off by delighting us with his own unique blend of merrymaking. Expect a mixture of musings, music and mischief. You may know him from his pivotal role in the inception of The Sweetchunks Band, playing an unusual, yet compelling amalgamation of parodic folk, rock, chap-hop and drinking anthems, fused into a Steampunk horsecarriage of farcical and anecdotal comedy. Marvelous.

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Our Director Paul Bickmore (better known as Bik) spends a lot of his time tracking down a varied, interesting range of performances for us to host here at The Art House.

A seasoned musician himself (as well as being the man who does the sound engineering on the night - something he does extremely well), Bik hand selects the very best acts to showcase in our gallery space - his criteria?

They have to make him feel like this - and they will have the same effect on you, we promise.

Travel information:-

We are a city centre venue and parking can be in short supply. If you are driving, please make sure you leave plenty of time to find a space click here for a map of where the nearest parking spaces can be found.

We recommend Kings Park Road car park:
We are about 10 minutes walk from Southampton City Centre train station (head up the hill toward the Guildhall clock tower) and on the route for most city centre buses (the Unilink U1 stops virtually outside.)

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Accessibility info:-

Events are generally suitable for adults, young people and older children - children must be accompanied by an adult at all times, however. Young children are also welcome to come along but be aware some poems and songs may contain adult content (although we try to keep these until after children have left!)

Most events are held on our first floor, accessible by a wide staircase with a sturdy banner. Comformatable seating is provided. We regret that, due to space and other constraints, we are generally unable to relocate our events to the ground floor for those who require ground level access - so sorry.

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Events are open to all ages unless otherwise stated, however please note that our mission is to provide creative activity primarily to adults, therefore most of our programme is aimed at 16 years and over. Performances may include stronger language.

Life drawing classes are open to over 18s only.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

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What can/can't I bring to the event?
Please don't bring your own food or drink to The Art House.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?
The best way is by email to info@thearthousesouthampton.co.uk

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
If you have a smartphone, we prefer that you save paper and show us your ticket on a phone.

What is the refund policy?
Tickets are not refundable unless the event is cancelled.

The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
As long as the person making the booking is with you, that's fine.

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