All-round family fun at the arts centre.
Audiences have been continuing to enjoy the regular Barnstormers Comedy nights at Artrix which now have a new home in the Studio. For added comfort, there’s raked seating and a small bar, as well as the downstairs bar which will remain open throughout.
On Saturday 21st May, Artrix will be playing host to three more top acts from the London and national comedy circuit with guest Barnstormers’ compere Dan Evans on hand to oversee the proceedings.
The marvellous May line-up consists of storyteller extraordinaire Sam Avery, delightfully dim-witted life coach Danny Pensive, and the darkly droll song-and-gag-man Anthony King.
Barnstormers Comedy is at Artrix Studio on Saturday 21st May. Tickets cost £14.00
Three times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of Spiral Earth, Megson have drawn on their heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music.
The husband & wife duo are renowned for their wonderful mix of heavenly vocals, lush harmonies and driving rhythmic guitars. Comprising Debs Hanna (Vocals, Whistle, Piano Accordion) and Stu Hanna (Guitar, Mandola, Banjo) Megson have gained fame on the British folk scene, not only for their arresting & intelligent songwriting, but for their exquisite musicianship and northern banter.
Megson are performing at Artrix on Saturday 4th June. The ticket price of £20 includes a fish and chip supper. (Call Paul Edwards on 0121 4452342 for vegetarian option).
Patrick Lynch from CBeebies will be pulling the strings at Artrix this half-term in a wonderful stage production of The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio on Sunday 29th May.
Based on the best loved children’s classic, this charming show is ideal for ages 5+. Crickets, cats, foxes and of course the world-famous Pinocchio will spring out of the puppet box and Patrick will bring them to life. Come and join him on this incredible journey, you’ll have a whale of a time!
A fugitive fox and a rookie bunny cop uncover a conspiracy in Zootropolis which will be screening at Artrix Cinema during the Whitsun break. Officer Judy Hopps discovers that being the first bunny on a police force of big, tough animals isn’t so easy. Determined to prove herself, she jumps at the opportunity to crack a case, even if it means partnering with a fast-talking, scam-artist fox.
Last but by no means least, families are invited to join Birmingham’s comic housewife Mrs Barbara Nice and friends for Comedy with Cake. Barbara will be joined by Maureen Younger and Ian Crawford for an afternoon session of fun and fondant on Sunday 5th June.
Lyngo Theatre presents The Curious Adventures of Pinocchio on Sunday 29th May at 2.00 pm. Tickets cost £7 (£5 under 16s). Zootropolis is screening at Artrix Cinema on Tuesday 31st May and Wed 1st June at 2.30 pm, and Tuesday 27th October at 2.00 pm. Tickets cost £6.30 (£5.30) or £3.30 for accompanied children under 16. Comedy with Cake is in the Artrix foyer on Sunday 5th June at 2.00 pm. Seating unallocated. Tickets cost £5 (cake extra).
All tickets are available from the box office on 01527 577330 or www.artrix.co.uk