Category Archives: Comedy

Moving Voices special guest announcement: Ri Baroche

We’re thrilled to welcome Ri Baroche back to our stage as our special guest for Moving Voices on 30 June 2023 following their splendid Drag ‘n’ Drop show here earlier this year. Friday 30 June from 7pm – book here … Continue reading

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Moving Voices special guest announcement: Haribo

Moving Voices veteran Haribo is at The Art House on Friday 16 June 2023 for a special edition of our regular open mic for poets, storytellers and musicians. Friday 16 June from 7pm – book here About Moving Voices: Moving … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT Joe Wells: King of the Autistics

A unique opportunity to see a rising star comedian perform his next show in a small, up close setting. We have just 10 earlybird tickets for this in-person only show, so booking quickly is advised! Currently on his ‘I am … Continue reading

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EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: Comedy Clinic – fundraiser for Mobile Herbal Clinic (Calais)

We are pleased to welcome Natalie Carey, CuppaJoey and Duncan White with compere beyond compare Nicola Beck for a night of comedy to raise funds for the Mobile Herbal Clinic, Calais. Delivering laughter as a tonic for these troubled times. … Continue reading

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GIG UPDATE: Professor Elemental joined by Stuart ‘Sweetchunks’ Blakeledge on Fri 21 April!

It’s been 10 years since Professor Elemental first performed here (somebody really ought to send him home, 2013 was a long time ago!). We’re delighted to announce that Stuart Blakeledge of The Sweetchunks Band fame will be joining the Prof … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Professor Elemental’s 10th anniversary at The Art House! Friday 21 April ’23

Way back in the last decade, Bik came across a very silly video entitled ‘Cup of Brown Joy’ which was, unsurprisingly, our cup of tea. So we asked the Prof if he would be so kind as to come and … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT – Moving Voices special for Transgender Day of Remembrance

Moving Voices returns on Friday 31 March with a special event for Transgender Day of Visibility with three guest performers as well as an open mic. Moving Voices is Southampton’s longest running open mic, for poetry, song, storytelling and all … Continue reading

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GIG ANNOUNCEMENT: Drag ‘n Drop (Brighton Fringe preview)

*FREE FUNDRAISER* Drag ‘n’ Drop! Drag-musical-comedy show Gender has been outlawed. Dragona Budjet (it’s pronounced bou-jzay, dahling!) guides you with drag, music and comedy through this new world. Several years into the future from 2023, gender has been outlawed. The … Continue reading

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Gig Announcement – Andrew O’Neill returns to The Art House!

Andrew O’Neill – We Are Not In The Least Afraid Of Ruins; We Carry A New World In Our Hearts Thursday 27 April, 8pm – tickets from £14.70 early release (low waged subsidised tickets £6) Andrew O’Neill is hopeful, and … Continue reading

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