Sean Heydon + Andrew Bird
2020-12-28 19:00 - 22:00 UTC | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SEAN HEYDON has been performing in some of the world’s most prestigious venues for A-list celebrities and blue chip companies for over 15 years now with his unique style of madcap comedy and magic.
Sean has many television credits to his name including Soccer AM on SKY ONE and for three seasons he was the resident magician on The Paul O’Grady Show on Channel 4.
Sean is a multi-award winning entertainer. Sean has won numerous awards for his headlining appearances at Comedy Clubs and Corporate events including ‘Specialty Act of the Year’. This was awarded by some of the finest agents and talent bookers in the UK.
Sean and his creative team are often requested to design and perform custom magic effects and illusions to help promote companies and events. These unique effects included making team members float on stage and making managing directors appear on stage.
“Britain’s Got Talent’s Most Jaw-Dropping Magician”
Evening Standard
“Magic Is Real! You literally turned back Time!”
Simon Cowell Visit website
ANDREW BIRD is a top headline act up and down the country and has performed all round the world.

He has been tour support for Rhod Gilbert, Rob Brydon and on his recent arena tour Michael McIntyre including Wembley and the O2. He’s one of only seven comedians to perform for Banksy at Dismal Land. He’s written on TV shows Jon Richardson’s Ultimate Worrier, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Lee Mack’s Duck Quacks Don’t Echo and is a regular guest on BBC Radio’s The Rhod Gilbert Show.
“Birdie supported me on my arena tour and made me laugh every night. A truly excellent comedian”
Michael McIntyre
“A great storyteller, funny, likeable and effortless”
Time Out
“Comedy gold…Bird’s going to be a big star, catch him close-up now”
The Scotsman

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Quiz Night
2021-01-31 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-02-28 19:30 - 22:00, 2021-03-28 19:30 - 22:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Last Sunday of the month.
Come and join in our quiz on the last Sunday of every month @ 7.30pm with Chris and Debbie.
Entry is £1 per person and teams of up to 6 people are welcome. There is a cash prize for the winner and a round of drinks for the winner of the Landlord’s Round.
Please note that this will be socially-distanced event with no more than six people in a team.
Numbers are limited so please book your table here (entry fee included in booking).
Masks must be worn at all times unless sat at a table and please bring your own pens.

The Greg Coulson Band
2021-07-01 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Greg Coulson is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and gifted performer. An accomplished Pianist and Hammond player he is also a gifted guitarist and singer/songwriter specialising in Rhythm & Blues. 2010 saw the break Greg had been looking for, at the age of 19 he joined the legendary two- tone band The Selecter.
Greg’s heart has always been true to Rhythm & Blues and his own songwriting. He has managed to tour the UK with his own band, taking his own brand of high octane, fun and musically ingenious Blues to loyal audiences throughout the UK.

TNJF with Roy Forbes
2021-07-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Tad Newton’s Jazzfriends with very special guest: top jazz vocalist, Roy Forbes.
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Graham Smith's Jazz Allsorts
2021-07-25 12:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
To finish the current season, a great band led by Graham Smith (drums)…a varied and swingin’ jazz session featuring some of the top jazz stars from the Midlands’ vibrant jazz scene!
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Tom Wrigglesworth + Mike Gunn
2021-07-29 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: PAUL SAVAGE
COMPÈRE: TONY COWARDS
TOM WRIGGLESWORTH is an established Stand-Up comedian, Radio and TV presenter and voice-over artist from Sheffield, England.
With a disarmingly charming delivery and unforgettable appearance, this Yorkshire funny man became a national have-a-go-hero when he rescued a little old lady from the jaws of a Virgin train ticket inspector; only to be arrested for begging. His subsequent story of the event secured Tom several awards including the Chortle Best Show Award, and a nomination for the main Edinburgh Comedy Award.
This led to a sell-out tour of the UK, and runs at the New Zealand Comedy Festival and prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival.
Following this, Tom recorded two series of ‘Tom Wrigglesworth’s Open Letters’ for BBC Radio 4, tackling consumer issues in his own hilarious way and winning a highly acclaimed Sony Award for best Radio Comedy along the way.
His next radio project, ‘Tom Wrigglesworth’s Hang Ups’ for BBC Radio 4 is currently in its second series and focuses on telephone conversations with his parents.
As a natural and engaging television presenter, Tom put his technical background to use when he appeared on ‘Electric Dreams’ for BBC 2, advising a modern family as they fast forwarded through three decades of technology.
Visit website: https://bluejeansmgmt.com/artists/tom-wrigglesworth/
“Magical storytelling…a rare talent…Hysterical and accomplished “
Time Out
“the gods of comedy chose Tom Wrigglesworth for greatness”
The Scotsman
“a gift for comic storytelling, a lovely turn of phrase, an ear for allowable exaggeration”
The Daily Telegraph

MIKE GUNN’S history is as interesting and entertaining as his comedy. A misspent youth and a series of grim jobs cultivated his cynical outlook on life and a perverse desire led him to the world of stand-up. A self-confessed pessimist, he describes himself as “not a natural choice for a career in laughter”. He has a rare ability to walk close to the line of what audiences find acceptable and yet still remain likeable and funny. His reputation for being a bit unfriendly, a touch dark and even morose is really not true. In real life he’s loving, warm and philanthropic. Just a bit misunderstood.
Early in his career Mike was supporting the likes of Jo Brand and Alan Davies and recently supported Lee Mack on his huge UK tour. He now headlines at all the top comedy venues in the UK and is rapidly reaching cult status on the circuit.
Television appearances include Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1), Celebrity Deal or no Deal (CH 4), Harry Hill’s TV Burp (ITV), Al Murray’s sitcom ‘Time Gentlemen Please’ (Sky), Soccer AM (Sky 1), The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Live At Jongleurs (CH5), and The Gas (CH4). He is a regular on the Sky Poker channel and has also been a contributor for The Guardian. He has written for Time Out, The List, The 11 O’clock Show (CH4) and Match of The Day Magazine. even though he hates football.
Visit website: http://www.mikegunn.co.uk

“One of the 10 leading stand-ups in Britain”
Independent on Sunday

“Mike Gunn will make you die laughing”
The Guardian

“Piercingly funny…Fiendishly funny as dry as a dead mans bones”
The List

Steve Royle + Andrew Bird SOLD OUT
2021-08-04 20:00 - 23:00
Headlining is comedian, actor, writer, BBC Radio presenter and juggler Steve Royle who came 3rd in the final of Britain’s Got Talent 2020 and previously performed as a warm-up act on the Royal Variety Performance. He spent many years as the court jester at Camelot theme park and has supported Peter Kay and Dave Spikey on tour. His TV appearances include ’Phoenix Nights’, ‘Live at the Palladium’ and ‘Max & Paddy’. Amusing the crowd with his high energy and distinctive talents, there’s something for everyone.
Support from the effortlessly engaging Andrew Bird, originally from Towcester, who was the support act on Michael McIntyre’s recent arena tour and has also supported Rhod Gilbert and Lee Hurst on tour, as well as performing internationally. Watching The Young Ones with his brothers as an eight-year-old, at two in the morning on Comic Relief, he realized then that he wanted to be funny in some way. With his personal appeal and superbly crafted, funny anecdotes, he captivates his audiences.
Support is courtesy of Mark Row and your compère for the evening is Spiky Mike.

Graeme Mathews + Addy van der Borgh
2021-08-26 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SUPPORT: DAVID EAGLE
COMPÈRE: TONY COWARDS
GRAEME MATHEWS has been a professional comedian for nearly 10 years and in this time he has appeared at a whole host of venues across the U.K. Graeme’s cheeky Essex boy style can be adapted to appeal to all sorts of audiences, he is equally at home performing in a small pub as he is performing on a stage in front of a huge audience.
He was a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent 2019.
Expect a loud in your face comedy performer who not only tells jokes, but eats fire, performs magic, makes unusual balloon models but above all holds an audience in the palm of his hand. Graeme can perform up to an hour one show but he has become particularly sort after as a compere/MC on comedy bills as he has a natural report with an audience and a is superb at ‘Bantering’ with the crowd.
“Very funny and different”
Graham Norton
“One of the best MC’s on the circuit”
Laugh out Loud Comedy Clubs
“Graeme is an entertainer, the only half naked fire eating comic on the circuit and an excellent established host and headline act.”
Laughing Pod Comedy
ADDY VAN DER BORGH has that rare talent of making people laugh when he walks on stage (helped of course by a large nose and mad eyes).
Addy is a great performer of highly acclaimed and original material, an ability noticed immediately by the BBC when he appeared on the ‘Stand-up show’ (BBC1) after only one year as a comedian. He has subsequently appeared on ‘Live at Jongleurs’ for Sky TVand will be appearing in the forthcoming BBC3 series from Baby Cow Productions, “Baby Candy”.
With brilliant timing and an array of voices and characters which animate and enliven even the most drab subject matter (computers, museums, libraries) Addy has built a following of fans not just in all the major clubs in Britain (Comedy Store, Jongleurs, Comedy Cafe etc) but also worldwide, including Holland, Australia, New Zealand, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Thailand.
“With a potent mix of brilliant mimicry, offbeat character comedy and hilarious observations, Addy takes you on a journey of the mind to the many voices in your head, that come together in a brilliant combination”
Time Out

Luke's Drifters
2021-09-11 21:00 - 23:50
First time at The Walnut Tree Inn for this Rock, Pop and R&B band performing covers by the likes of ZZ Top, Beatles, Steppenwolf, T. Rex, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Joe Bonamasa.

Blues and Roots
2021-09-18 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
High calibre professional musicians performing fifties and sixties pop standards, swing and classic R&B covers.

Micky P Kerr + Lost Voice Guy
2021-09-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SUPPORT: Russell Arathon
COMPERE: James Cook
MICKY P KERR is primary school teacher turned musician turned comedian who went from being a popular performer on his local music and comedy scenes to appearing on one of the county’s biggest TV shows, reaching the final of Britain’s Got Talent. With an endearing combination of down-to-earth charm, cheeky observations, self-deprecation and comic songs, he wins over audiences of all backgrounds.
“Kerr’s ability to get laughs out of them marks him out as perfect Radio 4 material.”
Three Weeks Edinburgh
“Unlike some acts who are not funny then are funny, you are always funny.”
Simon Cowell
“You don’t need me to tell you how funny you are, and if you carry on like this I could see you in the final.”
David Walliams
LEE RIDLEY (aka Lost Voice Guy) is the first stand-up comedian to use a communication aid.
Lee won Britain’s Got Talent in 2018 and the BBC New Comedy Award in 2014. Lee’s other credits include Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions (ITV), America’s Got Talent: The Champions (NBC), Live At The Apollo (BBC Two), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), I Just Called To Say… (Sky Arts), Comedians Giving Lectures (Dave) and The Now Show (BBC Radio 4). Lee has co-written two series of Ability (BBC Radio 4) with Katherine Jakeways which he also stars in.
Lee has toured the UK, selling out venues up and down the country, with his show I’m Only In It For The Parking. He’s also performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Latitude, Rewind Festival, Galway Comedy Festival, Brighton Fringe, Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Leicester Comedy Festival, Nottingham Comedy Festival and Liverpool Comedy Festival. Lee was named Ent24’s Hardest Working Comedian of the Year in 2019.
Lee has told jokes/given motivational speeches for a range of charities and organisations including Sainsbury’s, Barclays and The Royal College of Nurses. He is also an ambassador for Scope as well as being a patron of Smile For Life, Find A Voice, Communication Matters and The Sequal Trust.
“Britain’s got talent indeed”
Metro
“Laugh-out loud funny”
The Independent
“Ingenious”
The Times

Rhythm and Roots
2021-10-02 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
A fabulous four-piece band from Northants performing mainly reggae plus some classic soul and Motown songs.
Their repertoire includes Bob Marley, Gregory Isaacs, Desmond Decker, Jimmy Cliff, Toots & the Maytals, Sam Cooke, The Drifters, Bill Withers, Wilson Pickett, Ben E King, UB40, The Specials, Sting and The Zutons.

Michael Fabbri + Jonny Awsum
2021-10-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SUPPORT: FREDDIE FARRELL
COMPERE: TONY COWARDS
MICHAEL FABBRI has been a stand up since 2003 and regularly performs at major comedy clubs throughout the UK and all over the world.
He has worked as a writer for Radio and TV and recently had his own stand up series: ‘Dyslexicon’ on BBC radio 4. He has done several solo shows at the Edinburgh fringe festival and worked as a support act for Micky Flanagan, Lucy Porter, and Stephen K Amos.
With an award for Best Club Comic and a finalist on Channel 4’s ‘So You Think You’re Funny’ he has an affable and electric style of comedy, with material that ranges from the cerebral to the smutty.
“Exceptionally funny, extremely sharp, hugely enjoyable.”
The Scotsman
“Startlingly insightful.”
The Guardian
“Hilarious, Clever, sick and completely unrepeatable.”
BBC Online
JONNY AWSUM is an award-winning comedian who has charmed audiences all around the world with his high energy performance style and unique brand of musical comedy.
After building his reputation on the UK comedy circuit, where he is a regular headliner and closing act, Jonny shot to national fame on Britain’s Got Talent. His TV performances won standing ovations and unanimous praise from the judges and went viral on the internet, racking up over 50 million views on YouTube.
Following BGT, Jonny enjoyed a whirlwind 18 months including a sell-out five-star reviewed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, a starring role in his first pantomime, and tour support to both Lost Voice Guy and Tape Face on their hit UK theatre tours.
Jonny regularly pops up on TV and radio. He has featured on BBC Breakfast, GMTV, BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 5 Live and Absolute Radio and has appeared in TV commercials for brands including Cravendale, EDF, The Post Office, VW and Samsung.
“Guaranteed to lift your spirits”
Daily Mirror
“It was absolutely brilliant…it was the best ending to a show ever!”
Amanda Holden
“Numerous belly-aching, laugh-out-loud cheers”
Big Issue

Washington Whirlygig!
2021-11-07 12:30 - 15:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Great band with a varies repertoire!
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Barry Castagnola + Mark Simmons
2021-11-24 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SUPPORT: ERIC RUSHTON
COMPÈRE: HOWARD READ
BARRY CASTAGNOLA, comedian, actor and writer, has firmly established himself as an accomplished comic performer. He has been performing stand-up in the UK and internationally for over 6 years since blagging his way onto the stage at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. His easy-going (yet very physical) style, mixing personal anecdotes with some sharp topical and political comment, enthuses audiences at most of the major comedy clubs in the UK. As well as being a popular compere, Barry regularly headlines gigs around the country. He has performed in New York, Ireland, The Melbourne Comedy Festival, Glastonbury and The Reading Festival. TV stand up includes The Stand Up Show (BBC1) and Net.Comedy (Carlton).
Barry stormed the 2004 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL with his debut solo show, inspired by clearing out his childhood bedroom. The Importance of Not Being Too Earnest gained great critical acclaim.
★★★★
“Such fun… An appealing hour of biographical stand up”
The Guardian

“A confident, likeable comic … It’s his self deprecating bemusement that provides the most hilarity”
Metro

“His blokey charm and willingness to make himself look ridiculous carry him through the trickiest of subject matter”
Edfast

MARK SIMMONS is an exceptional one-liner comedian. It won him a place in Dave’s prestigious Best Joke of The Fringe in Edinburgh 2017. His solo show at the festival, One-Linerer was also a huge hit, with sell out shows every day and was nominated Best Show by the Amused Moose Comedy Award Fringe Show 2017. He then continued this success with his follow-up show, One-Linererer, which was also a sell out!
Mark is constantly on the rise and since being in the finals of several noteworthy competitions, such as Leicester Mercury Comedian of The Year, So You Think You’re Funny and the NATY Award, he has been in high demand for the top UK comedy clubs, such as Glee, Manford’s Comedy Club, Comedy Central and Just The Tonic, headlining the majority of them. Also, he has been recently supporting Seann Walsh, Rob Beckett and Rob Brydon on their national tours, as well as one off shows supporting Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and Jack Dee.
★★★★
“Master of one liners”
one4review
“A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke-writing”
Chortle
“Perfectly timed, clever one-liners”
Leicester Mercury

David Horniblow's Vitality 4
2021-12-05 12:30 - 15:00
Great classic and vintage jazz. David was a sensation on his previous Walnut visit with The Dime Notes. Martin Wheatley (guitar/banjo), Michael McQuaid, Nick Ball!
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Stephen Bailey + Paul McCaffrey
2021-12-30 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SUPPORT: JAKE BAKER
COMPÈRE: JON PEARSON
STEPHEN BAILEY is a cocktail of class, caring and comedy, with the most flamboyant umbrella to top it all off. He’s a comedian and writer, whose friendly and open brand of gossipy humour has made him one of the UK’s most exciting up-and-coming acts in comedy at the moment and an in demand talent for all things showbiz/entertainment.
As a comedian, he has starred on Live at the Apollo (BBC Two), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and recorded his own 30 minute comedy special for Comedy Central, after performing stand up on Live at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central). He has opened for some of the biggest names in stand-up, including Katherine Ryan, Jenny Eclair and Sarah Millican and this autumn will see him open for both Jason Manford and John Bishop.
He’s also appeared on many TV shows including Coronation Street & Good Morning Britain (ITV), The Apprentice: You’re Fired (BBC Two), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Love Island: Aftersun, Safeword, CelebAbility & The Great Xmas Rant (ITV2), Wardrobe Secrets (ITVBe), Celebrity Advice Bureau (W), Celebrity 5 Go Camping, Do The Right Thing with Eamonn and Ruth, It’s Not Me, It’s You & The Jeremy Vine Show (Channel 5)… but still cannot get on Strictly.​​​

★★★★
“A superstar in the making”
British Comedy Guide
“A natural talent for making audiences laugh”
Metro
“A rising star”
The Sun
PAUL McCAFFREY has recently appeared on major UK tours with two of Britain’s foremost stand ups, Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges – playing to more than half a million people in Arenas and theatres to great critical acclaim. He has also been the support act for Michael Mcintyre, John Bishop and Lee Mack. 2019 saw McCaffrey take to the road for his first solo headline tour ‘I thought I’d have grown out of this by now’, playing to packed houses across the UK. In Spring 2020, he’ll be hitting the road again in his own right this time, with hilarious new show LEMON.
Star of Live at the Apollo (BBC2) Impractical Jokers (BBC3) Russell Howards Good News (BBC3) Stand up Central (Comedy Central) and as seen on The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC) and Channel 4’s 5o Funniest.
An award-winning comedian (Latitude New Act of the Year, London Paper/Soho Theatre London Comic Competition), One of the most in demand headliners at all the major UK comedy clubs. He has performed Seven critically-acclaimed Edinburgh shows, as well as performing comedy at major music festivals such as Reading, Leeds, V Festival, Bestival and Latitude.
★★★★
“He has charm, charisma and success written all over him”
Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard

The Hot Jazz Vagabonds
2022-01-09 12:30 - 15:00
Super new band..Django to Dixieland and Jazz Delights.
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Ewan Bleach Quintet
2022-01-23 12:30 - 15:00
Multi instrumentalist Ewan brings his great young band to The Walnut. Ewan is regular member of “Frog & Henry” and has played many times in New Orleans with the iconic “Tuba Skinny”
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Mark Nelson + The Noise Next Door
2022-01-27 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: Trevor Bickles
COMPÈRE: Jack Campbell
Award-winning stand-up MARK NELSON’s mix of dark humour, cutting observations and superb one-liners has seen him firmly established as one of the UK’s biggest-hitting comedy powerhouses.
With a likeably disarming manner on stage belying some of the stronger content, Nelson often has audiences laughing at things they know they really shouldn’t be laughing at. An MA degree in Politics from Glasgow University supports his brilliantly topical writing and, although his stand-up is certainly not for the easily offended, the material is intelligent, well conceived and beautifully crafted, all supported by a very confident delivery.
Nelson’s considerable writing and broadcasting talent is being well recognised in addition to his stand-up. He supplied material for Jason Manford’s A Funny Old Week and three series of Russell Howard’s Good News. He also wrote and performed sketches, topical stand-up and co-hosted (with Susan Calman) BBC Scotland’s 2014 Commonwealth Games satirical comedy series Don’t Drop The Baton.
More recently, Nelson has appeared on the BBC’s The One Show (as both and with bespoke News at 3 clips), BBC Three’s Comedy Marathon and BBC Scotland’s Comedy Underground and Bad Influencer. In 2017, he was flown to Australia to tape a set at the Sydney Opera House for the Just For Laughs comedy festival.
“Expertly raised the standard with blistering material which pushes dangerously near the boundaries of good taste. He has now become a leader for young Scottish comics to follow”
The Sunday Times
“You’ll want to see what the all the fuss is about. A remarkably accomplished stage manner with wonderfully crafted gags. Mark Nelson possesses a talent that is simply obscene.”
The List
“A viciously sharp sense of timing”
Metro

THE NOISE NEXT DOOR, U.K’s premier improv comedy troupe have taken the comedy world by storm.
Twelve time sell-out veterans of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and one of the country’s most sought after comedy club headliners, The Noise Next Door leave audiences everywhere in awe of their lightning-quick wit and totally original comedic talents. They have been performing their own distinctive brand of off-the-cuff comedy together since they met at university.
Taking audience suggestions, the cheeky and charming quartet, transform them into fantastically funny scenes and songs in the blink of an eye with a perfect blend of ludicrous characters, witty one-liners, epic stories, and explosive physicality.
The Noise Next Door have appeared on BBC One, BBC Three, ITV1, BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4, they were nominated for a Chortle Award in 2014, and have performed alongside the likes of Michael McIntyre, Al Murray, and Harry Hill. Having received standing ovations in front of corporate dinners, the British forces, secondary school students and even fans at ‘Download’ Heavy Metal music festival, they are also one of the most versatile acts in the business.
Unstoppably funny and uniquely talented, The Noise Next Door are the stand out comedy act of their generation.
“Hilarious…a superior kind of chaos”
The Daily Telegraph
“Comedy Gold”
The Guardian
“Immaculately well executed”
The Times

After the Lights
2022-01-29 21:00 - 23:50 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Five-piece classic rock covers band from Milton Keynes led by Ian Anderson on vocals and guitar, Mark Michalski on bass and vocals, Jean-Paul Michalski on drums and featuring guitarists Andy Fenton and Kevin Blake.
Their repertoire covers: Thin Lizzy, Guns & Roses, Lynyrd Skynrd, ZZ Top, Deep Purple, Wishbone Ash, Stones, Free, Bad Company, Doobie Brothers and more!

The Melody Room Jazz Band
2022-02-06 12:30 - 15:00
Sue Greenway (sax/clarinet), Alan Bateman (trumpet), Dickie White (banjo/guitar), John Watson (drums) and Karl Wagner (bass)..traditional jazz with a fresh approach!
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

The Ian Bateman Jazz band
2022-02-20 12:30 - 15:00
Straight ahead jazz!
Led by trombone star: Ian Bateman (ex Acker Bilk, Pete Allen bands). Denny Ilett (guitar), Andy Crowdy (bass), Stuart Hendersen (trumpet) and Ed Richardson (drums).
Tickets £15.00 in advance.
For reservations and enquiries call Tad Newton on 01604 858549.

Lindsey Santoro + George Zach
2022-02-24 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: Fiona Allen
COMPÈRE: Tony Cowards
LINDSEY SANTORO has taken the circuit by storm since making her debut in 2014. Still one of the best hidden gems on the circuit Lindsey, who hails from Birmingham, has in her short time earned a place in the finals of both the English Comedian Of The Year and the Funny Women competitions.
Lindsey has also popped up on the radio appearing on BBC Radio 2 and 4 and regularly on Brum Radio and BBC West Midlands.
On top of that she has performed as part of the Best In Class show at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe and has appeared a grand total of four times at the Birmingham Comedy Festival, including her debut hour solo show in 2018, and three times at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
Lindsey recounts tales of her misadventures in life, all in her trademark down to earth, madcap, side-splitting style.
“One of the most naturally hysterical and gifted comedians in recent memory.”
Joe Lycett

GEORGE ZACH is Greek and moved to Britain at 18 to study Biochemistry lured by the idea of living in the country of Hugh Grant, Mr Bean and Lady Diana; Due to the family budget however, instead of living it large in Notting Hill, he ended up in Newcastle Upon-Tyne.
When he was done with university, George decided lab life wasn’t for him, so whilst playing poker for a living he did his first comedy spot in 2009 in a room above a pub on St Patrick’s Day.
Since that day he has gone on to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 5 times and in 2015 he appeared at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
George has firmly established himself in the UK and Australian comedy circuits, has performed in various countries such as Spain, The Netherlands, Greece, Germany and Hong Kong and has supported Chris McCausland, Luisa Omielan and Sophie Willan on their UK tours.
His broadcast work includes appearing on Dave Channel’s ‘The Comedy Guide To Life’, BBC One’s This Week, The One Show and he has acted in Sky’s Summer Shorts.
“A charismatic raconteur.. his story not only elicits laughter but is also, at times, poignant and moving”
The Wee Review (Edinburgh Fringe)
“Truly Terrific”
Melbourne Herald
“Huge Laughs, George is clearly a very funny guy”
Broadway Baby

The Mudsharks
2022-03-05 21:00 - 23:45 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
A tribute to the iconic music of Led Zeppelin.
The band faithfully delivers the true live sound of early 70s Zeppelin.
No wigs, no dragon jumpsuits, no bowler hats – it’s all about the music.
The name? Google it!

Jukebox
2022-03-25 21:00 - 23:50
A three-four piece band based in Milton Keynes. The band perform 60’s to modern pop and rock covers including Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, David Bowie, Lionel Richie, Bruce Springsteen, Daft Punk, Mark Ronson, Pharrell Williams, Arctic Monkeys, Drake and Ed Sheeran.

Christian Reilly + Sean Heydon
2022-03-31 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: KEVIN DANIEL
COMPÈRE: JAMES COOK
CHRISTIAN REILLY is a musical comedian. Like a rock star, his career has taken him around the world not once, but three times; his job has taken him down country roads to places such as the USA, Australia, New Zealand, and Britain where he has received accolades at international festivals and numerous network TV credits.
Critics have compared Christian to Bill Bailey or Rich Hall, with his charmingly confident performances accompanied by hilarious songs and clever wit. Regardless of the venue, Christian flies on stage like he is playing to sold-out arena crowds, filled with energy and ready to make the crowd laugh.
Appearing on BBC radio and TV in 2015, BBC Radio 4 followed Christian on the road to the Edinburgh Fringe for ‘Lives In a Landscape’. And in 2016, Christian took his comedy to Australia as part of Perth’s Fringeworld festival. Last year saw him return to the Edinburgh Festival for the seventh consecutive year with a new show.
Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands, musical theatre, and morose indie musicians. Mocking anything musical, he may take your favourite songs, change the lyrics and make you love his version more. If you’re a lover of music and comedy, this is for you.
“If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall, you’re probably a Christian Reilly fan already”
The Guardian
“Blisteringly funny songs”
The Stage
“A charmingly confident performer, an accomplished musician and a clever comic… The funniest songs I have heard in a long time”
The Scotsman

SEAN HEYDON has been working in some of the worlds most prestigious venues for over ten years now with his unique style of madcap comedy and fascinating magic. With many television credits to his name (including acting as the resident illusionist on the Paul O’Grady Show, Channel 4), Heydon is also in constant demand across the BBC Radio network as a special guest. In 2009 he had his own regular 30 minute show called ‘Magic On The Wireless’, which consisted of interactive mind reading magic and comedy with listeners – this was aired live across four stations: BBC Radio Northampton, BBC Radio Leicester, BBC Radio Coventry & Warwickshire and Harborough FM.
A multi-award winning entertainer by 2009, Heydon beat off the cream of British entertainment talent to win the coveted ‘Specialty Act of the Year’ award as voted for by some of the finest Agents and Bookers in the country. Furthermore, Heydon is regarded as one of Europe’s leading and unrivalled close-up magicians and has even consulted alongside world renowned personality Anthony Robbins, bringing a creative edge to business conferences using magic as a metaphor for business strategising.
Billed as ‘The Alternative Magician’, he performs astounding and quite literally breath taking illusions and stunts in a unique comical style that audiences have never seen before, but will remember for the rest of their lives.

Bennett Arron + Ignacio Lopez
2022-04-28 20:00 - 23:00
SUPPORT: STEPHANIE LAING
COMPÈRE: MATT GREEN
BENNETT ARRON is a BAFTA-shortlisted Scriptwriter, Comedian and Television Presenter. He wrote and starred in two BBC Radio Series: Bennett Arron is Jewelsh, and Bennett Arron Worries About… both of which were nominated for a Celtic Media Award .He is currently starring in the Radio 4 Sitcom ALONE.
Bennett also wrote the romantic comedy novel The Girl From The Discotheque[7] which was described as “Funny from beginning to end” by Ricky Gervais and “A touching, funny, page-turning book about what the heart wants – no matter how irrational. This is romance and comedy with a bruised heart” by Tony Parsons.
Bennett presented the documentary The Kosher Comedian for the BBC and he wrote, directed and presented the documentary How To Steal An Identity for Channel 4, in which he stole the identity of the Home Secretary. The programme was Pick of the Week in both The Guardian and The Telegraph.
“A Welsh Seinfeld”
The Guardian
“Genuinely original and funny”
The Times
“Hilarious… clever wit… razor sharp”
The Standard
IGNACIO LOPEZ is a Spanish & Welsh comedian based in Cardiff. His parents are Welsh/Irish & Moroccan/Spanish, and he has a German sister; family get-togethers are like a meeting of the U.N.
As well as hosting TV shows, headlining top comedy clubs all over the U.K and Europe, and taking the piss out of British people directly to their faces, Ignacio writes sketches, sitcoms, and tweets. Every few months something he tweets will go viral and he’ll gain a few thousand followers before they realise he doesn’t just tweet witty observations about public transport and songs about hating the U.K. – then they unfollow until the next tweet goes viral. The fickle bastards.
Ignacio has performed for the Wales football squad, opened for James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers, and hosts comedy and corporate events around the World.
During the pandemic Ignacio has focused on putting more comedy content online, streaming live comedy events, running a weekly quiz, teaching people how to make Sangría, sitting on his sofa for 18 hours a day and occasionally crying in the bath.
At last count (probably this morning) Ignacio’s videos have received over 20 Million views in total across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
“Hilarious”
The Scotsman
“Charismatic with a waspish charm”
Chortle
“Playful, brutal and bloody funny”
Moody Comedy
