The Occasional Orchestra
2019-07-13 21:00 - 2019-07-14 00:00 UTC | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
This band of five men and one woman have made it their mission over recent years to play their uplifting and intelligent songs to appreciative audiences across the UK and beyond. They have an ever growing back catalogue of recorded singles and albums, most recently working with top Producer Matt Terry (The Enemy, Don Broco) to produce their finest album to date Urban Foxes, crowd funded by the band’s loyal following on Kickstarter.
The combination of compelling hooks, sweet harmonies, insightful lyrics and accomplished musicianship has led them to be described as “The Mumford and Sons you don’t want to punch” by Richard O’Hagan of RNR magazine. Not that The Occasional Orchestra would hold with punching fellow musicians of course.
A BBC radio session in 2018 followed the release of Glue – a single to raise money for valuable music therapy for sufferers of dementia. The authentic and moving video has so far been viewed by half a million people.
The band’s passion is playing live in all manner of venues in the UK and beyond, and their energetic and committed performances are very well received by festival crowds and small venue goers alike where their unique blend of story-telling and song-writing seems to have captured a mood.

Acoustic Sessions
2019-07-04 20:00 - 23:00, 2019-06-06 20:00 - 23:00, 2019-05-02 20:00 - 23:00, 2019-04-04 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Come and listen to some exciting live acoustic music featuring various artists with a changing line-up each month. The monthly sessions feature musicians performing cover songs as well as original compositions.
Hosted by Hannah Faulkner. Admission free.

Quiz Night
2019-06-30 20:00 - 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 @ 8pm with Chris and Debbie.
Entry is £1 per person and teams of up to 4 people are welcome. There is a cash prize for the winner and a round of drinks for the winner of the Landlord’s Round.

Tom Wrigglesworth + Jonny Awsum
2019-06-27 20:00 - 23:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
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.
“Magical storytelling…a rare talent…Hysterical and accomplished “
Time Out
“the gods of comedy chose Tom Wriddlesworth for greatness”
The Scotsman
“a gift for comic storytelling, a lovely turn of phrase, an ear for allowable exageration“
The Daily Telegraph
Please note Tom Wrigglesworth replaces the previously advertised Dominic Holland, who has had to cancel. Apologies for any disappointment, but rest assured Tom is an outstanding replacement. Visit website JONNY AWSUM exploded onto the comedy scene with a crowd-pleasing set, performing his special feel-good brand of musical comedy all over the world and becoming a much sought-after live act.
In 2017, Jonny was broadcast to huge acclaim on the nation’s biggest-rating ITV show, ‘Britain’s Got Talent’. Performing alongside Ant & Dec, Jonny won a standing ovation from the theatre audience, a unanimous vote of approval from the judges and was seen by 11 million TV viewers. Jonny was broadcast numerous times throughout the series and made it all the way to the Live Semi-Finals.
Jonny has also appeared on the BBC Radio 2 Arts Show, featured as a guest-presenter on Absolute Radio and written three hit Edinburgh Festival Fringe shows.
Equally dynamic in front of a camera as he is in front of a live audience, Jonny has featured in numerous TV commercials for brands including Cravendale, EDF, The Post Office, VW and Samsung.
“Guaranteed to lift your spirits”
Daily Mirror
“He’ll get you laughing from deep within your belly. This is a fun-filled sixty minutes that will have you grinning from ear to ear.”
ThreeWeeks
“It was absolutely brilliant…it was the best ending to a show ever!”
Amanda Holden Visit website

FUN.K
2019-06-22 21:00 - 2019-06-23 00:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Northants based six-piece function band performing 70’s and beyond soul, disco and funk music. Lead vocals and harmonies are shared by two female singers. Artists covered include Martha & The Vandellas, Stevie Wonder, Sister Sledge, Rose Royce, Candi Staton, Heatwave, Earth Wind & Fire, Kool & The Gang, Chic, The Trammps, Average White Band and Brother Strut.

Scott Bennett + Ian D Montford
2019-05-30 20:00 - 23:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
SCOTT BENNETT has rapidly established himself as one of the fastest rising stars on the UK circuit. Likeable, with a warm and engaging delivery, his sharply written routines have been delighting audiences across the country. In 2013 and 2015 he was selected to perform in the prestigious Big Value showcase show for Just the Tonic at the Edinburgh fringe, the show has previously been a springboard to success for many household names including Jason Manford and Sarah Millican.
A versatile and confident performer Scott regularly appears at many of established clubs including; The Comedy Store, Glee, Jongleurs, Highlight, Just the Tonic, Ten Feet Tall, Funhouse Comedy, Buzz Comedy, Frog and Bucket, Baby Blue, Hilarity Bites and many other independents.
Scott is also a regular writer and performer on the new “Panelbeaters” show created by Gary Delaney and Ciamh Mcdonnell. The show, presented by Jason Manford, recently completed some sell out dates at the Lowry theatre in Manchester.
In 2018 Scott was tipped as one of the “ones to watch for 2018” by respected industry online magazine, Chortle.
As well as working as a succesful stand up comic in his own right, Scott has written for high profile acts including Jason Manford, is a writer for The Chris Ramsey show for Comedy Central and has written for the News Quiz on BBC Radio 4.
He has also featured on the BBC Radio 4Extra podcasts, “The Comedy Club” with Arthur Smith and “Knock Knock” with Helen Lederer.
“Clearly has a big future, flashes of Peter Kay, Jason Manford and John Bishop”
Bruce Dessau, Amused Moose Finals Review
“An hilarious act, brilliantly worded observations”
Plymouth Herald Visit website Tom Binns will be entertaining us through his hilarious alter ago: IAN D. MONTFORD, psychic medium. He is the star and co-writer of the BBC 1 Friday Night Comedy Show Hospital People.
He is also an award-winning and critical acclaimed character comedian working the International Comedy Festivals and the UK Stand Up Comedy Circuit. He’s arguably earned more five-star reviews than any other comedian.
He’s been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award, MySpace Comedy Award and Perth Fringe Comedy Award (twice). He’s a “Fosters Comedy God”, he’s won Best International Act at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe (twice), Nottingham Comedy Festival and 3 Sony Gold Awards. He’s also Midlands Comedian of the year. (UK)
He’s been in BBC Shows Alan Partridge, Lee and Herring, Friday/Saturday Night Armistice and Channel 4 shows IT Crowd and Drifters and the film Going to Mecca.
“Binns makes a triumphant return as the Sunderland psychic Ian D. Montford, mixing eerily good cold-reading skills with a joyful debunking of the genre”
The Independent Visit website

The Magnificent Seven
2019-05-19 12:00 - 14:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
From the bands of Bilk, Barber and Ball: Richard Exall (reeds), Amy Roberts (clarinet, sax, flute), Ben Cummings (trumpet), Ian Bateman (trombone), Nick Millward (drums), Bill Coleman (bass) and Craig Milverton (piano).
Tickets (£12.50) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

The Chicago Teddy Bears' Society Jazz Band
2019-05-12 12:00 - 14:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Great band from Liverpool in a very rare appearance outside the North West.
Tickets (£10) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

JoJo and the Mojos
2019-05-01 21:00 - 2019-05-02 00:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
A six-piece rock band from Buckingham comprising two female lead vocalists, two guitarists, a bassist and a drummer. They focus on strong vocals and harmonies and combined with a mixture of guitar solos, bass riffs and drum fills, they keep everyone rocking! They perform cover songs by artists including Golden Earring, Stereophonics, U2, Bon Jovi, Tenacious D, Prince, Goo Goo Dolls, White Stripes, The Ataris, Sheryl Crow, Texas, Maroon 5, White Lion and many more.

Paddy Lennox + Rob Deering
2019-04-25 20:00 - 23:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
PADDY LENNOX is an Irish comedian and actor who first burst on to the stage as a Stand-Up in 2001 only to be interrupted with a couple of comedies at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre and filming in far off lands, before returning to his new found passion. An engaging and instantly likeable comic, Paddy combines topical material with observational routines.
He has worked at The Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre with Mark Rylance, slipped off this mortal coil in Holby City and been pulled faces in many television commercials across the EU.
Paddy earns a crust on the UK Comedy Circuit and plays all the great clubs: The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Glee Club, The Stand, Barnstormers and many other clubs.
“A scream…”
The Telegraph
“Northern Irishman Paddy Lennox has some extremely funny material. I’m sure this guy has a great future.”
one4review.com Visit website ROB DEERING performs stand-up comedy with music, using a guitar, a loop pedal and his voice to create impressive rock and pop soundscapes – and do jokes, of course.
Along with being one of the most in-demand headliners on the UK circuit, he’s toured nationally and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe many times since starting out in comedy in the year 2000. His late-night, live-music comedy pop quiz Beat This is a festival institution, on London’s South Bank, at Wales’ Green Man and many more besides Edinburgh.
Rob has performed throughout the world, in shows from the Middle East to Melbourne, Shanghai to the South of France, and he has appeared on any number of Radio and TV shows, often using his extensive knowledge of film, popular music and… well, ‘general’; he has won Celebrity Mastermind and a comedians’ special of the Weakest Link on BBC One, for example.
He also recently ran all over Britain for BBC 6 Music. Yes, Rob runs, presenting the podcast Running Commentary with fellow running comic Paul Tonkinson, and fundraising for his favoured charity Parkinson’s UK; he has run seven marathons. He produces and hosts Parkinson’s UK’s annual gig Shake With Laughter at London’s Comedy Store, where he is also a regular member of the Cutting Edge topical comedy team.
“Truly wonderful stand-up”
Sunday Times
“Inspired”
Daily Telegraph
“One of the leading stand-ups of his generation”
Time Out Visit website

The Woburn Little Big Band
2019-04-21 12:00 - 14:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Tickets (£10) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

The Ralph Allin Quartet
2019-04-14 12:00 - 14:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
New to the Walnut Tree – supremely talented jazz violinist and entertainer back on the jazz scene after starring on the major cruise ships.
Tickets (£10) available from Tad Newton 01604 858549

Curvy Love Dogz
2019-04-13 21:00 - 2019-04-14 00:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
With one of the most solid rhythm sections around the Dogz play soft pop/rock a la The Police, T. Rex and U2, through Van Morrison, Eric Clapton and the blues rock of Cream, through to more current material including numbers from Scissor Sisters, Maroon 5, Coldplay and Kaiser Chiefs.

Divinity
2019-04-06 21:00 - 2019-04-07 00:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Northamptonshire based Divinity perform the whole spectrum of dance music from the 50’s through to present day chart hits as well as classic soul/motown. This has earned them the reputation as an exciting live show with a powerful vocalist and a superb rhythm section. Tracks across their vast and varied repertoire include tunes from Bob Marley and the Wailers, Stevie Wonder, Chic, Jackie Wilson, Jamiroquai and Amy Winehouse.

Accrington Stanley
2019-03-30 21:00 - 2019-03-31 00:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Spanning thirty one years of successful performances of Beatles music, the band, Accrington Stanley returns with a magical journey into the time of legend that was the Beatles. Arguably still the best creative songwriters of the 20th Century; the Beatles’ music persists in everyday song lists of musical artists, radio and television all over the world.
The Magical History Four will be showing just why the music of the Beatles is still loved by so many. From a huge selection of instantly recognisable songs will come some of the band’s favourites for this special festival day.
Despite many other ‘tribute bands’ playing Beatles music, Accrington Stanley were one of the very first, playing and singing with ability and love for the music.

Roger Monkhouse + Ivan Brackenbury
2019-03-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
ROGER MONKHOUSE is one of the most original and distinctive acts on the comedy scene. A consummate stand-up who employs a deadly combination of charm and menace to exert a masterful control over any audience. A highly original and quirky performer, Roger’s trademark stage-prowling style and curious, inimitable manner have established him as one of the most sought-after names on the comedy circuit.
Recent television credits include ‘The Comedy Store’ and ‘The World Stands Up’, (both Comedy Central), ‘My God I’m My Dad’ (Bravo) and ‘Street Cred Sudoku’ (UKG2). As a writer, he has contributed to Channel 4’s hit show’8 Out of 10 Cats’, scripting up-to-the-minute topical gags for the weekly panel show. On the airwaves, he has been a guest panelist on comedy panel show ‘Jest A Minute’ (BBC Radio Wales) and has contributed to review show ‘Serious About Comedy’ (BBC7). He has also recently performed on an episode of The Comedy Store’s Raw & Uncut series; hosting a stand-up show in connection with Sony Pictures, which was released in cinemas across the UK in 2012.
“Roger Monkhouse has an almost indecent supply of talent”
Time Out
“His laconic delivery shields an engaging persona and an enquiring mind”
The Guardian
“Packs in more observations on the human condition in a twenty minute set than a whole lecture on Jean- Paul Sartre”
Venue Magazine Visit website IVAN BRACKNBURY is one of the alter egos of Tom Binns, the star and co-writer of the BBC 1 Friday Night Comedy Series Hospital People.
Tom is also an award-winning and critical acclaimed character comedian working the International Comedy Festivals and the UK Stand Up Comedy Circuit. He’s widely regarded as THREE of the best headliners working in British Comedy.
His ventriloquist act, alter egos Hospital radio DJ Ivan Brackenbury and psychic Ian D Montfort have won him over 30 five star reviews and many awards both at home and abroad. Including, Fosters Comedy God and Best International Comedian.
He’s been nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Trident Comedy Award and Perth International Fringe Comedy Award (twice). He’s was voted a ‘Fosters Comedy God’, he’s won Best International Act at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival, Adelaide Fringe (twice), Nottingham International Comedy Festival and 3 Sony Gold Awards.
He’s been in BBC Shows Alan Partridge, Lee and Herring, Friday/Saturday Night Armistice and Channel 4 shows IT Crowd Drifters and Eight out of Ten Cats do Countdown and the feature films Going to Mecca and Eaten by Lions.
“Binns has his character (Ivan Brackenbury) nailed and he mines the comic seam, ruthlessly to create top-quality entertainment with practically universal appeal”
The Guardian
“a masterclass in improvisation, character comedy and mindreading”
The Daily Telegraph
“Not only is the running gag a thing of comedy genius, but Binns tags it jaw-droppingly brilliantly”
The Scotsman Visit website

Palmerston
2019-03-09 21:30 - 23:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
With inspired song writing by Alan Rondeau, five musicians, five harmonies, a mixing of strings, keys and reeds and sometimes a banjo, make magic music.

Alfie Moore + Tanyalee Davis
2019-02-28 20:00 - 23:00 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
ALFIE MOORE is an original and distinctive comedian with his niche area as a serving police sergeant. He came slightly later to comedy and brings a wealth of insights and comedy moments from his eighteen years on the beat, where a keen sense of humour has been the key to his success and survival!
Alfie was inspired to take up stand-up comedy in 2007 after his first taste of live comedy at a local comedy club. He quickly became well and truly hooked and was soon performing regularly up and down the country.
He has an observational comedic style, which lends itself to witty, and sometimes gritty, anecdotes based on everyday modern policing. He also is an adept socio-political commentator and weaves this all together with his take on the “comedy gold” of life.
Alfie can be heard on Radio 4’s “It’s Fair Cop” and was one of the stars of “Show Me The Funny” (ITV) and wrote and presented “Alfie Moore’s Almanac” for BBC Radio. More recently he has been featured on The Wright Stuff (Channel 5), Comic Relief, Sky News, BBC Radio 4’s Idiots Guide to Crime and Punishment, BBC Look North, ITV Calendar, Bizarre Crime (BBC 3), and Confessions of a Police Officer (Channel 4).
“Genuinely funny, sharp observational comedy.”
Chortle
“a show you do not want to end”
The Scotsman
“There is no doubt the man is funny, he knows what he’s talking about.”
Sunday Express Visit website TANYALEE DAVIS is a 3 foot 6 inch standup comedian who inspires, enlightens, and entertains her audiences while headlining at comedy clubs, colleges, and comedy festivals throughout North America, the UK, and other parts of the world with her own unique perspective and somewhat racy brand of comedy.
At 3’6″, Tanyalee is the Ferrari of comedy – low to the ground and kind of racy. Canadian born, Tanyalee currently is making the stage her home by touring all over the world bringing the funny!
Tanyalee had a successful 6 month contract performing “Little Comedian, BIG Laughs” just off the Las Vegas Strip. Tanyalee is part ofÂÂ Abnormally Funny People, an ensemble show, performing throughout the United Kingdom. In 2007 Tanyalee premiered her first one woman show called “Little Do They Know” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where she received 4 star reviews. Visit website

Mandy Muden + Justin Moorhouse
2019-01-31 20:00 - 23:00
MANDY MUDEN is a skilled Magician (Close-up and Cabaret), Comedienne, presenter and actress. Semi-finalist in 2018 Britain’s got Talent, she is one of the World’s finest female Close-up and Cabaret Magicians. Her skilled sleight of hand and sharp humour is sure to make any event one to be remembered.
Mandy is one on her own. The only woman ever to combine Comedy and Magic on the UK Comedy and Corporate circuits. She has a striking personality with a razor sharp wit and so creates a fantastic rapport, offering a great line in audience participation.
Her TV credits include: Celebrity Ready Steady Cook, Come Dine with Me and Faking It and regularly appears in stage productions.
“Mandy is a very clever funny magician”
Daily Mail
“The lovely Mandy updates Magic with a camp bitch slant she’ll win you over in a flash”
Attitude Magazine
“Imagine a sexy Tommy Cooper minus the Fez”
Evening Standard Visit website JUSTIN MOORHOUSE has appeared onÂ Live At The Apollo,Â Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights,Â 8 Out of 10 Cats,Â Alan Davies: As Yet UntitledÂ andÂ Coronation Street. Series regular onÂ The Premier League ShowÂ and 5Live’sÂ Fighting Talk.
It’s been a busy 18 months for Justin, he brought back tiger-faced Young Kenny for the record-breaking run ofÂ Phoenix Nights Live at The Manchester Arena, which raised over £5 million for comic relief; told fantastic tales about Australia and Manchester onÂ Live At The Apollo; and appeared as Dean the rival cricketing landlord onÂ Coronation Street.Â
His comedy has taken him on tour to Australia, China, Japan and the Middle East. He has performed stand up comedy on television a number of times including, several series ofÂ The Comedy StoreÂ (Comedy Central),Â One Night StandÂ (Dave) and was Michael McIntyre’s guest on his Blackpool leg ofComedy RoadshowÂ (BBC1). Visit website

Troy Hawke + Andrew Lawrence
2018-12-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Walnut Tree Inn, 21 Station Road, Blisworth, Northants, NN7 3DS, United Kingdom
Milo McCabe is a character comedian with over ten years experience on the circuit. He has twice been nominated for the Amused Moose Best Edinburgh show award and was listed as GQ’s Top Ten comedy shows of the festival. TV credits include ITV’S Benidorm, BBC3’s Live at the Electric and various hidden camera and talking heads projects on Channel 4 and 5. As himself, he is shortly to appear in US documentary ‘Everyone has an Andy Dick story’. As TROY HAWKE he is currently touring comedy clubs and festivals in preparation for his 2018 show.
Troy Hawke is an erudite homeschooled 1930’s throwback…the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, sophisticated, but utterly clueless. He tackles modern issues head on in his uniquely untimely manner.
“undeniably funny”
Chortle
“mad comic genius”
The Scotsman
“Near perfect character comedy”
The New Current Visit website ANDREW LAWRENCE‘S university stage debut led on to the Edinburgh Fringe, where he was runner up in the 2003 So You Think You’re Funny competition. Subsequently, he won the Amused Moose Starsearch, York Comedy Festival New Act of the Year Competition and the BBC’s New Act of the Year Competition in 2004.
He presented his first hour-long comedy show at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe entitled How to Butcher your Loved Ones. It was nominated for the if.comeddie award (as it was known for that year only) for Best Newcomer. His 2007 Fringe show, Social Leprosy For Beginners & Improvers, was nominated for the main if.comedy award. He has returned to the Fringe every year up to 2015.
As well as touring shows in the UK, Lawrence has performed abroad at the Just For Laughs Montreal Festival Showcase and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
Lawrence has featured in numerous radio and TV shows, mostly as a stand-up performer. He has also appeared on television as a comic actor, playing the builder Marco in the BBC TV sitcom Ideal. He has written and performed four series for BBC Radio 4, most recently the 2015 sitcom There Is No Escape.
Boasting a fiery crown of red hair and a deep, demonic voice, Lawrence’s fiendish persona is in complete allegiance with his material; it will shock you both in terms of content, and in terms of how much you will laugh. With his flawless timing and delivery he can induce tears of laughter from audience members almost against their will.
“Evil elegance”
Time Out
“It’s a joy to be in his contemptuous company”
The Times Visit website
