MERV's  THURSDAY  13th  SHOW
Where: Venue 17
When: 1.00pm - 2.30pm
Price: £11.00 / £10.00 concs

MUSICALS

Tutte Contro Verdi

An outstanding and innovative operatic performance created from an original idea by the soprano and actress Miren de Miguel, based on her own conflict as a woman and artist, from the beauty of the arias and scenes she interprets and the written texts for the roles of women in the lyrical universe of Verdi, focusing on three operas of the maestro Busseto, created by basing the scripts on works of Shakespeare. Constantly the fate of women in opera is one of great suffering, in love or illness which is often fatal.

COMEDY

Rob Auton: The Water Show

The Water Show is a show about water. The water show is suitable for anybody who has seen, heard, touched or tasted water. Having explored the colour yellow in 2012's The Yellow Show, the sky in 2013's The Sky Show, faces in 2014's The Face Show, Rob now turns his attention to water with 2015's The Water Show. 'That's just sad' (Vanessa Feltz). 'Poetical, philosophical, humane and funny to boot' (Guardian). 'We need him' (Scotsman). 'Charming, eccentric and uplifting, Auton is a talent to watch' (Independent).

COMEDY/SCIENCE

The Wonderful World of Lieven Scheire

Science stand-up comedian, bestselling author and popular TV host Lieven Scheire will lead you in his own inimitable way from the Special Relativity of Einstein to the Belgians being the hobbits of Europe. Don't miss out on Belgium's funniest physicist.

THEATRE

Echoes by Henry Naylor

A tale of two British women, born 175 years apart. One’s a schoolgirl jihadi; the other a Victorian bluestocking. Both travel to the East to build Empires; both meet tragedy in blood-soaked lands. Timely drama, by lead Spitting Image writer Henry Naylor. His last play, The Collector won the Fringe First, and got nine four- or five- star reviews - including: ***** (Scotsgay), **** (Scotsman), ***** (ExeuntMagazine.com), **** (Metro), ***** ‘Fringe theatre isn’t just about performing on a budget; it’s an opportunity to present new, concise and thought-provoking works. Few are as stirring as this’ (TheGizzleMagazine.com).

THEATRE

Linking Rings: Paul Zenon

1926: Houdini's right-hand man deals with the death of his boss. A half century later, a Blackpool joke shop proprietor takes on a wide-eyed young protégé. An affectionate look at a misspent youth and unsung heroes; a touching true story of interlocking lives. This new work is an exciting change of direction for Paul Zenon, who has made regular appearances everywhere from Countdown to La Clique and is known as the UK pioneer of Street Magic. Compelling storytelling from 'a contemporary master of his art' (Times). Not a magic show, but magical nonetheless.

CABARET

Mr Susie's Last Chance Cabaret

Mr Susie has one hour to save cabaret. Being from another planet he has no idea what cabaret is. Mark Davison (BBC Three's Cuckoo, C4's Toast of London and The Doctor Brown Show, he is also one third of online sketch trio The Exploding Heads) returns with last year's show updated with new content for 2015. ‘Promise to go to Mr Susie’s Last Chance Cabaret. This is a brilliant show’ (Guardian). Nominated for Best Newcomer 2015 at The London Cabaret Awards.

CABARET

Christina Bianco: Party of One

Broadway performer and YouTube sensation Christina Bianco takes you on a hilarious musical comedy journey, showing you what led her to become a multi-faceted, multi-voiced party of one! Christina performs an eclectic selection of your favourite pop, standard and Broadway tunes in her own voice as well as impersonating great divas who have inspired her. Expect celebrity readings, unlikely musical interpretations and an A to Z of 26 bonus impressions during the show! From Britney Spears to Celine Dion to Barbra Streisand, no celebrity is safe. This is one party you won't want to miss!

HOST

MERVYN STUTTER

“Mervyn Stutter is very very good as compere of this chat show; for to make such a showcase work requires skill, talent and quick reactions. Stutter works the crowd like the showman he is. Excellent…really, really good.”
The Observer
“Mervyn Stutter is very very good as compere of this chat show; for to make such a showcase work requires skill, talent and quick reactions. Stutter works the crowd like the showman he is. Excellent…really, really good.”
The Observer