Jim Davidson: Last Man Standing…..JUST!
Jim’s back on his annual trip to Evesham Town Hall………and this year he’s doing 3 shows due to ever increasing demand!
In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, an unapologetic voice still standing tall while others bow to the tide. Through decades of laughter, controversy, and cultural change, he’s held the line. And now, in 2025, he’s back with a brand-new tour ‘Last Man Standing … Just!’ and firing on all cylinders and refusing to be silenced.
Despite the relentless efforts of a vocal woke minority to pen his final chapter, Jim’s story is far from over. Shadow-banned, de-platformed, and ‘cancelled’ more times than he can count, Davidson has turned adversity into ammunition, his live shows becoming safe havens for those who still believe in common sense, satire, and the best of British comedy.
Jim’s 2025 UK tour, The Next Chapter proved that the appetite for unfiltered, grown-up laughter is alive and well, with the General receiving standing ovations from Glasgow to Southend from loyal and new fans alike, many who feel silenced themselves. Jim’s audience loyal packed venues across the UK, cheering not just the punchlines but the principles behind them
Now, as Britain stands at a cultural crossroads, Davidson returns to do what he does best: say what others are thinking, with razor-sharp wit and bulletproof timing. It’s time to reset. To push back. To laugh again without fear.
Jim invites you to join him once again for a riotous evening where freedom of speech takes centre stage, comedy bites back, and the battle for Britain’s comedic soul rages on. He’s survived the storms, stood firm in the face of censorship, and he’s still here!
Oh, and yes—he’s got another wedding to pay for.
£29.00 including £1 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham
Celebrating 100 years of Laurel & Hardy – The Centenary Tour 2026
Following the success of his 2023/24 tour, Neil Brand invites you to celebrate the centenary of Laurel and Hardy with a brand-new show. In 1926, Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy signed separate contracts with Hollywood film mogul Hal Roach, and appeared for the first time in a film together, “45 Minutes from Hollywood”. The following year they would become an official comedy partnership that would set the whole world rocking with laughter. Nobody could have anticipated at the time how this unlikely Anglo/American comedy duo would become global icons in over 130 countries around the world.
We are pleased to announce and celebrate those 100 years with the brand new production of Neil Brand’s “Evening with Laurel & Hardy” 2026 Centenary Tour. Neil has established himself as the foremost exponent of silent film and improvised piano accompaniment.
Thanks to new restorations of their silent films, and the rediscovery of some of their lesser-known comedies, Neil will uncover gems of hilarity from the team whose comedy never ages, and bring them to jaw-dropping life with the demanding live piano improvisations for which he is so famous. Featuring extended scenes from the best of their silent comedies, particularly You’re Darn Tootin, The Finishing Touch and The Second Hundred Years.
Neil’s concerts have proved really popular with his personal contact with the audience & his unique insight into Laurel & Hardy and the birth of the cinema industry. His engaging easy-going style, along with his Q&A at the end of the show answering all the questions from the audience, followed by his after-show ‘Meet and Greet’, makes for a highly entertaining evening.
Currently working on a television documentary and a new book about ‘The Boys’, Neil is once again looking forward to sharing his knowledge and expertise with audiences around the country, and celebrating the life and times of comedy legends, Stan Laurel & Oliver Hardy.
£24.50 including £1.00 Booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s, 91 High Street, Evesham
RAW Comedy
A very special RAW Comedy night as it falls on our comedy programmers birthday! Come along and celebrate with him as he welcomes back some of his own favourite comics plus a few new faces.
A welcome return from Leamington based comedian George Everitt who will host the evening. He will endeavour to keep 5 circuit comics in line as they get those chuckle muscles working. Line up subject to change but includes John Hassan, Alexis Coward and Birmingham’s Ben. briggs closing the night.
Ben, a regular to Evesham over the years brings his own brand of humour. Like most of our comedians his material is aimed at an adult audience so our minimum age limit is 18.
£10.00
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Evesham Comedy Club
Evesham Live are proud to present a stellar line up of some of the best comedians on the UK Circuit today.
Hosted by Matt Richardson the multi-award winning stand-up comedian and one of the most exciting names on the circuit. Firmly established as one of the UK’s most exciting young performers and presenters – hosted the drive-time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include co-hosting the Xtra Factor & Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live! and is fresh off the back of his 2025 UK Tour ‘Brash’.
Matt will introduce you to James Ellis, Josh Pugh and Lindsey Santoro.
Award-winning comedian James Ellis is a rising star in the UK comedy scene. His sharp observational humour and clever punchlines have won him rave reviews from critics and audiences alike. James’ comedy is rooted in everyday life, and he has a knack for finding the funny in the mundane. A gifted writer, his jokes are well-crafted and delivered with precision. Leicester Comedian of The Year 2025 Nominee, South Coast Comedian of the Year 2021, regional finalist for the BBC New Comedy Award, James is currently on on the road supporting Angela Barnes on her “Angst” Tour.
Josh Pugh won a Funhouse Comedy gong show, which was his first ever gig, and then six months later was named Best New Act at the 2014 Midlands Comedy Awards. He has gained a proven track record of being a winner. Josh has a unique, interesting and funny voice. Josh also won English Comedian of the Year 2016 and Chortle Comedian To Watch 2017,
Naturally effusive and full of giddy joy, Birmingham’s Lindsey Santoro has emerged as one of the most original female voices to come out of the West Midlands, and is one of the best hidden gems on the comedy circuit. Finalist of the 2021 British Comedian of the Year competition, as well as semi-finalist at the BBC New Comedy Awards, Funny Women Regional finalist, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year semi-finalist, and Leicester Comedy Festival Best Podcast Award Nominee for Biggest Idiot, Lindsey has become one of the country’s must book acts. Credits include Channel 4’s The Joy of Missing Out, BBC Radio 4’s Elephant in the Room with Sarah Millican, and on Comedy Central Live. Lindsey has also been seen supporting Russell Kane and Joe Lycett on tour.
Line up subject to change
£20.00 including £1 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham
Meatloud – A Tribute to Meatloaf & Jim Steinman
The Ultimate Tribute to Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman. Including a performance of the Album “Bat Out of Hell” in its entirety as well as songs from other Meat Loaf albums and other artists, penned by musical genius Steinman.
Meat Loud was founded in 2015 by vocalist Andy Plimmer along with the band from The Rocky Horror Experience.
They were privileged to secure the awesome talent of Sally Rivers in 2018 to enhance the line-up.
Meat Loud cover many of the songs from the MeatLoaf Back catalogue as well as some of the Steinman classics by Bonnie Tyler, Celine Dion and Cher. (Cue Sally Rivers).
The second half of the show is a complete performance of the 1977 classic album “Bat Out Of Hell”.
SO BUCKLE UP AND GET READY FOR A RIDE INTO HELL
Share Meatloud – A Tribute to Meatloaf and Jim Steinman with Friends…
£21.00 (including £1.00 booking fee)
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s, 91 High Street, Evesham
RAW Comedy
Join our guest MC Paul Grace as he introduces you to 5 of the best from the comedy circuit. As usual we try to bring you diverse acts so not matter where you like observational comedy or food old fashioned one liners….there should be something here to get your chuckle muscles going. Headlining the night we welcome London’s CK Nath…an Indian comedian and voice over artist, taking the festivals by storm!
£11.00 including booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons Property Consulants, 91 High Street Evesham
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
They’re back by popular request!
34 Years of Rock ‘n’ Rolling The World!
All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience. Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats. From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!”
So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!
Reviews
“The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage
“Buddy brilliant!” Graham Norton, BBC One
“Fantastic…The best… tremendous night out…I can’t praise the show enough” The Kent and Sussex Courier
“Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Buddy Holly and The Cricketers” Somerset County Gazette
Buddy Holly & The Cricketers
This breathtaking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Cardiff to California, Barking to Bangkok and Swindon to Sweden and is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. It stars some of the finest actor-musicians in the UK whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Forbidden Planet and Jailhouse Rock and was endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when the boys guested on BBC One’s Saturday night live programme, “The One and Only”, hosted by Graham Norton. The show rarely pauses for breath and is, quite simply, the most compelling concert of its kind. The hits just keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more. Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”
£26.00 (including £1.00 booking fee)
Online purchase only.
Summerleaze Quartet
Programme to include:
Bartok 6 Romanian Folk Dances
Bozza Image for Flute
3 Pieces pour Une Musique de Nuit
Bridge Divertimenti movt. 1 & 4
Goepfart Wind Quartet movt. 1 – 3
Knight The Frogmarch
Mozart Fantasia in F minor
Shore Lord of the Rings Suite
Vaughan Williams 6 English Folk Songs
Watson Caoine
Williams Harry Potter Suite
The Summerleaze Woodwind Quartet was formed at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in 2024. These up and coming four young players already making a name for themselves on the concert platform and specialise in performing a variety of wind pieces from the 18th Century to present day.
Summerleaze Quartet are performing with permission from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire
Full £22 U18 £5
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 91 High Street, Evesham
Rich Hall: Chin Music
“Chin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball or cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating. Sharp, quick, splenetic, and sublimely improvisational. If you’ve never seen him, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever.
£18.00 + £1.20 booking fee
Online purchase only.
Edinburgh Fringe Preview Night
We’re excited to bring you not one but TWO fringe previews on the same night.
First up Jon Hipkiss will return to Edinburgh with his show, The Wild One, that was nominated for the Audience Choice Award at the Leicester Comedy Festival. Featuring no agenda, no theme and politics, the show will deliver nothing more than a night of laughter. Rising to become one of the UK’s most hyperkinetic and crowd-pleasing performers, Jon’s performances have seen sold out shows across Edinburgh and beyond.
His other touring show, a one-man improvised comedy, is currently trailing the UK in theatres and has seen sold out shows in Newcastle, Birmingham and London. The Wild One also took to the main house stage at The Norbury Theatre for the legendary Rik Mayall Comedy Festival in the summer of 2025. “His set was on fire – 4 Stars” – The National (Scotland). “Hilarious” – Larry Dean”. “Laugh out loud funny,” Jon Richardson. Support for Jack Whitehall.
After a break to top up your glasses we welcome the return of Dave Chawner, a number 1 best selling author, award winning stand up, presenter & mental heath campaigner.
Entitled Dave Chawner; Dry Humour……..Dave’s given up booze…but does that make him sober? A sharp, self-deprecating look at ageing, changing & identity. As seen on BBC, ITV & Channel 5. Heard on Radio 1, Radio 2 & Radio 4. “Hilariously entertaining” – Mail On Sunday. He’s truly one of the best comics in the country and a great supporter of Live Comedy across the UK.
Don’t miss a great night of fun and laughter…..and you don’t have to travel 100’s of miles to Edinburgh to see them which is a real bonus!
£11.00 including booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson's Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham
Misha Kaploukhii (Piano)
Programme to include:
Albeniz Iberia Book 1 ‘Evocation’
Iberia Book 2 ‘Triana’
Chopin Polonaise-Fantasy in Ab major Op. 61
Liszt Sonata in B minor S178
Rachmaninoff The Études-Tableaux 3 to 9 Op. 39
Misha Kaploukhii is a graduate of the Moscow Gnessin College of Music, where he studied under Mikhail Egiazaryan. He is one of the finest young pianists to emerge in recent years. Currently pursuing a Master of Performance at the Royal College of Music under the guidance of Professors Ian Jones, he has been awarded the prestigious LSO Conservatoire Scholarship for 2024–26. Misha is the winner of multiple international awards including First and Audience Prizes at the Sheepdrove Piano Competition and Grand Prix at the Sicily International Piano Competition.
Full £22 U18 £5
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 19 High Street, Evesham
RAW Comedy
What does Tamworth have to offer? Well we know one off the best MC’s in the midlands lives there because tonight Darren Mortiboys will MC a stellar line up of comedy talent.5 Circuit comedians will entertain you whilst Darren keeps everyone in order! Headlining tonight we see the welcome return of Ryan Mold. Ryan regularly MC’s across the country and is one of the funniest guys in Banbury! ‘Absolutely brilliant’ – Nick Helm, ‘Funny, relatable& Warm’ – Ester Manito
£11.00
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Sincerely Noel: A Celebration of Noël Coward & so much more
We are delighted to welcome Evesham Festival of Words Festival Patron, Alistair McGowan, and his wife Charlotte Page, to the stunning setting of Bretforton Theatrebarn.
Alistair, and Charlotte, bring us their personal selection of some of Noël Coward’s most popular songs in a romantic first half. Think you know Coward? Think again! (With piano accompaniment from Lana Bode.)
In the second half, a further mix of piano music and poetry but this time, Alistair reads from his new volume of poetry (Like Never Before) and plays a selection of classical piano pieces by the likes of Glass, Mompou, Poulenc and Amy Beach with, no doubt a few of his famous and unbettered impressions along the way.
Alistair McGowan is a comedy actor, writer, singer, and impressionist, best known for the BAFTA-winning TV show, The Big Impression. He began his career by providing voices for the puppets on Spitting Image. He has worked extensively as an actor in theatre and television. His piano ambitions reached new heights in 2018. Having gone back to the piano at the age of 49, he released The Piano Album, which reached number one in the classical chart. April 2026 sees the release of his second collection of poetry.
Charlotte Page studied at the Royal Academy of Music. She is well known in opera and music theatre having been a principal soprano with The Royal Opera Covent Garden and other companies. Lana Bode is an American-British pianist, programme and artistic director, highly acclaimed for her performances of contemporary music. She performs as a solo pianist and in collaboration with leading singers and instrumentalists.
General Admission: £16.00 (incl. booking fee)
Online purchase only.
RAW Comedy
What do you get when you put one MC and 5 comedians in a room in Evesham? A riotous night of fun and laughter! Join our MC Dave Flynn….all the way from Worcester, as he introduces 5 circuit comedians from across the UK. Headlining this month is Ben Ashurst. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe, he’s one of the most likeable comics on the circuit and bound to make you get your chuckle muscles going! ‘Ben is so likeable, warm and most importantly, funny’ – Paul McCaffrey (Live at The Apollo)
£11.00 including booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson's Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham
RAW Comedy
Our last regular RAW Comedy of 2026 see’s the welcome return of Leicester’s Rob Coleman as our guest MC, as he keep 5 circuit comedians in line. This month we welcome the return of Caleb James as our headline act. Caleb is becoming a regular at RAW Comedy, having headlined in 2025 plus brought new material to another night earlier this year. Tonight we see his polished 20 minute set to round off another evening of light hearted fun and laughter.
£11.00 including booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson's Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham
Elton’s Song: Beyond the Yellow Brick Road
Goodbye yellow brick road is seen by many as one of the all-time classic albums. It was recorded in 1973 at the height of Elton and Bernie’s success. Recorded in the Honky Chateur in Southern France, the album blends rock n roll, blues, country, pop, classical, as well as rock, each one showing off the diverse talents of the partnership.
Included on the album and recreated in this tribute are the unforgettable hits like Bennie and the Jets, Candle in the wind, Saturday nights alright for fighting, along with the less well known, but equally powerful songs, such as, Grey Seal, This Song Has No Title, I’ve Seen That Movie Too and Sweet Painted Lady, among many others.
The tribute is performed by a live band of talented musicians from Stratford upon Avon, Evesham, Stafford and Hitchin.
** Please note this show has been rescheduled from 13th March. All existing bookings remain valid for the new date of 13th November 2026**.
£21.00 including £1.00 Booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s, 91 High Street, Evesham
Volante Strings
Programme to include:
Bach Double Violin Concerto BWV 1043
Tchaikovsky Serenade for Strings Op.48
Respilghi Ancient Airs and Dances
Based in Worcestershire, Volante Strings was formed in 1999 by Megan Webb and the late Angela Richey. Angela led the orchestra and was passionate in her championing of string music. The group generally play chamber style without a conductor which means working very closely with each other in rehearsal in order to achieve a high standard of concert performance. The programmes encompass a varied and challenging range of styles, from classical, through contemporary to light and the repertoire covers music from as far back as the sixteenth century right up to the present day. Victoria Lee is the leader, musical director and occasional soloist; at this concert she will be joined by player Sarah Vernon in Bach’s Double Violin Concerto.
Full £22 U18 £5
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 19 High Street, Evesham
The Isla String Quartet
Programme to include:
Haydn Quartet No. 3 in C Op.76
Ravel Quartet in F
Schumann Quartet No. 3 in A Op. 41
The Isla String Quartet are not only 2025 Tillett Debut Artists but they have been selected for the Tunnell Trust Music Club Award Scheme and are looking forward to their Scotland concert tour in 2027. They have also won the Royal College of Music Quartet Competition 2025, the inaugural Royal Academy of Music Nina Drucker Haydn String Quartet Competition 2024, and were finalists at the Royal Over-Seas League Competition 2025.
The Isla String Quartet formed at the Royal Academy of Music and are grateful for the continued mentorship and guidance from John Myerscough (Doric String Quartet), and Bryony Gibson-Cornish and Sineád O’Halloran (Marmen Quartet).
Full £22 U18 £5
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 19 High Street, Evesham
The Chameleon Woodwind Quartet
Programme to include:
Bach Aria de la Pastorale arr.Tomlinson
Beach By the Still Waters arr. Tomlinson
Bennet Weep, O Mine Eyes arr.Tomlinson
Dvorak Song to the Moon from Rusalka./ Houghton
Carnival Overture arr. Houghton
Elephant Sessions Colours arr. Tomlinson
Gershwin Three Preludes arr. Chambers
Grieg Anitra’s Dance from the Peer Gynt Suite
In the Hall of the Mountain King / Houghton
Harlen Chameleonidae
Hildegaard O Virtus Sapiente arr. Tomlinson
Holst Jupiter arr. Chambers
Chameleon are a prize-winning, versatile woodwind ensemble with a mission to Create, Empower, and Share music with audiences far and wide. Their performances feature an impressive array of up to 13 woodwind instruments split between only four members, with the quartet seamlessly transitioning between them to showcase the diversity of the woodwind family. Chameleon are winners of the Royal Philharmonic Society Henderson Award, 2023, and are Live Music Now artists specialising in SEND and primary school engagement. They were recipients of the RPS Enterprise Fund for “Virtually Live” in 2021, a concert series driven by a passion for connecting with their audience through conversation and interaction
Full £22 U18 £5
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnsons, 19 High Street, Evesham
King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys
The King of Jumpin Jive and Jazz is back in Evesham.
Now a regular feature on the Evesham Live! Programme the boys will be strutting their stuff for another fun night at Evesham Town Hall.
With more than 7000 performances in 21 countries under their belt over almost forty years on the road, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys are more than just the world’s greatest jump, jive and swing band – they’re an institution!
In that time they have opened shows for B.B. King, Cab Calloway and His Orchestra, Ray Charles, and toured with the real Blues Brothers Band – the one from the movie.
Rough, tough and always rocking, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys have appeared at festivals, in concert and at clubs throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Russia and The USA – and they still play the Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival, where they have headlined for an unprecedented 14 years. They’ve played on 36 radio shows and made 73 television appearances. Along the way, the band have recorded 14 albums, 11 of which for Big Bear Records, all distributed worldwide.
The band line up as King Pleasure [vocals and baritone saxophone], Boysey Battrum [alto and tenor saxophones], Bullmoose K Shirley [guitars], Mighty Matt Foundling [piano and organ], Shark Van Schtoop [double bass], and Gary ‘The Enforcer’ Barber [drums].
Join us for an evening you’ll never forget!
£21.00 plus £1.00 booking fee
Tickets can also be purchased offline: Johnson’s Property Consultants, 91 High Street, Evesham.