A relaxed and revolutionary performance space in Exeter. Grown up comedy, where children are welcome too.
Parenting is a whirlwind of emotions and new experiences. It also makes for great comedy material! Join compere Angie Belcher as local parents and grandparents take to the stage to share their first 5 minutes of stand up comedy. There will be a special headline set from comedian Nick Page.
About Angie:
Angie Belcher is a mother, comedian, poet, actor and coach. Angie hosts Aftermirth, her daytime comedy club for parenst in Bristol. She regularly comperes the Glastonbury Festival’s raucous Cabaret Tent and is an accomplished stand-up comedian and writer. Her show “Mythical Creature won North East Theatre Guide’s best show at Edinburgh Festival and she gained 3 rd Plain What The Frocks’ best UK Comedy Newcomer competition.
“Highly recommended, go see her” - Phil Jupitus
About Nick:
Nick Page is a father and comedian. He has won the prestigious title ‘English Comedian of the Year’, performed at comedy festivals in 3 continents and been awarded the Operational Service Medal by the British army for numerous gigs in warzones, doing everything from shows in Camp Bastion and Kandahar for 5000 troops at a time, to being helicoptered to perform for 20 soldiers in a patrol base in the desert. He’s reached the live finals of Britain’s Got Talent despite having never watched the show. He has performed in over half the world’s countries and performed over 100 online gigs from a studio in his garage during the pandemic.
At 50 Nick became a Dad for the first time, he writes: “Loads of people say ‘sleep when the baby does’, so I did. I took a nap every couple of hours just like him and resented all the times in my life I didn’t do exactly that.” Read more about Nick’s life as a new parent here.
“A bear like man with a host of barely believable stories about life, love and brushes with the law.” - The Guardian
Relaxed parent-friendly show:
This is a relaxed and lively space for grown ups where children are welcome too. We support children to be themselves, there is no shhing required. Parents and Grandparents are platformed, but everyone is welcome within the audience. Expect an uplifting, supportive and empowering gig– in the middle of the day!
The content is grown up, so expect adult themes and swearing. We find the kids tend to tune out what were doing and enjoy being in a space with toys and relaxed people.
Whether you’re in need of a bit of a laugh, a joyful community or just an early lunch break – you are welcome!
Pay What You Decide:
We have a small number of free places and concession prices for anyone for whom cost is a barrier. Please choose these tickets if you need, no questions asked.
Children are free.
MADE BY:
This special Daylight Sessions event is presented by M/Others on the Mic, a community organisation. This show is in partnership with Aftermirth, supported by Exeter Library and The National Lottery Community Fund as part of #CreativityandParenthood project.
Produced by Lizzy Humber.
Images: Emily Appleton Photography