dentalplan Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 “When are they gonna get to the acts touring around Glastonbury 2022?” 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supernintendo Chalmers Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 55 minutes ago, priest17 said: Dyou mean the roadhouse or a different city? Ha! Roundhouse, London. I was in two minds between that and the Ritz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Florian Saucer Attack said: that's such a rubbish reason to dock points I agree with them, if the venue is hard to get to and that ruins the night then the night is ruined. I'd also dock points off Milton Keynes Bowl and Stadium which have started to get these big only UK shows recently. Just by being in Milton Keynes it makes the gig worse! Edited October 8, 2021 by jump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 For the southerners, specifically Hampshire: The Joiners, and Wedgewood Rooms both deserve an honourable mention. Think the Joiners won a best small venue award a few years back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Man Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just now, Woffy said: For the southerners, specifically Hampshire: The Joiners, and Wedgewood Rooms both deserve an honourable mention. Think the Joiners won a best small venue award a few years back. This, & Brighton Dome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, jump said: I agree with that, if the venue is hard to get to and that ruins the night then the night is ruined. Ally Pally joins the chat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
priest17 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 10 minutes ago, Supernintendo Chalmers said: Ha! Roundhouse, London. I was in two minds between that and the Ritz Fair ahah, Roadhouse was a cracking venue tbf. Drenge there in '13 genuinely changed my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 London? Roundhouse is OK for a largish venue, but I love the Lexington. Used to like the Scala but had a bad experience there a few weeks back. Union Chapel also great. Outside London, Ramsgate Music Hall is decent, although the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge probably my favourite. And for comedy, the Stand in Edinburgh is the best venue in the world, bar none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Alexandra Palace has been my least favourite venue for a few years but I recently moved to within walking distance so I'll be forcing myself to like it. Black Midi, Metronomy and Khruangbin booked so far. Hopefully the theatre is good and I can find the secrets to enjoying the big room. Of my favourites only Roundhouse could stand a chance of topping list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Mardy said: London? Roundhouse is OK for a largish venue, but I love the Lexington. Used to like the Scala but had a bad experience there a few weeks back. Union Chapel also great. Outside London, Ramsgate Music Hall is decent, although the Trades Club in Hebden Bridge probably my favourite. And for comedy, the Stand in Edinburgh is the best venue in the world, bar none. Alright Mardy. How you doing? Long time no speak. Had to delete the Twitter for my sanity. Anyway: Genuine question: What makes a decent / great comedy venue (as opposed to a music venue with great sound / acoustics / viewing visibility, etc)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SighMo Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Another vote for The Joiners here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wonderwhy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 24 minutes ago, jump said: I agree with them, if the venue is hard to get to and that ruins the night then the night is ruined. I'd also dock points off Milton Keynes Bowl and Stadium which have started to get these big only UK shows recently. Just by being in Milton Keynes it makes the gig worse! Aye and getting back from. If you're ending up with the choice of leaving early or missing the last transport home the venue ain't good. Sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moth Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 21 minutes ago, dentalplan said: “When are they gonna get to the acts touring around Glastonbury 2022?” New to the forum. My mate reckons Frankie Valli could do a Glasto set Friday or even Sunday afternoon given these dates: I am very hopeful Diana Ross is still the Legend given her O2 Arena dates on the Thurs, Friday and Saturday leaving Sunday free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Woffy said: Alright Mardy. How you doing? Long time no speak. Had to delete the Twitter for my sanity. Anyway: Genuine question: What makes a decent / great comedy venue (as opposed to a music venue with great sound / acoustics / viewing visibility, etc)? Woffy, come here and give us a kiss you magnificent bastard. How's tricks? For comedy, i reckon you want a) to be downstairs, dunno why, but it feels important, something about going down the steps b) a low roof, I think the laughs need to be contained and not escape upwards/outwards c) a low stage, 9-12 inches max. d)Stage should be pretty small, one mic, couple of spots. no frills. e)the backstage area shouldn't be literally backstage, the comedian should have to walk through the crowd a bit to get onto the stage. and f) there needs to be no space at the front, no real gap between comedian/crowd. A ramshackle arrangement of chairs, not neccesarily in formal rows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 9 minutes ago, Moth said: New to the forum. My mate reckons Frankie Valli could do a Glasto set Friday or even Sunday afternoon given these dates: I am very hopeful Diana Ross is still the Legend given her O2 Arena dates on the Thurs, Friday and Saturday leaving Sunday free. Diana Ross will surely play. Frankie Valli... That Friday is possible I suppose. But yeesh, I'm not really so sure who'd enjoy it. This is all a bit cruise ship entertainment. I'm pretty sure he doesn't sing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florian Saucer Attack Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 40 minutes ago, jump said: I agree with them, if the venue is hard to get to and that ruins the night then the night is ruined. I'd also dock points off Milton Keynes Bowl and Stadium which have started to get these big only UK shows recently. Just by being in Milton Keynes it makes the gig worse! it's not hard to get to. it's accessible by bus and not far from the centre of Leeds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnomicide Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Moth said: New to the forum. My mate reckons Frankie Valli could do a Glasto set Friday or even Sunday afternoon given these dates: I am very hopeful Diana Ross is still the Legend given her O2 Arena dates on the Thurs, Friday and Saturday leaving Sunday free. I was surprised to see he still does do three nights on the run so it is possible. Feels unlikely but I guess he could do an afternoon Pyramid slot or maybe headline The Acoustic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 55 minutes ago, dentalplan said: “When are they gonna get to the acts touring around Glastonbury 2022?” Woop! Woop! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Jass Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 The best outdoor venue is the Pyramid Stage. Bar none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mardy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, dentalplan said: Diana Ross will surely play. Frankie Valli... That Friday is possible I suppose. But yeesh, I'm not really so sure who'd enjoy it. This is all a bit cruise ship entertainment. I'm pretty sure he doesn't sing either. There is no way on this earth that he is hitting those notes. Edited October 8, 2021 by Mardy fat fingers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEGABOWL Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Favourite venues:- Nottingham Rock City (hard to argue with those saying it’s the best. It’s just got *it* right, whatever it is). Glasgow Barrowlands Glasgow King Tuts Glasgow Academy is a good space though the drinks choices are a bit shit. Manchester Apollo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 11 minutes ago, Mardy said: There is no way on this earth that he is hitting those notes. I would really like to investigate it further, but I would also like to never hear it again. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dentalplan Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, Hugh Jass said: Woop! Woop! Posting this to rebuke anyone who refers to the thread going off topic does actually seem like thread policing in itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 39 minutes ago, Mardy said: Woffy, come here and give us a kiss you magnificent bastard. How's tricks? For comedy, i reckon you want a) to be downstairs, dunno why, but it feels important, something about going down the steps b) a low roof, I think the laughs need to be contained and not escape upwards/outwards c) a low stage, 9-12 inches max. d)Stage should be pretty small, one mic, couple of spots. no frills. e)the backstage area shouldn't be literally backstage, the comedian should have to walk through the crowd a bit to get onto the stage. and f) there needs to be no space at the front, no real gap between comedian/crowd. A ramshackle arrangement of chairs, not neccesarily in formal rows Mwah! All good buddy! Literally just found out I can drink alcohol while taking the antibiotics I’ve been prescribed. Result. Wow. Impressive. You REALLY know how to comedy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffy Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 12 minutes ago, dentalplan said: I would really like to investigate it further, but I would also like to never hear it again. I strapped in and delved into the YouTube comments. Apparently he’s been lip-syncing to the same recording since 2013. The consensus between his Italian American fans seems to be that they know this but really DGAF. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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