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Picks of the month – October

By Steve Wright  Friday Oct 3, 2014

Robin Ince: Blooming Buzzing Confusion

Everyone’s favourite cerebral comic deftly unpacks some more mind-bending topics – including the thorny issue of free will. Can we arm ourselves against mass-media despots and live life pragmatically? 

Thursday, October 16

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Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken. 0117 902 0344 / www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Mitch Benn is the 37th Beatle 

Sharp musical comic and R4 favourite documents his lifelong Beatles obsession. “Expertly-crafted satire… perfect for both hardcore music aficionados and those entirely ignorant,” praised Edinburgh’s Three Weeks. 

Thursday, October 23

Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken. 0117 902 0344 / www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Stand Up for Ugly Animals 

Comics including Sara Pascoe (below) and Simon ‘Ready Steady Science’ delve deep into some of the weirdest creatures on our planet.

Wednesday, October 22

Colston Hall. 0844 887 1500 / www.colstonhall.org

Jongleurs Comedy Club 

Jongleurs features three or four circuit comics, every Friday and Saturday night. The last day of this month features the brilliant Patrick Monahan, a high-octane comic with some of the madcap energy of messrs Izzard and Connolly.

Friday, October 31

The Cuban. 08700 111 960 / www.jongleurs.com

New Kids on the Frock! 

Bristol’s pioneering women’s comedy night What the Frock! returns with this regular new night, showcasing new acts as well as new material from more established comedians.

Friday, October 17

The Mauretania, Park Street. www.whatthefrockcomedy.co.uk

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