Critically acclaimed comedian and host of Vice’s Hate Thy Neighbour and Channel 4’s Adventures in Futureland, Jamali Maddix is heading out on tour after an incredible 2018 World Tour. The new show reflects on tales from the front line of social change and uncomfortable home truths.
Announcements
Vipertime + Jabberwocky Orkest
This show replaces the planned engagement with Sarathy Korwar who has unfortunately had to cancel. Vipertime are so good however that we figure a way of getting them to pop over anyway. It’s three quid and it’s a bargain. We also get to welcome new York-based 11-piece fusion outfit Jabberwocky Orkest to The Crescent floor for the first time.
Burning Duck Comedy – Simon Brodkin: Troublemaker
World-famous prankster and creator of the hugely popular Lee Nelson, is back on stage with TROUBLEMAKER, his sensational new stand-up show.
Burning Duck Comedy – Rob Auton: The Time Show
The Time Show’ is the latest comedy/theatre/spoken word show by writer and performer of some of what he writes Rob Auton, “the Fringe’s comedian laureate” (British Comedy Guide) now turns his attention to time. He will be asking questions such as “What time is it?” and “What is it time?”
My Wonderful Daze, The Receivers + Lost Trends
The first gig promoted by the With Just A Hint Of Mayhem blog promises to be a proper banging night with some of York’s finest young bands The Receivers, My Wonderful Daze + Lost Trends. All proceeds go to fab York charity SASH who work to reduce youth homelessness.
Irie Vibes 10th Birthday
It’s been a whole decade!!!
Thank you to everyone who has been with us along the way- whether helping out, performing, or more than anything, coming down and having a dance- you have made it what it is, thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Ouroboros present: Oneman
Legendary DJ Oneman is coming to The Crescent. A selector who rejects boxes and genres, seamlessly mixing between garage, grime, funky, techno, hip hop and more, this is not one to miss!
Herbal Mafia & Indigo Present: Loefah
York’s bass heavy veterans: Herbal Mafia, and 303 drenched electro-techno collective: Indigo; team up for a 2 room journey through electronic music spanning 120bpm to 180bpm.
York Blues Club: The Achievers + Tom Killner – *CANCELLED*
**’This show is now cancelled due to governmental social distancing measures put in place to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Refunds available from your point of purchase.**
Yazz Ahmed: Polyhymnia
Yazz Ahmed is a British-Bahraini trumpet player and composer who seeks to blur the lines between jazz, electronic sound design, bringing together the sounds of her mixed heritage. Her music has been described as ‘psychedelic Arabic jazz, intoxicating and compelling’. This will be a rare occasion to experience Yazz’s new album, Polyhymnia, performed live in its entirety, by a 12-piece ensemble, featuring musicians from her Hafla band, players from the album and friends.