THE DISTRACTION CLUB - ARTHUR SMITH w/THE SMITHEREENS

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THE DISTACTION CLUB is London's Premier musical comedy showcase, presented by MITCH BENN & THE DISTRACTIONS (KIRSTY NEWTON & IVAN SHEPPARD) Once a month the best acts in the genre are gathered in the heart of town to perform the best of their material, from the newest rising stars to the biggest names on the scene, bringing you a night acclaimed by audiences and acts alike, that is never to be missed!

At the show this month:

ARTHUR SMITH
A true veteran and legendary performer, having begun his Ed Fringe career in the loate 70's and pioneered on the alternative stand-up comedy circuit through the 80's and beyond, Arthur is currently on tour with his supremely successful 2014 show 'Arthur Smith Sings Leonard Cohen Vol.2', which he brings a portion of to the club this month, joined by his Smithereens (Carrie Marx, Kirsty Newton and Ali Day)

JOHN MOLONEY
Globally recognised and multi-award-winning comic John makes his debut at the club this month and brings his Accordion with him to guarantee a unique performance. With TV and festival appearances the world over, his talent is without question. If you haven't already, it's time to see for yourself!

SOOZ KEMPNER
Winner of the 2010 Musical Comedy Award's 'best Newcomer' and the Variety Award at the 2012 Funny Women awards, Sooz is a supremely talented comic, song-writer and character actress delivering nothing but stand-out performances wherever she goes. It's been a little while since her last spot at the club and we can't wait to have her back and see what she brings this month!

QUINT FONTATA
Lounge Lizard, Smooth Mover, Comeback King. . . the inimitable Quint returns this month with something brand new up his silk sleeves. There will be cheese, but only ni the best way possible! Ladies beware. . .

MILES LLOYD
Our favourite Welsh connection, mad-cap Miles is joining us again to celebrate his Birthday and delight you with some brand new silly song stuff! Expect lunacy, absurdity, mild depravity and, most importantly, lots of fun!!

. . more tbc. .

With more from

MATT BLAIR
One half of Rayguns Look Real Enough, funny songster and club co-founder Matt is back for the first time since the Summer break.

plus MCing and performances from
MITCH BENN & THE DISTRACTIONS

"The Distraction Club is rare, high-powered and entertaining. Don't go, you're not cool enough!" - RICH HALL


Full bar and excellent food menu available throughout

Tickets also available on the door - £10.00

*Line-up may, rarely, be subject to change. All notifications will be made where possible*

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