Show, Slice & Spritz - Connor Read & Fran Best with host Lauren Pattison - (Comedy / Variety)
The best meal deal in the toon! A show with some of the finest comedians, poets and theatre makers the north east has to offer - a slice of pizza and a Aperol or wine spritz. All hosted by Lauren Pattison As seen on Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Stand Up For Live Comedy (BBC One), Comedy Up Late (ABC) and as heard on the smash-hit Have A Word podcast.
'A breath of feisty fresh air' - Herald
'razor wit and brutal honesty' - The List
'Slice-of-life storytelling with a sharp comic twist' - Times
'zeitgeistly moreish - The Telegraph
Rolling Stone (One of 15 Rising Stand Ups to See 2022)
Edinburgh Best Show Nominee 2022
Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2017
Connor Read - Comedy
Connor is an endearingly Northern and deliciously queer comedian making waves on the UK comedy circuit. He was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards in both 2023 and 2024 and was named Felt Nowt New Act of the Year in 2022. Connor's sharp wit and unique perspective have earned him recognition and a growing fanbase.
Fran Best - Comedy
A new act, Fran has fast become a regular at The Stand Comedy Club and one of this year's Chortle Student (semi-)finalists. Fran was recently named a Felt Nowt "One to Watch" for 2025, so come watch!
Seven Minutes in Heaven written & performed byJude Nelson
Seven Minutes in Heaven is a poignant short play set in God's waiting room, where a soul is given a brief, surreal chance to reflect on their life before moving on.
Jude is an actor from County Durham and has been working in theatre for 8 years with credits including The Sunderland Story (Alterean Media and Sunderland Empire), Beauty and The Beast (Gala Durham) and Rocket Girl (The Worriers & Alphabetti Theatre). This will be Jude's second written short play following Personal Best in 2024.
All alcoholic options are valid for over 18s only ID may be asked
For advice on food allergies and intolerances, please speak to a member of the Team who will be able to assist you.
As we use many ingredients and shared equipment, we are unable to guarantee that our food is fully allergen free due to the risk of cross-contact. Our vegan food is prepared using a vegan recipe but is not suitable for those with milk or egg allergies.
Please note this event will be performed upstairs in Newgate Social which currently has no step free access.
'A breath of feisty fresh air' - Herald
'razor wit and brutal honesty' - The List
'Slice-of-life storytelling with a sharp comic twist' - Times
'zeitgeistly moreish - The Telegraph
Rolling Stone (One of 15 Rising Stand Ups to See 2022)
Edinburgh Best Show Nominee 2022
Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee 2017
Connor Read - Comedy
Connor is an endearingly Northern and deliciously queer comedian making waves on the UK comedy circuit. He was shortlisted for the BBC New Comedy Awards in both 2023 and 2024 and was named Felt Nowt New Act of the Year in 2022. Connor's sharp wit and unique perspective have earned him recognition and a growing fanbase.
Fran Best - Comedy
A new act, Fran has fast become a regular at The Stand Comedy Club and one of this year's Chortle Student (semi-)finalists. Fran was recently named a Felt Nowt "One to Watch" for 2025, so come watch!
Seven Minutes in Heaven written & performed byJude Nelson
Seven Minutes in Heaven is a poignant short play set in God's waiting room, where a soul is given a brief, surreal chance to reflect on their life before moving on.
Jude is an actor from County Durham and has been working in theatre for 8 years with credits including The Sunderland Story (Alterean Media and Sunderland Empire), Beauty and The Beast (Gala Durham) and Rocket Girl (The Worriers & Alphabetti Theatre). This will be Jude's second written short play following Personal Best in 2024.
All alcoholic options are valid for over 18s only ID may be asked
For advice on food allergies and intolerances, please speak to a member of the Team who will be able to assist you.
As we use many ingredients and shared equipment, we are unable to guarantee that our food is fully allergen free due to the risk of cross-contact. Our vegan food is prepared using a vegan recipe but is not suitable for those with milk or egg allergies.
Please note this event will be performed upstairs in Newgate Social which currently has no step free access.
Event Dates
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31st July 2025, 7:00pm |
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