The man who handed Mrs May her P45, and more at the Players Theatre, Thame!

YES, it’s time to book your seats for a great season at the Thame Players Theatre, Nelson Street, Thame! Beginning with COMEDY GIG – this Friday, September 28, at 7.45pm – Tickets £10 – SIMON BRODKIN IS NOT LEE NELSON (Work in Progress) An unmissable chance to see irrepressible prankster and acclaimed character comedian, Simon Brodkin, as he steps out from behind his Lee Nelson persona to perform an hour of fantastic stand-up as himself.

Simon Brodkin

As a special treat for Thame he’s agreed to an exclusive after show audience Q&A about his crazy exploits including last year’s infamous P45 to Theresa May! Just a few tickets left so hurry and book now.

• ANDANTE LIVE presents BLOWIN’ IN THE WIND
  Friday October 5, at 7.45pm – Tickets £12Andante Live presents ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’. Combining the vocal harmonies of Vee Sweeney and Mark Rowson, 16 instruments between them and outstanding musicianship, they perform an uplifting and inspiring show to give you a fabulous evening of unforgettable music.
• PATRICK COLLINS for AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL – Minds’ Wings
  A further evening of words and music from Bruce Alexander with Adrian Thompson and Judith Thompson on piano.Sunday, October 7, at 8pm – Tickets £10 with £8 concessions.
• BOODLUM BAND – 2018 ‘Share The Misery’ Tour!
  Friday October 12, at 7.45pm –  Tickets £10 and £9 concessions
  Art-rockers, The Boodlum Band return to The Players Theatre with their unique mix of comedy and musical chaos, featuring a playlist that includes rock anthems, old-time songs and pop parodies. Only 10 seats left so hurry!
• ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIE – AN EVENING WITH JOHN CHALLIS
  Sunday,  14thOctober at 7.45pmEnjoy a very special evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career and sign books afterwards.

  All shows at The Players Theatre, Nelson St, Thame OX9 2DP
  All tickets from Spear Travels on 01844 217228 or online at www.thameplayers.co.uk

• WHITE COBRA presents DUETS Sunday 21^stOctober at 7.45pmDuetsby Peter Quilter is a gloriously funny examination of the chaotic world of love, relationships and why the grass is never greener.

  Duets is an hilarious tribute to the strength and madness of the human heart. A very funny comedy by the author of Broadway smash End of the Rainbow, and the West End Glorious!.

  Four sets of characters in four crucial moments of their lives:
  Jonathan and Wendy are on a blind date
  Barrie is not really interested in women but Janet sees no reason to stop trying
  Shelley and Bobby have decided to holiday in Spain to finalise their divorce whilst drowning in cocktails
  Angela is marrying for the third time to the dismay of her brother Toby amidst a barrage of bad omens and a dress resembling a parachute

  Tickets £11 and £10 concessions available from Spear Travels on 01844 217228 or online from www.thameplayers.co.uk

• Comedy @ The Players presents: Pierre Novellie & Jacob Hawley – Friday, October 26, 7:45pm
  Pierre Novellie: ‘See Novellie, Hear Novellie, Speak Novellie’
  Back by popular demand Pierre returns to Thame with his latest sell-out Edinburgh show.
  ‘He will leave you smiling long after the show’s end and fighting the urge to buy another ticket’

★★★★★ Ed Fest Mag ★★★★★ One4Review
‘Very funny’ ★★★★ Scotsman
‘a big presence…He will go far’ ★★★★ The Times

‘A blistering hour of observational stand up’ ★★★★Skinny
‘Punchily assured and packed full of original thinking’ ★★★★1/2
Chortlehortle’s Best Club Comedian 2016 & 2017

• Jacob Hawley: Howl
  Jacob Hawley is one of the boldest new voices on the circuit and building a big following after reaching the finals of the BBC New Comedy Award 2017. Jacob comes to Thame with his acclaimed Edinburgh debut show: Howl.
  ‘A down-to-earth talent who’s got it in spades’ ★★★★ The List
  King Gong winner at London’s Comedy Store
  As heard on Radio 4 and seen on BBC iPlayer
  Tickets £12 (£10 if 4 or more booked)