British Comedians, Bands and Theatre

Whether you are a music fan, love to have a good laugh or appreciate theatrical events, you are pretty much spoiled by choice in the UK. I could say, that since i’ve moved here, my personality has changed in a way that I started to appreciate art more than ever before.

I’ve always been a huge heavy metal / rock music fan, and living in the UK gives me the opportunity to make my dreams a reality. In the past months I have seen some of my favourite artists performing right infront of my eyes in my town, in Wolverhampton and in London. Watching skilled bands playing their music and all the fans screaming the song lyrics and jumping up and down with the drum beat is such an adreline boost to me. I never fail to smile when I remember. The first batch of bands I went to see live were Revoker, Sylosis and Cavalera Conspiracy. 

The Crowd  / Cavalera Conspiaracy / Dream Theatre

When it comes to Stand-up Comedy, you are also in for a treat. With the major British comedians touring all major towns every year, and even tours from American and other European comedians, you are rarely disappointed. May I say, that I’ve finally managed to watch Jimmy Carr and Sarah Millican, who are currently two of my favourite comedians. And I’ve already bought Jimmy Carr’s 2012 tour ticket, as he’s going to be in Stoke 3 days before Christmas <3 Clips from last year's Jimmy Carr shows taken by yours truley: here and here.

Jimmy Carr / Sarah Millican

Other comedians which I’m dying to watch are Michael McIntyre, Russel Howard, Alan Carr, Bill Bailey and Lee Evans. I’m gutted I won’t be able to watch my all-time favourite George Carlin though :( May he rest in peace.

Drama here in Stoke as well as many other towns, is also of huge popularity. Although I have not yet been to the local theatre, I have been to London ones, and I have never been disappointed. Currently there are two shows which I would love to see, and I’m considering getting tickets for. One is called ‘Horrible Histories’ and it is a satire about the Tudor reign. Anyone who knows me, would probably tell you that I’m a sucker for anything Tudor, being King Henry VIII, his way too many wives, Tudor houses etc. Though I’ve seen alot of historical Tudor armour and jewellery in London, I’ve never had the opportunity to laugh about what happened in that era. The other performance which I would love to watch is a British Classic... The Full Monty. Whoever is not a fan... You are not my friend anymore ;) 

And one can never forget the football and pubs here.................. Grab a beer, fish and chips and watch the game!