Stand up for Mental Health: Angela Barnes

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Join Suffolk Mind for an evening of comedy with Angela Barnes

We’re thrilled to be hosting our first ever Suffolk Mind comedy night at Seckford Hall with headliner Angela Barnes, courtesy of Glass Eye Comedy!

Angela Barnes has graced our screens on a huge number of shows including Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Russell Howard’s Good News.

She is joined by a stellar line up including:

• MC Louis Green, who has performed in some of the biggest comedy clubs in the UK
• John Mann, marked a “complete genius” by Johnny Vaughan
• Susan Murray, who has been described by Broadway Baby as a “feisty fire-headed pocket rocket”

Plus, your ticket will include a drink and a delicious Greek feast*.

*Lemon and oregano chicken souvlaki, pulled lamb kleftiko, flat bread, Greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, shredded iceberg. Vegetarian option available: Briam, halloumi, and vegetable souvlaki

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FAQs

Who is Angela Barnes?

Angela Barnes swapped a career in health and social care for stand up in 2010 and hasn’t looked back.

Within just a couple of years, she had won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2011 and has since toured the UK and starred in BBC Two’s iconic 21 series Mock the Week as a regular, as well as Live at the Apollo, and Hypothetical on Dave.

She is a firm favourite on BBC Radio 4, having featured on The Now Show and The News Quiz – including a recent stint as the host, she also hosted BBC Radio 4 Extra’s Newsjack.

Angela co-hosted the less-than-serious popular podcast We Are History, which has just teamed up with Podmasters, with John O’Farrell. Six series strong and with over a million downloads, the two history nerds discuss, explain, and laugh at interesting and quirky episodes from the olden days.

Tell me more about who is joining Angela

Louie Green is a proud working-class comedian, taking the comedy scene by storm. A natural storyteller, his material balances a mixture of the common touch and vulnerability which makes him strike up a strong connection with the crowd effortlessly.

John Mann is one of the most experienced and popular comedians in the UK. As a comedian he has headlined and compered shows throughout the country for over thirty five years and has performed extensively across most of Europe and beyond including America, Hong Kong, South Africa, Norway, Iceland and Canvey Island.

Susan has emerged as one of the best female stand-ups in the UK and was the first ever woman to MC Decompression gigs for the British Army / CSE. She has also written for and was a guest on Jeremy Hardy Talks To The Nation and has starred in Stephen K Amos’ Idiots Guide both for Radio 4.

Is there an age restriction?

This event is restricted to those aged 18+.

What’s the dress code?

Relaxed! Ready for a night of comedy and good food.

What are the event timings?

Please arrive from 6pm, where you will receive a drink as part of your ticket. At 7pm, Greek food will be served and from 8-8.30pm, the show will begin.

How do I get to the venue?

Seckford Hall, Great Bealings, Woodbridge IP13 6NU.

By car: Seckford Hall Hotel is situated off the A12 London road. Do not go into Woodbridge Town Centre. Turn left off the A12 (from the South) at clearly marked blue & white Hotel sign into Seckford Hall Road, the main driveway into the grounds is the next left. For new visitors to Seckford Hall, follow the drive and turn left down a slope to main parking area directly in front of the hotel. The large wooden door in the centre of the building is the entrance to reception.

By train: Woodbridge railway station is on the East Suffolk Line in the east of England, serving the town of Woodbridge, Suffolk. It is 10 miles 19 chains down the line from Ipswich and 79 miles measured from London Liverpool Street; it is situated between Westerfield and Melton. It’s a mere 7 minute car journey to Seckford Hall from Woodbridge train station.

Address of station: Woodbridge IP12 4AL.

I’m an organisation, can I sponsor this event?

If you’d like to provide sponsorship for this event, please contact Henry on henry.tapp@suffolkmind.org.uk.

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