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Archived Events:
Friday 25th May 2007
Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
The White Wine Arts Trail
The fringiest way to start the Fringe!
Venue: Galerie Le Bonbon (Mystery venue, see tickets for details)
Doors: 6.30 pm
Time: 6.30 pm
Price: £12 including fine wines
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Darlings, this is always the most outrageous event on the Fringe as Ralph Le Bonbon and his team of pretentious critics guide you round the Fringe Art gallery openings.
Lashings of culture, lashings of fine wine and a glittering awards ceremony at the end...if you can survive to the end, darlings.

Sponsored by Great Western Wine and Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel

Links: www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
www.xerophon.com
www.greatwesternwine.co.uk
Wheelchair users will require assistance



NEW: Orange Squash Arts Trail for 3 - 10 year olds - see Bath Fringe Visual arts listings for details.



Exciting news on a phenomenal collection of Dutch comedians visiting Bath for an Edinburgh preview show during Bath Fringe:

Amsterdam Underground Comedy CollectiveThursday 31st May 2007
Nick Steel presents the best of Dutch Stand-up...
Amsterdam Underground Comedy Collective
Edgy comedy with a slight accent
Venue: Lakeside Suite, Widcombe Social Club
Doors: 8pm
Time: 8.30pm
Price: £8 / £7 concs
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

A night of the very best of Dutch stand-up comedy from the people who brought you tulips, euthanasia, wooden shoes, legal prostitution, Dennis Bergkamp, XTC, Raymond van Barneveld, Vincent van Gogh, Big Brother, gay marriage and easy abortion...

Featuring six of the most sought after, award-winning comedians on the circuit in a one-off pre-Edinburgh Fringe preview, including the stars of the Amsterdam Comedytrain club and the Netherlands Have I Got News For You.

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
Full wheelchair access

More info (pdf)

Bath Chronicle review (pdf)



Bonbon's Big NiteThursday 7th June 2007
Natural Theatre and Nick Steel
Bonbon's Big Nite
Widcombe's famous cabaret moves upstairs!
Venue: Widcombe Social Club Big Room, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Doors: 7.30 pm
Time: 8pm
Price: £10
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

The popular Bonbon Cabaret moves upstairs to the big room at Widcombe Social Club, Widcombe Hill, Bath.
Outrageous Ralph le Bonbon presents a sizzling array of stand-up comedy, terrific turns and marvelous music in a bumper version of the ever popular Bonbon Cabaret Nights.

Fantastic line-up including Seymour Mace from the Johnny Vegas TV series 'Ideal'; if.comeddies award nominee Greg Davies from 'We Are Klang'; Hootenanny3; Bill Smarme and his mate Dave are the Red Hot Lovers; James Lambeth's 45th Street Swing; Pip Utton is Roy Orbison; The Widcombe Players.

Bonbon Cabaret is always a sell-out so book early. Some tickets may be available on the door.
Adults only. Optional dress code: Gorgeous!
Many people make a night of it in Widcombe by taking early supper at The White Hart, opposite the Social Club.
M. Le Bonbon will personally come and tell you when the doors are open!

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
We regret there is no wheelchair access to this venue

Venue Magazine review (pdf)

More Bath Fringe info can be found at www.bathfringe.co.uk



The Electric SoupFriday 14th September 2007
Nick Steel presents
The Electric Soup in concert
An evening of Prog & Rock & Roll
Venue: Widcombe Social Club: Big Room
Doors: 8pm
Time: 8 pm
Price: £4 on the door

The Electric Soup - Psychedelic Progressive Rock - featuring the fantastic Rebecca Whale on vocals and genuine Hammond, Mellotron & Minimoog...

Support by Dude - authentic Rock & Roll, drawing inspiration from early Beatles to Fat Boy Slim, via Lou Reed...get out your dancing shoes!

Intervals by DJ Chemical Steve

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Nick Steel
Wheelchair access with assistance

Links: www.myspace.com/theelectricsoup



Thursday 27th September 2007
Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Bonbon goes Yankee Doodle
American themed cabaret
Venue: Widcombe Social Club: Lakeside Suite
Doors: 7.45 pm
Time: 8 pm
Price: £10
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Featuring Last Train To Memphis - Cowgirls and Geetars; Hootenanny3 - with Banjo wizard Leon Hunt, Johnny Guitar - he's a miner, 49er and he's old and in the way, The Chalker Twins and The Widcombe Players. Prize for the best Dolly Parton outfit! Dress code: Stateside.

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
Full wheelchair access



John Sampson Thursday 25th October 2007
Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Beau Bonbon
Georgian themed cabaret
Venue: Widcombe Social Club: Lakeside Suite
Doors: 7.45pm
Time: 8pm
Price: £10
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Featuring John Sampson, star of the legendary Natural Theatre Scarlatti shows, the Bath Minuet Company, the Widcombe Players, the Hot Potato Syncopators, plus the grand raffle and other surprises...
Dress code: Bodice-bursting periwiggery

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
Full wheelchair access




Christmas Fairies Thursday 20th December 2007
Natural Theatre and Nick Steel
Bonbon's Grotto
Christmas cabaret showcase
Venue: Widcombe Social Club Big Room, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Doors: 7.45pm
Time: 8pm
Price: £12
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Featuring a mixture of top local acts, famous stand-up comedians and Natural Theatre naughtiness.

A Band Named Brian, Jon Richardson, The Mandibles, The Widcombe Players, Bad Machine

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
Full wheelchair access



Hans TeeuwenThursday 17th January 2008
Nick Steel presents
HANS TEEUWEN

Hosted by Micha Wertheim
Outrageous award-winning Dutch comedy star in special pre-London show.
Venue: Lakeside Suite, Widcombe Social Club, Bath
Doors: 8.30pm
Price: £8
Booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362
Some tickets may be available on the door.

Featuring the most sought after, award-winning comedian on the Dutch circuit and star of the Amsterdam Comedytrain club in a one-off pre-London preview of his new one hour solo show.

Having refused to perform in his native Holland since the murder of his friend, film maker Theo Van Gogh, outrageous comic and Dutch celebrity Hans Teeuwen has brought his warped and absurdist style of comedy to the UK instead.

The man who is considered 'Holland's greatest comic' (Metro) headlined the sold-out comedy troupe THE AMSTERDAM COMEDY COLLECTIVE at this year's Edinburgh Fringe and thrilled audiences with his surreal, demented, warped Jim-Carrey-on-acid performances.

'One of the most exciting new acts of the year … if Teeuwen is out to restart his career in a new language, then game very much on'   The Times
 
'His act – full-throttle tomfoolery with a demonic glint in the eye – is the funniest 20 minutes in town…. Performed as if our lives depended on it'   The Guardian
 
'Grab a ticket before the tourists do, and find out what the fuss is about'   The Scotsman
 
'Teeuwen is clearly a comedy master, more than worthy of an hour on his own …blisteringly entertaining, a real find of the festival. Let's hope we see more of him on the British scene'   Chortle

Venue magazine review

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
Full wheelchair access



Valentine's Nite Thursday 14th February 2008
Nick Steel and Natural Theatre present
Bonbon Valentine's Nite!
Candlelit evening of music and comedy with a tongue in cheek romantic theme
Venue: Widcombe Social Club Big Room, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Doors: 7.45pm
Time: 8pm
Price: £10
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Featuring Becky Love, James Lambeth's 45th Street Swing, Bill & Dave are the Red Hot Lovers, The Widcombe Players plus the history of romance as seen through the eyes of Dame Barbara Carthorse...
Bring a loved one...or maybe meet one???

Optional dress code: Red for Passion!

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
Wheelchair access with assistance



Bonbon's Easter Bonnet Thursday 27th March 2008
Nick Steel and Natural Theatre present
Bonbon 's Easter Bonnet
Easter themed music and comedy cabaret
Venue: Widcombe Social Club Big Room, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Doors: 7.45pm
Time: 8pm
Price: £10
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Featuring the multitalented Matt Baker, poet and singer extraordinaire Julian Landau and a hat competition to be judged by none other than Lady Margaret herself. The Mighty Peas play popular classics as you've never heard them before, from Dolly Parton to Eminem via the Simpsons. None other than fashion guru and punk goddess Vivienne Westworld will be conducting a hat clinic to ensure that YOU sparkle in the Easter Parade. Grand raffle and special appearance by the Widcombe Players (Director Rev. J. Towler).

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
Wheelchair access with assistance



Bonbon's Spring Thing Thursday 24th April 2008
Nick Steel and Natural Theatre present
Bonbon's Spring Thing
zingy, springy musical cabaret
Venue: Widcombe Social Club Big Room, Widcombe Hill, Bath
Doors: 7.45pm
Time: 8pm
Price: £10
Info & booking: Bath Festivals box office tel 01225 463362 or online

Featuring silky-voiced James Hollingsworth, the ever-popular Hodmaddodery, the Widcombe Players and headline band, Bath favourite The Duckworths. Have-a-go slot featuring exotic daffodil juggler; plus Dan Dan the Tractor Man. Hosted by the inimitable Ralph le Bonbon.

Optional dress code: Yellow Alert!

Sponsored by Xerophon
Promoted by Natural Theatre Company and Nick Steel
Links: www.xerophon.com
www.naturaltheatre.co.uk
Wheelchair access with assistance



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