Balham Area Guide

Friday 1st May / doors & bars open 6pm / show starts approx. 1 hour after doors This is a 16+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 21 (max. 2 U18s per adult 21+) This show will be performed in Spanish Liss Pereira, is one of Colombia’s most renowned and popular stand-up comedian, actress and media personality. She is known for her sharp, witty and relatable observations of life, relationships, womanhood, and challenges of modern life. She returns to London with her new show “Latina-Mente” a show about the traumas shared by generations that have shaped the minds of our Latin culture. Latina-Mente is a show that offers an honest vision of modern women and men and the new, mostly self-inflicted, social demands. It explores our tendencies toward collective schizophrenia and the trivialization of psychological vocabulary. It delves into the architectural design of personal remodelling and questions whether we are practicing self-care or self-bullying. Liss explores the confusion of ages between the "new old" and the "new young", and how we have more in common than we think, highlighting our relationships beyond romantic partnerships, friendships, and other forms of love. We'll laugh while recognising the "generational burnout", and navigate the consequences of our Latin upbringing and heritage. LATINA-MENTE “para que nos riamos con el origen de nuestros traumas" If you have any questions please scroll down to the FAQ section below. Presented by The Clapham Grand. This is a 16+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult over 21 (max. 2 U18s per adult 21+)

Make your Sundays extra special with a sweet seaside escape. Enjoy an indulgent afternoon tea for just 25pp, featuring mini sticky toffee pudding, seasonal cheesecakes, chocolate mousse, milk tart shots, and more. Sip on a luxurious Amarula hot chocolate or a glass of bubbles in a relaxed, ocean-inspired atmosphere. Get your tickets for Under the Sea, Sweet Afternoon Tea in London now!

Located in SW12, The Bedford is a live music and events venue which has hosted Ed Sheeran, Sara Pascoe and Joe Lycett, among others. We are very fortunate to have secured a booking here. The programme will feature our finest jazz, pop and soul musicians.

International Pop Prog Band ZIO is the brainchild of former Karnataka drummer Jimmy Pallagrosi. The band made its live debut at Crescendo Festival in France in 2018, unveiling a lineup that included Olivier Castan (keys), Marc Fascia (guitar), and Liz Hayes (bass), alongside guest vocalists Hayley Griffiths (Karnataka/The Hayley Griffiths Band) and former Enid vocalist Joe Payne. Together, they released their award-winning debut album, Flower Torania, a concept album inspired by video games, fantasy, and 80's sci-fi films. Flower Torania received critical acclaim, winning rave reviews and earning the top spot on Notes Reviews' list of best albums of 2020. In 2023, ZIO released TRUEWAVES, their second album, featuring a stellar lineup of vocalists, including Eric Gillette (Neal Morse Band), John Mitchell (Arena/Lonely Robot/Frost), Corvax, Hayley Griffiths, Magda & Miranda, and Gabriel Agudo (Incontinuum Band/Steve Rothery Band). ZIO's energetic and powerful live show was captured with the 2024 release of LIBOMEVIL, a live concept album showcasing tracks from both Flower Torania and TRUEWAVES, and recorded during their 2023 UK tour. The band returns in 2026 with an exciting lineup that includes newcomers Mary Reynaud (Franck Carducci), Simon Fitzpatrick (Carl Palmer), and Ben Vize (Pyjean). Bursting onto the UK scene, the band will perform an exclusive run of four shows in 2026, commencing in London on the 5th May. Full band lineup: Hayley Griffiths - Lead vocals Mary Reynaud - Lead Vocals Marc Fascia - Guitar Ben Vize - Keys Simon Fitzpatrick - Bass Jimmy Pallagrosi - Drums Special guest support THAT JOE PAYNE is a progressive music vocalist recognised for his involvement with a variety of projects, from solo releases to collaborations with artists such as Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), The Enid, John Holden, and indeed with ZIO. Based in Northampton, England, and remembered by audiences for boasting an impressive five-octave range and flamboyant showmanship, his voice has appeared on no less than seventeen album releases since his career began in 2011. Personal achievements include being voted Best Male Vocalist two years running by the readers of Prog Magazine, a Best Album Progspace Award with Jordan Rudess, and three Progressive Music Award nominations for his work with The Enid. VENUE NOTES: The Bedford is a delightful live venue/pub/restaurant/hotel in Balham, just a few minutes' walk from the Northern Line tube station. The separate live music room is usually set up with tables and chairs 'cabaret style', with standing at the back and sides, plus further seating in the balcony area. Children of 14+ are allowed, provided they are accompanied by an adult and leave once the music has finished.

Jacob Hawley is a smart, incisive young comic who has already amassed an impressive body of work and is well in for a shout to be the voice of his generation. He has appeared on The Russell Howard Hour, The Stand Up Sketch Show, BBC 3's hit sitcom Ladhood and multiple BBC Comedy shorts. His first two Edinburgh Fringe shows Howl and Faliraki were both translated into BBC Radio 4 Stand Up Specials, with his second special Class Act being named The Guardian's Pick Of The Week. Jacob has written for The Sunday Times, Mock The Week, The BBC, and is a regular columnist for The Metro. He was awarded a Radio Academy award which he accepted at London's Palladium for Best New Voice for his hit BBC Sounds podcast Jacob Hawley: On Drugs, one of the BBC's first original podcasts, a show which regularly featured in the iTunes top 12 podcasts and amassed over half a million downloads. The series was followed by two more commissions, Jacob Hawley's Job Centre, and Jacob Hawley: On Love, which both received critical acclaim and hundreds of thousands of downloads. He is also the co-host of The Screen Rot Podcast with Jake Farrell, which has climbed to no.1 on the UK Spotify charts and has a loyal following of fans. Intelligent & important, his self-aware set sees him explore themes of class and identity in the modern world expertly. ★★★★ Sunday Post A down-to-earth talent who's got it in spades." The List with support from Markus Birdman, introducing Joe Da Costa and MC Ben Van Der Velde

A BAFTA-winning writer already, Michael Odewale has fast gained recognition for his distinctive comic style. Possessing a fresh and unfiltered voice known for delivering sharp and beautifully executed content, his debut show #BlackBearsMatter won Best Show at both the 2019 Leicester Comedy Festivals and achieved critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe 2019, earning him a nomination for Best Newcomer in the Dave Edinburgh Comedy Awards. Since then he released his first stand up special Michael Odewale: Live at Soho Theatre for Amazon Prime and has gone on to appear on Live at the Apollo, Friday Night Live and Live from the Moth Club, as well as writing for Philomena Cunk and Ben Elton. His quiet charisma, charming thoughtfulness and killer punchlines make him one of the most exciting headliners working on the circuit right now. with support from Louise Young, Fred Barber and MC Ben Van Der Velde