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High-energy action from this six-piece ensemble taking you through a blend of swing, R&B, Rock'n'Roll, Boogie Woogie and Jump Blues -- get those toes tapping.

Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back with its 20th Anniversary Tour! It’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history. Come celebrate our brand-new show as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year. Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as: Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, more. Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of The Magic of Motown! This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. The promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Scarlett Smith is an electroacoustic harpist and comedian. Tired of the harps demure, classical reputation, Scarlett's debut solo show Any Objections? is a surreal quest to prove this instrument belongs far beyond the orchestra pit. Blending live looping covers of popular songs, self-produced indie-pop jingles and fast paced punch lines, the show is a playful celebration of creativity and harp innovation.

Mike Love and Bruce Johnston lead this line-up of the perky pop group, who released their debut more than 50 years ago and profoundly changed the musical landscape.

Cadogan Hall’s unmissable regular comedy show returns, as June’s show is headlined by the incomparable Simon Amstell, and featuring Kerry Godliman, plus an incredible supporting line-up. Simon Amstell is a comedian, presenter, screenwriter and director. His stand-up special Set Free is available on Netflix. As a presenter, Simon has fronted hugely popular programmes such as Channel 4’s Popworld and Never Mind The Buzzcocks for BBC 2. Simon’s feature film, Benjamin, premiered at the London Film Festival and was released internationally to widespread critical acclaim. His debut film, the vegan mockumentary Carnage, aired on BBC iPlayer. He regularly performs at festivals and comedy clubs across the UK, and has sold out tours and residencies in the UK, US and Australia. With her straight-talking charm and quick wit, Kerry Godliman is celebrated as one of the UK’s best performers as both a stand-up comedian and actor. She’s best known for her appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, The Royal Variety Performance and 8 Out of 10 Cats. A regular on BBC Radio 4, Kerry has made appearances on The News Quiz, The Now Show, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Just a Minute, as well as her own series, Kerry’s List. Kerry also hosts the hit podcast series Memory Lane with comedy pal Jen Brister, and narrates the chart-topping Stolen Hearts podcast series for which she received a nomination for Best Podcast Host at The Ambies. Kerry has earned critical acclaim for her roles in After Life, Whitstable Pearl, Call the Midwife, Derek, Trigger Point, and Adult Material, and will star in the This Is Spinal Tap sequel. Stephen Bailey is an award‑winning comedian, actor and presenter known for his sharp wit and warm northern charm. His 2025 TV appearances include BBC One’s Blankety Blank, The Celebrity Inner Circle, Sorry I Didn’t Know, Channel 5’s Celebrity Puzzling and Sally Lindsay’s Big Christmas Quiz, plus filming for Comic Relief x Morning Live. He has featured twice on Live at the Apollo and appeared on Would I Lie To You?, Celebrity Mastermind, House of Games, CelebAbility, Roast Battle and Love Island: Aftersun. Multi-talented, award-winning comedian and writer, Toussaint Douglass, is one of comedy’s most exciting names. Harnessing his neurodivergence, his innovative brand of oddball comedy mixes the personal with the political whilst adding a uniquely absurdist slant to brilliant comic effect. His rising profile includes TV appearances on Comedians Giving Lectures, The Stand Up Sketch Show, Late Night Mash, Richard Osman’s House of Games and Outsiders. As a writer, he’s contributed to The Russell Howard Hour, Dead Ringers, 8 Out of 10 Cats, and Have I Got News For You. His acclaimed 2025 Edinburgh Fringe debut earned major nominations and sold‑out shows. ★★★★★ Broadway Baby. Kyrah Gray is a charismatic comedian, actress and presenter whose rapid rise began in 2019. She has performed on Comedy Central Live, BBC 1Xtra’s Comedy Gala, Sky’s Gagging for It and her own Comedy Central series Dating Horror Stories. Her online sketches have amassed over 20 million views, and she has starred in Netflix’s YouTube sketch What Would You Do? and multiple Channel 4 series. She has also written for Bad Education and Rosie Jones’ Out of Order, while developing her own projects. Comedy at Cadogan Hall is our regular mixed bill comedy night. Our beautiful auditorium is a unique and intimate space to see big household names as well as the best emerging talent. The first show was headlined by Sara Pascoe, and since then our stage has been graced by Ed Gamble, Dylan Moran, Lucy Beaumont, Nish Kumar, Kemah Bob, John Robins, Bridget Christie, Sam Campbell, Richard Herring, Ivo Graham, Phil Wang and Desiree Burch, to name a few. This event is presented by Cadogan Hall with Berk’s Nest, the award-winning live comedy production company behind shows from Nick Mohammed, Catherine Cohen, Sophie Duker, and many more. Line-ups, including headliners, are subject to change. Refunds will not be offered in the event of line-up changes. Recommended age: 14+.

WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION A workshop that will help you write your own press release for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This workshop will include information on what reviewers are looking for when theyre inundated with invitations, how to style an elevator pitch, and what opportunities are available at the Fringe to solicit reviews. DETAILS This workshop will run from 3pm-4:30pm. Bring a notebook and pen, and a blurb describing your Fringe show. YOUR WORKSHOP LEADER Erin Murray Quinlan [http://erinmurrayquinlan.com.] is a published playwright, composer, and dramaturg with 15+ years experience in producing theatre. She is a reviewer for FringeReview, the recipient of a Best of Free Fringe Award, and a complete nerd in every way it is possible to be one. Spaces are limited! For any further questions please email [email protected] All participants get 50% off a meal downstairs in the Drayton Arms pub