After a brilliant month of panto The Kenton Theatre has jumped out of the blocks with a fantastic New Year line up with amazing music from tribute bands, top quality jazz and hours of belly laughing comedy. Get your seats booked for curtain up at these shows coming up in January.

At its peak, the Comedy Network ran 40 monthly comedy club nights across Britain’s universities & theatres. It was the most prolific brand of grassroots circuit comedy in the UK.

The show featured the hottest names on the comedy circuit, many of which went on to become some of Britain’s biggest acts. Including…

Russell Howard, John Oliver, Harry Hill, Bill Bailey, Lee Mack, Stewart Lee, Greg Davies, Al Murray, Noel Fielding, Ross Noble, Lucy Porter, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty, Joe Wilkinson, Richard Herring, Dave Gorman, Jenny Eclair and many more. Relaunching in 2021, this is your chance to book the most exciting names in British comedy at an affordable price.





Based on the TV show everybody loves, comes a brilliant homage, bursting with renditions of your best-loved moments and characters. Meet Del Boy, Uncle Albert, Rodney Boycie and Trigger in a specially scripted, hilarious storyline delivered by the show’s cast of three who superbly embody all the laughter-moments we remember so well. With hilarious timing, uncanny resemblance and fun audience interaction, this comedic tribute is guaranteed to captivate and delight audiences young and old! It’s bonnet de douche!

Starring – Award Winning Comedy Impressionist & Britain’s Got Talent star, Drew Cameron.





The Elton John Show is the UK’s newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage. With over 300 million records sold, Sir Elton John is the most successful singer-songwriter of his generation. A flamboyant mega-star, with a never ending back catalogue of incredible songs!

From Rocket Man to Tiny Dancer, The Elton John Show brings “Young Elton” back to stage at his energetic best.



Following on from their incredible 2019-20 tour – which included a star-studded gala  concert at London’s Royal Albert Hall – Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club return to the Kenton Theatre with a brand new collection of music, narration and projected archive images and footage, celebrating Ronnie Scott’s ‘Soho Songbook’.

Since it’s humble beginnings as a basement music bar where musicians would jam, through to the internationally acclaimed music venue it is today, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has showcased the music of some of the world’s greatest and most influential Artists. Featuring classic music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s, alongside narration and projected archive images and rare footage from the club, ‘The Ronnie Scott’s Songbook’ is a glimpse into this unique world and its incredible history.




Multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan are climbing out of their pits, armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you a preview of their brand new show Sweet Release.

As seen on Live at the Apollo (BBC2), The Royal Variety Performance (ITV), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club (ITV), online with over 50 million views of their viral songs, in your personal nightmares, and in Alive on Stage, their own special available worldwide on Amazon Prime.

“Musical comedy hasn’t been in such safe hands for years” (List) “It’s the harmonies of Frankie Valli with the sensibilities of Frankie Boyle” (Chortle)




Lilli Unwin is a singer & songwriter producing multi-genre music which fuses jazz, folk & pop amongst many others. Her EP ‘it may not always be so’ was described as “a beautiful collection of songs featuring a wide array of styles and soaring melodies that stay with you long after each listen”.

Lilli has toured the UK to Jazz Festivals in Cheltenham and Manchester, and venues including Birmingham Symphony Hall Foyer. Other performances include: Ronnie Scott’s, Southbank Centre, Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, Shambala Festival UK, 55 Bar in New York, Rotterdam’s A Festival Downtown. Lilli was one of 14 artists to be selected for a residency with Mercury Prize nominated artist ESKA.

Lilli will be joined by Max Wright (drums), Ayo Vincent (piano) and Pete Komor (bass).




Multi-award winning Andy Parsons started his career writing for Smith & Jones, and went on to become one of the main writers on the ground-breaking Spitting Image. Most well known for his appearances on Mock The Week he has also performed on Live at the Apollo, QI, and Saturday Live.
Angela Barnes waved goodbye to her career in Health and Social Care, took the plunge and embarked on her life-long dream to be a comedian. Within just a couple of years she had won the BBC New Comedy Award in 2011 and has now gone on to star in BBC Two’s Mock The Week, Live At The Apollo and Hypothetical. Recently, Angela took over hosting duties of BBC Radio 4’s iconic The News Quiz, hosting the full spring series to huge success.




Original Live music finds its way to the Kenton. With local and national acts showcasing their music. This is a chance to delve into the independent music scene.

Oxford based electronica duo, Means Of Production combine spellbinding visuals with stripped back electronica. Think Throbbing Gristle with a danceable edge and you’re half way there.
Enjoyable Listens the solo project of London’s Luke Duffett. Expect earworm tunes, and a unique mashup of 80s indie and pop. Reading’s Rocket Kings have been described as a uke pop band. Expect to discover your new favourite song during their set.





…is a celebration of ROCK music through the decades. A jaw dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of ROCK! Featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns n Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more.

Rediscover the seeds of ROCK & ROLL in the 1950s, the birth of ROCK in the 60s, right through to the CLASSIC ROCK of the 70s and 80s.

A must see for any fan of ROCK! Experience this iconic music brought back to life by an exceptional 8 piece band consisting of some of the finest musicians and performers from around the world, original visual footage of the featured bands and artists, as well as incredible concert staging and lighting.

Relive the greatest Rock songs of all time with THE HISTORY OF ROCK




For the full programme of shows coming up visit kentontheatre.co.uk

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