Jen Brister: The Optimist

Running from
Next event: Sunday 14 May at 7.30pm
  • Members: £13.50
    Non-members: £15.50 (each ticket is subject to a £1.50 booking fee)

Members get 10% off tickets at Storyhouse. Moonlight Flicks and Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre. £4 month, no commitment, priority booking, no fees, instant access, two tickets per member.

  • Garret Theatre

If Jen Brister has learned anything in the past 18 months, its that shes no good in a crisis. (Unless you count getting into the foetal position in under 30 seconds.)

Has the pandemic changed her for the better or is she the same old pessimistic naysayer shes always been? I think we all know the answer to that. Lets just hope she can make it funny… 

Jen is an acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer who’s appeared on BBC’s Live at the Apollo and Frankie Boyle’s New World Order. She is a regular performer on the UK and international comedy circuits and has written and performed on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show and presented for BBC 6 Music.

“Furiously funny” The Guardian

“Her energy is explosive. Her use of space and delivery, mesmerising.” The Sunday Times

“A phenomenal display of sinewy stand up.” Chortle

 

Photo Credit: Matt Crockett 

Certificate:

18+

Time details

Includes an interval and support act

Upcoming events

Sunday 14 May 7.30pm Garret Theatre Tickets from £13.50 Sold out

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