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Henry Paker - Pencil Case
03 Sep 19:30
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A new genre-defying show from Henry Paker, combining razor-sharp stand-up with live illustration.
You’ve looked behind a Wizard’s Curtain. You’ve visited a sausage factory. Do you dare to gaze inside a cartoonist’s pencil case?
Leave your preconceptions about comedy/illustration at the door and expect to find them in an absolute state on the way out.
Henry Paker is an award-winning comedian, writer, podcaster, illustrator and cartoonist whose work spans television, radio, books and animation.
As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast. As seen on The Last Leg and Russell Howard’s Good News. Writer for Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Mock The Week & many more!
Cartoons as seen in Joe Wilkinson: My Autobiography, Kay’s Anatomy, The Times, The Observer, The Spectator and Prospect.
Important information
Running time: Approx 2 hours with interval
Age recommendation: 14+
Concessions:
Friends – 5% off
Ambassadors, Supporters, Best Friends and Gold Friends – 10% off
Please note this show may contain some strong language.
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Reviews
“He pulls laughs out of the air like a magician pulls rabbits out of a hat”
Evening Standard“A natural born comedian”
Michael McIntyre“[he is] a genius… funny falls out of him”
Romesh Ranganathan“One of the best stand-up comedians I have ever seen”
John Robins★★★★
“Combines Daniel Kitson’s romanticised notion of introversion with Gary Larson’s comic-strip absurdity.”
Chortle★★★★
The Guardian★★★★
“wonderfully ingenious”
The Times★★★★
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