Comedy night with Mark Olver and friends
Join us for a free night of comedy with a number of local comedians in the SU bar.
Key Information:
- Date and time
- Wed 18 October 2023
19:00 - 22:00 - Location
- Union 2, The Students' Union Building, Frenchay Campus, Further info
- Contact
- Events Team events@uwe.ac.uk
- Cost
- Free
- Attendance
- Booking required
Description
About Mark
Mark Olver is a Bristol-based stand up comedian. As well as being one of the UK’s most respected hosts and comperes, he is also the warm up for many of the most popular shows on TV, including The Last Leg, Taskmaster and Would I Lie to You? among others.
He also is the founder of Belly Laughs, the food and comedy charity that started in Bristol five years ago and now works with different charities in four different cities.
Line up
Mark Olver as compere, with Julia Stenton, Jeremy Flynn and Kyrah Gray.
This event is open to all UWE Bristol students, new and returning. Tickets are free but booking is required.
Programme
| 19:00 | Arrive, grab a drink and find a seat |
| 19:30 | Mark Olver compere |
| 19:45 | First Act |
| 20:05 | Interval |
| 20:20 | Mark Olver and Second Act |
| 21:50 | Interval |
| 21:05 | Mark Olver and Final Act |
| 21:40 | Finish |
Location
Union 2, The Students' Union Building
Frenchay Campus
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1QY
UK
Accessibility
UWE Bristol welcomes all abilities, disabilities, ages, ethnicities and genders to our events. If you have any questions, concerns or additional requirements please let us know by contacting events@uwe.ac.uk so that we can make your time at this event as comfortable as possible.
Venue information
- Disabled parking: Yes – on campus
- Step-free access: Yes
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Guide or assistance dog-friendly: Yes
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