Archived News - Posted On Friday 6th May 2016
From the desk of Stewart Lee – May 2016
SLCV 5
Content Provider
Benefits
Live circuit stand-up Dates
Baconface
Bridget Christie
Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle Series 5
I am explaining this here as people have been asking me about the future at gigs and in kids’ playgrounds and I don’t want to see the news mangled into sensationalist click-bait by Bruce Dessau or Jay Richardson.
On May 5th BBC Comedy told me they won’t be making a series 5 of SLCV, and I am grateful for a quick answer. Viewing figures remained just under 1m, including i-player, which is good apparently as most are falling, reviews were mainly very good, and personal feedback from viewers was great. But BBC2 has a substantial funding cut to deal with and I’m told the comedy dept is going to concentrate on scripted comedy. All the other stand-up on TV is made by the Entertainment dept which, I am sure you will agree, isn’t me.
I am really glad to have produced 12 hours of stand-up with an old school 20th century BBC logo on it. The team I got to work with were all superb, including Richard Webb, Chris Morris, Armando Iannucci, Tim Kirkby and regular cast members Kevin Eldon, Paul Putner and Tara Flynn. And the last episode of SLCV4 was my favourite of the 24 we made over the ten years. Looking around The Machynlleth Comedy Festival last weekend I realised how lucky I had been to be the comedian that got to do four series like this.
I set no store by awards, but for the record SLCV got BAFTA nominations for every series, and won one for series two, though 3 and 4 were better. We also won two British Comedy Awards, and loads of Chortles. The DVD of series 4 is out Monday Oct 10th, with loads of extras and a Luke Drozd slipcase. There will be a book of the annotated texts of all four series further down the line.
I had hoped to get two years’ grace to write and tour a proper 2 hr show like Carpet Remnant World, and then write another SLCV, but perhaps film it in 1000 seater + rooms and embrace the tragedy of acclaim. Recording stuff to an intimidated 120 people that’s been honed in rooms of 1000s now feels weird, but the next tour, CONTENT PROVIDER, will now become a proper big-ideas piece of work.
Thanks for watching!
CONTENT PROVIDER TOUR
This clunky title allowed me the option of using the shows as try-outs for SLCV5, as well as being the same name as my next book, but now it will be another full-on, finished, Carpet Remnant/41st Best/Milder Comedian type epic show, with projections and maybe a second musician.
Early try-outs have been wonky (sorry Machynlleth) but I am starting to feel what it is about now and it will be ace. Until Dec the shows are work-in-progs and then I will tour it for about 18 months (everywhere in UK and EIRE, except Carlisle) into mid-2018. I am very pleased to be writing a long form s-up show again. People should envy me. I envy me. Here’s some dates.
August 2016
Fri 5th – Sun 28th August (no performances on Mon 15th or Tue 16th Aug)
The Stand Comedy Club (Stand One), Edinburgh Festival Fringe
12.45pm (running time 1 hour 10 mins) Tickets £10.00
5th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
6th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
7th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
8th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
9th –CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
10th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
11th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
12th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
13th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
14th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
No Shows on 15th & 16th – Days Off
17th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
18th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
19th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
20th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
21st – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
22nd – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
23rd – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
24th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
25th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
26th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
27th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
28th – CONTENT PROVIDER (Work In Progress) The Stand, Edinburgh 12.45pm – TICKETS VIA THE STAND
‘DIGITAL CONTENT PROVIDER’ – DVD LAUNCH SHOWS
The DVD launch shows at Leicester Square includes a special limited edition of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE SERIES 4 DVD (RRP £19.99) to be collected on the night within the ticket price.
This special run of gigs celebrate the DVD launch of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE – SERIES 4. Stewart will perform a live show that will include new material being prepared for his Content Provider tour, and each ticket will include a very special limited edition copy of the new DVD (launched 10/10/2016). Each DVD comes in a limited edition slip-cover designed by artist Luke Drozd – exclusively available to bookers of this live show.
Ticket price includes a special limited edition of STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE Series 4 DVD (RRP £19.99) to be collected on the night. Stewart will sign copies after the show.
October 2016
October 11th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – TICKETS
October 12th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – TICKETS
October 13th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – TICKETS
October 14th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – SOLD OUT
October 15th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – SOLD OUT
October 18th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – TICKETS
October 19th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – TICKETS
October 20th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm – TICKETS
November 2016
November 1st – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Watford Colosseum – 7.30pm – 01923 571102 – TICKETS
November 2nd – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – 8pm – 0151 709 3789 – TICKETS
November 3rd – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Cambridge Corn Exchange – 8pm – 01223 357851 – TICKETS
November 4th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Cardiff St. David’s Hall – 8pm – 029 2087 8444 – TICKETS
November 6th – ‘Digital Content Provider‘ – DVD Launch Show – Newcastle Upon Tyne Theatre Royal – 7.30pm – 08448 11 21 21 – TICKETS
November 2016
PLEASE NOTE: The following shows do NOT come with a DVD as part of the ticket price.
The October Leicester Square Theatre shows and November national dates (listed above) are the only DVD launch shows.
November 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 9th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 11th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 12th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 15th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 16th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 17th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 18th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 19th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 22nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 23rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 24th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
November 29th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 2016
December 1st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 5th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 6th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 7th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 8th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
December 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 2017
January 2nd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 3rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 4th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 5th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 6th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 7th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 10th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 11th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 12th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 13th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 16th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 17th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 18th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 19th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 20th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 21st – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 23rd – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 24th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 25th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 26th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 27th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
January 28th – Content Provider, Leicester Square Theatre, London – 7pm TICKETS
Unpaid Charity Benefit Shows
As usual, I continue to work tirelessly for charity.
May 9th – Benefit for something or other at Cambridge Theatre, London w Kitson, Suttie etc
May 16th – For Little Alan. Matt Bradstock memorial show, Lyric Theatre, London. Me, Harry Hill, Al Murray, Gayle Tuesday in memory of the late Matt Bradstock, Harry Hill’s TV adopted son. Proceeds to St Winifred’s Hospice. http://www.nimaxtheatres.com/lyric-theatre/for_little_alan
June 10th – benefit for Freightline (?) somewhere in London
June 16th – benefit for Loss Foundation, Union Chapel, London
Other live s-up Dates
(mainly 30 mins sets w some previews)
May 2016
9th Betsey Trotwood, London
10th LOL Angel, London
May 11th – Museum of Comedy, London – 7pm – Work In Progress – 020 7534 1744 – SOLD OUT
May 12th – Museum of Comedy, London – 7pm – Work In Progress – 020 7534 1744 – SOLD OUT
May 17th – Lolitics, London – CIRCUIT GIG
May 18th – Susan Murray in Walthamstow – CIRCUIT GIG
May 19th – Museum of Comedy, London – 7pm – Work In Progress – 020 7534 1744 – SOLD OUT
May 23rd – Nice n Spiky, Islington – CIRCUIT GIG
May 24th – Star, Plumstead, London – CIRCUIT GIG
May 25th – Jane Bom Bayne’s, Brighton – CIRCUIT GIG
May 26th – Brian Gittins’, Brighton – CIRCUIT GIG
June 2016
June 4th – Wells Comedy Festival – TICKETS
June 7th – Soho Theatre, London – 7.30pm – Work In Progress – 020 7478 0100 – SOLD OUT
June 8th – Soho Theatre, London – 7.30pm – Work In Progress – 020 7478 0100 – SOLD OUT
June 9th – Soho Theatre, London – 7.30pm – Work In Progress – 020 7478 0100 – SOLD OUT
June 13th – Tattershall Castle, London – CIRCUIT GIG
June 14th – Lol Angel, London – CIRCUIT GIG
June 15th – Museum of Comedy, London – 7pm – Work In Progress – 020 7534 1744 – SOLD OUT
June 16th – Museum of Comedy, London – 7pm – Work In Progress – 020 7534 1744 – SOLD OUT
June 20th – Nice n Spiky, Islington – CIRCUIT GIG
June 23rd – Mostly Comedy, Hitchin – CIRCUIT GIG
June 28th – Bristol Comedy Festival
June 29th – Soho Theatre, London – 7.30pm – Work In Progress – 020 7478 0100 – SOLD OUT
July 2016
July 1st – 3rd, ATP, Keflavik, Iceland
July 5th – Chippenham Comedy Festival
July 6th – Soho Theatre, London – 7.30pm – Work In Progress – 020 7478 0100 – SOLD OUT
Global Globules with Baconface
On Wednesdays at 11pm on Resonance 104.4 fm and on the station website, the barely present cult Canadian stand-up comedian Baconface continues to play lengthy and mainly uninterrupted selections from his late brother’s extensive record collection of ’60s and ’70s psychedelia, progressive rock, free jazz, folk, acid folk, folk rock, acid rock, electronic music, and ethnoforgeries. In association with the Chilliwack Office of Leisure. [Repeated Saturday 4am.]
The first shows can be heard here.. http://www.baconfacecanada.com/global-globules/
Resonance is a groundbreaking 24/7 radio station which broadcasts on 104.4 FM to central London, DAB to Greater London, nationally on Radioplayer and live streamed to the rest of the world.
http://www.baconfacecanada.com | https://www.resonancefm.com
BRIDGET CHRISTIE TOUR
My wife Bridget Christie takes her A Book For Her tour to your town.
May 2016
9th – Sugar Club, DUBLIN – 8.30pm – A BOOK FOR HER – 0818 903001 TICKETS
10th – Sugar Club, DUBLIN – 8.30pm – A BOOK FOR HER – 0818 903001 TICKETS
11th – Glee Club, CARDIFF – 7.30pm – A BOOK FOR HER – 0871 472 0400 TICKETS
12th – Corn Exchange, BRIGHTON – 7.30pm – A BOOK FOR HER – 01273 709 709 TICKETS
