July 2009 Archives

The Pete Firman Magic Show
Thur 23 - Sun 28 July @ 7,45pm

Acclaimed magician and comedian Pete Firman returns to Watermans Theatre with an exclusive preview run of the all new 'The Pete Firman Magic Show'. Fresh from performances alongside Justin Lee Collins, Ben Elton and Rihanna on "Convention Crashers" (Channel 4), "Saturday Live Again" and "For One Night Only" (ITV), don't miss your chance to see "The MySpace generation's Tommy Cooper" (The Scotsman)!

"A complete star." - Time Out
"Gob-smackingly talented" - Metro
"Sets the pace for comedy-meets-magic in the 21st century" - The Times

Along with great comedy, audiences can enjoy a superb Curry for just a fiver with the Guru Tandoori's Curry deal. You can eat before the show, at the interval or afterwards and pick from a selection of dishes. For reservations call 020 8232 1011.

Tickets: All tickets £5

+ £5 for Curry (optional extra)
Our comedy performances often refer to adult themes and may contain strong language. They are indicated for people aged 18 and over
Box office 020 8232 1010
Open daily from 12 - 9pm
Watermans, 40 High Street, Brentford, TW8 ODS www.watermans.org.uk

THE FRINGE COMES TO WATERMANS with advance previews for many Edinbugh bound comedy shows, see it here first and enjoy a curry at the same time! Details below...
Sunday July 19 @ 7.45pm
Anil Desai: Stand Up Chameleon: One man 52 impressions
London born actor, comedian and impressionist Anil Desai (Headcases - ITV, Goodness Gracious Me - BBC2, The Adventures of Tintin - West End & UK Tour) takes his first ever solo show to the Edinburgh fringe festival, and on the way he's been wowing audiences with his unique chameleon like ability to impersonate 52 famous icons from Movies, Music, TV & Politics
Using a celebrity deck of cards to decide the characters and his audience to choose the scenarios, Anil improvises a completely random and comical situation, scene after scene where no-one (not even Anil) knows what's going to happen next. In Stand-Up Chameleon, Anil shatters the old world of impressionists in silly costumes and wigs, but interacts with the audience and improvises with himself, creating a different show every night as the audience decide the fate of over 52 famous faces.
"It's not just clever, but utterly hilarious...one to watch..." Edinburgh Evening News
"...hilarious...caused spontaneous outbreak of applause" BBC Wales
Micky Flanagan
Micky draws on his East End background as he ruthlessly deconstructs the Cockney Myth with razor sharp observational wit. He tells a comic tale of a working class upbringing, where alphabetti spaghetti is a luxury. Micky has come a long way since then. Thanks to a university education he is now a rare delight - an intellectual cockney.

Headline act at The Comedy Store, Jongleurs, The Glee Club, The Monday Club, The Stand and The Boat Show...we are delighted to welcome Micky for the first time to Watermans Theatre with his new performance
MC - Mike Manera
"If most comedians jokes were as funny as Manera's real stories, then the world would be a better place" - The Scotsman

Watermans London 2012 Open Weekend on 25 - 26 July invites you to participate in a collective conversation about the future.
Watermans, London's premier venue in West London, is hosting a number of free events that asks the public to imagine their ideal future world and shape it in foam and Lego!
The Power of 8 is a new collaborative project where eight people from different walks of life work together to conduct a public discussion about their individual aspirations for a desirable future. Come and join this team of artists in the gallery, harness your creative spirit, and contribute to this exchange in two free workshops to be held from 1pm - 4pm on both days.
Bring an object with you or an image from the internet that in some way represents your personal aspiration for the future. For more information on the collaborators visit http://powerof8.org.uk
To book for the Power of 8 workshop just drop in on the day or contact the Box Office on 020 8232 1010 www.watermans.org.uk

An educational art project that aims to connect people with rivers and canals is to be exhibiting at Watermans art centre.

Artist Constantine Gras, will be exhibiting project plans, maps, photos and a short film from July 24 to 26 at the centre on Brentford High Street.

The Holiday Inn in Brentford Lock has scooped The Hotel of the Year Award for the third year running.

The 2009 Hotel of the Year award recognises the top hotels in each global region that have achieved the best results in satisfying their owners, customers, employees and communities.