Comedy Night in the Academicians’ Room
The Establishment Club
Thursday 13 October 2016 8 - 11pm
The Academicians’ Room, The Keeper’s House, Royal Academy of Arts
£20. Academicians' Room Members only.
Controversial comedy, cabaret and musical talent will all be featured in the new comedy night in the Academicians’ Room, brought to you by The Establishment Club.
Join us for an evening of entertainment in the Academicians’ Room with The Establishment Club. The relaunch of The Establishment Club stems from a conversation between Lin Cook (Peter Cook's widow) and satirist Victor Lewis-Smith, during which Lin revealed that, during the last year of his life, Peter Cook had been planning to re-open the club. With her blessing it is the company's intention that the doors of The Establishment Club will again be open to performers who have a genuine dedication to the art of unrestricted, uncensored speech. The evening will include performances by:
Lewis Schaffer, MC
“Schaffer is disconcertingly terrific, He is compelling, unique, and most of all unpredictable” – Evening Standard
Ria Lina, stand-up comedian and cabaret host
“Engaging, endearing and eye-opening" – Time Out
Josh Howie
“A totally engaging, stunning comedian, Josh Howie walks the potentially trip-wired ground of race and religious identity with diamond-sharp wit” – The Observer
Jane Bussmann, author, comedy writer, performer and “the showbiz writer who went to war” – The Guardian
Marcel Lucont, Flaneur, Raconteur, Bon-viveur
“Wonderful French wit…a pitch perfect performance….superb stuff” – Time Out
Seating will be provided on a first come first served basis on the evening.
The Academicians’ Room
The Academicians’ Room is a place to feel at home; a place to come together in a club setting designed exclusively for members. The club room in the Keeper’s House began life in 1883 as an architectural gallery, before becoming the favourite haunt of the Academy’s artists as a private members club. The room has now entered a new phase in its rich history, with a fresh look by the renowned Martin Brudnizki Design Studio. Vintage furnishings now create the intimate, bohemian ambience of an artist’s drawing room. It’s a vibrant and relaxed haven in the heart of Mayfair; join as a member and enjoy the company of this special artistic community.