The Divine Comedy will be at Colston Hall on Sunday 26th November
Posted on: 08 May 2017The Divine Comedy will have audiences in tears on Sunday 26th November at Bristol’s iconic Colston Hall. Anybody who loves comedy with a thought provoking twist will need to get him or herself down to this sidesplitting event, which will not disappoint anyone!
With comments such as 'He makes you laugh, but what lifts the comedy towards the divine is the fact that he also makes you think.' - Mail on Sunday and 'Almost 27 years into their existence, The Divine Comedy remain a life-affirming joy' – Observer, you can be sure that you are in for a pretty amazing show!
After a run of sold out acclaimed shows in 2016 and early 2017 (including three London Palladiums), The Divine Comedy announce a new 8 date UK tour for this November/December.
Since The Divine Comedy’s inception in 1989, Neil Hannon has time and again proved to be one of the UK’s best and most original songwriters. The Divine Comedy’s new album, ‘Foreverland’, was hailed as one of the albums of the year by the critics and debuted at Number 7 in the UK Chart.
Each and every single from the album was playlisted at radio and sessions included Radcliffe & Maconie, Chris Evans and Dermot O’Leary. Neil Hannon and co also managed to find time to make a star turn on Later With Jools Holland.
The Divine Comedy can also be caught live this summer, with headline slots at the Deer Shed and Cropredy festivals as well as main stage performances at Latitude and Electric Picnic.
The Colston Hall in Bristol one of the premier live event venues in the City hosting huge names from the music and comedy sector. Performers in 2013 have already included the likes of musicians Emile Sandé, Robert Plant and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and comedians Harry Hill, Jimmy Carr and Billy Connolly.
For any more information on the event check out the official website at - www.thedivinecomedy.com. You can also connect with the guys through Facebook and Twitter.
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