£20.00
Kevin Bridges
HMV Hammersmith Apollo, London
10-Nov-2010 at 19:00
Despite having not set foot in a comedy club before his first open mic spot in 2004, Kevin's natural gift for comedy ensured he quickly became a regular at major comedy clubs up and down the country including The Comedy Store, The Stand, The Glee Club, and Jongleurs.
2005 saw Kevin reach the finals of every New Act competition, most notably Channel 4's "So you think you're funny?"
In 2006 Kevin performed his first full length solo show at the Glasgow International comedy festival, to a sold out audience and critical acclaim. Moving into bigger venues every year, Kevin continued to sell out his hometown festival in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
As well as having a strong hometown following, Kevin has taken his style of observational, cutting edge comedy all over the Globe. Performing throughout Ireland Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Canada along with tours of the Far East and Middle East.
Kevin appeared on "The World stands up" and "The Comedy store" (Comedy Central) which led to his first big TV break as a guest on Michael Mcintyre's comedy roadshow, which aired to over 5 million viewers and led to Kevin being the fastest act to sell out all 28 nights of his Edinburgh Festival run and adding a staggering 15 extra shows, which also sold out! A favourite with the punters but also the critics, Kevin received 5 star reviews and a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards "Best Newcomer".
With more TV and Radio appearances on the horizon, Kevin is on the road in 2010 with a full tour of the UK.
2005 saw Kevin reach the finals of every New Act competition, most notably Channel 4's "So you think you're funny?"
In 2006 Kevin performed his first full length solo show at the Glasgow International comedy festival, to a sold out audience and critical acclaim. Moving into bigger venues every year, Kevin continued to sell out his hometown festival in 2007, 2008 and 2009.
As well as having a strong hometown following, Kevin has taken his style of observational, cutting edge comedy all over the Globe. Performing throughout Ireland Holland, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Canada along with tours of the Far East and Middle East.
Kevin appeared on "The World stands up" and "The Comedy store" (Comedy Central) which led to his first big TV break as a guest on Michael Mcintyre's comedy roadshow, which aired to over 5 million viewers and led to Kevin being the fastest act to sell out all 28 nights of his Edinburgh Festival run and adding a staggering 15 extra shows, which also sold out! A favourite with the punters but also the critics, Kevin received 5 star reviews and a nomination for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards "Best Newcomer".
With more TV and Radio appearances on the horizon, Kevin is on the road in 2010 with a full tour of the UK.
HMV Hammersmith Apollo
45 Queen Caroline Street, Hammersmith
London, W6 9QH
London, W6 9QH
The hmv Apollo opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace and became the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962. Designed in the Art Deco style its life began as a cinema but whilst named the Odeon it became a famous destination for live music.
Grade II* listed since the 1990s it became an adaptable space in 2006 in order to accommodate larger, standing crowds. The 1932 fully restored Compton organ, used in its cinema days, is still found at the venue which has also become a favourite place for Live (and televised) Comedy events. With a mixed standing seated capacity of over 5000 and 3500 for all standing it remains one of London’s legendary venues.
Grade II* listed since the 1990s it became an adaptable space in 2006 in order to accommodate larger, standing crowds. The 1932 fully restored Compton organ, used in its cinema days, is still found at the venue which has also become a favourite place for Live (and televised) Comedy events. With a mixed standing seated capacity of over 5000 and 3500 for all standing it remains one of London’s legendary venues.
Getting There
By Tube
HammersmithAccessibility
On the evening of an event, we advise disabled customers to arrive at the venue 15 minutes prior to the doors opening. When you arrive, staff will be available to assist you if required. Please ask at the Box Office.Steps
There are two steps and an access ramp at the front entrance of the building. There are no more steps into the stalls auditorium. The circle seating area is only accessible via steps (approximately 30), unfortunately there is no lift to the circle area.
Wheelchairs
The wheelchair ramp is at the rear of the stalls behind the seating block, and can accommodate four wheelchair users and four escorts per performance. For seated events, guests can also transfer from wheelchairs to an aisle seat in the stalls if preferred and if seats are available. The wheelchair can then be stored at the rear of the stalls and returned by an usher at the end of the event.
Disabled Access Toilet
This is located at the rear of the stalls by the wheelchair access seating ramp. The Disabled Access toilet has been fitted with a RADAR lock; please bring your key with you to access. If you do not own a RADAR key, please ask the staff member who is assigned to the Disabled Access ramps for the key.
Sound Ampification
The venue has a hearing loop system that covers rows J-R in the Stalls, plus blocks 8,9 and 10 in the Circle. “In the ear” and “Over the head” types are available for a refundable deposit of £5. Please speak to Box Office staff upon arrival.
Signed Performances
Sign language interpreted performances are available for some productions, but this depends on the individual company.
