What's On
19 & 26 May
James Acaster: Hecklers Welcome
James Acaster has decided to give up control and let the audience do what they want while he tries to tell stories. It’s an experiment!
27 May
Ed MacArthur: The Launch
Work in Progress
The award-winning Ed MacArthur brings The Launch to BAC; a madcap, multi-instrumental rollercoaster of razor-sharp wit, original songs and stunning musicianship.
31 May & 22 Jun
Olga Koch: Just Friends
Work in Progress
Olga Koch does stand-up comedy onstage and creates cathartic performance art in the privacy of her own home.
30 May - 5 June
Grin: Digital
Grin: Digital is a fruition of performance, sound, visuals and choreography which subverts hyper-sexualised notions of African and Caribbean dance.
6 June & 1 July
Shelf: Hair
Shelf are a musical comedy double act. Sort of. One of them is tone-deaf, so technically they're a musical single act plus guest.
8 June
Amy Gledhill: The Girl Before The Girl You Marry (WIP) & Esther Manito: #NotAllMen (WIP)
A work-in-progress double bill with Amy Gledhill and Esther Manito.
9 June & 14 July
Crybabies: Bagbeard
Work in Progress
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the woods... Join James (still tall), Ed (less handsome) and Michael (???) on a sci-fi infected narrative sketch adventure about finding home, forbidden love, monsters, mystery and massive regret.
12 May, 16 June, 4 & 11 July
Isy Suttie: Work in Progress
Isy’s always searching for adventure in life, but now that she’s a mum with a partner who hates surprises, can she still find it? And why does she need it anyway?
20 & 30 June
Sami Abu Wardeh: Bedu
Work in Progress
Sami Abu Wardeh uses his body and voice to present an hour of character comedy that may feel dangerous but is probably as safe as milk or houses.
29 June - 2 July
The Making of Pinocchio
A true tale of love and transition told through the story of Pinocchio. Join two artists on a fantastical journey through a real-life story as they make a new version of Pinocchio.
13 May & 29 June
Christopher Bliss: Work in Progress
Christopher Bliss is a village-renowned novelist and son of two. WARNING: This show contains scenes that some viewers may find extremely nice.
15, 27 Apr & 2 July
Sophie Duker: Work in Progress
Sophie's Edinburgh Fringe show, Venus, saw her nominated for the Best Newcomer Award. She also won the 2021 Funny Women Best Comedy Writer Award, as voted for by producers, head writers and executives across the industry.