Barbara Nice in a red dress that matches the colour of the background - she has bags over her arms, holds up her hands and smiles. In front of her is an exploding golden Christmas cracker in 2 halves.

About Barbara Nice's Christmas Cracker

Back by popular demand! Join Kings Heath legend Barbara Nice and special guests for her annual Christmas Party with music, games, balloons, mince pies and a Christmas Raffle.

Book early to avoid Seasonal Disappointment Disorder.

Special guests announced

Fri 20 December

Jack MClean

Jack is a comedian from Hull, a rising star on the Northern comedy circuit. This year has also seen Jack make his TV debut as a Semi-Finalist on BBC Three’s ‘BBC New Comedy Awards 2023’ before going on to support Josh Jones, Tom Lucy and Steff Todd on their latest tours. Jack was crowned Hull What’s on New Comedian of the Year, Bask in Laughter champion 2022 and Yorkshire Comedy Awards Best Breakthrough Act 2023.

The Mistakings

The Mistakings are a young acoustic folk, harmonising, instrument-swapping trio in Birmingham.

Sat 21 December

Jack MClean

Jack is a comedian from Hull, a rising start on the Northern comedy circuit. This year has also seen Jack make his TV debut as a Semi-Finalist on BBC Three’s ‘BBC New Comedy Awards 2023’ before going on to support Josh Jones, Tom Lucy and Steff Todd on their latest tours. Jack was crowned Hull What’s on New Comedian of the Year, Bask in Laughter champion 2022 and Yorkshire Comedy Awards Best Breakthrough Act 2023.

Kings Heathens

Hailing from Milton Keynes and Texas respectively, adopted Brummies Fisher & Ritchie share a passion for Celtic and transatlantic folk, shanties and ballads. Since forming in 2022, Kings Heathens have performed at folk clubs and festivals around the country. They released their debut album entitled Old Tall Stories in 2024, which was described by folking.com as 'a vital force in not only keeping the tradition alive but contributing to it with their own authentic-sounding material'.

Booking info

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