MIDNIGHT JOANNA – THE ‘PIANO BAR MUSICAL’
Schedule
Wed, 27 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
210 North Street, BS3 1JF Bristol, United Kingdom | Bristol, EN
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TWO NIGHT RUN: 27th & 28th May 2026TICKETS HERE: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/henandchicken/midnight-joanna-the-piano-bar-musical/e-grokvj
The ‘piano bar musical’ by Ant Noel, making its UK DEBUT at Hen & Chicken, Bristol, over two special nights!
Hot on the heels of a sold-out opening run, Jerseyman songwriter & piano-vocalist, Ant Noel, brings his swingin’ new production Midnight Joanna to the mainland.
Featuring a 14-strong company of professional musicians & actors, Midnight Joanna is a thrilling night of rollicking rock 'n' roll, jivin' jazz, blistering blues & colourful cabaret.
Come & soak up the atmosphere as we bring to life the neon characters of our late-night piano bar!
It's open mic at The Dive, a bustling piano bar.
The Host sits at a tune-worn Joanna, ready to play into the night.
Starry-eyed singers and weary waitresses,
Best-friend bartenders and lairy locals,
Troubled troubadours and a life-of-the-party landlord.
Reputations are made… or ruined
Dreams are realised… or forgotten
By midnight, they will all be in for the ride!
Dates: 27th & 28th May 2026
Time: Doors open 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm
Tickets £20
(Under 18s permitted with a responsible adult. Some mild pub-related adult humour)
A professional songwriter & performer of over 20 years, Jerseyman Ant Noel forged his career in the creative heartlands of Bristol & Somerset, before returning to his home island in 2019.
Between 2010 - 2018, Ant released four solo albums – with backing band The Peabody Drakes – performing perform at festivals & venues across the South West, including several appearances for the BBC. In 2014, Musician Magazine picked Ant's third album The Water's Line as one of their "stand out" releases.
In 2019, Ant began writing Midnight Joanna, an immersive show inspired by experiences hosting open mics and playing in pubs & piano bars (including the fondly-remembered Illusions Magic Bar where Ant held residency for over 5 years). With a large ensemble of professional musicians & actors – supported by arts organisations ArtHouse Jersey & Creative Island Partnership – Midnight Joanna premiered to three sell-out audiences in October 2024. Ant is excited to bring his show to the UK for the first time, especially his beloved second home of Bristol, where it will be performed by Ant & fantastic Bristolian talent!
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Where is it happening?
210 North Street, BS3 1JF Bristol, United Kingdom, 2 Greville Road, Bristol, BS3 1ET, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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