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The atmosphere in this restored quayside building is amazing for both spectators and performers, cosy in the winter - cool in the summer.

We have seen two stage shows there in recent weeks and both were of the highest standard, there are regular music gigs and comedy acts running throughout the year. Staff were welcoming and friendly, ticket prices very reasonable, a relaxed air about the place - small but perfectly formed!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/15873 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11597
Russell Brand, Daniel Kitson, Phil Nichol, Russell Howard, Stewart Lee and more have all graced the stage in recent months, usually accompanied by some suprising talent from less well known acts.

It's just one stop by train from London Bridge, so pretty easy to get to for a cheap and entertaining night out.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11597 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11369
We tried to order two Margherita pizzas with ham on. This sent the waiter into a rage with him srcatching frantically into his writing pad. He pronouced loudly he had a table of 20 booked which were coming any minute. We all felt intimidated by his behaviour.

After being told another pizza was off the menu we quickly left. Service with a smile it wasn't!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11369 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10419
It's the choicest blend of beer, bar snacks, party games and singing lavatory available in Tokyo, though definitely not recommended for the overly self conscious.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/10419 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/9044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4638 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4638 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4383
As well as performing in Amsterdam, the company tours all over the country and the world to festivals, other theatres, and corporate events.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4383 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/3531
They have quite a schedule. Tuesday's is an anti-Bush satire night of stand-up comedians; Wednesday is a literary reading night; Thursday is a pub quiz and Friday and Saturday are hip hop nights. Pretty eclectic.
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The two companies listed even have evening shows especially for adults, where the peccadilloes of politicians and other figures local and national get their comeuppance, but all in good fun.

There are two other Guignol theatres; the Yvonne Moritz company does open air shows in the Parc de la Tête d'Or using traditional repertoire, the Daniel Strebl company on the Croix-Rousse is only suitable for toddlers

This is only if you have a reasonable level of French, but if you do, and you miss Guignol, you've missed Lyon!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5385 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/920 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/920