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Live at The Apollo star live at the Merlin

October 18, 2016
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STAR of Live at The Apollo, Michael MacIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Dave’s One Night Stand, Andrew Lawrence, brings The Hate Speech Tour to the Merlin Theatre on Saturday 5th November.

The UK comedy scene’s most bigoted scumbag presents an all-new show of morally repugnant material for the sake of a cheap laugh. Come, bring a friend who’s easily offended, and be sure to take everything at face value.

Tickets cost £14.50, concessions £12.50. Recommended 14+. Buy your tickets online at www.merlintheatre.co.uk

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