DS:UK The definitive tribute show to Dire Straits
Ds:Uk are BACK with one of their most popular tours – “Brothers in ’85”In 1985, Dire Straits were at the apex of their career as one of the biggest music brands and concert touring bands in the world. Still today, Mark Knopfler remains one of our most beloved guitarists in modern Rock.
Their biggest album, Brothers in Arms, still sits in the top 10 of the best selling albums in chart history.“DSUK…in tribute to Dire Straits” began touring in 2016 and have quickly become regarded as *the* quintessential tribute band among Dire Straits fans with their incredible attention to musical and sonic detail, the humour, fun, and interesting history that they pack into their shows.To say that “dS:uK” sound like Dire Straits is an understatement.
And don’t take it from us – take it from our audience on the streets:“…these guys are the epitome of a tribute band: they play and sound like you want to them to…”“…Thank you for a great evening in Worthing this week. Being a fan of Dire Straits for the last 50 years, you did not fail as a tribute band…”Their 2025 “Brothers in 85” tour, once again, pays tribute to the worldwide Brothers in Arms tour, with the band bringing fans the ultimate 1985 Dire Straits experience and all of those legacy songs that you want to hear, including Sultans of Swing and Money for Nothing!Here comes Johnny singing oldies goldies…. itʼll truly give you a shiver in the dark!Donʼt miss it!
ALFIE MOORE – Acopalypse Now
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is.
“Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious” – David Mitchell
“offbeat, revealing and very funny” – You Magazine
ROBBIE CUMMING – Narrow Boat Stories LIVE!
Robbie is a world renowned narrowboater, presenter, iPhone filmmaker and guitarist. With five series of Canal Boat Diaries for BBC Four and the Yesterday channel under his belt and three self produced albums, Robbie has made a name for himself as a natural presenter whose extra capabilities can add value to any production.
Canal Boat Stories – Live
In this fun and interactive theatre show of canal themed escapism with, streamer, recording artist and TV personality. Known all over the north, midlands and south of England as “the Canal Man”. An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.
FLO & JOAN – With Feeling
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show.
“Gosh, they are almost like a real band” (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a Joke). The pair will try and take up as much of the stage and as little of your patience as possible as they use another “real band’s” setlist to write their own show – ruminating on themes such as ‘what is music?’, ‘how do you be a band?’, and ‘is comedy?’ in the sharp-tongued, deadpan way they have become accustomed to.
As seen on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day Live 2023 and their own comedy special ‘Alive on Stage’ for Amazon Prime.
“Musical comedy hasn’t been in such safe hands for years” – The List
“truly exceptional” – Rolling Stone
“extraordinary… #1 Comedy Show of 2024” – The Guardian
“these intricately crafted, flawlessly performed numbers will have you howling with laughter one minute, wiping away a tear the next” – The Telegraph ★★★★
“Flo & Joan coat every moment with jokes, jokes, jokes” – The Times ★★★★
“They’ve just crammed in jokes… brilliantly written, superbly performed” – The Stage ★★★★★
“[they] briefly appear to be a jolly musical double act, but tear that to pieces about two bars into the first, perfectly timed song” – Sunday Times ★★★★
“Their style is stiletto sharp, their diction perfect as they race through their complex rhymes” – Evening Standard
MICHAEL SPICER – Hope All’s Well
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show ‘No Room’ as well as some old friends too.
‘huge comedy talent’ Radio Times
**** The Guardian
**** Daily Mail
Age Guidance 16+
RHYS JAMES – Chop Logic
Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours.
A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.
Star of TLC’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4’s Rhysearch, also seen furrowing his brow on QI, Live At The Apollo and his viral U&Dave lecture, ‘I Stalk Strangers Online’.
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out