So the next Pipe and Slippers will be Sunday 1 June at The Ivy House.

Acts confirmed so far include Liz Bentley, a veteran of the Robin Ince Bookclub, the Ledbury Poetry Festival and the Reading Comedy Festival, the music of the fantastic Ezekiel Butler, and the insightful comedic genius that is Stuart Silver...

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Look forward to seeing you on Sunday 1 June. Doors open 3pm, first act onstage 330pm. £4 entry...

... and while you're waiting for the big day to arrive, why not befriend us at www.myspace.com/pipeandslippers?

Let the golden age begin...