South Street Arts Centre

Serving policeman Alfie shares stories and anecdotes from riots and incidents throughout his career.

Two top acts from the UK comedy circuit test out material for Edinburgh.

A blend of fake mind reading, magic and psychology from the TV and radio performer.

Contemporary bluegrass from the London-based combo.

A rhythm workshop for young children with an interest in drums, singing songs and dancing to the beat.

Resident DJs play post-punk, Goth, electronic, indie pop and industrial.

Steel guitar blues from the 1920s and 30s.Delta Echoes play 1920s and 1930s Delta blues (on original vintage instruments, including a selection of rare National steel guitars) and early string band/jug band music, plus an eclectic mix of Western swing, early Hawaiian music and hokum. Their gigs are a journey back to the…

A musical tribute to the UK's most famous prog-rock band.

Blues-folk from the veteran London-based singer and musician duo.

A lovely little double bill to get you all fired up for August. Lloyd presents Galoot, his new show about being a bit more reckless, while Jarred Christmas' SNAFU, sees the comedian try to distract you from how dreadful life is.

Americana blues songs by the singer-guitarist from London.

Solo show from the former Squeeze frontman.

Poet and comedian A.F Harrold will be in conversation with the poet who will also be reading from her collection of works.

Stories, anecdotes and audience interaction from the 2010 Laughing Boy New Act Of The Year, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee 2012 and Kettering-born stand-up.

Poet, author and comedian A F Harrold will be in conversation with one of the country's most popular poets as she reads from her work.

A programme of dance works performed by students.

Victoria Melody's autobiographical solo comedy about dog shows and beauty queens. The actress herself currently holds the title of Mrs Brighton and her basset hound is entered for Crufts.

Thomas returns to what he does best, organised mayhem. His touring show forms a vital part of a mission to commit 100 Acts of minor dissent in the space of one year.

The Glasgow-based four-piece and the Edinburgh-born singer-songwriter and founder of The Incredible String Band performs contemporary folk and country.

Tall Stories presents a futuristic story with music, storytelling and lots of laughs from the creators of The Gruffalo and The Snail.

Wistful post-folk songstress from Wigan, on the Leaf label.

The Wigan-based singer-songwriter and musician plays alternative folk.

A performance by student musicians.

Cheeky and upbeat humour and offbeat observations from the South East London-born stand-up and 2010 Amused Moose Laugh Off winner.

Guest acts take to the stage for an evening of laughter.

• Written by: Jeff Achtem

Award-winning Canadian shadow puppeteer Jeff Achtem takes his homemade creations into space, where two brothers travel across the galaxy in search of a new place to call home.

Dry, deadpan wit from Carlin and aggressive humour from Helm.

Unpredictable humour from the Southend-born stand-up and the voices in his head, as seen on Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow.

The band performs a tribute to the rock and pop singer-songwriter known for the hit songs Jean Genie, Starman, Changes, All the Young Dudes, Ziggy Stardust and Heroes.

Glasgow-based psych folk four-piece who have collaborated with Mike Heron of Incredible String Band and Bonnie Prince Billy.

A reconstruction of Shakespearean, Greek and contemporary tales, interwoven with a vision of a post apocalyptic future.