What's On

Thursday 22 February 2024, 7.30pm

Richard Coles

Richard Coles

Presented by Saffron Hall

Seen and heard on Saturday Live, Would I Lie To You?, Have I Got News For You & QI, Reverend Richard Coles is often described as Britain’s most famous vicar. He is certainly the only British vicar to have had a number-one hit single and to have appeared on Strictly Come Dancing. He is also a bestselling author, Twitter phenomenon and enormously loved broadcaster.

Sex, drugs, pop stardom, religious epiphany, love, a dream job, and the madness of grief. Some or all of this may come out as Richard lifts the lid on a life truly and truthfully lived. An intimate evening with a unique national treasure embarking on his first full national tour.

★★★★ The Scotsman
“the comedy equivalent of afternoon tea will leave you pleasantly entertained”

“[The Reverend Richard Coles] has, in his own softly spoken and modest way, become something of a national treasure ” Independent

Performance information

Running time

2 hours 20 minutes

Content warnings

Age Guidance 16+

This event is not recommended for young people under 16 years old

Booking information

Seating style

This event has tiered stalls and balcony seating

Discounts

Under 25s can purchase half price tickets for this show.

Ten for £10

This event is part of our Ten for £10 scheme. We will release ten £10 tickets for sale at 10am on the morning of this performance.

Transport

Shuttle bus

Pre-show shuttle bus will be operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance

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Information for your visit

Thursday 22 February 2024, 7.30pm

Schedule

All timings are approximate and will be updated closer to the show date. Please check the website on the day of the performance for up-to-date information.

Latecomers can usually be admitted at a suitable gap within the performance.

Pre-show shuttle bus

6.30pm - 7.30pm
Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.

When to arrive

6.30pm - 7.15pm
We have over 400 free parking spots for anyone driving.

Foyer opens

6.30pm
Enjoy a drink at the bar before the auditorium opens.

Auditorium opens

7pm
Get your tickets ready for checking, find your seats, sit back and relax.

Show starts

7.30pm

Interval

Interval (20 mins)

Show ends

9.50pm (approx)

Post-show shuttle bus

9.50pm – 10.50pm
Operating from Saffron Hall to Audley End Station

Content warnings

Age Guidance 16+

This event is not recommended for young people under 16 years old

Location

Saffron Hall

Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex, CB11 4UH

Transport

Shuttle bus

Operating from Audley End Station to Saffron Hall. This service is free to use, with no need to book in advance.
More info

Additional information

Drinks

For this event, you're welcome to bring drinks purchased from our bar into the event with you.

Cloakroom

We are unable to allow any bags into the performance space which are larger than a hand bag or small backpack. Unfortunately our cloakroom will not be in operation.

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Accessibility

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Parking

We have over 400 free parking spaces on site for our visitors

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