THERE will be fun and laughter at Zeal Monachorum Village Hall on Saturday, June 22 when comedy, poetry and song are mingled at the hall’s first live performance since before covid.

There will be a big welcome from 7pm for a 7.30pm start for Rob Barratt, a man who has a way with words.

He says: “My act combines clever word-play with satire, verse, song and audience participation.

“I deal with such important topics as second homes, squid, distressed furniture, data-driven education, Neanderthal politics and my relationship with potatoes”.

Others have described him as a “velvet tongued assassin, using charm and humour as a subtle lever to highlight life’s absurdities”.

Tickets on the night are £10 but book and pay by June 15 and the price is just £8 - contact 01363 82606. Drinks and snacks will be available.