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The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican - Extra Date!Godmersham & Crundale Village Hall
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Junction of Ashford Road & The Street, Godmersham, Canterbury, Kent CT4 7DR

Sunday, May 16, 2027
2:00 pm
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Extra Date Announced! - A Matinee
Due to exceptional demand (Saturday 15th May sold out in under a week) we have added an extra date - Sunday 16th May - in the afternoon.
Come and make a weekend of it!
On Sunday 16th at the same venue you can join Scott Doonican and a four man line-up of Doonicans, for a Summer Sunday Lunch BBQ followed by a matinee concert. Scott has said it’ll be a completely different show, different setlist (barring one or two unleavoutables) so why not come to both and extend the fun!
Double-Doonicans - what could be better!
Sunday May 16th
Doors 1.30pm for 2pm start- BBQ 1pm
Tickets
Full Price £23*
Under 25s £12*
Door £27
*online plus 10% booking fee
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican's 20th Anniversary Tour
Put on yer finest knitted gladrags, style your barnet, put on your dancing shoes and bring your finest singing voices, as we cordially invite you to witness the Greatest Show On Earth (in tank-tops).
Founded in Barnsley Rock City in 2006 by their outspoken and energetic ringleader, Scott Doonican, The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are on a mission! Far from being your typical folk ensemble, this cult-like collective of like-minded knit-wear enthusiasts are determined to follow in their spiritual father’s immortal footsteps and keep his legacy alive.
Scott and his brothers-from-other-mothers, Alan Doonican, Dr. Mo-Jo Doonican, Dave Doonican and the Rt. Rev. Jeremiah Rickenbacker Doonican III, have quite the talent for Bar-Stewardizing other famous people’s songs with new satirical comedy lyrics, on folk instruments. To complete their outrageously understated image, the Doonicans have become instantly recognisable in festival fields and venues upand down the country for their immaculate hair and their stylish choice of sexy knitwear, and instantly memorable for their lairy, no-holds-barred, anarchic live shows.
A group that is both perpetually on the move, ever-evolving and joyously independent, they have played over 1450 side-splitting shows to date, and have brought smiles and belly-laughs to audiences across the UK; from Barnsley to Barnstaple, from Glastonbury to Glasgow. They continue to wow audiences with a fine selection of their greatest hits, including the likes of “Jump Ararnd”, “The Lady In Greggs”, "The Devil Went Darn To Barnsley", "How Deep Is Your Glove?", "Paint 'em Back", "Goat Yoga", and "Turkey Teeth".
The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican can’t wait to bring the circus back to Kent, and they promise that they WILL rock you… but gently!
TESTIMONIALS
"The best thing to come out of Barnsley, since the A61 to Sheffield"
Jarvis Cocker, Pulp
"The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican are very, very funny... parodists extraordinaire. One of the hardest working and best live acts on the planet"
Mike Harding, Comedian, Folk Musician & Broadcaster
"Always enjoy the boys from The Bar-Steward Sons of Val Doonican. When the North goes independent I am suggesting Too Good To Be Jus is our national anthem. Great fun"
Jason Manford, Comedian
"They're quality. A ridiculous family of genius, hilarious, irresistible music makers, currently crowd-surfing to the bar and beyond, into the venues and music festivals of the UK. Long may they rock... but gently."
ElizaCarthy MBE, Folk Musician
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Godmersham and Crundale Village Hall, Canterbury Road, Godmersham,Canterbury, Kent, United Kingdom
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