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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS)
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Over-stuffing line-ups with unparalleled excellence since 2011! https://linktr.ee/theACMS London (Nov 10th): https://wegottickets.com/event/679644/ N.B. DMs inaccessible.
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 11h
#ACMS
📆 Monday 10th November
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £5-£10 online from wegottickets.com/event/679644/
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social, with @hollyburncomedy.bsky.social, @toxicshamesquadron.bsky.social, @melmcglensey.bsky.social, @wifiwars.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 10th November 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Adrian Gray, Cheekykita, Holly Burn, Ian Lane, Jacob Edwards, Jess Glez, Martin Willis, Mel McGlensey, Nick Kirk and Wi-Fi Wars £5/£7/£10 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 11h
#ACMS
📆 Monday 10th November
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £5-£10 online from wegottickets.com/event/679644/
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social, with @hollyburncomedy.bsky.social, @toxicshamesquadron.bsky.social, @melmcglensey.bsky.social, @wifiwars.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 10th November 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Adrian Gray, Cheekykita, Holly Burn, Ian Lane, Jacob Edwards, Jess Glez, Martin Willis, Mel McGlensey, Nick Kirk and Wi-Fi Wars £5/£7/£10 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 1d
#ACMS
📆 TONIGHT
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £10+ online from wegottickets.com/event/675912 till 5pm, then £12 on the door from 7pm
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social, with @alexanderybennett.bsky.social, @naomipaxton.bsky.social, @danleesplease.bsky.social, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 13th October 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Ada Campe, Alexander Bennett, the Awkward Silence, Charlie Vero-Martin, Dan Lees, David Hoare, Katie Hand, Leo Bevan, Levi Meltzer, Sam Eley, and Simon Topping tickets £10/£13 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 12d
Just two of the book tickets left now...
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 15d
Come to #ACMS on October 13th! With these options of advance tickets wegottickets.com/event/675912:
£10 - general admission
£12 - you also get a second-hand copy of a book by a former ACMS Board Member, ooh
£13 - the Opposite Of Hallowe'en will happen to you (@turlygod.bsky.social is a-scheming)
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 13th October 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Bennett, the Awkward Silence Ben Target, Charlie Vero-Martin, David Hoare, Helen Brooks, Katie Hand, Leo Bevan, Levi Meltzer, Nathalie Fenwick, and Simon Topping tickets £10/£12/£13 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 15d
Come to #ACMS on October 13th! With these options of advance tickets wegottickets.com/event/675912:
£10 - general admission
£12 - you also get a second-hand copy of a book by a former ACMS Board Member, ooh
£13 - the Opposite Of Hallowe'en will happen to you (@turlygod.bsky.social is a-scheming)
Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 13th October 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Bennett, the Awkward Silence Ben Target, Charlie Vero-Martin, David Hoare, Helen Brooks, Katie Hand, Leo Bevan, Levi Meltzer, Nathalie Fenwick, and Simon Topping tickets £10/£12/£13 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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The Awkward Silence @theawkwardsilence.bsky.social · 25d
We’re here on October 13, peddling some new stuff (possibly guff). Yes!!!
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 9
#ACMS
📆 Monday 13th October
🏰 The Phoenix pub
🎟️ £10+ online from wegottickets.com/event/675912
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social, with @alexanderybennett.bsky.social, The Awkward Silence (@ohhiralphjones.bsky.social), @charlievmartin.bsky.social, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 13th October 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Bennett, the awkward silence Ben Target, Charlie Vero-Martin, David Hoare, Helen Brooks, Katie Hand, Leo Bevan, Levi Meltzer, Nathalie Fenwick, and Simon Topping tickets £7/10/£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · 26d
Oh hey @tombellforever.bsky.social...
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Neil Norman And His Cosmic Orchestra @fubsyshabaroon.bsky.social · 27d
Ford Prefect shows Arthur Dent The Hitch-Hiker's Guide To The Galaxy
YouTube video by Greig Johnson Making
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 11
Did you know we have a list of comics' full length YouTube specials on our website? noblefailure.org/specials

An audient suggest we make this into a YouTube playlist. So, Julia, this - 90+ hours long! - is for you.
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
grid of faces, from Alexander Bennett to Zach Zimmerman (also a Robin Ince celebrational documentary)
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 11
Yes. Hope SOME BEES are ready for the responsibility.
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 11
Very pleasing that it's so very pleasing to other people, too.
@lucybarlowkay 5 months ago sounds like when you pick the stand-up comedy career in the sims @sunshine123-r1y 5 months ago This is golden! @jeffc.2005 4 months ago watched the whole thing and still laughed @scarlett4813 5 months ago Finally something for the bat community @btlnono_ 5 months ago that’s beautiful @plantasaruswrex 2 months ago It's genuinely better this way. @susurrus5047 5 months ago Holy shit, amazing @ludovicoernike7550 5 months ago How am I supposed to watch this 😭
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 11
Updating our list of ACMS veterans with specials on YouTube.

Just discovered that Reuben Solo has put up his 2023 show Feedback Loop...

Both forwards youtu.be/nnJTkwEnLik?..., as is standard for anyone who isn't Merlin, AND a version that's backwards and mirrored youtu.be/XRaejeOEgNI?....

🏆
Reuben Solo - Feedback Loop (Full Comedy Special, 4K)
YouTube video by Reuben Solo
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 11
The current members of the Board: noblefailure.org/members-of-t...

Part #1 of a semi-helpful Ch4 TV pilot on the subject: youtu.be/YvIzyWJI8EQ

The actual reality: they guide & shape the kind of gig ACMS is, do as many of the gigs as they want, and recommend us acts to be booking in.
ACMS | Members of the Board
With their powers combined, and special guests added, it promises to be a cabaret of sorts.
noblefailure.org
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 11
Prime numbers are Permitted Heckles. Having one recited towards the stage in Russian was a first for us. But then, it DID come from the Politburo.
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The D stands for Disappointment @jenaciousd.bsky.social · Sep 11
I think I survived London. It was lovely; @theacms.bsky.social was brilliant; @brainmage.bsky.social and his goblin horde are delightful; I remembered Belphegor’s Prime and recited it *in Russian*.
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brainmage.bsky.social
Take the clown statue and get out! WE DON'T HAVE ANY KIDS!!! @brainmage.bsky.social · Sep 9
Reply guy behaviour.

(filmed at and by the lovely @theacms.bsky.social)
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 9
Early Bird tickets sold out! Glez moved to November's bill, and replaced by Bennett! These factors in combination warrant a WHOLE NEW POST! #ANewFantasticPointOfView
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 9
#ACMS
📆 Monday 13th October
🏰 The Phoenix pub
🎟️ £10+ online from wegottickets.com/event/675912
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social, with @alexanderybennett.bsky.social, The Awkward Silence (@ohhiralphjones.bsky.social), @charlievmartin.bsky.social, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 13th October 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: Alexander Bennett, the awkward silence Ben Target, Charlie Vero-Martin, David Hoare, Helen Brooks, Katie Hand, Leo Bevan, Levi Meltzer, Nathalie Fenwick, and Simon Topping tickets £7/10/£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 9
#ACMS
📆 Monday 13th October
🏰 The Phoenix pub
🎟️ £7+ online from wegottickets.com/event/675912
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social, with Ben Target, @charlievmartin.bsky.social, David Hoare, Jess Glez, Katie Hand, Levi Meltzer, Nathalie Fenwick, AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) The Phoenix, Cavendish Sq, by Oxford Circus Monday 13th October 2025, 7:30pm-10:40ish Thom Tuck (MC) with umpteen excellent guests: the awkward silence Ben Target, Charlie Vero-Martin, David Hoare, Helen Brooks, Jess Glez, Katie Hand, Leo Bevan, Levi Meltzer, Nathalie Fenwick, and Simon Topping tickets £7/10/£12 online, from wegottickets.com £12 at the gig, doors open 7pm noblefailure.org
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Mike Trinder @chthonicionic.bsky.social · Sep 9
I really enjoyed seeing @turlygod.bsky.social seethe with every additional emoji sticker.
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 9
One of the best ideas we've had for a while involved stick-on moustaches for the Politburo. Bwahaha.
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Edd Edmondson @eddedmondson.bsky.social · Sep 8
I don't have a good reason for this.

The bad reason is @theacms.bsky.social
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brainmage.bsky.social
Take the clown statue and get out! WE DON'T HAVE ANY KIDS!!! @brainmage.bsky.social · Sep 8
As always, my fears were totally unfounded and this was absolutely delightful. What a lovely night. More of this, please. Just generally.
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 7
#ACMS
📆 Monday 8th Sept
🏰 The Phoenix
💥 an ACMS Board Member PURGE
🎟️ £10+ online from wegottickets.com/event/669640/
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social & @leslieis.cool, with @brainmage.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, @weaselspoon.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Phoenix, Oxford Circus Monday 8th September 19:30-22:45ish; doors at 19:00 The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) *the great Board Member PURGE* PROXIES Adam Larter & Matt Highton as Eleanor Morton, and Paddy ‘And The Baptists’ Gervers Alwin Solanky as Ben Target PROXIES Bec Hill as Will Andrews Joz Norris as John-Luke Roberts, Joz Norris and Siân Docksey Saima Ferdows as Sophie Duker £10+ online; £12 at the gig wegottickets.com noblefailure.org @theacms
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reddite.bsky.social
Pete Smith @reddite.bsky.social · Sep 8
Et al as old as time
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brainmage.bsky.social
Take the clown statue and get out! WE DON'T HAVE ANY KIDS!!! @brainmage.bsky.social · Sep 8
Look, ma! I'm an "and more"!
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 8
"And more" here including @adamlarter.bsky.social, @alwinsol.bsky.social, Barney Curtis, @benvolchok.bsky.social, @brainmage.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, @matthighton.bsky.social, @weaselspoon.bsky.social, Steve Pretty and @tommayhew.bsky.social, some of whom are also proxying for the Board.
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 8
#ACMS
📆 TONIGHT
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £10+ from wegottickets.com/event/669640/ till 5pm, then £12 on the door
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @leslieis.cool, with @bechillcomedian.bsky.social, @saimaferdows.bsky.social, @tombellforever.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
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theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 8
"And more" here including @adamlarter.bsky.social, @alwinsol.bsky.social, Barney Curtis, @benvolchok.bsky.social, @brainmage.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, @matthighton.bsky.social, @weaselspoon.bsky.social, Steve Pretty and @tommayhew.bsky.social, some of whom are also proxying for the Board.
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 8
#ACMS
📆 TONIGHT
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £10+ from wegottickets.com/event/669640/ till 5pm, then £12 on the door
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @leslieis.cool, with @bechillcomedian.bsky.social, @saimaferdows.bsky.social, @tombellforever.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Phoenix, Oxford Circus Monday 8th September 19:30-22:45ish; doors at 19:00 The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) *the great Board Member PURGE* PROXIES Adam Larter & Matt Highton as Eleanor Morton, and Paddy ‘And The Baptists’ Gervers Alwin Solanky as Ben Target PROXIES Bec Hill as Will Andrews Joz Norris as John-Luke Roberts, Joz Norris and Siân Docksey Saima Ferdows as Sophie Duker £10+ online; £12 at the gig wegottickets.com noblefailure.org @theacms
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 8
#ACMS
📆 TONIGHT
🏰 The Phoenix
🎟️ £10+ from wegottickets.com/event/669640/ till 5pm, then £12 on the door
😻 hosted by @turlygod.bsky.social & @leslieis.cool, with @bechillcomedian.bsky.social, @saimaferdows.bsky.social, @tombellforever.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Phoenix, Oxford Circus Monday 8th September 19:30-22:45ish; doors at 19:00 The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) *the great Board Member PURGE* PROXIES Adam Larter & Matt Highton as Eleanor Morton, and Paddy ‘And The Baptists’ Gervers Alwin Solanky as Ben Target PROXIES Bec Hill as Will Andrews Joz Norris as John-Luke Roberts, Joz Norris and Siân Docksey Saima Ferdows as Sophie Duker £10+ online; £12 at the gig wegottickets.com noblefailure.org @theacms
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The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 7
Best plan to use buses / bikes / your legs to & from The Phoenix tomorrow, y'all, as there's a tube strike on: tfl.gov.uk/campaign/str...
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brainmage.bsky.social
Take the clown statue and get out! WE DON'T HAVE ANY KIDS!!! @brainmage.bsky.social · Sep 7
Doing an achingly foolish thing at this tomorrow! I'm terrified! Hooray!
theacms.bsky.social
The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) @theacms.bsky.social · Sep 7
#ACMS
📆 Monday 8th Sept
🏰 The Phoenix
💥 an ACMS Board Member PURGE
🎟️ £10+ online from wegottickets.com/event/669640/
😻 hosted by turlygod.bsky.social & @leslieis.cool, with @brainmage.bsky.social, @joznorris.bsky.social, @weaselspoon.bsky.social AND MORE
🌈 free guestlist for trans & non-binary folk
The Phoenix, Oxford Circus Monday 8th September 19:30-22:45ish; doors at 19:00 The Alternative Comedy Memorial Society (ACMS) *the great Board Member PURGE* PROXIES Adam Larter & Matt Highton as Eleanor Morton, and Paddy ‘And The Baptists’ Gervers Alwin Solanky as Ben Target PROXIES Bec Hill as Will Andrews Joz Norris as John-Luke Roberts, Joz Norris and Siân Docksey Saima Ferdows as Sophie Duker £10+ online; £12 at the gig wegottickets.com noblefailure.org @theacms
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