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Big-haired cynic Simon Amstell recently announced he was giving up Never Mind The Buzzcocks to concentrate on his live work. And so here he is, concluding his with two-month UK Tour with three back-to-back gigs in London at venues which include Shepherd's Bush Empire and the Royal Court Theatre. Far from the cerebral teaser of lesser-witted pop celebrities, a seemingly reclusive and angst-ridden Amstell shows a more tender side when alone with a microphone, exposing an "unexpected sensitivity" (The Guardian) lurking behind the trademark curly mop and acid-tongued put-downs. His inimitable interviewing and presenting style saw him catapult to stardom on our small screens, but his live act couldn't be further from his TV persona, and sees the 29-year-old turn his best weapons on himself. "Intellectually sophisticated, engagingly honest, genuinely accomplished stand-up" says The Scotsman, while The Sunday Times adds: "As close as you can get to a man emotionally and philosophically disembowelling himself on stage."About Shepherd's Bush Empire
The Empire is, admittedly, not the most comfortable of venues - the standing area is sunk so far beneath the main stage that anyone under six foot risks painful neck injuries if they want to watch from close-up. Still, the faded grandeur of this former BBC recording theatre, a fantastic acoustic, and the cheerful international population of Shepherd's Bush all add up to a fun live experience, and many musicians cite this as their favourite London venue to perform in. More about Shepherd's Bush Empire
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London > Events > Concerts Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 - 7pm
Shepherd's Bush Empire, Shepherd's Bush Green, W12 | At Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Classic rock by the well established singer and bassist, currently a member of Black Country Communion....More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 - 7pm-3am
Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, W12 | 5 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Octane, DLR, Es:tereo, Oliver Yorke and Candie spin dubstep, electro and drum'n'bass....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 - 7pm-10pm
Ginglik, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, W12 | 5 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
London-based jazz and soul singer....More
London > Entertainment > Live Music
Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 | At Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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London > Entertainment > Theatres
7 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 3 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
London's essential theatre for new writing has been the first step into the big time for dozens of Britain's best playwrights. Challenging, disturbing and original works ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Ginglik, Club on the Green, 1 Shepherds Bush Green, London, W12 | 5 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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London > Attractions > Museums
6 Wood Lane, London, W12 | 5 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
In the shadow of the Westfield Shopping Centre, the £2 million Shepherds Bush Library easily competes with the sharp architectural lines and bright lights of the ...More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
310 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 9 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Music House for Children at the Bush Hall offers an array of exciting activities for kids where they get to try their hand at a wide ...More
London > Attractions > Sights
Wood Lane, London, W12 | 11 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Wander the corridors, visit the studios, spot celebs, rummage around the dressing rooms and star in your own recording on a tour of the iconic BBC ...More
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London > Shopping > House and Garden
240 Trussley Road, Hammersmith, London, W6 | 8 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Handmade wooden beds, matresses and furniture that are a class above your average flat packed homeware. All the timber is ethically sourced and fairly traded, with ...More
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Ariel Way, Shepherd's Bush, London, W12 | 10 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
At a whopping 150,000 square metres the imposing Westfield Shopping Centre in White City has the dubious honour of being London's largest shopping mall. Opened on ...More
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London > Restaurants > Central European restaurants
5 Goldhawk Road, London, W12 | 1 minute from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Polish cuisine. Booking advised for dinner. Separate room for parties. Occasional live entertainment. ...More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
170 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 3 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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London > Restaurants > Vegetarian restaurants
78 Goldhawk Road, Shepherd's Bush, , London, W12 | 4 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Despite the silly name, this is a great vegetarian restaurant, set over two floors on trendy, scruffy Goldhawk Road. The place has a laid-back feel and ...More
London > Education > English Language Courses
47 Shepherd's Bush Green, London, W12 | 2 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
This school teaches about 800 students from 40 different countries, offering general and exam focused English language courses for adults. Students prepare for the Cambridge exams and ...More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
16-20 Wendell Road, London, W12 | 20 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Courses in practical cookery for enthusiastic amateurs at London's best cookery school. Evening courses at Leiths run from 6.45pm to 9.15pm on a variety of topics ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
155 Talgarth Road, London, Hammersmith, London W14 | 23 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
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30 Brackenbury Road, London, W6 | 10 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Well respected natural health clinic where colonic irrigation is offered along with alternative treatments like cranio-sacral therapy, psychotherapy and homeopathy....More
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152 Holland Park Avenue, London, Holland Park, London W11 | 13 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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35 Wingate Road, London, W6 | 13 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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Nightlife near Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
London > Nightlife > Bars
45A Goldhawk Road, London, W12 | 2 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
Where the Bush Bar and Grill used to be - down a dingy alley off Goldhawk Road - we now have the Green Room. Gone is ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
184 Uxbridge Road, London, W12 | 3 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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1 Wood Lane, London, W12 | 5 minutes from Simon Amstell: Do Nothing
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Shepherd's Bush Empire events
Glenn Hughes, Fish
TIMES 7pm PRICING £22.50
Classic rock by the well established singer and bassist, currently a member of Black Country Communion.
Bob Mould, Cloud Nothings
TIMES 7pm PRICING adv £25
The American alt rock singer-songwriter performs music from the album Copper Blue and Husker Du material.
Mazzy Star
TIMES 7pm PRICING £22.50
The American outfit plays psychedelic alternative rock and dream pop.
The Offspring
TIMES Tuesday 5th June and Wednesday 6th June 2012 - 7pm PRICING adv £27.50
The Californian punk-rock veterans celebrate the 20th anniversary of their record Ignition by performing the album in its entirety, along with a selection of classic and new material.
Simon Amstell: Numb
TIMES 7th June, 8th June and 9th June 2012 - 8pm PRICING £23
Dry and disdainful humour from the Grandma's House star.
Beatnik Youth Orchestra, The Deviants, Sonja Kristina's Acid Folk, The Dirty Strangers, Rotten Hill
TIMES 7pm PRICING phone for prices
Rock band made up of a number of famous names in memory of John Lennon.
NOFX, Margate, The Varukers
TIMES 6pm PRICING £20
Punk from the veteran American four-piece featuring frontman and bassist Fat Mike.
NOFX, Margate, Snuff
TIMES 6pm PRICING £20
Punk from the veteran American four-piece featuring frontman and bassist Fat Mike.
Best Coast
TIMES 7.30pm PRICING £16
Los Angeles-based indie-rock and garage pop outfit.
The Straits
TIMES 7pm PRICING £25-£75
Former members of Dire Straits play rock and blues.
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What's On Today Near Shepherd's Bush Empire Glenn Hughes, Fish Concerts | On 25th May 2012 Shepherd's Bush Empire At Shepherd's Bush Empire Classic rock by the well established singer and bassist, currently a member of Black Country Communion....More The Beloved Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 Bush Theatre 3 minutes walk from Shepherd's Bush Empire Acclaimed Palestinian theatre company ShiberHur and the Young Vic arrive at the Bush Theatre with their emotive and tragic take ...More Forces Electric Clubbing and Nightlife | On 25th May 2012 Ginglik 5 minutes walk from Shepherd's Bush Empire Octane, DLR, Es:tereo, Oliver Yorke and Candie spin dubstep, electro and drum'n'bass....More Valentina Passoni, Tobias Miorin, Kieran Dougall, Sian Thomas Concerts | On 25th May 2012 Ginglik 5 minutes walk from Shepherd's Bush Empire London-based jazz and soul singer....More Gaz Coombes Concerts | On 25th May 2012 Bush Hall 9 minutes walk from Shepherd's Bush Empire Indie-rock by the singer-songwriter and ex-member of Supergrass....More Leighton House Museum Tours Tours | Until 31st December 2012 Leighton House Museum 23 minutes walk from Shepherd's Bush Empire Explore the former home of classical painter and President of the Royal Academy, Frederic, Lord Leighton, with a tour of ...More ![]() Portobello Road Market Shopping | Until 31st January 2013 Portobello Road Market 1.2 miles from Shepherd's Bush Empire The famous Portobello Road Market in Notting Hill takes place every Saturday although there are also antiques shops and temporary ...More Qi Gong: Workshop Sporting Events | Until 25th May 2012 The Apothecary Gallery 1.29 miles from Shepherd's Bush Empire ...More Baby Rhyme Time Kids Events | Until 25th May 2012 Notting Hill Library 1.29 miles from Shepherd's Bush Empire ...More Storytime Kids Events | Until 25th May 2012 Notting Hill Library 1.29 miles from Shepherd's Bush Empire Stories for children....More
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