HAVE FUN WITH GIN

GIN has enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, sparking a host of special events across the UK. Mother’s Ruin: A Cabaret About Gin

This 60-minute ode to the tasty tipple explores the history of gin through a hysterical mix of stories and song, featuring music originally performed by Amy Winehouse, Nina Simone, Martha Wainwright and The Pretenders.

Having met with critical acclaim at the Sydney Comedy Festival, the show makes its UK debut at The Old Market Assembly in Bristol

tonight, with stints up and down the country throughout the summer including the Edinburgh Fringe, Udderbelly London and The Old Joint Stock in Birmingham. Tickets £17.50.

Book at mothersruincabaret.com All aboard the gin bus in Bristol

Foozie has teamed up with local distillery 6 O’clock Gin to offer a series of scenic two-hour bus tours taking in the sights of Bristol.

While on board passengers can sup delectable gin cocktails and specially-crafted tonics. If gin isn’t your thing, Foozie has also launched a prosecco bus tour. Tickets are £32.50 plus booking fee and include four gin cocktails that will be served throughout the tour. See foozie.co.uk Gin festival in Birmingham

The Birmingham Gin Festival returns with a tantalising array of 120 gins from around the world, plus live entertainment, cocktail demonstrations, talks from the experts and a “make-your-own gin distillery”. Birmingham Town Hall, August 12. Tickets £13.50.

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