hosted by vegan comic and presenter Mike Kelson
sponsored by Encona Sauces

Timetable
Saturday
12:00pm - 12:40pm
De Fuego
De Fuego is a award-winning Spanish guitar duo playing energetic instrumental flamenco and rumba-based music. With their fiery upbeat passionate sound and percussive guitar techniques[…]
12:45pm - 1:00pm
Three short monologues looking at pets from an animal’s perspective
Mike Kelson, Anca Nana Vaida, Natasha Zierhofer
A pet parakeet contemplates the world outside his cage, the tale of an outspoken rabbit, and the musings of a[…]
A pet parakeet contemplates the world outside his cage, the tale of an outspoken rabbit, and the musings of a goldfish’s confinement.
1:00pm - 1:15pm
Alasdair Beckett-King
Alasdair is a legendary comedian, in that there is little historical evidence that he exists. But he does exist. Leicester[…]
Alasdair is a legendary comedian, in that there is little historical evidence that he exists. But he does exist. Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017, Alasdair has featured on BBC radio as a comedian and sketch writer, and performed stand-up across the UK, at Glastonbury, Citadel Fest, the Udderbelly Southbank and at the Edinburgh Fringe. He knows quite a lot about 19th century magicians. Tourists often ask to have their photo taken with him, presumably impressed by this.
- Winner, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017
- Nominee: Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2017
- Winner, NATYS New Act of the Year Show 2014
- 2nd, Laughing Horse New Act 2013
- 3rd, Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian 2013
- Finalist, So You Think You're Funny? 2013
1:15 - 1:45
Hey Sweetie!
Mellissa Morgan
The queen of cakes Ms. Cupcake, talks about all things sweet! Learn how you can use alternatives to refined sugars[…]
The queen of cakes Ms. Cupcake, talks about all things sweet! Learn how you can use alternatives to refined sugars in your baking but still get immensely indulgent and decadent results. Over the years Ms. Cupcake has changed and developed her recipes to reflect changing customer tastes, now you can learn her secrets. Find out how this Brixton bakery has removed a third of the sugar from their cupcakes and cakes and introduced both a menu of refined sugar free items and a menu suitable for diabetics.
Mellissa Morgan started Ms. Cupcake in 2010 with the goal of bringing American-style vegan baking to London. She opened the UK’s first entirely vegan retail bakery in Brixton in 2011 and had her first cookbook published by Random House in 2013. She has been featured on many TV and radio programmes and has travelled all over the world demonstrating how easy vegan baking can be.
2:00pm - 2:40pm
Andy Prince
Vegan for over 27 years, Andy Prince performs melodic neo-classical compositions on the Chapman Stick which is tuned to the[…]
Vegan for over 27 years, Andy Prince performs melodic neo-classical compositions on the Chapman Stick which is tuned to the healing frequency of A=432Hz. His music is meditative, healing and passionate, and his performances are enthralling, atmospheric and moving. Andy has released one beautiful album, “Band of Rain” and has recently been compiling material for a follow-up. His music has often been used to accompany meditation, yoga and alternative therapies and is perfect for creating a relaxed atmosphere.
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Short play about the reality of dairy farming from the cow’s perspective
Mike Kelson, Anca Nana Vaida, Natasha Zierhofer
Two cows have a field of succulent grass and humans to relieve them of their milk; what more could they[…]
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Alasdair Beckett-King
Alasdair is a legendary comedian, in that there is little historical evidence that he exists. But he does exist. Leicester[…]
Alasdair is a legendary comedian, in that there is little historical evidence that he exists. But he does exist. Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017, Alasdair has featured on BBC radio as a comedian and sketch writer, and performed stand-up across the UK, at Glastonbury, Citadel Fest, the Udderbelly Southbank and at the Edinburgh Fringe. He knows quite a lot about 19th century magicians. Tourists often ask to have their photo taken with him, presumably impressed by this.
- Winner, Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2017
- Nominee: Amused Moose Comedy Awards 2017
- Winner, NATYS New Act of the Year Show 2014
- 2nd, Laughing Horse New Act 2013
- 3rd, Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian 2013
- Finalist, So You Think You're Funny? 2013
3:15pm - 3:45pm
One Planet Pizza Master Class
Mike & Joe Hill
Mike and Joe Hill, father and son founders of the UKs leading vegan pizza company, show you how to make your own[…]
Mike and Joe Hill, father and son founders of the UKs leading vegan pizza company, show you how to make your own version of their delicious award winning pizzas. The plant powered pizza pioneers give you tips for thriving on a plant based diet whilst showing you how to make your pizzas as tasty and healthy as possible! In Crust we Trust!
4:00pm - 4:45pm
David Camilli
Instrumental rock guitar duo from Italy. David Camilli is a classically trained guitarist from Milan who has performed as a[…]
Instrumental rock guitar duo from Italy. David Camilli is a classically trained guitarist from Milan who has performed as a solo artist as well as lead guitarist in blues, fusion and rock bands in Italy and the UK. He currently works as a session musician and music tutor in Brighton and London, and performs with instruments he has built himself.
5:00 - 5:30
Peace on your Plate
Gavin Chappell-Bates & Giles Bryant, songwriters of 'Peace On Your Plate' are joined by a vegan backing band on their[…]
Sunday
12:00pm - 12:40pm
David Camilli
Instrumental rock guitar duo from Italy. David Camilli is a classically trained guitarist from Milan who has performed as a[…]
Instrumental rock guitar duo from Italy. David Camilli is a classically trained guitarist from Milan who has performed as a solo artist as well as lead guitarist in blues, fusion and rock bands in Italy and the UK. He currently works as a session musician and music tutor in Brighton and London, and performs with instruments he has built himself.
12:45pm - 1:00pm
Three short monologues looking at pets from an animal’s perspective
Mike Kelson, Anca Nana Vaida, Natasha Zierhofer
A pet parakeet contemplates the world outside his cage, the tale of an outspoken rabbit, and the musings of a[…]
A pet parakeet contemplates the world outside his cage, the tale of an outspoken rabbit, and the musings of a goldfish’s confinement.
1:00pm - 1:15pm
Dave Chawner
Dave's a number 1 best selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter and mental health campaigner. His recent book Weight Expectations became a[…]
Dave's a number 1 best selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter and mental health campaigner.
His recent book Weight Expectations became a best-seller just 3 days after being released enjoying rave reviews from The Mail On Sunday and features in The Telegraph, Metro, Indy 100 and many national newspapers.
Dave has appeared on BBC, ITV & Channel 4 on such shows as BBC Breakfast, Lorraine & Victoria Derbyshire.
He's also been on Radio 1, Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live as well as presenting a series of films for BBC's Tomorrow's World, The Evening Standard, and Shortlist
Dave's written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Metro & Cosmopolitan and even received an award for his show Normally Abnormal at The Houses Of Parliament in 2014.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Arts Award Voice
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Bunbury Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ - The List
★ ★ ★ ★ - Edinburgh Festival Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ - Three Weeks
★ ★ ★ ★ - Broadway Baby
★ ★ ★ ★ - Wee Review
★ ★ ★ ★ - Ed Fringe Review
★ ★ ★ ★ - Voice Mag
★ ★ ★ ★ - Fringe Explosion
★ ★ ★ ★ - Theatre & Art Reviews
"Thank goodness for Dave; he tells his invaluable story with humour and tongue in cheek charm...hilariously entertaining" - Mail On Sunday
"quirky, moving & hilarious" - Indy 100
"This is one comic you have to make the effort to see" - The Scottish Herald
"Chawner deserves a place among the upper tiers of British comedy" - Voice Magazine
"this show is a gem" - The List
"sharp, insightful, touching, but above all really, really funny" - Three Weeks
"a performance that makes you think as well as laugh" - Broadway Baby
"couldn't be more perfect" - Arts Awards Voice
"Chawner's a consummate comedian" - Marbles Magazine
1:15pm - 1:45pm
Sunday brunch, french toast served with peanut butter, bananas .yoghurt and maple cream (100% vegan)
Paul Knapp
Paul Knapp is “The Firefighting Chef” and has been a firefighter for over 28 years in London and the west[…]
Paul Knapp is “The Firefighting Chef” and has been a firefighter for over 28 years in London and the west coast of Ireland with Limerick City Fire and Rescue. Still a full-time firefighter Paul is a Bi monthly TV Chef on Virgin Media One's Flagship breakfast show Ireland AM. Leaving school at 15 Paul trained as a chef in London in the late 80's, before travelling around the world navigating the globe east to west working as a chef. Paul returned to London aged 21 where he found his calling in the fire service joining London Fire Brigade in the early 90's, before his move to Ireland.
The Firefighting Chef whizzes up accessible, quick and tasty dishes as a regular vegan contributor on virgin media's Ireland AM TV show. Paul creates a greater awareness of healthier lifestyle choices by showing people how to change to more ethical, plant based food solutions with his no-nonsense, 'it's just food' approach.
2:00pm - 2:40pm
Mitchell & Vincent
Mitchell and Vincent are a duo from the West Country who play traditional tunes and songs from around the British[…]
Mitchell and Vincent are a duo from the West Country who play traditional tunes and songs from around the British Isles on Fiddle and Guitar, combining interesting and varied arrangements with great foot-tapping folk music.
They have performed concerts around the UK, including festivals such as Glastonbury, Broadstairs, Beverley and Lyme Regis.
Acoustic magazine said their playing is, “Stunning”; FATEA said, “Music that is beautifully played”; while Bright Young Folk described their performance as, “Providing skilled arrangements and expert delivery of tunes and songs which showcase the vibrancy, and variety, of folk music across Britain. A thoroughly engaging and enjoyable experience.”
Web site: www.mitchellandvincent.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mitchellandvincent Twitter: @mitchellandvin plus @mitchellandvinc YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/MitchellandVincent Bandcamp: https://mitchellandvincent.bandcamp.com
2:45pm - 3:00pm
Short play about the reality of dairy farming from the cow’s perspective
Mike Kelson, Anca Nana Vaida, Natasha Zierhofer
Two cows have a field of succulent grass and humans to relieve them of their milk; what more could they[…]
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Dave Chawner
Dave's a number 1 best selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter and mental health campaigner. His recent book Weight Expectations became a[…]
Dave's a number 1 best selling author, award-winning stand up, presenter and mental health campaigner.
His recent book Weight Expectations became a best-seller just 3 days after being released enjoying rave reviews from The Mail On Sunday and features in The Telegraph, Metro, Indy 100 and many national newspapers.
Dave has appeared on BBC, ITV & Channel 4 on such shows as BBC Breakfast, Lorraine & Victoria Derbyshire.
He's also been on Radio 1, Radio 4, BBC Radio 5 Live as well as presenting a series of films for BBC's Tomorrow's World, The Evening Standard, and Shortlist
Dave's written for The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Metro & Cosmopolitan and even received an award for his show Normally Abnormal at The Houses Of Parliament in 2014.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Arts Award Voice
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Bunbury Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ - The List
★ ★ ★ ★ - Edinburgh Festival Magazine
★ ★ ★ ★ - Three Weeks
★ ★ ★ ★ - Broadway Baby
★ ★ ★ ★ - Wee Review
★ ★ ★ ★ - Ed Fringe Review
★ ★ ★ ★ - Voice Mag
★ ★ ★ ★ - Fringe Explosion
★ ★ ★ ★ - Theatre & Art Reviews
"Thank goodness for Dave; he tells his invaluable story with humour and tongue in cheek charm...hilariously entertaining" - Mail On Sunday
"quirky, moving & hilarious" - Indy 100
"This is one comic you have to make the effort to see" - The Scottish Herald
"Chawner deserves a place among the upper tiers of British comedy" - Voice Magazine
"this show is a gem" - The List
"sharp, insightful, touching, but above all really, really funny" - Three Weeks
"a performance that makes you think as well as laugh" - Broadway Baby
"couldn't be more perfect" - Arts Awards Voice
"Chawner's a consummate comedian" - Marbles Magazine
3:15pm - 3:45pm
It's Just Food
Paul Knapp
‘The Firefighting Chef’ whizzes up accessible, quick and tasty dishes and is a regular contributor on Irish TV on Virgin[…]
‘The Firefighting Chef’ whizzes up accessible, quick and tasty dishes and is a regular contributor on Irish TV on Virgin Medias Ireland AM TV show.
Today Paul will be making a magnificent plant powered pasta puttanesca, with a grated Parmesan-style cheese – a classic dish marrying simple whole foods to get those non-planties attention!












