May 29th - Jing & Tonic turns one!
Jing & Tonic opened its circus doors on May 29th 2020. It was a tough start and we knew we had our work cut out for us, but we endeavoured to bring monthly entertainment for a whole year... and we did it! This May, we are celebrating 12 whole consistent months of variety and talent. J&T has grown from strength to strength as Beijing has risen up from its knees following COVID and we are so ready to celebrate in style.
So how are we celebrating, you ask? Why am I reading this?
We will be throwing an absolute BELTER of an anniversary party on Saturday, May 29th with our good friends at Beersmith in Guomao. For this show, we will be bringing back the faces you know and love for a 'Greatest Hits' style birthday party featuring the acts that have helped to make Jing & Tonic memorable over the past year. And if you know Jing & Tonic well, you'll know that we will be putting on a darn good show!
As a thank you to you... our loyal audience members.. and to commemorate our first show which was unticketed back in May 2020 - this will be a FREE event! No tickets. No reservations. Just turn up, drink a bucket load, get your dancing shoes on and enjoy the show! If you've never been to a Jing & Tonic before, this is the perfect time to get on down and clown around.
If you wish to reserve a table for the show, please contact Beersmith directly with the phone number below.
After 7:30pm, tables cannot be reserved and will only be available on a first come, first served basis.
RESERVATION: 010 - 8647 1098
THE LINE UP:
If you've been to previous Jing & Tonics, we have compiled a line up that you will know and love from previous shows over the last year. If you have never been to a Jing & Tonic - this line up will give you the perfect glimpse of exactly what a J&T show is all about.
Curtis Del Gay
Your Host
February 2021 @ Xian Bar
The glue that keeps this delicious gingerbread house together. He's never missed a show and he's never failed to bring that extra sparkle. The conductor and the electricity, Curtis will be there to navigate you through the show and hold your hand when things get weird.
Gacy the Clown
...a clown.
April 2021 @ Tokyo Lounge
Gacy will get the party started with his killer tricks. Transporting you back to a simpler time, when big red balloons were all that mattered. We've plucked him directly from a kids party and into a very adult fire - he's probably just as scared as you are.
Date Night China
Blind Date
September 2020 @ The Bricks
Date Night China have been Jing & Tonic loyals from the start and we have loved teaming up with them at every opportunity we can get! Here's a photo from back in September when they did their first Blind Date on J&T. The lady behind the blindfold is our lovely Ilouwna and behind her, full of nerves, is Dan. They were matched on September's show and are still a couple to this day! Come on down and see if you can find your match on May 29th!
Taylor-loopdeloop-Daddy-Hartwell
Looping Connoisseur
December 2020 @ Xian Bar
Taylor has graced the Jing & Tonic stage probably more than any other act. The audience can't get enough of his mouth sounds and we just didn't want to do the show without him. We love you loop daddy. All hail loop daddy.
Yafei Laoshi
All things educational
November 2020 @ Lenore's
Yafei never fails to leave the audience smiling, somehow, with their jaw on the floor. We have no idea what he is going to do next but we know that it's the purest form of entertainment you'll find on this side of the globe. Come down and see what he has in store for us on the 29th. Class begins at 9pm - don't be late!
Bobbi Benet Ramsey
Cringe Singer
June 2020 @ Tribute
The Queen of Macau returns with a surpise.
For J&T loyals, you know what to expect. For newbies, keep your drinks out of the flight path then just sit back and enjoy. Bobbi Benet is back with your favourite old time songs - please do sing along.
Backseat Bingo
9-piece, 1950s rock n' roll
August 2020 @ Tuan Club
Backseat Bingo are a 9-piece 1950s & 60s Rock n' Roll band comprising of some of Beijing's most seasoned international musicians. Bursting with energy, you won't be able to resist singing and dancing as they take you through a compilation of your favourite hits of that era.
Grab a guy or doll, loosen those hips and meet us on the dance floor!
What does Backseat Bingo mean, you ask? Well guys and gals, that's what they used to call it way back in the 50s when ma and pa were getting frisky in the backseat of a Buick - but I’m sure you’re way too young to know anything about that. If that’s not enough hip movement for ya, then slide on to the dance floor and get your groove on!
WE CANNOT WAIT TO WELCOME YOU
THE VENUE:
We are delighted to announce that the gorgeous Beersmith, in Guomao, will be hosting us for this month's event.
Please take note of the address below.
鲜啤吧 BEERSMITH
RESERVATION: 010 - 8647 1098
JEN北京新国贸饭店 北京市朝阳区建国门外大街1号
JEN BEIJING NO. 1 JIANGUOMENWAI AVENUE, BEIJING
Scan the QR code for more information about the venue.
The acts and venues may have changed from month to month, but one thing that has remained consistent in the last year is our incredible team and our up-for-anything audience who have turned up to every show with bells on, ready to take whatever the night threw at them
...quite literally.
We couldn't do it without you.
Over this 12 month period, we've experienced;
11 venues across Beijing
4 shut downs
78 acts
1 missing phallic object
0 injuries from flying phallic objects
A stroll down memory lane...
*Big shout out to Trev @ Artmostfree photography for capturing the last year.
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