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Curtis & Ishmael

Contains 9 performances.

Curtis Walker & Ishmael Thomas, stars of the BBC TV comedy show The Real McCoy (1991-96).

  • Ian Shaw & Andrew Phillips, Curtis & Ishmael, Patti & the Pig, Total Control Rappers (Merlin & Blade)

    Ian Shaw & Andrew Phillips, Curtis & Ishmael, Patti & the Pig, Total Control Rappers (Merlin & Blade)

    02 May 1987 at 
    Horseshoe (50)
  • Little Brother, Curtis & Ishmael, Logan Murray, Surfin' Dave

    Little Brother, Curtis & Ishmael, Logan Murray, Surfin' Dave

    12 June 1987 at 
    Jackson's Lane Community Centre (3)
  • Midsummer Poetry Festival (1987)

    Midsummer Poetry Festival (1987)

    21 June 1987 at 
    Covent Garden Piazza (2)
    Annual partnership event with Alternative Arts.
  • Roy Hutchins, Rory McLeod, Mary Knight, Curtis & Ishmael

    Roy Hutchins, Rory McLeod, Mary Knight, Curtis & Ishmael

    15 July 1987 at 
    Broadway Studio (Ealing) (5)
  • Attila the Stockbroker, JD Douglas, Trisha Lee, Curtis & Ishmael

    Attila the Stockbroker, JD Douglas, Trisha Lee, Curtis & Ishmael

    10 October 1987 at 
    Horseshoe (50)
  • Henry Normal, Curtis & Ishmael, Bridgit Bard, Kevin Seisay

    Henry Normal, Curtis & Ishmael, Bridgit Bard, Kevin Seisay

    15 April 1988 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (161)
  • Clea & McLeod, Curtis & Ishmael, Rhythm Activism, Lioness Chant

    Clea & McLeod, Curtis & Ishmael, Rhythm Activism, Lioness Chant

    7 October 1988 at 
    Covent Garden Market (2)
  • John Hegley, Curtis & Ishmael, Henry Normal, Ann Ziety

    John Hegley, Curtis & Ishmael, Henry Normal, Ann Ziety

    23 March 1990 at 
    Covent Garden Community Centre (161)
  • Roy Hutchins, Mary Knight, Curtis & Ishmael, Ian Shaw & Andrew Phillips

    Roy Hutchins, Mary Knight, Curtis & Ishmael, Ian Shaw & Andrew Phillips

    15 July 1992 at 
    Catford Broadway Studio (2)
    Curtis and Ishmael were a young West Indian/Caribbean comedy duo, who went on to have some television exposure. This was  when Apples and Snakes cabaret format included stand-up comedy and a band. There was a vibrant London Jazz scene which Ian Shaw was part of and well known on the ...
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