Mystery On The Rocks

Keeping the corner seat warm in the bar this week is none other than Lorna Shaw! Lorna is a comedian, writer, actor and improviser.Her TV and Radio credits include 'Plebs' ITV2, 'The Midnight Beast', E4, BBC Comedy Feeds 'Life Guru' and 'Newsjack' on BBC Radio 4 amongst others. Lorna made her debut at the Edinburgh Fringe 2017 and was featured in Best Jokes of the Fringe at the Edinburgh Festival (Evening Standard) and she performed the workings of her new stand-up show at the Edinburgh Festival 2018. At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. It’s a high concept comedy and true crime podcast, set in a fictional crime-solving bar (with real cocktails!). The focus of the show is to attem

Ordering a packet of salt and vinegar today is Chris Washington. In 2017 a Wigan postman used all his annual leave to bring a show to the world’s biggest arts festival and was nominated for Edinburgh Fringe Festival Best Newcomer, that was Chris, and now he's in our bar.At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. It’s a high concept comedy and true crime podcast, set in a fictional crime-solving bar (with real cocktails!). The focus of the show is to attempt to crack a real, unsolved mystery from history – true crime and bizarre occurrences, all with a whodunnit or WTF happened question hanging over them. Masud makes the drinks, Chris tells the mystery and Sooz sings and plays live piano – and everyone chats and chim

Hoping for a lock in today is the briliant Eshaan Akbar. Eshaan is a fast-rising comedy talent. He has appeared on the Frankie Boyle's New World Order and Walks of Life for the BBC and SKY TV, as well as on BBC Radio 4's "The Now Show", BBC Asian Network, and is a regular on TalkSPORT and LoveSport. At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. It’s a high concept comedy and true crime podcast, set in a fictional crime-solving bar (with real cocktails!). The focus of the show is to attempt to crack a real, unsolved mystery from history – true crime and bizarre occurrences, all with a whodunnit or WTF happened question hanging over them. Masud makes the drinks, Chris tells the mystery and Sooz sings and p

Waltzing into the bar this week is Niamh Walsh! Niamh is an actress and has starred in a whole host of great things from Holby City to Jamestown and will be hitting your screens later this month in Good Omens! Masud whipped up...Tom Collins2oz Gin3/4 oz Simple Syrup3/4 oz Lemon JuiceClub SodaShake the gin, simple syrup, and lemon juice with ice. Strain into a Collins glass filled with ice. Top with club soda. French 752oz Gin3/4oz Simple Syrup3/4oz Lemon JuiceChampagnePour the lemon juice, sugar syrup and gin into a cocktail shaker then fill up with ice. Shake well then strain into a champagne flute. Top with champagne. Swirl gently with a cocktail stirrer then garnish with a strip of lemon zest if you like. At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masu

Asking where the gents are this week is Will Duggan! Will has been performing comedy since 2009 and since then has cemented himself as a dynamic and interesting performer in comedy clubs around the country. Will mixes stories and gags with a cheerfully cynical view of the world.At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. It’s a high concept comedy and true crime podcast, set in a fictional crime-solving bar (with real cocktails!). The focus of the show is to attempt to crack a real, unsolved mystery from history – true crime and bizarre occurrences, all with a whodunnit or WTF happened question hanging over them. Masud makes the drinks, Chris tells the mystery and Sooz sings and plays live piano – and everyone chats

Sitting at the bar this week is none other than Luke Kempner! Luke started his career off in musical theatre, playing Marius in the UK tour of Les Misérables, appearing in Avenue Q and as the Professor in the UK tour of South Pacific. He came to prominence at the Edinburgh Fringe with his impressions-based show The Only Way Is Downton. He is also a trained dancer and singer, plays the piano and is a puppeteer.At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. It’s a high concept comedy and true crime podcast, set in a fictional crime-solving bar (with real cocktails!). The focus of the show is to attempt to crack a real, unsolved mystery from history – true crime and bizarre occurrences, all with a whodunnit or WTF happened

Making it just in time for last orders this week is the brilliant Laura Lexx! Laura’s extensive credits include Live At The Apollo and BBC At The Edinburgh Festivals and following a critically-acclaimed run of her show Trying, Laura won Best Performer in the Comedian’s Choice Awards and was in the top 10 of Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe!Masud knocked together...Old Pal1.5oz Rye Whiskey2/3 oz Vermouth2/3 oz CampariFill a mixing glass 2/3 full with ice. Add whiskey, dry vermouth and Campari. Stir until well chilled, about 20 seconds, and strain into chilled cocktail glass. Twist a piece of lemon peel over the drink and use as garnish.Green Ghost2oz Gin1/2 oz Green Chartreuse1/2 oz Lime JuiceFill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add gin, Chartreuse, and lime juice. Shake until well chilled. Strain into cocktail glass and serve. At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysterie

Drinking the bar dry this week is the brilliant Sadia Azmat. Sadia is a British Asian Stand-up comedian and writer from East London. A chance encounter with a comedian in a call centre introduced her to the circuit where she has been a regular stand-up to date.In 2018 Sadia launched her critically acclaimed BBC podcast “No Country For Young Women” which has enjoyed global success and consistent reviews from audiences and reviewers alike. The podcast explores Sadia and her friend discovering their roots and where to call home when your place of upbringing differs from those of your family.Masud knocked together…Virgin Mojito8 Mint Leaves¾ LimeSoda Water1 Tsp Brown SugarPut sugar and mint leaves in the bottom of a highball glass. Muddle well, then squeeze in the lime, drop in the glass then top up with soda water.Appletini2oz Apple Juice½ oz Simple Syrup¼ oz Lemon JuiceRim a cocktail glass with sugar, pour ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake until chilled then strain into the glass. Garnish with

Slinking into the bar this week is none other than Nish Kumar. Critically acclaimed comic, internationally famed meme & wonderfully nice gentleman, Nish Kumar is a comedian, and a bloody good one at that. Since beginning his comedy career in 2006, Nish has achieved global success on the stand-up circuit with three rave reviewed solo stand-up shows receiving huge recognition from both industry & fans alike. In 2012 Nish’s debut solo show, ‘Who Is Nish Kumar?’ earned a spot on Dave’s ‘Ten Funniest Jokes of The Fringe’, a nomination for Best Show at the 2013 Leicester Comedy Festival & two sell-out runs at one of London’s most noted comedy haunts, The Soho Theatre. Since then he hasn’t stopped from appearing across our screens in many TV shows, and we’re very glad he managed to stumble into our joint. Masud whipped up…Filibuster1.5oz Rye Whiskey¾ oz Lemon Juice½ oz Maple Syrup2 tbsp AquafabaAngostura BittersAdd rye, lemon, maple syrup, and aquafaba to a cocktail shaker. “Dry shake” (that’s without ic

Taking a sip in the bar today is none other than Joanne McNally. Joanne burst onto the Irish comedy scene in 2014, and in less than a year in the business, she became the co-host on RTÉ 2’s flagship comedy show ‘Republic of Telly’, and has recently hosted Presenter on Republic of Telly RTÉ2 , Women on the Verge RTÉ 1, and Soft Border Patrol BBC One. She is currently working on her new stand up show for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival and can be seen gigging across the UK and Ireland.Joanne was served…Campari Spritz2oz Prosecco1oz Club Soda2oz CampariFill rocks glass with ice. Add sparkling wine, club soda, and campari. Stir Gently. Garnish with olives.Great Gatsby1oz Vodka1oz Lillet Blanc2 ½ oz Fresh Grapefruit JuiceFill mixing glass halfway with ice. Add vodka, Lillet blanc, and grapefruit juice. Stir until cold. Strain into ice-filled glass. Garnish with orange slice.At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge si

Making it just in time for last call this week is the one and only Tez Ilyas. Tez is one of the stars of hit sitcom Man Like Mobeen and has appeared on Mock the Week, The Last Leg and so much more. He has also written and starred in his own scripted comedy shorts for BBC Three, BBC iPlayer and Sky Arts and we are absolutely delighted he chose to drink with us. Tez ordered mocktails for the night - Masud treated the bar to…Sweet Sunshine4oz Orange Juice½ oz GrenadineOrange SliceFill a highball glass with ice and orange juice. Slowly pour the Grenadine over, it will sink. Garnish with orange slice. Sundowner4oz Grape Juice2 ½ oz Sparkling Water1 Mint Sprig to GarnishIn a highball glass with ice pour over the grape juice then sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to s

Stumbling into the Mystery on the Rocks bar this week is Jay Foreman! Jay is a comedy singer-songwriter from North London. In 2010 he sold out his debut solo hour at the Edinburgh Fringe, "Pretend You're Happy" and in 2011 sold out his second solo Edinburgh show "We're Living in The Future. He also co-wrote and starred in cult online spoof documentaries Unfinished London, and recently helped solve The Bizarre Disappearance of Keith Reinhard in Silver Plume, Colorado. Or did he?Masud whipped up…Gin Ricky2oz Gin½ LimeClub SodaAdd the gin to a Collins glass full of ice. Add the huice from the lime half, and then drop the shell into the glass. Top with soda water.Moscow Mule2oz Vodka6oz Ginger Beer2 Dashes Ginger BeerTo ServeSprig of MintWedge of LimePour the vodka into a metal mug, julep tin or tumbler. Load up ¾ full with crushed ice, then fill to the top with the ginger beer and stir gently to combine. Add a few dashes of ginger bitters. Serve with a sprig of mint to garnish and the lime to squeeze over.At the

Propping up the bar on today’s episode is Kemah Bob! Kemah is a brilliant stand-up comedian, writer, improviser, drag king, presenter and producer from Houston, Texas – and, yes, is proud of drinking the same tap water as Beyoncé. How lucky we are that she found her way into the bar to help us solve the mysterious case of Alexandria Berstecher. The drinks Masud poured today are… Manhattan1 ⅔ oz Rye Whiskey¾ oz Sweet Vermouth2 Dashes Angostura BittersPour the whiskey, sweet vermouth, and bitters into a mixing glass filled with ice. Stir until outisde of shaker is very cold to touch. Place cherry in the bottom of the glass and strain the contents of the mixing glass over. Serve immediately.Salty Dawg1 ½ oz Gin3oz Fresh Pink Grapefruit Juice½oz Fresh Lime JuiceSea SaltAdd gin and grapefruit juice to a cocktail shaker and fill with ice. Shake until well chilled, about twenty seconds. Strain into ice-filled glass, add salt on top and serve.At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the

Pulling up a chair at the bar today is Nick Helm! Winner of the Chortle Award for best music and variety act in 2015; Helm was previously nominated for the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Award in 2011 and 2013. He also starred in the BBC Three sitcom Uncle. We’re chuffed he stumbled into the bar and helped solve the mystery of what happened in room 1046 of the Hotel President, a case which remains unsolved to this day. The drinks Masud rustled up are… Old Fashioned2oz Bourbon¼oz Simple Syrup1 Dash Angostura Bitters1 Dash Orange Bitters Stir the bourbon, simple syrup, and bitters in a mixing glass with ice. Strain into a rocks glass with one large ice cube. Garnish with an orange peel.At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stoke

At the Mystery on the Rocks bar you’ll find a retired sleuth, the bartender trying to settle his tab, and the down-on-her-luck lounge singer, solving mysteries and drinking cocktails. Each week a new guest enters the bar and attempts to solve an unsolved mystery alongside the regulars. Hosted by Masud Milas, Chris Stokes, and Sooz Kempner. Whilst this comedy and true crime podcast is set in a fictional crime-solving bar, the mysteries and the cocktails are very real. From true crime and bizarre occurrences to X-Files and the paranormal, all with a whodunnit or WTF happened question hanging over them. Masud makes the drinks, Chris tells the mystery and Sooz sings and plays live piano – and everyone chats and chimes in with their theories. So come in, pull up a chair, and let's crack this case.This is a Studio71 production. Producer - Jack Claramunt Exec Producer - Tom Payn