Les Thomas
Les Thomas at Hen & Chicken, Bristol
About the show
Acclaimed Australian songwriter Les Thomas brings his 2026 UK tour to Bristol for an intimate performance at the Hen & Chicken, joined by the fabulous Anya Pailthorpe.
Blending folk, Americana and poetic storytelling, Thomas writes songs filled with humanity, memory and hard-won compassion. His music has been praised for its intelligence, authenticity and emotional depth, with performances that draw audiences in through powerful lyrics and understated delivery.
Touring in support of his forthcoming album I Remember Everything, this is a rare chance to catch one of Australia’s most compelling contemporary folk songwriters in an intimate setting.
Featuring - Les Thomas
Les Thomas is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter whose work sits at the crossroads of history, place and moral witness. A narrative poet in the folk tradition, his songs carry the weight of memory, resistance, working life and intimate human connection, delivered with warmth, restraint and emotional clarity.
Anya Pailthorpe
Anya Pailthorpe is ainfie / folk / pop singer-songwriter from Bristol who takes her influences from artists including Joni Mitchel, Dodie and Laura Marling.