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MYRA DuBOIS - Cosmic Empath
7.30pm Friday 10 October 2025 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
After a barnstorming 2024 which saw Myra sell-out venues across the UK and Ireland withher critically acclaimed show ‘Be Well’, registered empath MYRA DUBOIS returns to the stage with a brand-new show “COSMIC EMPATH’.
The empath strikes BACK! Boldly caring where compassion has never cared before. An adventure giving you time (and space) to heal. When questioned on her upcoming tour, Ms DuBois stated:
“Most people would spend some time idling on the shores of some far off semi-private island after enduring the workload 2024 dumped on my plate, but not me! How could I desert my public, right as I need them most? I’ve consulted my own wellness guide, the very Reverend Dr Guru Malcolm, and he tells me that right now every star of the cosmos is looking at me with expectation. I don’t think my new show COSMIC EMPATH” shall let them down!”
Cosmic Empath sees Myra DuBois questioning where her great gift for compassion comes from. Her up-bringing? Her ancestors? The COSMOS? Who can say? All we know is that with Myra’s trademark killer wit and a singing voice that’s truly like no-one else’s, it’s going to be out of this world!
“Acid tongued, funny to the bone” TimeOut London
“This queen is hard to beat, she has a sassy line about everything” Chortle
“With her at her sharpest and most devilishly acerbic. It leaves an impression that Myra DuBois is only just getting started..., Utterly brilliant in every way.” Attitude Magazine
Strictly 18+
GRIFF RHYS JONES - The Cat's Pyjamas
7.30pm Saturday 25 October 2025, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Saturday 22 November 2025, Launceston Town Hall
Griff Rhys Jones is back on the road with the second tour of his much-anticipated brand-new stand-up show, following a hugely successful run last year.
Join Griff as he shares more funny observations and comic stories.
The show always varies as Griff rambles on the developing national permacrisis. Age. Family. Fraud. Nostalgia. The TikTok generation. Crocodile smuggling and noodling in Australia. Travel, dogs, hotels, drink and midnight trains. He takes questions from the audience and lets rip as his associations wander.
The Cat's Pyjamas follows Griff's last hugely successful international tour, All Over The Place, which saw him play to capacity crowds across the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Away from the stage, Griff is best known for his countless TV appearances, including as the star of ten series of Smith & Jones and one quarter of the ground-breaking Not The Nine O'Clock News, whilst his multiple documentary series have been critically acclaimed ratings hits.
Recommended age: 14+
CHARLIE CONNELLY - Attention All Shipping
7.30pm Wednesday 5 November 2025, Launceston Town Hall
‘Dogger, Fisher, German Bight’: Charlie Connelly brings the shipping forecast vividly to life in this hilarious and moving celebration of an iconic cultural institution. Charlie explores the broadcast’s remarkable history, unlocks its beguiling mysteries and tells riproaring stories of his own adventures among the sea areas, ensuring the forecast will never sound the same again.
As the shipping forecast embarks on its second century, bestselling author and award-winning broadcaster Charlie Connelly’s hilarious and informative show brings the quirky broadcast vividly to life, celebrating what he regards as the greatest invention of the modern age.
How did a weather forecast for ships capture the hearts of a nation, from salty old sea dog to insomniac landlubber? How is it possible for ‘rain later’ to be ‘good’? And where the hell is North Utsire?
Delving into the history of the forecast and the extraordinary people who made it, Charlie explains what those curious phrases really mean, celebrates its wide cultural impact, shares riproaring adventures from his own extraordinary journey through the 31 sea areas – the times he was accused by the media of trying to annex Rockall from the British government and sang sea shanties with Tom Hardy in a Manx hotel bar while Scary Spice pulled the pints - and presents his case for the shipping forecast being our finest achievement.
Inspired by Charlie’s bestselling book, which has sold more than a quarter-of-a-million copies worldwide, this pacy, moving and hilarious show takes you all the way from Viking to South-East Iceland to ensure the shipping forecast will never sound the same again.
“Charlie Connelly is one of the funniest people I have ever had the pleasure of sitting in a studio with…He has a natural wit that doesn’t get crushed by an over-zealous ego with a lovely personality attached to it.” Fi Glover, broadcaster
“Charlie is always warm, funny and engaging…I actually sent him a fan letter - and I've never done that to anyone in my life before.” Bernard Sumner, New Order
“I can thoroughly recommend an evening spent in the company of the very funny and very lovely Charlie Connelly whose knowledge of what I call ‘the ships’ is excellent. Sou’westers optional.” Corrie Corfield, BBC Radio 4
KERRY ELLIS - Queen of the West End
7.30pm Wednesday 19 November 2025, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Kerry Ellis is the Queen of the West End. From My Fair Lady to We Will Rock You, from Les Miserables to Wicked, in both the West End and on Broadway, she has starred in musical theatre’s biggest roles, making shows her own and earning her numerous awards. Her list of credits is remarkable and also includes Oliver!, Cats, Miss Saigon, Chess, The War Of The Worlds, and Anything Goes, among many others. She has recorded 4 studio albums, and toured the world both as a solo artist and with her good friend Sir Brian May. And now the star who grew up admiring musical theatre icons Liza Minnelli and Barbra Streisand is looking back on her illustrious career. Singing songs from the biggest musicals and telling stories about how she came to play roles, this is a unique opportunity to see and hear the West End’s biggest hits in a very intimate setting on a tour of the UK. Don’t miss it.
JOHN LYDON - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
7.30pm Thursday 20 November 2025, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Friday 21 November 2025, Launceston Town Hall
He’s a legend and an icon, a revolutionary and an immortal. John Lydon – aka Johnny Rotten – changed the face of music and sparked a cultural revolution. The frontman and lyricist of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd (PiL) caused a political earthquake and transformed music for good. In his spoken word show, I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right, Lydon is touring the UK. He will talk about how he sees life, along with his unique and extraordinary career, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic, one-off tour. Lydon will be sharing his thoughts with audiences. He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right. VIP meet’n’greet packages are available.
LEE HURST - No Particular Order
7.30pm Wednesday 3 December 2025, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Thursday 4 December 2025, Launceston Town Hall
Comedian Lee Hurst has had a varied life, a former cleaner, a van driver and labourer.
He became a comedian, did TV Warm Up work and then ended up on TV himself as one of the stars of the hit BBC comedy sports quiz They Think It’s All Over as well as numerous other TV shows. He then walked away from it all to open his own Backyard Comedy Club in Bethnal Green in London’s East End.
He also went to Iraq and Afghanistan to entertain the troops (ours).
In 2011 he knocked it down and built a 7-storey hotel reopening his comedy club on the ground floor. (Told you he’s had a varied life.)
Lee is now touring again with his new stand-up show: “No Particular Order”.
A night where the audience is invited to choose the running order of the show by picking cards displayed on the stage.
Please bear in mind, some of the cards are not what they appear to be…
BRIDGET CHRISTIE - Jacket Potato Pizza
7.30pm Friday 23 January 2026, Launceston Town Hall
7.30pm Saturday 24 January 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish. Bridget Christie hits the road again with a brand new show. Creator and star of Channel 4’s The Change. Taskmaster S13 legend. Annie in BBC’s Ghosts.
“One of the brightest and best around.” The Independent
Age guidance: 14+
MURDER: STAGED - with Cheish Merryweather
7.30pm Friday 6 February 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Saturday 7 February 2026, Launceston Town Hall
Following the success of Crime Viral’s sell out UK serial killer tour, research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather will be bringing to the stage for the very first time MURDER: STAGED
Did you know that 90% of people believe they can get away with murder - are you one of them? There will be a live psychopath test on the night to find out!
MURDER: STAGED is hosted by research psychologist and psychopathy expert Cheish Merryweather. The 'CSI effect' has created a new type of killer – one that is forensically aware and is out to mislead an investigation. This evening will explore the lies embedded in crime scenes. You will investigate the six types of stagers: The Planner, The Creator, The Cleaner, The Concealer, The Fabricator and The Inflictor.
Featuring forensics, reconstructed crime scene walk-throughs and deep dive into the darkest cases. An unmissable evening for true crime fans.
Age guidance: 16+
VITTORIO ANGELONE - you can't Say Nothing any more
7.30pm Saturday 21 February 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Vittorio Angelone has always denied any involvement in stand-up comedy or stand-up comedy related activities.
Despite this, after two completely sold-out tours in 2023 and 2024 - with over 100 packed-out shows - he's heading back on the road with a brand new show.
One of the fastest-rising names in comedy, Vittorio has built a loyal and attractive following with stand-up clips and podcasts racking up millions of views. He co-hosts Mike & Vittorio's Guide to Parenting with fellow comedian Mike Rice, and is a co-creator of Fin vs The Internet.
As seen on the internet unless your algorithm hasn’t blessed you thusly.
Age guidance: Under 14’s accompanied by an adult
JOHN KEARNS - Tilting at Windmills
7.30pm Friday 27February 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.
A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge.
Seen bewildered on Taskmaster (Channel 4), terrified on Live at the Apollo (BBC), getting through Never Mind the Buzzcocks (Sky), and implicating others on his Sky stand-up special The Varnishing Days. More comfortable on pods but comes alive on stage, for your pleasure!
★★★★★
The Guardian
“most will surely be won over…with the delightful, poetic flourish that defines all his work… perfectly structured with overlapping themes and surprising callbacks… It’s all rather wonderful”
Chortle ★★★★★
“about as funny as anything this decade”
The Times ★★★★
OMID DJALILI - Namaste
8.00pm Saturday 28 February 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
The Persian Comedy Powerhouse performs his critically acclaimed new show NAMASTE where Omid peacefully bows to his inner anger and unleashes a torrent of comedic vitriol upon the current state of this dangerously messed up planet.
No government gets a green card. No tyrant avoids a take down. No audience member leaves the theatre with an ounce of laughter left in them.
You have been warned.
“So hysterically funny and at the same time so poignant and powerful that calling it stand-up barely does it justice.”
Michael Levin, Huffington Post.
Age Guidance 16+
MARK SIMMONS - Jest to Impress
7.30pm Thursday 5 March 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
WINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024
As Seen on Mock The Week, BT Sport and ITV, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years, spanning the UK, Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand.
Mark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions.
Mark is enjoying further success with his podcast, Jokes With Mark Simmons, where he invites a fellow comic, such as Gary Delaney, Sarah Millican, Milton Jones, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work.
Recipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023
UK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act
RUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022
'Master of the crisp, clean, one-line zinger'
**** Evening Standard
'A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing'
**** Chortle
'Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment'
**** One4Review
'Absolutely hilarious'
**** Scotsman
DANIEL O'REILLY - Let's Have It
8.00pm Friday 6 March 2026, The Woolwell Centre, Plymouth
Coming off the back of a 62 date sold-out tour, selling over 40,000 tickets; Daniel is embarking on his next national show and is bringing it to a venue near you!
Hold on to your seats and brace yourself for a night of outrageous laughs and no-holds-barred comedy, as the one and only Daniel O’Reilly returns to the stage with his brand new, in-your-face tour: ‘Let’s Have It’.
Famous for his unapologetic humour, quick-fire crowd work, and electric stage presence, Daniel is back and funnier than ever – and he’s not holding back. Whether you've seen him go viral online or live on stage, you’ll know one thing for sure: no topic is off-limits, and nothing is safe!
Fresh from sold-out shows across the UK and millions of online fans, Daniel brings his brutally honest, laugh-out-loud take on modern life, relationships, parenthood, and everything in between.
🎟️ Book now – these shows WILL sell out.
🔥 Get ready to laugh until it hurts. It’s raw, it’s real… Let’s Have It!
Age Guidance 18+
An Evening with TOYAH - Songs and Stories
7.30pm Saturday 28 March 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a BRIT Award winner and a film star – Toyah has worn many hats during a remarkable career spanning more than 50 years. The High Priestess of Punk burst onto the scene in 1976 as she forged dual careers as a musician and actress who featured at The National Theatre and London’s Royal Court. Her role in Quadrophenia made her a household name and soon after she gate-crashed the charts with It’s A Mystery, I Want To Be Free, and Thunder In The Mountains, as the album, Anthem, earned a gold disc, and BRIT Award Best Female as well as a BRIT Nomination for British Breakthrough Act. She married King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp in 1986, and she starred opposite Sir Laurence Olivier and The Who’s Rodger Daltrey, among others. Acting, presenting, performing, headlining tours, and releasing 23 studio albums continued her unique story and now it’s time to reflect. With a new book in the offing, Toyah is hitting the road for an extensive UK tour in which she’ll sing favourite hits and tell stories from her remarkable career.
CHRIS McCAUSLAND - YONKS!
8.00pm Tuesday 31 March 2026, Plymouth Guildhall
8.00pm Wednesday 1 April 2026, Plymouth Guildhall
You might have seen him on Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well.
He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been doing this for bloody yonks!
Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making -
The last tour was a sell-out, so get your tickets now!
Recommended age: 16+
TOP SECRET - The Magic of Science
2pm Friday 3 April 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
2pm Saturday 4 April 2026, Launceston Town Hall
Fusing the mystery of magic with wondrous and miraculous feats of science. Hang on to your seats and experience a non-stop action packed interactive magical science show with experiments and magic that will capture the imagination
Join Top Secret as they go on a High Voltage Adventure!!!
Top Secret is a fast moving colourful magical science show suitable for the whole family filled with mystery, suspense, and lots and lots of mess!
MATT PARKER - Getting Triggy With It
8.00pm Saturday 4 April 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Matt Parker talks a lot of maths. He's a NYT best-selling author and sold-out stand-up performer. But now it's time he does the maths. Really gets in there and gives the maths a good doing. It's time he programmes his own Christmas tree lights and then 11,184,024 people watch his downfall (and counting). It's time he shares his hand-crafted maths code online only for viewers to improve it by 40,832,277,770%. It's time he shaped-up and crawled out from under the square named after him.
Come watch Matt Parker do the maths. (Every audience member will get some free maths.)
“This isn’t just maths; it’s comedy gold”
Edinburgh Reviews ★★★★★
“Timing? Razor sharp. Passion for math? Infectious”
One4Review ★★★★★
“The sweet spot between head-scratching conundrums and some perceptive relentless standup”
The Student News ★★★★★
YouTube - @standupmaths
X - @standupmaths
Website – www.standupmaths.com
JEN BRISTER - Reactive
7.30pm Friday 17 April 2026 Plymouth Guildhall
Jen Brister is Reactive - or so she's been told. Apparently you don't have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been told she needs to chill the hell out. Can Jen find her zen? It seems unlikely to be honest…
Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC's Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle's New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.
"Furiously Funny" - The Guardian
"Her energy is explosive. Her use of space and delivery, mesmerising" - The Sunday Times
Age Guidance: 18+ Includes strong language
Photo credit: Matt Crockett
CLINTON BAPTISTE - Spectral Intercourse
7.30pm Saturday 2 May 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Hot on the heels of his fourth sell-out UK tour, the nation’s favourite clairvoyant medium, from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’, Clinton Baptiste is back with a new live show for 2026 and beyond! In a rudderless world, mankind needs an envoy to gather solutions from the all-knowing, all-seeing Afterlife.
But who should it be? Of course, there’s only one man for the job – Clinton Baptiste. Receiving the audiences’ queries and earthbound dilemmas, Clinton will then reach out to spirits for answers. Fear not. He will probe sensitively. Spiritual connection. Mystical congress…. ……Spectral Intercourse.
“The funniest man alive!” Joe Lycett
“Such a funny man, I love him!” Rob Brydon
“Absolutely hilarious” Chris Moyles
CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD - Revelations, Songs Boys Don't Sing
7.30pm Friday 8 May 2026 Launceston Town Hall
7.30pm Saturday 9 May 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Craig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and following the release of his debut solo album, Revelations, he’s on the road with an evening of music, dance, drama, and song. Expect a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour – and, yes, there’ll be tales from the Strictly Come Dancing set.
(NO INTERVAL)
MATT FORDE - Defying Calamity
7.30pm Wednesday 13 May 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Thursday 14 May 2026, Launceston Town Hall
In his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance, Spitting Image, HIGNFY, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.
'The most topically incisive impersonator on the block... It's laugh-a-minute stuff, underpinned by the kind of wisdom and natural resilience our leaders could learn from. He was always impressive, but he deserves his inevitable standing-ovation as never before'
★★★★★ Daily Telegraph
“A first-class comic” The Guardian
'Flying the flag for satire... a meaty hour of impressions, gags and reflections... so much to admire here'
★★★★★ Mail On Sunday.
Guidance 16+ Adult Themes
TOM DAVIS - Spudgun
7.30pm Friday 29 May 2026 Plymouth Guildhall
Tom Davis is back on the road, firing out his freshly cooked observations on life's hot topics.
Co-host of the mega-hit podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan, star of BAFTA and Royal Television Society award-winning comedy series Murder in Successville and BBC One smash-hit comedy King Gary, Tom also has his own special Underdog available to watch on Sky and NOW TV.
Also seen on Wonka, Paddington 2, The Curse, A League of Their Own (Sky), Live At The Apollo (BBC) and The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV).
Get ready – this one's fully loaded.
“You will be unable to resist the undiluted appeal of Davis’s delivery and stage persona” - The Times
Age Guidance - STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
SCOTT BENNETT - Stuff
7.30pm Sunday 27 September 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
As heard on BBC Radio 4!
As a society we love stuff, it’s a statement about who we are and who we want to be. But apparently, this message is at odds with the looming environmental crisis. We’re now struggling to balance these worlds, to focus on the things that bring us real connections and nourish the soul. Award-winning Comedian and Award-winning Product Designer, Scott Bennett is desperately trying to cleanse his life of stuff, but is this even possible anymore?
Tour support for Mickey Flanagan, Rob Brydon Jason Manford, and John Bishop. The star of Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Ultimate Choice and Chortle Best Club Comedian Nominee 2022.
“Without doubt live comedy’s best kept secret” Evening Standard
"Great material, great delivery, a very funny man" Rob Brydon
"Brilliantly funny, a joy to watch" Chris Ramsey
“Bennett is a stand-up in fine control of his material, his delivery and his image, a masterclass in adding a frisson of ‘in the moment’ unpredictability to otherwise tightly written routines” **** Chortle
Age Guidance - 16+
HENRY COLE - An Evening with... Hosted by Steve Parrish
7.30pm Thursday 29 October 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Henry will be taking a break in between his busy schedule to bring to provincial theatres his “An Evening with Henry Cole- Happy Days” theatre show hosted by his good friend and renowned prankster Steve “Stavros” Parrish. He is currently on TV presenting The World's Greatest Motorcycle Rides (Discovery Quest), The Motorbike Show (ITV4), Shed and Buried (Discovery Quest), Find It, Fix It, Flog It (Channel 4), Find It, Fix It, Drive It (More4), Junk & Disorderly (ITV4) and The Great British Treasure Hunt (ITV4). Steve will guide Henry through his incredible varied life covering stories about Henry’s battle with Heroin addiction between the ages of 19 and 24. He is now three decades clean but remains heavily involved in trying to help other addicts and share his experience in battling addiction. Directing TV and Theatrical movies, including Mad Dogs and Englishmen starring Elizabeth Hurley.In 2013 Henry set a world land speed record for a pre-1955 750cc motorcycle, riding a Brough Superior and Gladstone on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Henry has directed over 70 TV commercials As well as television presenting, Henry owns HCA Entertainment, the television production company,Along with motorcycles Henry is passionate about fishing, classic tractors, cycling and most importantly
his dog Jelly Bean, wife Janie and his two sons, Charlie and Tom! If that’s not enough to entertain you then throw in host Steve Parrish, former British Motorcycling champion. Team mate to Barry Sheene. He holds five European Truck racing titles. He was a BBC
commentator for Motor GP. Pundit for Eurosport’s, World Superbikes, British Superbikes and covering TT
& Classic TT races.