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ROBBIE CUMMING - Narrow Boat Stories LIVE!
7.30pm Saturday 8 August 2026 Launceston Town Hall
Robbie is a world renowned narrowboater, presenter, iPhone filmmaker and guitarist. With five series of Canal Boat Diaries for BBC Four and the Yesterday channel under his belt and three self produced albums, Robbie has made a name for himself as a natural presenter whose extra capabilities can add value to any production.
Canal Boat Stories - Live
In this fun and interactive theatre show of canal themed escapism with, streamer, recording artist and TV personality. Known all over the north, midlands and south of England as “the Canal Man”. An intimate experience for fans of canals, alternative living and storytelling.
WOT ITALIAN? - Bootby Graffoe & Antonio Forcione
7.30pm Saturday 12 September 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of music, comedy, and charm as award-winning comedian and singer-songwriter Boothby Graffoe teams up with internationally acclaimed Italian guitarist Antonio Forcione.
“Wot Italian?” Is a hilarious and heartfelt collision of Graffoe’s sharp wit and whimsical storytelling with Forcione’s virtuosic guitar mastery. This show promises a mix of brilliantly crafted songs, laugh-out-loud banter, and jaw-dropping musical skill—all served with a side of Mediterranean flair.
From tender ballads to toe-tapping tunes, expect an eclectic mix of genres and an atmosphere that’s as warm and inviting as a Tuscan summer evening. Whether you’re here for the laughs, the tunes, or a little bit of both, "Wot Italian?" is a show that will leave your heart lighter and your spirits soaring.
Don’t miss this unique collaboration—an evening of joy, artistry, and laughter awaits!
COMEDY STORE PLYMOUTH
7.30pm Friday 18 September 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
DANIEL FOXX - How Lovely
7.30pm Saturday 19 September 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Daniel was determined to handle his Big Breakup with the grace of Julia Roberts. He didn’t. Join him as he navigates dating in your 30s, Le Creuset addiction and 12-step skincare routines, all while trying very hard to emanate love and light.Described by Rolling Stone as ‘utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’, award-winning stand-up Daniel is best known for his viral comedy videos, which are enjoyed by millions of women and gays online. His critically-acclaimed debut show Villain toured internationally, including a sell-out run at New York’s SoHo Playhouse and London's legendary Clapham Grand. He co-hosts the podcast Welcome To Hell with fellow comic Dane Buckley, which debuted in Apple and Spotify's Top 10 comedy charts, and he is the author of the hit book Bedtime Stories for Privileged Children.
‘Utterly hilarious and effortlessly charismatic’ ★★★★★ Rolling Stone
'Relentlessly hilarious' ★★★★★ Broadway World
'A supremely gifted comic' ★★★★★ North West End UK
★★★★ The Scotsman
★★★★ The List
Age Guidance - STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
7.30pm Saturday 19 September 2026 Launceston Town Hall
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
ANDY PARSONS - Please #@!$ off to Mars
7.30pm Saturday 26 September 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Life is hard. Come and have a laugh about it.
After his nationwide critical-smash sellout 2023/24 Tour, Andy is back with a brand-new show. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week and his 2025 NextUp standup special.
‘Hysterical. Andy Parsons is on fire’ The Mirror
‘Very funny’ The Times
‘Laugh Out Loud Funny’ Sunday Telegraph
‘It's great to welcome sharp, topical comedy and Parsons remains one of its most skilful exponents’ The Guardian
‘Potato-headed’ Evening Standard
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+
JUDI LOVE - All About The Love
7.30pm Wednesday 30 September 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Judi Love is back with a brand-new show packed with home truths about the hustle of juggling parenting, work and everyday life.
Known for her honesty and humour, Judi offers fresh insights into how a big heart navigates a world full of surprises, struggles and transformations. But let’s be real - adulting? It’s no joke!
Judi has dedicated her life to service; as a friend, parent, in the workplace, on TV, or at home, all with a bit of humour, which has been a life saviour. She has learned one key thing: it’s all about the Love…
As seen on Last One Laughing (Amazon), Taskmaster (Netflix) and Loose Women (ITV).
‘Not so much a comic, more a force of nature' - Evening Standard
‘A canny eye for the funny’ ★★★★ - The Guardian
‘Unequivocally funny — and infectiously effervescent too’ - iNews
Age Guidance 14+
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ALFIE MOORE - Acopalypse Now
7.30pm Saturday 3 October 2026 Launceston Town Hall
The Four Horsemen of Rising Crime, Global Warming, AI and Culture Wars are galloping towards us. Are we on the road to hell? And can we avoid the potholes? In his brand new tour show ‘Fair Cop’ Alfie has the antidote to the breakdown of law and order, fake news and the price of baked beans.
He’s encountered more than his fair share of egotistical dictators in his policing career and learnt when pragmatism, and more than a dash of laughter, can defuse even the most menacing showdown. Join Alfie as he’s saddles up to see off those bullies on their pesky ponies. Doomsday is no laughing matter but this show certainly is.
"Brilliantly funny…genuinely hilarious" - David Mitchell
"offbeat, revealing and very funny" - You Magazine
Age Guidance 14+
MARK THOMAS - 40 In Stand Up Years
8pm Saturday 10 October 2026 Launceston Town Hall
8pm Friday 4 December 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
What?! Mark Thomas has been ‘standing up’ for 40 years? Impossible!! But how old does that make you…? Alas it is true; one of our oldest surviving alternative comics celebrates 40 years at the mic.
So, here’s what he has done so far in numbers; performed comedy for 40 years, won 8 awards for performing, 4 for human rights work and 1 he invented for himself, made 6 series of the Mark Thomas Comedy Product (Channel 4), written 6 books and 5 play scripts, made 5 series of the Manifesto for Radio 4, made 3 Dispatches for Channel 4, sued the police (and won) 3 times, curated and authored 2 art exhibitions with artist Tracey Moberly and had 1 Guinness World Record for holding 20 protests in 24 hours.
If that’s not enough, he’s also walked 724km around the length of the Israel Wall in the West Bank, been credited with changing the law on tax avoidance, started a comedy club in Palestine with Dr Sam Beale and campaigned successfully for things like trade union recognition for cinema workers and getting multinationals to change their practices. You’re right, there’s more, but your attention is running out and we’re running out of space. So let’s just say he’s generally mucked about trying to have fun and upset the right people…which he is really, really good at.
So basically expect a taster menu of government and personal mayhem, jokes, rants and a personal state of the nation broadcast as he tries to turn 'what the f*ck is going on' into a cogent hour of stand-up.
★★★★★ “Once again shooting laughter-laden political bullets from the lip” - THE RECS
★★★★★ “Mark Thomas is a firebrand of a clown. The energy he brings to the room is infectious…very, very funny” - CLOWNSTER
★★★★ “The strong ratio of hard-hitting matter to gag-rich mirth is a feat that makes other stand-up look idling and irrelevant” - THE TELEGRAPH
Age Guidance 16+
MIKE WOZNIAK - The Bench
7.30pm Friday 16 October 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
New stand-up tour show from Mike Wozniak in which a story about a bench will be prominent. Previous experience of or strong opinions about benches not required. Let Mike worry about that.
As seen on Taskmaster, Man Down and Junior Taskmaster. As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast.
“deliciously distinctive fun… The story of Wozniak might be the shaggiest of shaggy dog stories you will ever hear” - The Evening Standard
“a comic of adorably skewwhiff charm” - The Times
“Wozniak has a talent for [the] slightly absurd… a charming storyteller with a splash of the surreal” - The I Paper
“Wozniak is a great crafter of a story… A great performer with an interesting style” - The Skinny
“Wozniak is extremely funny” - Beyond The Joke
MAISIE ADAM - Whatsherface
7.30pm Saturday 17 October 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Straight off the back of Taskmaster, A League Of Their Own, and Last One Laughing, Maisie Adam is back with her brand new show Whatsherface.
Join the “tall, chaotic one with the weird hair”* as she returns with her trademark wit, firecracker gags, and probably a few angry outbursts along the way.
*A genuine description given by her best friend’s Mum at a wedding this year.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Daily Express
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Guardian
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The List
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “a complete comedy natural, currently at the top of her game”
Evening Standard
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide in association with PBJ Management
Age Guidance 16+
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DOM JOLY - Trigger Happy TV - The 25th Anniversary Tour
7.30pm Wednesday 21 October 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
It’s been twenty-five years since Trigger Happy TV burst onto our screens, transforming the hidden camera format with its surreal universe of characters and unforgettable pranks. Now, to celebrate a quarter-century of chaos, Dom Joly is bringing his most iconic characters and sketches to the stage in the Trigger Happy TV – Live! 25th-anniversary tour. Fans will experience beloved moments from the show, including The Giant Snail, The Traffic Warden, The Morris Dancer, The Scout, A Gang of Squirrels, and THAT Big Mobile Phone. Dom will share behind-the-scenes stories and insights on how these unforgettable moments came to life. But the surprises don’t stop there – this is live theatre, and fans can expect the unexpected
Age Guidance - STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
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.
COMEDY STORE PLYMOUTH
7.30pm Friday 30 October 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
FLO & JOAN - With Feeling
7.30pm Friday 30 October 2026 Launceston Town Hall
The time has come for critically acclaimed musical comedy duo Flo & Joan to write another bio as they make their highly anticipated return to the stage with a brand-new show.
“Gosh, they are almost like a real band” (Bruce Dessau, Beyond a Joke). The pair will try and take up as much of the stage and as little of your patience as possible as they use another "real band's" setlist to write their own show - ruminating on themes such as ‘what is music?’, ‘how do you be a band?’, and ‘is comedy?’ in the sharp-tongued, deadpan way they have become accustomed to.
As seen on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, Comic Relief's Red Nose Day Live 2023 and their own comedy special 'Alive on Stage' for Amazon Prime.
“Musical comedy hasn’t been in such safe hands for years” - The List
“truly exceptional” - Rolling Stone
“extraordinary... #1 Comedy Show of 2024” - The Guardian
“these intricately crafted, flawlessly performed numbers will have you howling with laughter one minute, wiping away a tear the next” - The Telegraph ★★★★
“Flo & Joan coat every moment with jokes, jokes, jokes” - The Times ★★★★
“They’ve just crammed in jokes… brilliantly written, superbly performed” - The Stage ★★★★★
“[they] briefly appear to be a jolly musical double act, but tear that to pieces about two bars into the first, perfectly timed song” - Sunday Times ★★★★
“Their style is stiletto sharp, their diction perfect as they race through their complex rhymes” - Evening Standard
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
7.30pm Saturday 31 October 2026 Launceston Town Hall
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
SEANN WALSH - This is Torture
8.00pm Saturday 31 October 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
After his sell-out 2023 tour, the UK’s dishevelled king of stand-up, award-winning Seann Walsh returns with a brand-new hour of side-splitting comedy. Don’t miss his trademark high-energy exasperation and razor-sharp observations that leave audiences in stitches and on their feet all around the country. This year, he’s decided to name the show after the thing he says the most in life - THIS IS TORTURE.
'Unquestionably the best observational comic of his generation' - The Guardian
'A cracking good show' - The Telegraph
'One of comedy’s hottest properties... very talented, very funny' - The Evening Standard
'He remains one of the most entertaining observational comics on the block' - The Independent
DANIEL KITSON - Thrum
7.30pm Monday 9 November 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
There’s the sound of somewhere else and the permanence of a plant pot and the ubiquity of a phrase and the heartbreaking brevity of a very long time. There’s figs and worms and an old dog rejecting a blanket. There’s a woman, on a train, wearing a badge. There’s the first beep of a smoke alarm and there’s a daffodil in December and there’s the condition of fruit. There’s a hand in bed and there’s stuff on the stairs and there’s a mark on my jumper and there’s a massive tree in storage on a farm in Kent. There’s nothing to say and there’s the thought of rotting and there’s the name of a feeling and there’s the smell of tobacco. There’s the twelfth floor of a hotel and the far end of a platform at Tamworth train station. There’s a duty to act and there’s a resistance to growth and there’s a new place up the road and there’s a completely redundant volume control. There’s a toilet in Hong Kong and a coffee shop in Melbourne and the passage of light through a building and deliberately making things much more difficult than they actually need to be.
And.
There’s music, more or less throughout, at least two funny voices and upwards of three jokes.
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RIA LINA - Riabellion
7.30pm Thursday 12 November 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening (Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 - Telegraph), the wickedly funny Ria Lina realised she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.
Much loved in the industry, this multi-award winner commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Her extensive list of credits includes Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, cohosting Pointless, Lovestruck High, Richard Osman’s House of Games, The Last Leg and Celebrity Mastermind.
“Fearless, provocative, and very funny” (The Scotsman), Ria Lina is a highly accomplished comedian, writer and actor. After a critically acclaimed stand-out debut on Mock The Week (BBC), Ria has quickly become a household name. A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness. Ria is the most prominent Filipina comedian in British stand-up. She has a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science and a PhD in Virology under her belt, so it’s not only Ria’s comedy that’s highly intelligent.
★★★★★ “razor sharp.. savage satire… not to be missed” Daily Business Group
★★★★ "It's illuminating and entertaining” Daily Mail
★★★★ “a sharp, exceptionally polished hour of comedy” Corr Blimey
★★★★ “bitingly brilliant” The List
★★★★ “very funny” Neurodiverse Review
★★★★ ”hilarious stuff” On the Mic
★★★★ “an hour that passes all too quickly” One4Review
★★★★ “a whirling firebrand of energy… producing material at a mile a minute” Entertainment Now
Age Guidance 16+
Photo Credit : Rachel Berkowitz
MICHAEL SPICER - Hope All's Well
8pm Thursday 12 November 2026 Launceston Town Hall
8pm Saturday 14 November 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Michael Spicer, the online sensation who brought you the award-winning viral hit The Room Next Door, brings another hilarious and brilliantly entertaining satirical stage show packed with sketches, short films and stories about why we’re witnessing such a gigantic political and global shitshow, featuring characters from his BBC Radio 4 show ‘No Room’ as well as some old friends too.
'huge comedy talent' Radio Times
**** The Guardian
**** Daily Mail
Age Guidance 16+
RACHEL PARRIS - The Rachel Parris Songbook
8pm Saturday 14 November 2026 Launceston Town Hall
8pm Sunday 15 November 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
The BAFTA-nominated comedian is back on the road, bringing some of her favourite songs from the last fifteen years of her comedy career, alongside brand new standup.
Whether you are a Speedy Boarder, a Girl With A Diamond Finger, a Gym go-er, or part of a Hen Doo On A Train, there is Something Profound for you in this Amazing show.
*Come ready to sing along. A Capella may be included.
Rachel Parris is best known for The Mash Report, and has appeared on Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, Q.I, Would I Lie To You and Live at The Apollo. She is a regular on Radio 4's Just A Minute and I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue and she is also a cast-member and founder of award-winning improv show Austentatious.
“This is classy, clever comedy – uproarious” The Scotsman
“tears of laughter…endearingly frank and funny” The Guardian
Age Guidance 16+
PADDY YOUNG - Will Sir Be Laughing Alone?
8.00pm Friday 27 November 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
The award-winning stand-up and star of Saturday Night Live UK heads out on tour with a brand new show.
You're born alone, you die alone. That’s true enough. But what happened to that part in the middle?
Big Year for Pad. SNL (UK, but still a big deal), a bunch of awards (hate bringing them up), and plenty of bit-parts to boot. But what’s it all about?
I’ve fallen in love more times than you’ve had hot dinners and I’ve fumbled every single one of them. If you think I’ve learnt my lesson you couldn’t be wronger. I’m telling you, some of these baddies have got me winning staring competitions with the ceiling.
But I don’t even think about that shit anymore.
Some of my ideas are so funny that they scare me, so GOD knows how you lot are gonna feel !!
As seen on: Mitchell & Webb Are Not Helping, Everyone Else Burns, and his own stand-up special Hungry. Horny. Scared.
“Young is surely on the road to stardom” ★★★★★ Rolling Stone
“One of British comedy’s most intriguing new voices” ★★★★ The Independent
“Bursting with energy and talent, and has the audience screaming with laughter until the end” ★★★★ Scotsman
”Wildly funny” ★★★★ Chortle
”A high-energy hour that’s bursting its buttons with jokes" ★★★★ Fest
"Genuinely hilarious punchlines… Perfectly timed joke delivery” ★★★★ Wee Review
“Quick on his feet, likeable and very funny” ★★★★ Beyond The Joke
Age Guidance 16+
STEP INTO CHRISTMAS - A Celebration of Christmas Music with John Osborne
7.30pm Wednesday 2 December 2026 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Thursday 3 December 2026 Launceston Town Hall
Step into a festive celebration of the music that makes Christmas. From Slade and
The Pogues to brass bands and Ukrainian carols, this theatre show explores the
stories behind the songs we love. Through lively storytelling by theatre-maker and
Radio 4 regular John Osborne, this is a journey through a lifetime of Christmas
songs. Funny, nostalgic and full of seasonal spirit, it’s the perfect night out in
December, full of tinsel and warmth.
'John's story left me and my children spellbound and in tears,' Stewart Lee in The
Observer, on Don't Need the Sunshine on Radio 4
HENRY PAKER - Pencil Case
70pm Saturday 6 February 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
You’ve looked behind a Wizard’s Curtain. You’ve visited a sausage factory. Do you dare to gaze inside a cartoonist’s pencil case?
Leave your preconceptions about comedy/illustration at the door and expect to find them in an absolute state on the way out.
As heard on Three Bean Salad podcast. As seen on The Last Leg and Russell Howard’s Good News. Cartoons as seen in Joe Wilkinson: My Autobiography and Kay’s Anatomy.
Reviews of Henry’s work:
“He pulls laughs out of the air like a magician pulls rabbits out of a hat” Evening Standard
“wonderfully ingenious” The Times
“combines Daniel Kitson’s romanticised notion of introversion with Gary Larson’s comic-strip absurdity” Chortle
★★★★ Chortle
★★★★ The Guardian
★★★★The Times
Age guidance: 14+, some swearing
NIK KERSHAW - Musings and Lyrics
8pm Friday 26 February 2027 Launceston Town Hall
8pm Sunday 28 February 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
An intimate evening of songs, stories and silliness in the company of Nik Kershaw.
Nik Kershaw exploded onto the UK pop scene in 1984. A string of global hit singles including ‘Wouldn’t it Be Good’, ‘The Riddle’ and ‘I Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me’ saw him languish for 62 weeks on the UK Singles Chart, making him the UK's biggest selling solo artist that year. In 1985, he performed at Live Aid.
After stepping out of the limelight to concentrate on writing and producing, Nik wrote Chesney Hawkes’s ‘The One and Only’ and collaborated with Elton John, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Hollies, Ronan Keating, Jason Donovan, Let Loose, Sia, Imogen Heap, Gary Barlow and Bonnie Tyler.
In 1998, Nik returned to performing and has been crafting critically acclaimed albums ever since. Now he’s ready to look back with an intimate evening to coincide with the release of his new book. Expect songs, stories, and silliness from one of the nation’s most-loved performers.
ROSS NOBLE - Cranium of Curiosities
8pm Thursday 4 March 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Roll up, roll up! Or use a more conventional form of transport to get to the show. It’s entirely your choice. Unless you accidentally become trapped in a barrel*.
Should that happen, then just find an incline and start rolling to see the one and only Ross Noble!
He is the Wizard of Waffle, The Rambler Royale, The Noodlers’ Noodler, and he’s back live on stage to tour a tornado of tangents.
What the show will be about is anybody’s guess, but that’s all part of the fun when you look inside his Cranium of Curiosities.
"We strongly advise trying not to get trapped in a barrel before or during the performance. Despite the expression “barrel of laughs,” it may impede your enjoyment of the show.
“Thrilling to watch… weepingly funny” Daily Mail
Presented by Mick Perrin Worldwide Ltd
Recommended 15+
COMEDY STORE PLYMOUTH
7.30pm Friday 5 March 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
7.30pm Saturday 6 March 2027 Launceston Town Hall
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
GORDON BUCHANAN - Lions and Tigers and Bears
7.30pm Saturday 6 March 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
2.00pm Sunday 7 March 2027 Launceston Town Hall
Due to phenomenal demand, award winning wildlife photographer and filmmaker Gordon Buchananwill hit the road again in 2027, continuing the success of his biggest ever live tour - Lions and Tigers and Bears.
Join Gordon as he recounts thrilling encounters with pandas, grizzlies, tigers, jaguars and more. Learn about the heart-stopping moments, the mud, sweat, and tears, and the tender interactions that have shaped his extraordinary career.
Gordon Buchanan has dedicated his life to exploring the untamed beauty of the natural world, from the bamboo forests of China to the snowy landscapes of Russia, from the towering Himalayas to the depths of the Amazon. His mission: to capture the majestic big cats and bears on film and reveal their secrets to a global audience.
AURIE STYLA - Maverick
7.30pm Friday 19 March 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Aurie Styla is one of the most naturally charismatic and hilarious comedians around. Following his acclaimed 100+ date worldwide tour, he’s back on the road with his brand new show ‘MAVERICK’.
‘MAVERICK’ looks at life from the end of ‘The Aurator’ Tour onwards, and although everything seems nice and ‘cushty’, something is throwing off the scales of wins and fails. The show hilariously explores his bad work-life balance, family influence, relationships, health and more.
Aurie has appeared on 'Richard Osman's House Of Games' (BBC), ‘Comedy Central Live’, ‘Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club’ (ITV), ‘Don’t Hate The Playaz’ (ITV), multiple seasons of ‘The Stand-Up Sketch Show’ (ITV2), and many more shows. He’s the host of his very popular BBC Radio 4 show ‘Tech Talk’ which is returning for a second series. In 2025 he was selected as a New Face Of Comedy at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival, and in 2026 will debut at the Netflix Is A Joke Festival in Los Angeles.
“Masterful Entertainment” - British Comedy Guide
“Perfect & Polished! There is an effortlessness to his style that’s rare.” - ITalkTelly
“Energy was on another level… polished, virtuoso performance!” - TimeoTalk
“There’s a natural warmth to his presence that’s intoxicating and makes for one of the most moreish hours.” - Chortle
“Combines laughs and vulnerability to winning effect” - The Times
Age guidance: 14+
Photography Credit: Garry Carbon
MIKE BUBBINS - IDEASMAN
7.30pm Saturday 20 March 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Ideas Man, noun : 'A person who is particularly good at thinking of new or original ideas.'
That's what Mike Bubbins is. Not an admin man. Not an organised man. Not an especially
dedicated man. This comedy tour, for instance, is a case in point. Mike has got loads of really
funny stories. He's wonderful at telling them. So he had the idea of sharing those stories
with people, to give them some big laughs and a great night out. He's left every single other
thing that needs to be done in order to make that happen, to other people. Except the
name. IDEASMAN was his idea.
The Telegraph - ‘ delightfully silly….the jokes come thick and fast…delivered with such
confidence by Bubbins… **** ‘
Irish Times - ‘ a giggle fest… wistfully hilarious ‘
The Times – ‘ … Bubbins is terrific ‘
Radio Times – ‘ …a brilliant performance from Bubbins ‘
Mike Bubbins is a Welsh comedian, actor, writer and broadcaster. He is the creator, co-writer
and star of the hit BBC sitcom Mammoth. When it was first transmitted the debut series of
Mammoth was the biggest debut sitcom on BBC2 in five years. Series two will screen in
December 2025.
Age Guidance 16+
RHYS JAMES - Chop Logic
8.00pm Friday 9 April 2027 Launceston Town Hall
8.00pm Saturday 10 April 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
Rhys has made a discovery that could fix everything. It’s been staring him in the face the whole time, in a mirror held behind his head. If he can ignore his own problems for long enough, he might just be able to solve yours.
A fast, forensic show of big ideas and gag-dense overthinking from one of the nation’s sharpest stand-ups.
Star of TLC’s Mock The Week and BBC Radio 4's Rhysearch, also seen furrowing his brow on QI, Live At The Apollo and his viral U&Dave lecture, 'I Stalk Strangers Online'.
‘Scintillating stand-up’ ★★★★ The Times
‘Flip your head back, laugh out loud, clap spontaneously, snort uncontrollably and pee your pants funny’ ★★★★★ Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
‘One of the funniest men in the world’ Richard Osman
Age Guidance 14+
CHRIS DIFFORD - An Intimate Evening of Songs and Stories
7.30pm Thursday 15 April 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Friday 16 April 2027 Launceston Town Hall
As co-founder of Squeeze, Chris Difford is behind some of the smartest, sharpest lyrics in British pop. He co-wrote the band’s defining hits — Cool for Cats, Up the Junction, Labelled with Love, Tempted and Black Coffee in Bed — with long-time collaborator Glenn Tilbrook.
Beyond Squeeze, Difford’s songwriting credits include collaborations with Elton John, Jools Holland and Bryan Ferry, alongside more than three decades hosting acclaimed songwriting workshops.
Touring in Spring 2027 with a brand-new book, Difford brings an evening of classic songs, candid stories, dry humour, and readings from his latest work — stripped back, up close, and personal.
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BRENDAN COLE & JAMES JORDAN - Dance Rebels
7.30pm Wednesday 21 April 2027 Launceston Town Hall
The Original Bad Boys of the Ballroom. Unchained! Unscripted! Unstoppable!
Brendan Cole and James Jordan are the original bad boys of ballroom. The Strictly Come Dancing icons are TV royalty. Brendan was the first Strictly Champion, winning the debut series in 2004, while James secured a second and third place finish, making the final twice during his eight-year run. The boys’ post-Strictly careers have been just as thrilling. Brendan and James are the double act who won’t be muzzled and whose opinions light up our screens. On their debut double act tour, fans can expect an explosive evening of unfiltered stories, behind-the-scenes bombshells, and brutally honest opinions. And, of course, there’ll also be some of the signature routines and moves that made them household names and ensure they remain among the biggest names in dance.
JOHN LYDON - I Could Be Wrong, I Could Be Right
7.30pm Sunday 6 June 2027 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.
To coincide with the publication of his new book, the brilliant, career-defining Archive, he is touring the UK.
Lydon will talk about the Sex Pistols, PiL, how he sees life, and take audience questions during a pyrotechnic tour.
He Could Be Wrong. He Could Be Right.
VIP meet’n’greet packages are available. Signed copies of the book will be available.
COMEDY STORE PLYMOUTH
7.30pm Friday 21 May 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
7.30pm Saturday 22 May 2027 Launceston Town Hall
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
IN A BIG COUNTRY - An Evening with Big Country's Bruce Watson
7.30pm Saturday 12 June 2027 Launceston Town Hall
Big Country founder and guitarist, Bruce Watson, dominated the charts in the 1980s and has never looked back. Alongside singer Stuart Adamson, Watson and co enjoyed hits on both sides of the Atlantic, and became one of the biggest bands of the 1980s. Their debut album, The Crossing, went platinum, the follow-up, Steeltown, went to number one, and Big Country continue to sell-out shows across the UK. Guitarist and mainstay Bruce Watson is hitting the road to revive classic hits like Fields Of Fire, Wonderland, Chance, and Look Away, while also reflecting on the band’s remarkable five decades in rock in an evening that combines story and song. With reflections on Stuart Adamson and Live Aid, the Grammies and Kate Bush, The Jam and Pete Townsend, Watson’s tour is not to be missed.
MC HAMMERSMITH - Ice Ice Nepo Baby
7.30pm Friday 18 June 2027, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
MC Hammersmith (posh West London’s leading freestyle rapper with over half a billion views online) presents his new show: “Ice Ice Nepo Baby”.
When MC Hammersmith turned 18, his parents (MC Hammer and Vanilla Ice) shockingly revealed he was adopted.
His two famous dads helped him ascend to the top of the rap game. He now embarks on a quest to find his biological family, the only way he knows how: by performing an evening of improvised hip hop comedy based on audience suggestions.
Lightning-fast freestyle raps, explosively funny rhymes, and utterly captivating genealogical investigation. Featuring brand new routines for 2027!
"If you're going to see just one show...make it this one" - EdFestMag (★★★★★)
"An improvised hip hop masterpiece" - Voice Magazine (★★★★★)
"Stomach-achingly funny improv raps" - EdFringeReview (★★★★★)
"The world's leading freestyle rapper" - The Advertiser (★★★★★)
Age restriction 16+
COMEDY STORE PLYMOUTH
7.30pm Friday 10 September 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
7.30pm Saturday 11 September 2027 Launceston Town Hall
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE PLYMOUTH
7.30pm Friday 29 October 2027 The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
COMEDY STORE LAUNCESTON
7.30pm Saturday 30 October 2027 Launceston Town Hall
With 45 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today. The likes of Eddie Izzard, John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert and Sarah Millican, have all cut their comedy teeth with us.
We bring you “The Best In Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.
Simply the funniest show you’ll see all year!
“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out
TOYAH - Rebel With a Cause, Songs and Stories
7.30pm Saturday 6 November 2027 Launceston Town Hall
A singer and actor, a TV host and author, a multiple BRIT Award nominee 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 gatecrashed 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 nominations for Best Female and British Breakthrough Act.
She married King Crimson guitarist Robert Fripp in 1986 and she starred opposite Sir Laurence Olivier and The Who’s Roger Daltrey, among others.
Acting, presenting, performing, headlining tours, and releasing 16 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.