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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+
SUZI RUFFELL - The Juggle
7.30pm Thursday 19 February 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
It’s hard to be good all the time. A good mother, a good daughter, a good partner, a good friend, a good person. To be ambitious but not ruthless; a success but not a sell-out. A gentle parent but not a pushover. To be smashing life and make it look easy. The juggle. Suzi is exhausted and she hasn't even started. This is a stand-up show and a support group!
The Juggle is a brand new tour from confessional multi-award winning comedian Suzi Ruffell.
A fabulously funny show from a class act' - ★★★★ Evening Standard
Suzi has appeared on Live at the Apollo, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Last Leg and QI. Suzi co-hosts smash-hit podcasts Big Kick Energy with Maisie Adam and Like Minded Friends with Tom Allen, as well as having her own podcast, OUT with Suzi Ruffell. She even finds time to host on Virgin Radio. Suzi's debut book, Am I Having Fun Now? is released in June 2025.
STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
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+
ALASDAIR BECKETT-KING - King of Crumbs
8.00pm Friday 6 March 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
ABK is the crumbliest comedian in the game: a multi-award-winning stand-up comic and (occasionally) an internet sensation. Come vagabonds, come mountebanks, come coney-catchers and cutpurses and meet the King of Crumbs! As seen on Mock the Week and 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown. ★★★★★ "An absolute treasure trove" (Chortle) "Either a genius or a very silly man" (Rolling Stone)
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
GARY DELANEY - Gary on Laughing
7.30pm Friday 10 April 2026, The Quad Theatre, Plymouth
7.30pm Saturday 11 April 2026, Launceston Town Hall
Gary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he’s doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Come along. It’ll be fun. Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers.
★★★★ ‘More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers...Quite brilliant’ Scotsman
★★★★ ‘A master craftsman’ Times
Age Guidance 16+
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
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.
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
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+
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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+
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+
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.
MIKE BUBBINS - IDEASMAN
7.30pm Saturday 20 March 2027 Plymouth Guildhall
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+