We think it’s fair to say, after the last two years we've had...we deserve a good laugh. Here at Yours, we have compiled a list of the best UK comedy tours to see this year in venues across the country.
Wherever you are, we’ve got a stand-up gig for you to see. Are you a fan of the ever-iconic Dawn French? How about I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue’s presenter Jack Dee? These legends, and plenty of other familiar faces, are presenting their comedy tours in 2022.
We’ve got a list below with all the venues and tour dates available- so you can grab your ticket easy peasy. Prepare to get your comedy show fix...
The best UK comedy tours to see in 2022: from stand-up to spectacular shows
Dawn French Is A Huge Tw*t
You know and love her from comedy shows such as The Vicar of Dibley, and French and Saunders, and now she's presenting her live comedy show for you to see. Its title, Dawn French is a Huge Tw*t, already gives you an idea of the giggles ahead of you.
What's the show about? "This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of tw*ttery. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories…”
Aylesbury, Basingstoke, Blackburn, Bournemouth, Bradford, Cambridge, Coventry, Eastbourne, Exeter, Ipswich, Leicester, Northampton, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Portsmouth, Sheffield, Southend-On-Sea, Stock-On-Trent, Torquay, or Woking.
The show runs from September till October 2022, and tickets start from £45.65.
Joe Lycett: More, More, More! How Do You Lycett? How Do You Lycett?
The most energetic stand-up comic on Earth, Joe Lycett has been making a name for himself not only as a comedian but as a presenter – including in The Great British Sewing Bee or Joe Lycett's Got Your Back. Signalling his grand return to UK comedy tours, Joe is back to his roots with Joe Lycett: More, More, More!
What is the show about? "His first tour in years promises to be packed with MORE jokes, MORE comedy anecdotes and MORE inappropriate and arguably disturbing paintings, all in the hope of answering the age-old question: How do you Lycett? How do you Lycett?"
Bath, Birmingham, Brighton, Cardiff, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Portsmouth or Southend.
The show runs from August till October 2022, and tickets start from £38.70.
Paul Chowdhry: Family-Friendly Comedian
The first British-Asian comedian to sell out Wembley Arena, Paul Chowdhry is a comedian that should definitely be more well known in our books. His style of comedy is both observational and edgy, and he often discusses what it's like growing up in a multi-cultural country such as the UK.
What is the show about? "With two years of pent-up material, Paul Chowdhry will be tackling the UK’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as exploring topics like fame, England football fans and Tom Cruise landing his helicopter in someone’s garden during his latest stand-up show."
Bedford, Blackburn, Bradford, Clacton-On-Sea, Coventry, Dudley, Glasgow, Guildford, High Wycombe, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Lincoln, London, Manchester, Peterborough, Swansea, Walsall, or Wolverhampton.
The show runs from October till December 2022, and tickets start from £28.15.
David O'Doherty: whoa is me
A regular on panel comedy shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, and his very own show Along for the Ride with David O'Doherty, this Irish stand-up comedian has wowed audiences with his musical prowess, and how he incorporates it into his routines. Basically lots of silly songs that will have you non-stop laughing.
What's the show about? "Here he comes again, trotting onto the stage with all of the misplaced confidence of a waiter with no pad. There'll be lots of talking, some apologising and some songs on a glued-together plastic keyboard from 1986."
Aberdeen, Bath, Birmingham, Bridport, Brighton, Bristol, Cambridge, Cardiff, Cornwall, Crewe, Exeter, Glasgow, High Wycombe, Leeds, Lincoln, London, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Northampton, Norwich, Nottingham, Oxford, Salford, Sheffield, Southampton, Swansea or York.
The show runs from September 2022 till March 2023, and tickets start from £25.30.
Jack Dee- Off the Telly
Our favourite grumpy comedian, Jack Dee, is back on a UK comedy tour. Many will recognise Jack Dee from his acting chops in such shows as Bad Move, or hosting the classic radio show I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue. On his new stand-up comedy tour, audiences can immerse themselves in the atmosphere of British culture. AKA hating everything.
What's the show about? "Join Jack Dee for an evening of entertainment…go and see it? “In these difficult and uncertain times, people need hope – a ray of sunshine to brighten their day. And that’s very much where I come in” says Jack.”
Aberdeen, Arbroath, Bristol, Dublin, Dundee, Dunfermline, Glasgow, Hull, Inverness, Llandudno, London, Peterborough, or Wolverhampton.
The show runs from August till October 2022, and tickets start from £25.55.
Al Murray's Gig For Victory
Known for his stand-up routines in a pub landlord persona, Al Murray is on the road with his new comedy show_._ Murray is an accomplished comedian, voted the 16th greatest stand-up comic on Channel 4's 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in 2007.
What is the show about? "As the dust settles and we emerge blinking into the dawn of a new year, the men and women of this great country will need answers…wherever you are, he will - within sensible travel limits and theatre booking policy - come, offering people thirsty for common sense a full pint of the good stuff."
Aylesbury, Brighton, Folkestone, Glasgow, Oxford, Stockton-On-Tees, Torquay, Woking, or York.
The show runs from September to November 2022, and tickets start from £31.65.
Where's the best place to look for UK comedy tours?
If the comedians above didn't tickle your fancy, never fear- we've listed the best websites to find and buy tickets for live stand-up in the UK. There are tons of UK comedy tours to see as we go into the autumn season.