Icon of the Black British Comedy Circuit Slim has announced a UK tour, including a date at the historic London Palladium
As tour support for US comedy giants Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle, and with seven sell-out tours and six comedy specials under his belt, the multi award-winning Slim has been called the ‘King of the Black British Comedy Circuit’. But how does he feel about this title? Catch this star as he guides us through hilariously honest tales of fatherhood, relationships and working life - all whilst navigating his 20 years as a comic.
Physical, ebullient and unashamedly for the people, Slim’s all-embracing brand of humour is generous, smart and bursting with infectious energy. He’s toured the world extensively, including Europe, Barbados, Jamaica, Qatar, the Falklands Islands, Dubai and even performed at the NATO Headquarters in Belgium.
Slim was one of the first Black British acts invited to perform at the Hollywood Comedy Store and he has also supported several high-profile US acts in the UK for over a decade, including Kevin Hart, who announced at his last UK O2 date that he wanted to produce Slim’s next stand-up special. He’s also been hailed as the comedy inspiration and hero for many of today’s most exciting stars, including Mo Gilligan and Michael Dapaah.
In 2020, Slim was one of the stars of Mo Gilligan’s Black, British and Funny (Channel 4), a ground-breaking documentary which showcased legends of the Black British comedy circuit. Other TV credits include Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), and The Steph Show (Channel 4).
SLIM TOUR DATES
OCTOBER 2021
27th – Leicester Y Theatre, Leicester
29th – The Hen & Chicken, Bristol
31st – Glee, Cardiff
NOVEMBER 2021
3rd – Glee, Nottingham
4th – The Wardrobe, Leeds
5th – Crescent Theatre, Birmingham
6th – Luton Library Theatre, Luton
11th – Quays Theatre, The Lowry, Manchester
14th – The Palladium, London (this will be filmed for broadcast)
Tickets available from Friday, 2nd July, 10am here.
Picture of Slim: © David Geli