After two years the annual Teenage Cancer Trust concerts at the Royal Albert Hall are set to return. As well as music gigs there will be the traditional comedy night with an all-star bill.
This year's line-up on Tuesday March 22 is hosted by Joel Dommett and features Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell and Seann Walsh.
The iconic concert series has featured the greatest music and comedy for two decades, raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust and driven by Teenage Cancer Trust Honorary Patron and The Who icon, Roger Daltrey. But in 2020, just as the concerts were about to celebrate 20 years of legendary moments, COVID-19 shut them down, with lockdown starting on the day of the first scheduled show. 2021 went the same way, so it is a more than welcome return for this vital charity event, from March 21-27th.
Ringmaster Joel Dommett is familiar to millions as host of ITV’s hit Saturday night show ‘The Masked Singer’ after being catapulted into households everywhere by finishing runner up on 2017’s ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!’. Away from his soaring TV career, he is one of Britain’s most exciting stand up comedians and will make his Teenage Cancer Trust debut at the Royal Albert Hall.
Tom Allen can be seen all over British TV, hosting Bake Off: An Extra Slice, The Apprentice: You’re Fired amongst many other appearances. Acerbic and ridiculously funny, his memoir No Shame became a Sunday Times bestseller.
Rob Beckett is one Britain’s favourite and most recognisable comedians, appearing on a myriad of TV shows including with Romesh Ranganathan on ‘Rob And Romesh Vs’. His stand up tour in 2019 played to 130,000 fans, firmly establishing him as one of the brightest stars on the comedy scene.
Rosie Jones is a fast rising star who has exploded into the public view in a variety of TV shows and two acclaimed, sold out Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs, after writing for various hit panel shows. She has even become a best selling children’s author with her ‘The Amazing Edie Eckhart’ book.
Romesh Ranganathan is fast becoming a national treasure, rising to prominence fronting The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Asian Provocateur, and as the new host of BBC One’s Weakest Link. About to start his brand new, sold-out tour The Cynic’s Mixtape, this is an opportunity to catch him for a very special night.
Suzi Ruffell is one of the best up-and-coming acts around, winning best club comic at the 2019 Chortle Awards. Three sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival resulted in her recording her show ‘Keeping It Classy’ for ‘Live from the BBC’ and a clip racking up over 16 million views on Facebook. Her shows have nabbed her the working-class comedy crown of her generation.
Seann Walsh is described as “the best observational comedian of his generation” (The Guardian) and “one of comedy’s hottest properties (Telegraph). His stand up is complemented by other talents, starring alongside Jack Dee in ITV sitcom, ‘Bad Move’ and his hit podcast ‘What’s Upset You Now’.
Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall also announce this year will feature Don Broco on Monday 21st March, followed by An Evening of Comedy hosted by Joel Dommett with special guests Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell and Seann Walsh on Tuesday March 22nd.
Other shows feature YUNGBLUD on Wednesday 23rd March, legends Madness on Thursday 24th March, then the return of The Who, playing a very special acoustic show on Friday March 25th. The iconic Liam Gallagher will play Saturday 26th March, with global superstar Ed Sheeran on Sunday 27th March to round off an incredible week.
The lost shows of the last two years meant Teenage Cancer Trust missed out on around £2 million in vital funds to support young people when they needed help most. Young people facing cancer have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic over the last two years – from damaging delays in diagnosis to increased strains on young people’s mental health and resilience, making it even harder to get their lives, education or early career back on track after treatment.
Specialist care and support delivered by Teenage Cancer Trust’s unstoppable nurses and youth support teams has been a lifeline to young people throughout the pandemic. Young people with cancer have never needed that support more, which is why getting back on stage at the Royal Albert Hall plays such a vital part in making sure no young person faces cancer alone.
And eligible young people previously cared for at Teenage Cancer Trust hospital units around the country will visit the Royal Albert Hall throughout the week of concerts, and enjoy all the action from VIP seating.
Ever since The Who reformed for the first Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall show in 2000, the annual events have witnessed some extraordinary, once in a lifetime shows from Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn performing together for the first time ever in 2013, Sir Paul McCartney in 2012, plus the likes of Oasis, Muse, Niles Rogers & CHIC, Florence + The Machine and many more. Some of the brightest lights in comedy have lit up the stage too, with an annual evening featuring the likes of Mo Gilligan, Kevin Bridges, Miranda Hart, Kerry Godliman, John Bishop, Frankie Boyle, Noel Fielding, Jon Richardson, Russell Howard, Russell Brand, James Corden and many more.
Ringmaster Joel Dommett is familiar to millions as host of ITV’s hit Saturday night show ‘The Masked Singer’ after being catapulted into households everywhere by finishing runner up on 2017’s ‘I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here!’. Away from his soaring TV career, he is one of Britain’s most exciting stand up comedians and will make his Teenage Cancer Trust debut at the Royal Albert Hall.
Tom Allen can be seen all over British TV, hosting Bake Off: An Extra Slice, The Apprentice: You’re Fired amongst many other appearances. Acerbic and ridiculously funny, his memoir No Shame became a Sunday Times bestseller.
Rob Beckett is one Britain’s favourite and most recognisable comedians, appearing on a myriad of TV shows including with Romesh Ranganathan on ‘Rob And Romesh Vs’. His stand up tour in 2019 played to 130,000 fans, firmly establishing him as one of the brightest stars on the comedy scene.
Rosie Jones is a fast rising star who has exploded into the public view in a variety of TV shows and two acclaimed, sold out Edinburgh Festival Fringe runs, after writing for various hit panel shows. She has even become a best selling children’s author with her ‘The Amazing Edie Eckhart’ book.
Romesh Ranganathan is fast becoming a national treasure, rising to prominence fronting The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan, The Ranganation, Rob & Romesh Vs, A League Of Their Own, Asian Provocateur, and as the new host of BBC One’s Weakest Link. About to start his brand new, sold-out tour The Cynic’s Mixtape, this is an opportunity to catch him for a very special night.
Suzi Ruffell is one of the best up-and-coming acts around, winning best club comic at the 2019 Chortle Awards. Three sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival resulted in her recording her show ‘Keeping It Classy’ for ‘Live from the BBC’ and a clip racking up over 16 million views on Facebook. Her shows have nabbed her the working-class comedy crown of her generation.
Seann Walsh is described as “the best observational comedian of his generation” (The Guardian) and “one of comedy’s hottest properties (Telegraph). His stand up is complemented by other talents, starring alongside Jack Dee in ITV sitcom, ‘Bad Move’ and his hit podcast ‘What’s Upset You Now’.
Teenage Cancer Trust at The Royal Albert Hall also announce this year will feature Don Broco on Monday 21st March, followed by An Evening of Comedy hosted by Joel Dommett with special guests Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell and Seann Walsh on Tuesday March 22nd.
Other shows feature YUNGBLUD on Wednesday 23rd March, legends Madness on Thursday 24th March, then the return of The Who, playing a very special acoustic show on Friday March 25th. The iconic Liam Gallagher will play Saturday 26th March, with global superstar Ed Sheeran on Sunday 27th March to round off an incredible week.
The lost shows of the last two years meant Teenage Cancer Trust missed out on around £2 million in vital funds to support young people when they needed help most. Young people facing cancer have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic over the last two years – from damaging delays in diagnosis to increased strains on young people’s mental health and resilience, making it even harder to get their lives, education or early career back on track after treatment.
Specialist care and support delivered by Teenage Cancer Trust’s unstoppable nurses and youth support teams has been a lifeline to young people throughout the pandemic. Young people with cancer have never needed that support more, which is why getting back on stage at the Royal Albert Hall plays such a vital part in making sure no young person faces cancer alone.
And eligible young people previously cared for at Teenage Cancer Trust hospital units around the country will visit the Royal Albert Hall throughout the week of concerts, and enjoy all the action from VIP seating.
Ever since The Who reformed for the first Teenage Cancer Trust Royal Albert Hall show in 2000, the annual events have witnessed some extraordinary, once in a lifetime shows from Noel Gallagher and Damon Albarn performing together for the first time ever in 2013, Sir Paul McCartney in 2012, plus the likes of Oasis, Muse, Niles Rogers & CHIC, Florence + The Machine and many more. Some of the brightest lights in comedy have lit up the stage too, with an annual evening featuring the likes of Mo Gilligan, Kevin Bridges, Miranda Hart, Kerry Godliman, John Bishop, Frankie Boyle, Noel Fielding, Jon Richardson, Russell Howard, Russell Brand, James Corden and many more.
Show Dates:
March 2022
Monday 21st - Don Broco
Tuesday 22nd - An Evening of Comedy hosted by Joel Dommett with special guests Tom Allen, Rob Beckett, Rosie Jones, Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell and Seann Walsh
Wednesday 23rd - YUNGBLUD
Thursday 24th - Madness
Friday 25th - The Who (acoustic)
Saturday 26th - Liam Gallagher
Sunday 27th - Ed Sheeran
Tickets:
For line-up and ticketing information visit from Friday 25th March @ 9am:
www.gigsandtours.com
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
www.royalalberthall.com
For line-up and ticketing information visit from Friday 25th March @ 9am:
www.gigsandtours.com
www.ticketmaster.co.uk
www.royalalberthall.com
Romesh Ranganathan picture: Pal Hansen
