Award winning comedian and global sensation, Shabaz Ali has announced his first UK tour. Kicking off in Carlisle on 27th February 2025 at The Old Fire Station and rounding off in London on 5th April 2025 at the Leicester Square Theatre, Shabaz’s tour – I’m Rich, You’re Poor, will take in a total of 24 dates including his hometown of Blackburn. Tickets are on sale from Thursday 26th September 2024 at ticketmaster.co.uk.
Shabaz’s quick-witted reactions to the mindboggling lengths that are taken to present a ‘perfect life’ online have earned him a committed, loyal and very expectant community of millions, who regularly demand his takes on the latest online craze. From designer ice cubes to Stanley cups and their wild and somewhat varied uses, nothing and no one escapes his commentary (including the audience!).
Beneath his comedy is an important conversation and Shabaz speaks to a growing desire for authenticity in public life, proving that performers can be genuine while also being genuinely hilarious. A comedian, broadcaster and teacher, Shabaz’s first book I’m Rich, You’re Poor was published in March 2024, and he has a number of exciting new projects under his sleeve.
On embarking on his debut tour, Shabaz said: “I’m so excited to be going on tour! I’ve loved making people laugh online and building an incredible community. My success has always been down to the people who watch and engage with the comedy whether it’s online or as part of the book and now I can’t wait for us all to come together IRL, make the show and make it a night to remember! Plenty of laughs and a whole load of povvo pride!"
Shabaz is the host of the BBC’s official Dr. Who podcast, took over BBC Radio 1 for the Review of the Year 2023 and has garnered global attention having interviewed for television with the likes of CBS News America and ABC Australia to name a few. Shabaz has been awarded numerous accolades including Comedy Creator of the Year at the B Creator Awards and Channel of the Year at the Asian Media Awards in 2023.
LISTINGS:
27/02/25 CARLISLE THE OLD FIRE STATION ofscarlisle.co.uk
28/02/25 BLACKBURN DARWEN LIBRARY THEATRE bwdvenues.com
01/03/25 NORTHAMPTON ROYAL AND DERNGATE royalandderngate.co.uk
02/03/25 SALFORD QUAYS THE LOWRY thelowry.com
05/03/25 CARDIFF THE GLEE CLUB glee.co.uk/cardiff
06/03/25 BRISTOL HEN & CHICKEN STUDIO henandchicken.com
08/03/25 MIDDLESBROUGH MIDDLESBROUGH TOWN HALL middlesbroughtownhall.co.uk
09/03/25 SHEFFIELD THE LEADMILL leadmill.co.uk
12/03/25 EDINBURGH THE STAND COMEDY CLUB thestand.co.uk
13/03/25 GLASGOW THE GLEE CLUB glee.co.uk/glasgow
15/03/25 MAIDENHEAD NORDEN FARM CENTRE FOR THE ARTS norden.farm
16/03/25 BRIGHTON KOMEDIA komedia.co.uk
19/03/25 BURNLEY MECHANICS blcgroup.co.uk
21/03/25 HUDDERSFIELD LAWRENCE BATLEY THEATRE thelbt.org
22/03/25 NEWCASTLE THE STAND thestand.co.uk
23/03/25 SHREWSBURY THEATRE SEVERN theatresevern.co.uk
26/03/25 LEEDS CITY VARIETIES leedsheritagetheatres.com
27/03/25 LEICESTER THE Y THEATRE ytheatre.co.uk
28/03/25 NORWICH NORWICH PLAYHOUSE norwichtheatre.org
29/03/25 MAIDSTONE HAZLITT THEATRE parkwoodtheatres.co.uk
02/04/25 CAMBRIDGE JUNCTION junction.co.uk
03/04/25 BIRMINGHAM MAC BIRMINGHAM macbirmingham.co.uk
04/04/25 READING SOUTH STREET ARTS CENTRE whatsonreading.com
05/04/25 LONDON LEICESTER SQUARE THEATRE leicestersquaretheatre.com
Picture: Steve Ullathorne
