An experiment in democracy
UPDATE: December 9 2010
It’s a few months since I first posted this, and a similar blog asking for DVD venue suggestions.
As you might have seen on December 9th’s blog, this idea has taken on a bit of momentum now, and rather than just doing a token couple of ‘request stops’, I’m going to build next year’s tour very much with requests in mind. So anywhere that’s voted for has a serious chance of getting on the itinerary.
Just to remind you, I’m looking for a places with a medium-sized venue (or even potentially quite a small one), a comedy audience, and maybe a sense of being slightly overlooked by the comedy world. Vote by adding a Comment to the ones below. Good luck!
Here’s a bit of fun and a chance to shape the world, or rather, one evening of my life and yours.
This follows on from my tour blog yesterday, in which I proved that every single show on my forthcoming tour is unmissable. Since the dates were released, a lot of people have said ‘but what about…? ‘Why aren’t you coming to…?’ and so on. Some of them said it about places like Norwich, pointing out they’ve been among my most loyal fan bases over the past tours. Some said it about vast swathes of the country that aren’t really being served. There’s no doubt the itinerary has been oddly planned in some ways, for reasons I can’t go into without some public finger-pointing. There are clumps of shows in some areas, none at all in others.
So, I’ve decided (as I was saying with Newcastle yesterday) it makes sense for me to go to the places that are hungriest for it. Accordingly, I have added a couple of Norwich shows, at the Playhouse – should be on sale on their website. Then the other day I went on Twitter and asked people where else they thought had been foolishly left off the tour schedule. I’ve now talked to my promoters and we are officially taking a vote.
I will choose ‘REQUEST STOPS’ and add shows there in 2011.
This has been done before by a band I think (can’t remember who), but possibly not by a comedian. Well, it probably has. But still. ‘Request stops’. Like one of those trains that occasionally stop places with short platforms, or like… well yes, you get it. Quite cool, eh?
The rules:
-About a third of the tweets I get on the subject say ‘why aren’t you playing…?’ about places where I AM going. So, worth checking that first. The dates are elsewhere on this site and, up to the end of 2010 at least, in yesterday’s blog.
-You can nominate a town (say Northampton) or an area (North Wales) or even a specific theatre (like, say, one in Kendal). You could even in theory nominate your house, school, prison or secure unit. However, I have to feed my family so I will probably be looking for capacities of more than 100. And less than 2000.
-Priority will be given to places which convincingly make a case that they’re overlooked geographically, but it’s not all about that. I might choose one or more of the places just because I’ve never been there and they sound nice. So even if you’re in a town which isn’t all that far from an existing show, feel free to pitch it if you’re confident in it.
-It has to be in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, for this tour, otherwise I’ll end up going Plymouth-Brisbane-Andover and the tour will become even more logistically tricky than it already is. I will, however, be touring Australia and New Zealand, and probably playing some shows in New York/Canada next year too. So again feel free to talk up these places. Especially because it boosts my ego to have fans in other countries. And I miss Australia very much.
-Oh, one other thing: you need to be fairly confident not just that you are really keen to see a show in this place, but that it would sell well. You are not, of course, legally or even ethically responsible for this. But the point of the exercise is to do justice to keen but under-comedied places. So if you can quote evidence of successful comedy shows there in the past, or prove that for example there is a statue of me in the town, etc, that will help.
Here are the towns/areas which have been most heavily nominated on Twitter (not that you have to stick to these, but worth knowing): Northern Ireland; North Wales, e.g. Llandudno; Aberdeen; Inverness; Cornwall; Northampton; Milton Keynes; Peterborough; Bath.
So – let’s go! Leave Comments. Spread the word, as well. I’m perfectly vulnerable to
Oh, one more thing. Two people yesterday asked if I come out after shows and say hello to people (one of them was a youngster, named Jack; hope you’re reading this, Jack). The answer’s yes, I always do. Comedians are pretty lame people.
Cast your votes, people who don’t live near Birmingham! (Because there are already a few in that area. Not because I hate Birmingham. You understand.)
Posted by nicki on March 21, 2011
hi funny enough we are trying to bring comedians into our local pub (although most our customers think they already are)so if you are passing threw cornwall please stop in the Garland Ox in Sunny Bodmin. Just ask for me We are a medium to small venue depending on the set up definately a comedy audience check out our facebook and definately
slightly overlooked by the comedy world. thank you nicki
Posted by Bobby on January 4, 2011
Afghanistan!?
Amber would certainly go! ; D
haaa
Posted by Ellie on December 18, 2010
The isle of wight is an overlooked place for a good reason I guess, but despite being out of the way it’s pretty rad!
Theres lots of small venues nothing big or fancy but its nice!
: )
Posted by Matthew Torrice on December 12, 2010
Chelmsford… please!
We get overlooked by everyone. Nearest most comedians come is Southend or Ipswich!
Posted by Rhian on December 11, 2010
Come back to Sheffield! I know it’s not exactly off the beaten track but the last time I saw you was at the Roy ‘Chubby’ Brown evening as I didn’t get round to buying tickets this year. I promise I will buy some if you come here again, and I’ll save you some toblerone.
Posted by NJ on December 10, 2010
Come to Rochdale… Why? Because everybody loves an underdog!
We’ve got 700 seater Gracie Fields Theatre which has seen likes of Dave Spikey and Rory Bremner.
Posted by Neil on December 10, 2010
Don’t come back to Derby, they/we don’t deserve you…. Unless you play the Blessington Carriage. I hope Nottingham was a much better gig
Posted by squoozles on December 10, 2010
Worthing! If it’s good enough for Jimmy Carr… twice in 6 months, both sell-out perfs in a 900 seater venue. And we’ve had Frankie Boyle. We’re just as cool as Brighton!
Posted by Chris on December 10, 2010
Possibly my favourite comedy venue in London is the Bloomsbury Theatre, Very popular on the comedy circuit. Of course, Hammersmith Apollo is too. Seen quite a few acts at the Leicester Square Theatre. Also seen Stewart Lee and Mark Thomas at the National Theatre which is a great venue. Probably spoilt for choice.
Posted by Sue on December 9, 2010
Come thaw out in the tropics next year Mark – Cairns, Queensland, Australia is the place for you to be. (Or alternately, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, depending on where I happen to be living at the time of your tour!) Seriously, we Aussies love you and will generously support your tour wherever your shows are when you come here. I’m excited!
Posted by tinkissarah on December 9, 2010
How about Banbury? We have a nursery rhyme for crying out loud, surely that warrants a visit?
We have The Mill Arts centre which would be a fine venue I think (Sarah Millican was here a few weeks ago).
Ok, so we’re not too far from Oxford but not many people venture into our neck of the woods. And Banbury definately does have a sense of humour (you wait until you see the statue of the fine lady).
Posted by Beth on December 9, 2010
Please come back to Newcastle the show was brilliant this year!
Posted by Ingrid on December 9, 2010
Could you please come to Orkney? We are right out of the way, and barley ever get anyone bothering to come up here. Plus everyone here loves a good comedian,so we would be very appreciative of you! We have a good venue (kirkwall arts theatre) which is about 250 seats or so.
So thats my vote cast for Orkney…
Thankyou x
Posted by Al on December 9, 2010
Chelmsford. PLEASE.
We get overlooked in favour of our sexy neighbours Colchester and Southend-on-Sea……and that’s only usually by acts like Jo Pasquale and the Chuckle Brothers. Look, you can be back in London in 30 mins and you’ll only be 5 mins walk from the station. Saves me having to drive all the way to Cambridge to see you. We have electricity here and everything……
Posted by Suzy on December 9, 2010
Please don’t stop coming to Aberystwyth. We’re one of the places where people don’t usually come so we love that you keep coming back – don’t stop!
x
Posted by Debs on December 9, 2010
Swansea Grand please!
Posted by Matt Oglesby on December 9, 2010
Didcot.
Posted by Lee on December 9, 2010
Ulster Hall, Belfast. Please!
Posted by Jenny on December 9, 2010
Come to Stamford.
We have a lovely arts centre. Not many comedians come our way, and we often have to go to Cambridge or Leicester. Richard Herring came last year and he went down a storm!
Posted by Tony on December 9, 2010
Please play Leeds Grand Theatre, its not too big, its not too small, and you’ve played the places closest to Leeds like Bradford and York, so i think it would be perfect!
Posted by Boris Terry on December 9, 2010
Gawsworth Hall. Go on it would be hilarious.
Posted by Ellie on December 9, 2010
please come back to Grimsby!
Posted by Jimmy_Lemon on December 9, 2010
Can’t see any near me so far
boo! (apart from the one in Bradford, but that venue is a bit boring). Skipton would be my vote in The Mart Theatre (http://www.themarttheatre.org.uk/) – what could be a better place than a cattle market? They get the occasional comedian, but fairly few and far between.
Posted by h2osarah on December 9, 2010
I second Heather’s request for Montreal/Toronto. Although you know that I’ll probably be doing both. And you won’t be able to run away from me. And if Heather comes to Montreal I’ll probably come just to see her. So you know… join us!
Posted by ricardo on December 9, 2010
I think you should come to mansfield, quite a large town with a nice little theatre, you’ll sell out easily. Theres good road and rail links so you can easily get there, the towns starved of good comedy besides the football team.
Posted by Keith on December 9, 2010
New Brighton floral pavilion, wirral. Great sized venue. Don’t get too many stand up shows there but ones I have attended in the past have sold out and been good crowds/nights. Great venue and overlooked in the main. Give it a whirl.
Posted by Rachel on December 9, 2010
How about the Isle of Man?? Either the Villa Marina or Gaiety Theatre in Douglas would be ideal
Posted by Ian Bradburn on December 9, 2010
Make sure you come back to High Wycombe Mark! You said, and I quote, we were in the top 12 audiences…out 19 so far at the time.
Posted by Pete Jarrett on December 9, 2010
Hall for Cornwall, Truro. Jethro is great, but a bit of variety would be nice – I don’t mean the Ukrainian contortionist/Brucie type of variety but if you wanted to bring ‘em we’d be happy, we don’t get to talk to many people down here!
Posted by Lauren on December 9, 2010
Dundee! Come back to the Whitehall Theatre
you know it was a good gig and that you want to come back! Pleeeeease? 
x
Posted by Suzie on December 9, 2010
Dunfermline!
Posted by Chris on December 9, 2010
I’d also like to suggest Cornwall. The Hall For Cornwall is probably the biggest venue but there are many great venues around. Would be great to see you down here.
Posted by Suzanna Beaupre on December 9, 2010
Hi,
Could you please come to Tiverton? There is a fairly small comedy night in the New Hall on the 1st Monday each month, run by Craig Campbell.
Thankyou! x
Posted by Jessica Tansley on December 9, 2010
Bradford st georges again please!
even though you came here on this tour, we are pretty overlooked in terms of comedy. plus, we were probably one of the only dates in which you physically chased a child around the hall for a good 5 minutes…
Posted by Bego on December 9, 2010
SWANSEA, please, but before June, because that’s when I’m going back to Spain… I’m here only for the year, so no chances of seeing you again on a LOT of time… Swansea, pleasey?
Posted by Martin on December 9, 2010
Either the Tobacco Factory in Bristol, because its so intimate there!! Or my local village club can fit 200, so come there!! I personally want to get some comedians up there because all we have is rubbish 60′s bands and i want something for the younger lot to see
Posted by Miranda Fay Thomas on December 9, 2010
York please! Plenty of venues: Grand Opera House, Theatre Royal, or a really intimate gig in the Basement Bar would be amazing.
Posted by Patrick on December 9, 2010
I agree with Rachel – Northampton would be awesome. I love Oxford, but I don’t want to have to drive back up there again to see you.
–
Patrick
Posted by colin on June 24, 2010
Im going to put my oar in for aberdeen His majesties’ theatre is nice and has a suitable capacity of 1470. or the lemon tree with its 550 capacity, new to aberdeen although my girlfriend has lived here for a few years seems like a kl place to gig and its got a reasonable catchment area, went to see ‘russell howard’ at the AECC the conference centre, and the warm up was awesome, but the venue (and main act) were both awful, a few weeks ago i noticed you said on the blog about playing in appropriate sized venues if you come to Aberdeen and play in one of the two suggested i’ll fill a pew personally, i intend on doing this through promotion, as apposed to rigorous pie munching. Cheers Colin
Posted by issey on June 21, 2010
Definitely come to Bath because me + my friends all LOVE you! Plus it’s near Bristol
works out rather well
Posted by Ross on June 19, 2010
Perth Concert Hall or Theatre, Perth loves it’s comedy…..100% sell out
Posted by Grumpog on June 18, 2010
I was going to say the Gulbenkian in Canterbury too, but if you want somewhere different how about Herne Bay? The Kings Hall on the seafront holds enough people to feed your family and if a criterion is being overlooked, the best we can usually do is tribute bands and wrestling. Don’t think we’ve ever had a comedian (although the wrestling can be quite funny I’ve heard) let alone one who’s nationally reknown. There would be awe and adoration…
Posted by J-Anne on June 18, 2010
There are 600 seats with your name on in Guildford. And I’m the Marketing Manager, so I guarantee you a great crowd. x
Posted by Gabi on June 17, 2010
Reading Hexagon please. It is the place where I fell in love with the beautiful art form that is standup. Comedy always sells really really well there and is a nice sized place. Lots of comedy fans in Reading and there is a nice town surrounding the theatre. PLEASE COME!
Gabi x
Posted by Melanie on June 17, 2010
Please come to Huddersfield in West Yorkshire! More specifically the Lawrence Batley Theatre http://www.thelbt.org/. It’s a lovely little theatre with a larger auditorium holding about 450 seats, or a cellar theatre that holds about 120. Rhod Gilbert and Rich Hall have sold out there, Tim Minchin too, as has Jason Manford (more that once) and this month they’re having John Bishop.
We don’t get many comedians in Huddersfield. The comedians I have listed above are the only ones that have been over the last 3 years. Jimmy Carr comes once a year to the Town Hall, but it’s not on the regular circuit, so audiences are always really appreciative when someone good like you come along. The LBT books them occoasionally, but not enough! Audiences come from all over to get to Huddersfield, as we’re near Manchester, Leeds and Sheffield. It’s great when someone tours to Huddersfield so people don’t have to travel to the cities!
Posted by Jimmy on June 17, 2010
Mark, please come to Dorking. you’re not even touring anywhere near close – and while its a lovely place its a bit of an arid desert comedy wise. (Jim Davidson has played the Dorking halls recently i believe… shudder) We saw Dave Gorman a few months ago there and it was fantastic, sold out, great atmosphere – exactly the kind of venue I imagine you’re looking for.
My wife and I will definitely be there as we live not 2 minutes away (feel free to come round for pre-show drinks if you wish…) and we’d beg/blackmail/kidnap enough of our friends who also love you that you’d defo have some form of crowd. Deal?
Posted by Adam on June 17, 2010
Come to the sunny Isle of Wight – a unique location, full of sun, sand and enjoyment for all!
The Isle of Wight always gets missed off when the big names tour the UK and there are over 140,000 people missing out on the great entertainment that they deserve.
For a venue, why not Shanklin Theatre? A fantastic local theatre that has just been saved from closure after the local council pulled the funding. The local community has stepped in and with the local town council, has taken over the theatre and hopes to bring it back to life. Of the few big names that have played the Island and specifically Shanklin Theatre, the legend Des O’Connor has even played the venue and voiced his support when it was under threat, saying it is a lovely old building and it needed to be saved.
Look forward to seeing you on the island Mark!
Posted by Donna Scott on June 17, 2010
Northampton- yes, and dare I suggest a village outside it called Earls Barton?
I run a night there in the WMC (Yes… hang on a minute, I’ll get to that). It’s every couple of months or so and we fill the place, with a mixed and discerning crowd of folks. We’ve had the likes of James Sherwood, Dave Thompson, James Cook, Caroline Mabey, Terry Saunders, Marcel Lucont and Richard Herring appear there. There’s a festival in the summer (we are just in the middle of it) and then the gigs in between we use to raise the profile of the arts festival.
Some people raise an eyebrow at WMCs, but this one is Weirdly Middle Class. In a way. We don’t book ‘club singers’ or Bernard Mannings, but there is a bizarre teak and avocado decor in the ladies reminiscent of the 70s. Ah well, if it ain’t broke…
The festival celebrates the community spirit of this thriving, pretty little village – and it has a lot to celebrate.
WMCs are dying out because they think they have to be low-tech drinking dens for the badly-educated. This one isn’t – it actually appeals to the wider community around it and that’s why we get the numbers.
See my website under Barton Stands Up
… or you could talk to Alan Moore about going to his WMC, which is actually in Northampton.
Or just come to Northampton!
Thanks!
Posted by deadmanjones on June 17, 2010
Agree with LaurenJ, Stockport Plaza is a lovely art deco venue
http://www.stockportplaza.co.uk/
Good enough for Rhod Gilbert & Ed Byrne
Posted by Andy on June 17, 2010
I want to second the canterbury suggestion from Joanna, The Gulbenkian Theatre is lovely and has a great reputation for stand-up, thanks.
Posted by TalksToRainbows on June 17, 2010
I vote for North Wales, but more specifically Bangor (in term time!) because most people play Llandudno, which is fine, but an awkward train journey away for all of Bangor’s students, so if someone actually came to Bangor we would be very happy (venue suggestion: PJ Hall in Main Arts – take a look at pictures, it’s beautiful) It would also then make it easy to go to Ireland as there are ferries every couple of hours from Holyhead to Dublin – you could try to restore some logistical sense to your schedule
More info here:
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/studentlife/city.php.en?catid=&subid=1580
(The building in the picture at the top is Main Arts)
Posted by Tara on June 16, 2010
Belfast. Belfast is lovely.
Posted by Aislinn on June 16, 2010
Also if you come and do a show at my house I’ll make sure that definitely 100 people come (sitting on laps will almost definitely be involved to make them all fit, and some will have to just listen from the kitchen, but it’d be fine). We have a poor track record, what with no comedy shows having ever been performed in our house before, but it’d be a start. Also my Mum and/or I would probably make cupcakes and/or cheesecake, and you could have dinner with us. It’d be amazing. But also slightly maybe creepy from your perspective. But still amazing.
Posted by LaurenJ on June 16, 2010
How about Stockport? The Plaza has just been revamped and it’s a great place for a comedy show,as Ed Byrne proved the other year.
It would be a bit more intimate than the Manc Apollo and has a lot more character with a lovely 1930s cinema/theatre.
Posted by MusicalLottie on June 16, 2010
Bedford! The Corn Exchange seats 4-800 depending on the type of seating, and although Jimmy Carr is going there this month, I’m sure the people of Bedfordshire could do with a more cheerful style of comedy!
Failing that, St Albans is on the same train line, or Milton Keynes is near enough. Providing the show will be clean, of course …
Posted by Ashlea on June 16, 2010
How about Warrington?
We’re right in the middle of liverpool and manchester so tend to get a bit ignored (only not by Jimmy Carr, which is nice)
the things we’re most famous for are George Sampson and Kerry Katona, so as well as getting the piss taken out of us by John Bishop (apparently w’re stupid enough to come out of Ikea with a fluffy snake…) and someone shouting “a fat bird with a stick!” at Jo Brand, it’s evident we’ve got a sense of humour
Posted by Kristi on June 16, 2010
PLEASE Cumbria? Carlisle would be NICE but anywhere else in Cumbria would be good too! It seems that only recently we get good comedians. It’s a pretty place. It would sell loads, honest!
Posted by Aislinn on June 16, 2010
Hello!
Croydon would be quite nice.
I know there’s a good audience for comedy in Croydon, as Fairfield Halls (probably the most well-known/biggest theatre around) has had Dylan Moran, Jimmy Carr, The Mighty Boosh etc. do shows there before.
Obviously it’s not far from London, and I feel perhaps there are people further afield who can’t easily get to any show, in which case ignore this plea. It’d just be nice to have a show which a) took less than a couple of hours to get to/from and b) I could convince plenty of friends to come to, what with it being local.
Also I love you. Bye. x
Posted by Seamus on June 16, 2010
Inverness gets my vote. You aren’t really playing anywhere in the Highlands, so unless you play Inverness there really isn’t any way I can see you. I mean, it’s still over three hours to get there, but I’m willing to make that sacrifice. Because you aren’t playing anywhere else in the area, anyone up here who wants to see you will go to that gig, so it should in theory sell well. Oh, and if you don’t come, I won’t make you cookies. I’m not saying I will if you do, but I won’t if you don’t. I’m not very good at this bribery thing, am I?
Posted by Jack Gleadow on June 16, 2010
Thanks Matk
Hopefully be able to get the tickets now
Posted by Danny on June 16, 2010
Belfast please!!!!
Posted by Heather on June 16, 2010
I’m terribly excited by the mere possibility of you playing in Canada, although I know it’s highly unlikely you’ll come to Halifax. We’ve got an annual comedy festival but I’ve never been and I don’t know how good it is (and I’ve always been annoyed that they spell it Ha!ifax but still pronounce it Halifax). Still, give me enough warning and I’m sure I could figure out a way to come see you.
And if you’re gonna do Just For Laughs, I would recommend Montreal over Toronto, firstly because Montreal is a way nicer city, and secondly because I could stay with one of my brothers (I freely admit that one of these reasons is a tad more relevant to you than the other). Or, you could bypass the problem entirely and just do both!
Posted by Sarah Watt on June 16, 2010
Please come to Aberdeen and I know I already asked on Twitter but it’s not fair on us to drive to either Glasgow or Edinburgh and then stay the night. If you do come please the Lemon Tree or the Music Hall not the AECC. It’s just too big for comedians to give a really really good night.
Well if you can’t make Aberdeen then Inverness or Inverurie! It’s about 16 miles from Aberdeen and I think it would be possibly to use the town hall. No idea how many people you could get in there but there’s a very good panto there every year!
Posted by Katie D on June 16, 2010
Come to Rochester, Kent! It’s a beautiful City just outside London (so to be fair, I could/probably will) come to the hammersmith show, but we have a castle (the tallest Norman Keep in the country) AND a Cathedral (the second oldest).
We’re just next to Chatham (which is lovely if you shut your eyes and block your nose) where there is a historic dockyard, some more castles, old forts (with tunnels and the like) and a couple of theatres (the Brook and the Central). As a survivor of the Ashford show (and was in fact with the extremely high pitched laughing at the bits that weren’t jokes, girl) I know that your show will be very much apprieciated by us all!
Posted by Mel on June 16, 2010
Melbourne misses you.
Posted by hornseygirl on June 16, 2010
Downstairs at the King’s Head, N8?
It just squeaks in with a 120 person capacity and surely would be a gig with a low carbon footprint. : )
Posted by hornseygirl on June 16, 2010
Downstairs at the King’s Head, N8?
It just squeaks in with a 120 person capacity and surely would be a gig with a low carbon footprint. : )
Posted by Leeann on June 16, 2010
Places to go? Hmmmmm….Well i think its only fair that the Dundee gig that was meant to be in Nov gets un-cancelled. Was really looking forward to seeing you live for a change instead of on TV.
Posted by A lot of Rach[a]els on June 16, 2010
You’re already coming near me (Reading) but how about popping back down to Up the Creek in Greenwich for a bit one day when I’m not at uni?
Rachel
Posted by feller on June 16, 2010
Brighton. Failing that, South Africa. We’ll all bring a vuvezela.
Posted by Maddie on June 16, 2010
Mark, you know you should come to Colchester and here is why:~
- Colchester is Britain’s oldest recorded town, so is full of history and worth a visit.
- Colchester has a castle. Awesome.
- You could stop off and take a gander at Col U’s football ground, and maybe look at the old one on layer road too, although I’m not sure what’s being done with that now.
- It is an easily accessible destination for surrounding areas, with train and bus access. (This is good because anyone who can’t drive will get to Colchester with much more ease than getting to Ipswich).
- You would have the choice of Charter Hall, The Mercury Theatre, or The Arts Centre as your gig venue:
http://www.charter-hall.co.uk/
http://www.mercurytheatre.co.uk/
http://www.colchesterartscentre.com/
- The University of Essex is just a stones throw from Colchester Town and so you can *probably* be safe in the knowledge that you will attract a fair few of them to your gig.
- Colchester Zoo is pretty damn good (I particularly like the penguins), and having the little one with you is the best excuse to visit a zoo.
- Near The Arts Centre and Mercury is a pub that has a great reputation for being laid back, alternative and has a sign on the door saying ‘No Chavs Allowed’.
- ‘Humpty Dumpty’ was written about a cannon that ‘sat’ on the town’s wall.
- ‘Twinkle twinkle little star’ was penned in Colchester.
- I will buy you a cup of tea.
Posted by Carey on June 16, 2010
Lampeter University in Ceredigion. It’s 45mins from Aber. We never have any decent comedy acts, people always show up to see them and leave halfway through because they’re awful. I will have left by next year and will see you in Bham (yay) but I feel I need to pitch for my union. Time we got someone actually decent in, rather than someone who just stands there and insults women or shouts one liners in a desperate and quite cringe worthy attempt to inspire laughter.
And are you going to be on HIGNFY again? I thought you were pretty good on the show and in the election run up you did quite a few current affairsy things. I also really need to find out where Ian Hislop gets his ties and the man doesn’t have a website or anything.
Thank you.
Posted by Emma on June 16, 2010
I think it would be cool if you came to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis, we don’t get many comedians and we would love it!! Ask Bill Bailey he’s just been!! LOL
Posted by Emma on June 16, 2010
Please come to somewhere in Cornwall (Truro or Falmouth preferably) if not, Plymouth!
Posted by anya h on June 16, 2010
Please come to Blackpool, we have sea, sand, occasional sun, and the Pleasure Beach. Plus a very reciprocating audience. And you’d be a MASSIVE improvement on Freddie Starr. Thanks.
Posted by Norman on June 16, 2010
Belfast!!!! Its not a UK tour otherwise. You’d have to say you’re touring 3/4 of the UK. Stewart Lee, lee mack, simon amstell, dara o’briain and dylan moran are the gigs I’ve seen in belfast and they’ve all sold well!
Posted by cymruangel on June 16, 2010
Swansea.
Overlooked by a lot of people because “Cardiff’s just up the road” but actually good for bringing in fans from West wales, for whom Cardiff is MILES away.
To my knowledge, only 4 comedians have ever played there (although I may be completely wrong): Jim Davidson, Roy Chubby Brown, Jimmy Carr, Rhod Gilbert
However, two of these are rubbish, so they don’t really count.
Swansea needs to laugh.
Posted by Kathryn on June 16, 2010
I was going to say Nottingham but you are already going there:) I can’t wait- I’m only going to be in the UK until Feb 2011- great timing!
When you do come back to Aus, PLEASE visit Brisbane! It’s often forgotten and put aside in favour of Melb or Syd…sadface. The Brisbane Comedy festival is a pretty big thing these days though, at the Powerhouse in Feb/March. If not there, QPAC is always fun:)
Please don’t forget Brisbane- you’re more likely to get a large crowd simply because we are starved for comedy!
Posted by Daniel on June 16, 2010
I’d like to second (well, third) the support for St Albans! It’d definitely sell, if just because there’s nothing else to do here. And it is a beautiful city, with Roman ruins and lots and lots of pubs. And the venue, the Alban Arena, is not an arena at all, but you can pretend it is. I know, you’re probably on the train here already.
Posted by Lou on June 16, 2010
Inverness!!
We are finally starting to get a few more “popular” comedians up here now, but it can still be very sporadic and we really appreciate when folk make the effort to travel this far North.
Pretty please
)
Posted by WotS on June 16, 2010
I would have to add to the Northampton vote – you mentioned it specifically in your blog (as an example of a ‘town’). Not only are you spot on about that bit (it is, indeed, a town – although that’s a bit of a sore point for some residents, after narrowly missing out on becoming a city in 2000!). But also, I think the fact you mentioned it shows that, subconsciously, this is where you really want to be playing. It was almost like subliminal advertising as you actually mentioned it twice! So I say go with your heart.
Oh, and it would be quite useful for me, as I live near there.
Posted by Nat Blenkinsop on June 16, 2010
How about Brecon (Theatr Brycheiniog) or Wyeside at Builth Wells or Courtyard in Hereford for all of us Mid Wales fans?
Try and get to the Hay Festival next year. It’s great!
xx
Posted by Graham on June 16, 2010
Hello,
I’ll throw my hat in to the ring, and request Essex. Getting to London to see comedy is often too expensive to consider, which is a shame.
Posted by Jimmy on June 16, 2010
St. Albans – Alban Arena
Posted by Spann on June 16, 2010
North Wales – Llandudno/Rhyl/Wrexham
Posted by Dennis Law on June 16, 2010
I vote for Aberdeen!
Posted by Ally on June 16, 2010
Pleased to hear you’re coming back to Australia, pretty sure it misses you too. Will you be in Oz for MICF next year?
Posted by Someone on June 16, 2010
Yay Anji!
Posted by h2osarah on June 16, 2010
Very happy that you said you might play in/around Canada next year (assuming I’ll still be here). I feel like you added that sentence largely to shut me up.
But I’ll take it. If you are taking requests, Kingston is a small, oft-overlooked town between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa. But it has a lovely theatre with 2 rooms, one a 750 seater, the other a 130 seater, several universities and 7 prisons from which to draw crowds. If not, you know I’ll travel to Toronto, Montreal and/or Ottawa to see you anyway, but Kingston’s a gorgeous town, especially in the summer.
Posted by Steph Baross on June 16, 2010
Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen! Aberdeen!
I might not even be in the country depending on when you come, but we don’t get nearly enough comedians coming and it makes me sad because it’s really expensive to get to anywhere else.
Posted by cailin on June 16, 2010
Oooh, yay! Australia tour next year. Don’t forget to stop in Adelaide! x
Posted by lora on June 16, 2010
I’m going to lend my support to a gig in carlisle, mainly as it would mean I would be able to come to a second gig on the tour, but also it’s has the Sands Centre a sizeable venue of about 1700 which has had sell out shows for other comedians – Rhod Gilbert, Jimmy Carr and the like.
Plus Cumbria rarely features on tours of all shapes and sizes, so it would be fun for all.
Posted by Ross Middleton on June 16, 2010
Stirling! The MacRobert Centre on the University campus is a pretty good venue and you’ll get a plenty of students coming to see you. Saw you last year at the Fringe at the show when the guy collapsed at the end. Reasons to come include a freakin awesome castle, an incredibly phalic historical monument and many many bakeries, inclulding 2, count them, 2 Greggs! Go on Mark, you know you wanna.
Posted by isabelle on June 16, 2010
Oh please come to Montréal next year if you are coming to Canada (not just Toronto like a lot of people do). We know our comedy. We’ve got the best comedy festival in North America. Admittedly, the city is largely populated by french people, thus limiting the number of possible audience members, but most of us(yes I am french) are bilingual. I also know a bunch of british comedy nerds who would definitely go to your show.
If that doesn’t persuade you I promise to buy you a beer and a poutine if you come. You can’t say no to that.
Posted by Meg on June 16, 2010
Ooooh, New York is just barely close enough for me to possibly attend. I know that doesn’t sound very promising, but I’ve traveled to New York for crazier reasons so I would definitely try to make it. Gah, now I’m excited.
Posted by Vicus Scurra on June 16, 2010
Do one at my house in Kingsley, Hampshire. No money, but excellent food, no heckling and you can have a lie in the next day.
Posted by Iona on June 16, 2010
Please come to St Albans! Serve the Hertfordshire crowd. We love comedy. We’ve had tim minchin, jimmy carr, Jason manford. Why haven’t you been here yet?!
And trains into london to see your show are sooo expensive. First capital connect= way for you to be robbed without realising.
Pretty pretty please with a cherry on top?
Posted by Lukey on June 15, 2010
Bedford. Shit place you’d more than likely hate it here *sigh*
Posted by M on June 15, 2010
I guess that – looking at the criteria – Amsterdam is not a real option. Too bad, because what is a proper tour without a visit to Mokum…
We could use some more cool comedians…
Posted by Ed on June 15, 2010
Do one at Royal Holloway (University of London) or in the nearby town of Staines. Royal Holloway is supposedly a London College, but in reality is miles away from London so getting to comedy gigs isn’t especially easy. We have a Comedy Society who you could liaise with to organise it, and the audience wouldn’t have to be limited to students (although naturally it would be student intensive if you did it actually on the campus).
Posted by Anji on June 15, 2010
I’m with Someone – Exeter. Even though as I said yesterday I have tickets for Torquay, I would certainly see you in Exeter!!
I’d say at my house, but I could never get more than 100 people on the sofa, and the dog would get far too excited and the excited weeing would be far too much!
But yeah Exeter, come visit us, we’re quite nice and there are lots of potential venues, and I could give you a tour of the city, or not.
Posted by Martin on June 15, 2010
Swansea Grand Theatre
Good size theatre. Around 1000 or so seats I think. Great venue for comedy. Went to see Andy Parsons there last year and it was a great experience, I know you are playing Aberystwyth and Cardiff but people in the South West of Wales would face a 2 and a half hour drive up there and probably a hour and a half drive or train journey to Cardiff. Swansea is within 45 mins of West Wales so I think people will be queuing up in drove to buy tickets and I for one guarantee buying between 3 and 5 tickets so that’s a start. I also fear that the Swansea Grand is being over-looked by comedians because it is fairly small. Only seems to be Jimmy Carr who commits to going there but he pretty much goes everywhere anyway. To quote Del Boy come on!! You know it makes sense!! Hahaha
Posted by lisan66 on June 15, 2010
I’m going to say Belfast, or there abouts, because I live in Dublin, and don’t have a passport to get to those places in the Uk that sound so great!
Posted by Dan on June 15, 2010
Would like to add my voice to Northampton, supposedly starting uni there this year, so am gonna miss the Cambridge show. Obviously cannot comment on the mood of the town, but you do seem to have some support there…
Posted by Sam on June 15, 2010
Swindon:
It’s a shit hole so could use some brightening. You played there last tour and I enjoyed it, you seemed to, but that could be professionalism. It’s a nice sized venue in that is big enough to make you money and be financially worth it, but also small enough that it creates a nice atmosphere and also makes it easier to sell out. Also last tour an old woman implied her husband had a giant wang, what’s not to love?
Also with regards to the Portsmouth date I don’t want to scare you but the Guildhall isn’t a great venue, the less tickets the better possibly. Wedgewood Rooms (where you last played) or the New Theatre Royal are good. I’ll put it this way, last year Ross Noble had to shout at the audience in Portsmouth to “shut the fuck up” a few times, because they were being more random than he was, due to drunkeness, rudeness and rowdiness. Yay Portsmouth!
Posted by Con Mendez on June 15, 2010
Baghdad please.
Posted by vicki on June 15, 2010
Can you come and do a show in my living room please, then I wont have to leave baby at home or get changed into anything other than my pjamas, you can bring Kit, babies can play while you make me laugh
Posted by Chris on June 15, 2010
I was just to write about Bath but I seem to have been beaten to it and will have to make do with supporting Ben Drapers bid, effectively making this bid for Bath the largest and most substantial bid so far and with 2 confirmed sales already the most promising financially too!!!
It is full of students (who generally love you don’t forget) plus it’s full of rich people who have plenty of money to splash on comedy and other cultural events. Comedy/culture is big in Bath which seems largely recession proof due to the amount of rich posh people so I would be very surprised if you don’t get a good return on this one.
Despite the audience and quality venues, there is generally overlooked by the highest quality acts, increasing the demand for tickets for when you do choose a date, however those that do visit (a couple of big acts in recent memory) get a very good turn out and sell out even the biggest venue in the city.
And that is, in short, why you should come to Bath!
Failing that, Sudbury it is!
Posted by Julie on June 15, 2010
Lerwick, Shetland! People very rarely tour up here so when they do, they sell out incredibly quickly. Bill Bailey came up a few weeks ago and his show sold out before it even got advertised, and when Billy Connolly came up, they had to do a lottery style ticket allocation because there was too much demand for tickets. I’m lucky enough to study in Edinburgh (but won’t be around for the festival! ) so have seen a good few comedians but for others, it is far too expensive to travel to the mainland to see shows. Admittedly, it’s not the easier place to get to, so I wouldn’t be surprised if you didn’t travel up
Posted by Megan on June 15, 2010
It’d be grand if you came to Ottawa, but, from what I gather, our comedy clubs suck. (Anyone I know who has gone has walked out early.)
I wonder if the boss would let me organize a mini comedy festival in the cinema (despite, y’know, not really having a usable stage or dressing room)? Otherwise, I’ll just hope to see you at Just for Laughs in Montréal or Toronto.
You know, on top of seeing your show in Newbury next month.
Posted by elin on June 15, 2010
I would love you to come to Norway, preferably Bergen, but I don’t think many would come… I definitely would, and I would drag a couple of friends with me, but that might be it… Feel like playing my kitchen? I’m not a bad cook! And it’s very pretty here! Well, not in my kitchen, I share that with a bunch of pigs… But the city and surroundings are.
Posted by Kid Ad on June 15, 2010
Belfast! It’s big, will be really nice when it’s finished. There are lots of people and, statistically, some like laughing. A handful of comedians come here already, so you could join their club at the union meeting. Stuart Lee also managed the best gig I’ve ever been to last year by just repeating the Magners pear slogan, so your inside knowlege on the subject is certain to lead to go down well. Finally, the airport is beside IKEA, so you can stock up on tealights. We don’t do bombs anymore either. Well, not that often – the jeopardy can be seen as a sprinkling of excitement.
Posted by Marie on June 15, 2010
Windsor please! The firestation arts centre, lovely venue.
Posted by David Johnston on June 15, 2010
Harmony Hill Presbyterian Church, Moss Rd, Lisburn. It would do me good to go to church maybe and it’s only a short downhill walk.
Posted by su on June 15, 2010
please come to Peterborough. Although where you would be able to play is a problem…
Posted by su on June 15, 2010
Please come to Peterborough. Although where you would be able to put on a show is a challenge…
Posted by Paddy McGuiggan on June 15, 2010
I’m from Bangor too Kathryn and if we can handle 50,000 for Snow Patrol I’m sure we can find somewhere for the 50,000 Mark Watson fans too
But more than likely the Ulster Hall or Waterfront in Belfast will be your best bets!
Posted by Paddy McGuiggan on June 15, 2010
Northern Ireland!!!! People in england moan about having to drive a few hrs! We would have to fly or ferry our way then no doubt stay the night. Please spread the news to your comedy friends that folks in N.Ireland like comedy and take offence to something being called a UK tour when it more often than not doesn’t include N.I. I personally guarantee it will sell at least 4 tickets. And you can hold me to that…
Posted by Kathryn on June 15, 2010
Northern Ireland has been sadly overlooked. There aren’t nearly as many bombs going off here as there used to be. (I jest, but it’s also true)
There are a few good venues in Belfast- the Waterfront is a bit massive and white, but there are smaller places such as the Ulster Hall which is quite nice and still sort of big-ish. There are other places I’m sure but I don’t know Belfast all that well. And comedy is usually quite popular after so many years of being shunned as a place to tour. People will travel- it’s not that big a country.
If you wanted a really tiny gig you could come to Bangor where I live, but it’s a bit of a hell-hole. And you’d have to play the leisure centre. I’ve played there with my orchestra- it’s not very appealing. Something about green plastic floors and basketball nets.
This may be over-looking the fact that I won’t be living here next year, and no-one else is voting for Northern Ireland. I’d fly home from university though.
Posted by Mel Weymouth on June 15, 2010
Please come to Weymouth! We don’t many good comedians here but when we do, they always sell out!
Posted by Chrissy on June 15, 2010
Cornwall please!
Posted by Amy B on June 15, 2010
You’re already coming to my home town, my first choice uni town and my second choice uni town, so I thought I’d put a vote in on behalf of Northern Ireland. I have a friend who lives there who I know is keen to see you live, so that’s one ticket sold already! I’m sure she’d be very grateful, as would I on her behalf. I can’t suggest a specific venue, having never actually been there so I’ll leave that to you. Thanks!
Posted by Ab on June 15, 2010
Swansea
Posted by Debbie Wythe on June 15, 2010
Oops! Just correcting my last post! The Little Chef in Popham is on the A303 between my favourite venues in Basingstoke and Andover!
Sorry!
Posted by Debbie Wythe on June 15, 2010
I come from Woking (where the toilets are!), but I’m not keen on the theatre here particularly as my husband requires a wheelchair space and we’re kind of shoved at the side. It’s about a 1300 capacity though, but I never feel it conducive to comedy gigs.
We prefer to travel and use the West End Centre in Aldershot (approx 125) or The Anvil in Basingstoke (1400 max) – or even further to The Lights in Andover (220ish) because they always make us feel very welcome and special at those venues. All have very good road/train links and The Little Chef at Popham on the M3 between Basingstoke and Andover is the one that Heston Blumenthal brought up-to-date and made-over – so that’s always worth a stop for!!!!
See you in Edinburgh in August anyway!
Posted by (Magnificent) Josh on June 15, 2010
Come to Sudbury, I’ll get 100 people in my house, easy. Or we could go on the meadows or you just do the gig wandering around the town and we’ll follow you. Then we’d have to find a way to stop people stealing your speech. It’d be fine, we’ll just force anyone who comes within 200 metres of you to pay. Then you could chase the poor.
Or, you could just… you know… not
Posted by Catherine on June 15, 2010
The Lancaster Grand Theatre please
Posted by Neil on June 15, 2010
Come to Hilarity Bites in Darlington. The crowd would love it, it is over 100 person capacity and the audience is loyal for both our club and your tour shows in Darlington in the past.
Worth a go, I guess…
Posted by Patrick on June 15, 2010
Northampton is clearly the only way to go. I agree with everything Pandora/Rachel said.
Posted by Emma Greenfield on June 15, 2010
Please come to Leeds! The Grand Theatre is fab. We love comedy here; your show would definately sell out.
Posted by Anna on June 15, 2010
Another vote for Southend here. I am poor, so I can’t really afford the train fare to London on top of the price of tickets, but I’m (just about) within walking distance of the Cliffs Pavilion.
I could probably encourage about 10 people to come and see you, who I’m sure, in turn, would bring their friends. That, combined with the student crowd that Neil mentioned, means you’d sell out in no time.
Plus, if you came here, it means there would probably be posters of you around Southend, which would make me smile whenever I go out.
Posted by Martin on June 15, 2010
Inverness is the place to come to!!! Eden Court is a fantastic venue with a small and a large theatre! Lots of comedy fans!!! Held many a successful gig, recently had Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr, Kevin Bridges and have had Frankie Boyle, Dylan Moran and Lenny Henry! If you come I’ll give you biscuits….
Posted by Maddie on June 15, 2010
Colchester!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(’nuff said).
x
Posted by Paul C on June 15, 2010
The Apollo Theatre has the odd event on a Sunday when Wicked isn’t on and is about 10 minutes walk from me. Less selfishly, I will second the vote for Southend, as it’s a decent venue and they are getting a few more decent events there these days.
Posted by Vik on June 15, 2010
I would never normally mention/moan about this but since you are inviting requests – I live in Medway (poor me) and I have often noticed that the area is completely missed from many comedians’ tours. My options tend to be London or Brighton, or – if i’m very lucky – Tunbridge Wells. I have a feeling it might be down to the fact that it is assumed that we are close enough to London to travel up for gigs, which is fair enough (and I do, regularly) but we’re not THAT close and it adds about £20 to the cost of every comedy ticket I buy.
We have a couple of ok theatres in Chatham, Central Theatre (960 seats) and The Brook Theatre (less), which are both quite nice despite the horror of the surrounding area. Or failing that… you did sell out in Tunbridge Wells last time, didn’t you?
Posted by Meredith on June 15, 2010
The Hawth Theatre, in Crawley which I think is technically in Sussex and kind of near Gatwick. We get the odd comedian (for example Jimmy Carr last autumn (and this autumn), Pappy’s last March, Joe Pasquale this November and (not a comedian I know, but still awesome) Derren Brown), but I usually have to travel up to London, Dorking or Epsom if I want to see anyone decent, which is achievable but Crawley is oodles closer, much less hassle and, I feel, unfairly overlooked as a venue and I’m sure as this is the case for a lot of people around here, so demand for tickets wouldn’t be a problem.
so, I plucked this from the website(https://tickets.hawth.co.uk/public/default.asp) to try and lure you in:
“Opened in 1988, The Hawth offers one of the liveliest and most diverse programmes of arts and performance in the South East.
Set in a 38 acre wooded site The Hawth’s facilities include the Theatre (seating 855), Studio (seating 146) , a permanent foyer exhibition space, ArtsCafé coffee shop and bistro, two bars and an outdoor marquee and amphitheatre used for performances through the summer. ”
I’d love it of you could make it to Crawley, although if you get demand for either Epsom or Dorking then please note I’m also in favour of either of those. But mainly Crawley. Thanks
Meredith
x
Posted by Keithybabey on June 15, 2010
St Albans please!! Mr w. The alban arena may be a brick box but of all the great comedians who have played there, izzard/noble/r hall/minchin. Your name is missing! Like a missing world cup medal on a garage album we need you!!!
Posted by Leigh Porter on June 15, 2010
Memorial stadium, bristol. I think mark will know why.
Or just any where in bristol so when they go on sale can get some decent seats closer to stage
Posted by Baz on June 15, 2010
Aberdeen definitely. Lemon Tree if you want a more intimate gig, Music Hall for the bigger theatre. Both great venues and i’ve no doubt tickets would fly.
There aren’t many comedians i’m a fan of that i haven’t seen live yet. You would lower that number by the count of one. Surely that’s reason enough?
Posted by Rachael on June 15, 2010
I’m already happy with your schedule.
Posted by Ben Draper on June 15, 2010
It HAS to be Bath. There is a weekly comedy show with a few random acts at a place called Komedia with the odd gig by a famous comedian but more often than not when a tour is organized by anyone they don’t do a gig in Bath, just Bristol which is difficult to get home from late at night if you rely on public transport.
Bath is about 10% students and a few read this blog. Students are easy to advertise to and they love a bit of comedy and if there’s anything they like more than comedy, it’s pear cider. I reckon it’s a goer.
Talk about Kit, go on.
Posted by Joanna on June 15, 2010
Hello.
I’m suggesting Canterbury. Specifically, The Gulbenkian theatre on UKC’s campus. We all know students are the best audiences. Chris Addison, Jason Manford and Al Murray have all *just* done shows here. See, we love our comedy!
Also, nearest tour date otherwise is (I think) London, which is fine to get to, but still several hours away.
(Plus, if you wish, I’ll bake you a cake of your choice)
Posted by AntiEverything on June 15, 2010
Come to Loughborough Town Hall. You will be following in the footsteps of comedy legends like….er…Jeremy Hardy and um…..Little and Large.
Okay this isn’t really selling it is it?
Right for you -
We have loads of students who will no doubt adore you and your quirky T shirts. Sure you could sell enough tickets to make the journey worthwhile.
For me -
If you’re crap at least I don’t have to travel very far.
thanks.
PS – Please don’t do a Thursday as we can’t get a baby sitter. Sure you understand
Posted by Someone on June 15, 2010
I know I may have bugged you a bit on twitter about Exeter… and I know you’re doing Torquay and Plymouth and Bristol so, KIND of fair enough you missing it out, BUT nobody ever comes here
. And with relying on public transport and actually living quite in the middle of nowhere… Exeter would be awesome! I saw Tim Minchin maybe at the beginning of this year here at the Phoenix which was awesome and I’m pretty sure that sold out so I know people here want comedy! Although I would feel terrible if it didn’t sell out in the end (although it definitely would!) Anyway, I thought I might as well bug you one more time about this place, since you offered! But then again, I’m sure there’s some very understandable logistical reason why you can’t… and I will definitely never mention it again after this, honest. But just think! :]
Posted by Naomi on June 15, 2010
LEEDS!!!! please
Posted by Kate on June 15, 2010
Leeds!
Bradford’s not close enough.
Posted by Steph on June 15, 2010
Isle of Wight – sunshine, multicoloured sand and farm animals. Better than Cornwall which (I’ve checked) is rubbish.
Posted by Amy on June 15, 2010
Watford palace theatre please? For the purely selfish reason of babysitting. Our son will be 18 months old by then and will simply terrorize who ever he is left with for more than a few hours!! For the safety of whoever we get to look after him please play Watford!
Oh and travel evening travel around Hertfordshire can be difficult.
Posted by gretnabarman on June 15, 2010
CARLISLE pure and simple!!!!!!!
Posted by Sproutisspidey on June 15, 2010
Bath! Make them go to The Hippodrome in good old Brizzle
Posted by Mike Williams on June 15, 2010
Please come to Southport, have tickets for Liverpool but would love to see you at the Southport Theatre or the Arts Centre
Posted by Neil on June 15, 2010
Hi Mark,
I’d love to see you come play in Southend. Nearest gig to here seems to be Hammersmith which would be a right trek. The Cliffs is a good venue and you’ll be able to sell ticket well with a University of Essex campus and South East Essex College in the town. Also you’d pull people from up to Colchester and all the way between Southend and East London.
Enjoy the World Cup – Lets hope it gets better!
PS: The Spice Girls did it and people rigged the internet vote so Baghdad won. They ignored this and went for the second placed Toronto instead. Spoilsports!
Posted by Amy on June 15, 2010
Llandudno – Venue Cymru! I promise it will sell well because we love a good laugh. And if it’s good enough for Jimmy Carr…
Posted by Misha on June 15, 2010
I don’t have a request because you’re actually coming to Cov (albeit when i’ll probably be living in Wales). It’s rare anyone comes to Cov.
I’ll put my vote for Cornwall, I bloody love Cornwall.
Posted by Rachel/Pandora on June 15, 2010
NORTHAMPTON please. Then I can bring my mummy and daddy. They quite like you already, and refer to you as ‘the quiet and funny one from Mock the Week who wears interesting t-shirts.’ So if you came to Northampton they can come see you, and refer to you as ‘the quiet and funny one who came to Northampton – catchy, no? (and they’ll pay for my ticket so I can see you again. Not at all selfish!).
Posted by Dawn on June 15, 2010
Please could you talk a bit about Baby Kit?
Thankyou x