On Wednesday 25th February, Angela Barnes arrives at The Witham, Barnard Castle, with Angst, a show proving that no problem is too small, too awkward or too existential to be turned into a brilliant punchline.
Part of a national tour, the show sees Angela doing what she has become famously good at: slicing through modern life with sharp observations, quick-fire wit, and a delivery that is both fearless and warmly self-aware.
Known to many from appearances on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and as a familiar voice on BBC Radio 4, Angela brings big laughs, sharp turns and the occasional emotional sucker punch, all while maintaining the feel of a chat with a brilliant friend who sees the world in hilarious, unexpected angles. Her comedy thrives on relatability; from the strange pressures of adulthood to the quiet chaos of everyday decisions, she finds humour in the moments most of us would rather quietly ignore. There’s sass here, yes, but it is balanced with honesty, empathy, and the kind of humour that nods to ‘we’re all in this together’.
Angst promises comedy that knows life is weird, leans into it, and laughs, because sometimes that’s the only way through.
This is a chance to experience Angela Barnes at her sharpest, funniest and most relatable.
Tickets, priced at £17.00 in advance, are available at thewitham.org.uk.
