Wordplay fans, rejoice! Darren Walsh brings his latest tour show, ‘Do You Like Puns?’, to Gala Durham on Friday 8th May and The Stand Comedy Club on Sunday 10th May, promising more groans than a dad-joke convention.
Known as Britain’s tallest comedian (and not just in height), Darren has built a reputation for lightning-fast one-liners, sharp puns, quirky visual gags, ridiculous sound effects, and plenty of off-the-cuff audience banter to keep you on your toes. If you’ve seen his ‘Jokes on the Street’ clips online or spotted him on Comic Relief, you’ll know he thrives on bouncing off a live crowd – and occasionally embarrassing volunteers in the best possible way.
This show marks his first UK tour, following glowing reviews and a growing stack of accolades, including winning Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe. The premise is gloriously simple: Darren grabs audience suggestions, spins them into wild punchlines, and somehow makes the random utterly hilarious.
The result? A whirlwind hour and a half of unpredictable comedy that blends classic stand-up with playful twists, surprises around every corner, and moments that feel like they exist only for the audience in the room. Fast, slightly chaotic in the best possible way, it is guaranteed to leave you laughing – and occasionally groaning – throughout.
Even if you’ve sworn off puns for life, Darren might just make you change your mind. And if you love them, prepare to be in your natural habitat.
Tickets, priced from £18.00 in advance, are available at galadurham.co.uk and thestand.co.uk.
