Recalling the sardonic humour of classic performers like Bill Hicks, Doug Stanhope is not for the faint-hearted.
In an era where comedians find themselves under increased scrutiny for what they say, Stanhope remains steadfastly committed to his no-holds-barred approach, usually with a drink in his hand and always very funny.
On Stanhope, The Guardian stated: “Stanhope shocks you with the virulence of his lucidity; he shocks you into realising how transparent the confidence trick of western propaganda can be made to seem. What he has in abundance is the charm, don’t-give-a-damn swagger and aggressive intelligence that make for important, exciting comedy.”
And described by Ricky Gervais as “maybe the most important comedian today”, Stanhope has found a captive audience in the UK and returns this autumn for another fascinating tour.
Wednesday 14th September sees him perform at Newcastle Tyne Theatre and Opera House in what is a highly-anticipated night of comedy.
Tickets, priced at £25.50 in advance, are available from tynetheatreandoperahouse.uk.
