On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, Daliso Chaponda’s Topical Storm is a hilarious and thought-provoking comedy tour tackling the chaos of modern news, hitting 40 UK venues from February 2026.
Daliso Chaponda
Daliso Chaponda, the comedian, writer, and satirist who captivated audiences on Britain’s Got Talent with over 10 million YouTube views of his audition, is hitting the road with his brand-new show, Topical Storm. This 40-date UK national tour, kicking off in February 2026, promises to deliver his signature blend of sharp wit, playful curiosity, and thought-provoking humor. But this isn’t just a comedy show about the news—it’s about news itself.
For over a decade, Chaponda has been dissecting headlines on shows like Have I Got News For You, Radio 4’s The News Quiz, and Australia’s Good News Week. He’s even made headlines himself, with his unforgettable Britain’s Got Talent run earning global attention. But in an era where news feels increasingly absurd, chaotic, and overwhelming, Chaponda has noticed something: the headlines are starting to mock themselves. From sensationalist journalism to fake news and polarizing blogs, the way we report events often fuels the chaos rather than clarifying it. Topical Storm is his response—a razor-sharp exploration of the media maelstrom, delivered with the one-liners and punchlines that have made him one of Britain’s most beloved stand-up comedians.
Topical Storm
In Topical Storm, Chaponda doesn’t just riff on the latest absurdities; he takes audiences on a journey through the history of journalism, from cavemen scratching stories on walls to the relentless 24-hour news cycle of today. With his trademark humor, he asks big questions: Has the reporting of events become part of the problem? Are we more polarized than ever? And would we be better off scrapping it all and starting over? The show promises a finale that challenges audiences to consider what role comedy—and we as citizens—can play in navigating this storm of information.
Chaponda’s Career
Chaponda’s comedy has always been about more than laughs. In his native Malawi, he once sparked dialogue by joking about the arrest of two men for homosexuality, breaking through silence on a taboo subject. For him, comedy isn’t about changing minds but starting conversations we’re too afraid to have. Topical Storm continues this tradition, blending hilarity with timely insights to find clarity amid the avalanche of headlines.
Since his Britain’s Got Talent breakthrough, Chaponda has become a familiar face on QI, The Royal Variety Performance, and Radio 4’s The Now Show. His own series, Citizen of Nowhere, showcased his ability to tackle complex issues with humor and heart. Now, with Topical Storm, he’s ready to take on the chaos of the news cycle and invite audiences to laugh, think, and maybe even talk about the world in a new way.
Don’t miss Daliso Chaponda’s Topical Storm, touring 40 UK venues from February 2026. Expect sharp comedy, big ideas, and a chance to see the news through the eyes of one of the UK’s funniest and most fearless comedians.
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For tickets visit: https://dalisochaponda.com/
TOUR DATES
February 2026
| Date | Day | City | Venue | Booking Link / Website |
| 5th | Thursday | Guildford | G Live | trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford |
| 7th | Saturday | Bradford | The Studio | bradford-theatres.co.uk |
| 8th | Sunday | Leek | Foxlowe Arts Centre | foxloweartscentre.org.uk |
| 12th | Thursday | New Milton | Forest Arts Centre | forest-arts.co.uk |
| 13th | Friday | Shoreham-by-Sea | Ropetackle Arts Centre | ropetacklecentre.co.uk |
| 14th | Saturday | Bury St Edmunds | Theatre Royal | theatreroyal.org |
| 15th | Sunday | Leicester | Firebug | firebugbar.net |
| 20th | Friday | Barton-upon-Humber | The Ropewalk | the-ropewalk.co.uk |
| 26th | Thursday | Aldershot | West End Centre | westendcentre.co.uk |
| 27th | Friday | Birmingham | The Glee Club | glee.co.uk |
| 28th | Saturday | N. Finchley | artsdepot | artsdepot.co.uk |
March 2026
| Date | Day | City | Venue | Booking Link / Website |
| 5th | Thursday | Salisbury | Salisbury Arts Centre | wiltshirecreative.co.uk |
| 6th | Friday | Chorley | Chorley Theatre | chorleytheatre.com |
| 7th | Saturday | Bristol | The Wardrobe Theatre | thewardrobetheatre.com |
| 11th | Wednesday | Sale | Waterside | watersidearts.org |
| 13th | Friday | Maidenhead | Norden Farm Centre | norden.farm |
| 14th | Saturday | Deal | The Astor | theastor.co.uk |
| 22nd | Sunday | Edinburgh | Monkey Barrel Comedy | monkeybarrelcomedy.com |
| 23rd | Monday | Glasgow | The Stand | thestand.co.uk |
April 2026
| Date | Day | City | Venue | Booking Link / Website |
| 9th | Thursday | Mold | Theatr Clwyd | theatrclwyd.com |
| 11th | Saturday | Stockton | ARC Stockton | arconline.co.uk |
| 15th | Wednesday | Chipping Norton | Chipping Norton Theatre | chippingnortontheatre.com |
| 18th | Saturday | Blackheath, London | Blackheath Halls | blackheathhalls.com |
| 19th | Sunday | Faversham | The Alex | thealex.org.uk |
| 24th | Friday | Hemel Hempstead | The Old Town Hall | oldtownhall.co.uk |
| 28th | Saturday | Ulverston | The Laurel & Hardy Museum | laurel-and-hardy.co.uk |
| 29th | Wednesday | Brighton | Komedia | komedia.co.uk |
May 2026
| Date | Day | City | Venue | Booking Link / Website |
| 3rd | Sunday | Newcastle | Huntingdon Hall | worcestertheatres.co.uk |
| 9th | Saturday | Southend-on-Sea | The Stand | thestand.co.uk |
| 10th | Sunday | Peterborough | Key Theatre | keytheatre-peterborough.com |
| 16th | Saturday | Shrewsbury | Theatre Severn | theatresevern.co.uk |
| 24th | Sunday | Salford | Lowry | thelowry.com |
| 30th | Saturday | Bedford | The Quarry Theatre | quarrytheatre.org.uk |
June 2026
| Date | Day | City | Venue | Booking Link / Website |
| 2nd | Tuesday | Coventry | Warwick Arts Centre | warwickartscentre.co.uk |
| 7th | Sunday | Leeds | Old Woollen | oldwoollen.co.uk |
| 11th | Thursday | Winchester | The Arc | arcwinchester.org.uk |
| 26th | Friday | Cambridge | Cambridge Junction | junction.co.uk |
July 2026
| Date | Day | City | Venue | Booking Link / Website |
| 3rd | Friday | Oxford | The North Wall Arts Centre | thenorthwall.com |
| 29th | Wednesday | Norwich | Norwich Theatre Playhouse | norwichtheatre.org |
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