On The Table Read Magazine, “the best entertainment eBook magazine UK“, join comedy legend Griff Rhys Jones for a hilarious, unpredictable evening of witty anecdotes and audience banter on his sell-out The Cat’s Pyjamas UK tour this autumn!
The Cat’s Pyjamas
Comedy legend and national treasure Griff Rhys Jones is set to embark on the second leg of his critically acclaimed, sell-out stand-up tour, The Cat’s Pyjamas, this autumn. Presented by Fiery Entertainment in arrangement with YMU, the multi-award-winning comedian, writer, actor, and television presenter will bring his sharp wit and infectious humor to audiences across the UK.
Griff’s performances are a delightful blend of witty observations and rambling comic stories, covering an astonishingly diverse range of subjects. From his Welsh childhood and TV travel adventures to late-night train mishaps, crocodile smuggling, and opal noodling in Australia, no topic is off-limits. His improvised interactions with the audience ensure that each show is unique, with tales wandering from nostalgia and the TikTok generation to encounters with rock stars and royalty.
Griff Rhys Jones
Griff Rhys Jones is a household name, celebrated for his groundbreaking work on Not the Nine O’Clock News and Smith and Jones. His television credits include ratings hits like Griff’s Great Australian Rail Trip, Griff’s Great Kiwi Road Trip, and Griff’s Canadian Adventure for Channel Four. On stage, Griff has starred in lead roles under directors like Alan Ackbourn, Sam Mendes, and Nick Hytner, with standout performances as Fagin in Oliver! at Drury Lane, Toad in The Wind in the Willows at the Royal National Theatre, and Max the Dog in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. His accolades include two Oliviers, two British Comedy Awards, two BAFTAs, an Emmy, and a regatta win in Barcelona.
The Cat’s Pyjamas builds on the success of Griff’s previous tours, including Jones and Smith and Where Was I?, which played to capacity crowds in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand, and his pre-Covid tour All Over The Place, his longest and most extensive yet. Each tour has showcased Griff’s ability to captivate audiences with his storytelling and humor.
What’s Next for Griff
Beyond the tour, Griff’s 2026 slate includes starring in I’m Sorry Prime Minister and a new Channel Four travel documentary exploring the Southern States, promising more of his signature charm and curiosity.
Tour Dates and Venues
Don’t miss the chance to see this comedy icon live, sharing stories that are, in his own words, the cat’s pyjamas. Tickets are on sale now for the following dates and venues:
- Tue 9 Sep: Radlett, Centre (Preview)
- Sun 14 Sep: Diss, Corn Hall (Preview)
- Sun 12 Oct: New Brighton, Floral Pavilion
- Tue 14 Oct: Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn
- Wed 15 Oct: Richmond, Theatre
- Fri 17 Oct: Wrexham, William Aston Hall
- Fri 24 Oct: Eastbourne, Devonshire Theatre
- Sat 24 Oct: Plymouth, Quad Theatre
- Sun 26 Oct: Taunton, Brewhouse
- Sat 1 Nov: Bury St Edmunds, Apex
- Sun 2 Nov: Malvern, Theatre
- Mon 3 Nov: Bury St Edmunds, Apex
- Thu 6 Nov: Truro, Hall For Cornwall
- Sat 8 Nov: Reading, Concert Hall
- Sun 9 Nov: Dorking, Halls
- Tue 11 Nov: Basingstoke, Haymarket
- Wed 12 Nov: Windsor, Theatre Royal
- Thu 13 Nov: Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre
- Fri 14 Nov: Lowestoft, Marina Theatre
- Sun 16 Nov: Buxton, Opera House
- Wed 19 Nov: Exmouth, Pavilion
- Thu 20 Nov: Poole, Lighthouse (Theatre)
- Fri 21 Nov: Southampton, MAST
- Sat 22 Nov: Launceston, Town Hall
- Wed 26 Nov: Cheltenham, Town Hall
Get Your Tickets
Book your tickets now to catch Griff Rhys Jones in this unmissable comedy tour. For more details, visit the official ticketing websites for each venue.
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