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John Bishop

Date of birth: 30-11-1966

John Bishop performed stand-up comedy for the first time in October 2000, and the following year made it to the final of all the major new act competitions, including So You Think You're Funny, the Daily Telegraph Open Mic Awards, the BBC New Comedy Awards and the City Life North West Comedian of The Year Award, which he won.

In 2002, he was named best newcomer by BBC Radio Merseyside, and in 2004 he won the North West Comedy Award for best stand-up. And in 2009, he was nominated for the Ediburgh Comedy Award

His material is drawn from his life's experiences, from fatherhood to cycling around the world, to playing semi- professional football, to working as a nightclub doorman.

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John Bishop announces 25th anniversary arena tour

With all tickets £25 too

John Bishop has announced an arena tour to make his 25 years in comedy – with all tickets costing £25.

On October 2, 2000, Bishop – who was at the time working in the pharmaceutical industry – stepped onto the stage at the Frog and Bucket in Manchester to perform his first comedy gig in front of just a handful people, which changed his life forever.

And the new tour includes intimate return show at the venue, on October 13 next year.

Bishop said: 'I can't believe that next year it will be 25 years since I first performed. It's been a rollercoaster!

‘And I can't thank the fans enough who have supported me all the way. I wanted to mark the anniversary with a brand-new tour and do something to say thank you – so every ticket throughout the tour will be £25. I really hope you can come and celebrate with me.’

The tickets go on sale from 10am on Friday, and will have booking fees on top of the £25 (€25 in Dublin)

The tour kicks off on October 2 next year at the Plymouth Pavilions and culminates in Belfast on November 1.

It comes hot on the heels of his current tour – Back At It - which culminates at the London Palladium in April.

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Published: 7 Oct 2024