Five major dates for 2023

Mo Gilligan is taking his Black British Takeover comedy showcase on tour.

The comic will present some of the stars of the black UK stand-up circuit at five venues – mostly arenas – next year.

It follows the success of two shows at The O2 in London over the past two years, the first of which was broadcast on Channel 4.

Gilligan – who fronts BBC One’s new music quiz That's My Jam, starting on December 17, – said: ‘I’m really proud of the black British comedy circuit. It’s where it all started for me and it's full of so much incredible talent.

‘I’m absolutely honoured to be heading out on tour with these phenomenal comics to showcase even more history-making line-ups.’

Eddie Kadi will be returning as host but the rest of the bill has not yet been announced,

The Black British Takeover tour will kick off at Manchester’s O2 Apollo on November 3 next year, followed by Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo on the 10th, the Cardiff International Arena on the 18th, London’s Eventim Apollo on the 30th and the Birmingham Utilita Arena on December 7.

Tickets go on general sale at 10am next Friday, December 16.

Published: 9 Dec 2022