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NISH KUMAR
Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy
PALACE THEATRE, WESTCLIFF
Wednesday 25 November 2026
Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy
PALACE THEATRE, WESTCLIFF
Wednesday 25 November 2026
COMEDY’S LEADING POLITICAL COMEDIAN NISH KUMAR BRINGS HIS BRAND-NEW STAND-UP SHOW TO SOUTHEND
‘Roaringly funny’ ★★★★ The Times
‘The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ ★★★★ The Guardian
‘Roaringly funny’ ★★★★ The Times
‘The pre-eminent comic political polemicist of our time’ ★★★★ The Guardian
Following the smash-hit success of Nish Kumar’s 2024/25 worldwide tour, the award-winning comedian is back with a brand-new show, Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy, and it’s at the Palace Theatre in November.
The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (in many ways it's actually the last thing this country needs, but it's what it's getting so tough luck).
Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy will see the UK’s leading political comedian, who also happens to be co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers, entering his 40s. His mind is breaking. His body is worse. But audiences can still expect existential angst and political disquiet from comedy's cheekiest boy.
Fresh off the back of the success of Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe, Nish Kumar is at the top of his game. Praised by critics for its blistering political insight and fearless honesty alongside emotional depth, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe was a defining moment in Nish’s career, blending his trademark high-energy with more personal reflections on mental health and modern life. As he gears up with brand-new material, audiences will be on the receiving end of a bold, fast-paced and unflinchingly smart new show; tackling big, uncomfortable questions and delivered with the fury, intelligence and warmth that have made Nish one of the most influential voices in British comedy today.
Nish Kumar said: "I looked out of the window and the world was ending. Stand up comedy was the only thing that made sense to me - then it was co-opted by charlatans in service of autocrats. I'm going back on tour to try and reconnect with the thing I love more than anything else. I promise the show will be funnier than this.”
Please note:
Includes strong language
Age guidance: 14+
Venue: Palace Theatre SOUTHEND
Dates: Wednesday 25 November
Time: 7.30pm
Box Office: 0343 310 0030
The world is in chaos. Inequality is widening, autocracy is rising and political parties are collapsing. In these divided times, what this country desperately needs is Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy (in many ways it's actually the last thing this country needs, but it's what it's getting so tough luck).
Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy will see the UK’s leading political comedian, who also happens to be co-host of hugely popular podcast Pod Save the UK, former host of BBC show The Mash Report, and one of Taskmaster’s greatest losers, entering his 40s. His mind is breaking. His body is worse. But audiences can still expect existential angst and political disquiet from comedy's cheekiest boy.
Fresh off the back of the success of Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe, Nish Kumar is at the top of his game. Praised by critics for its blistering political insight and fearless honesty alongside emotional depth, Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe was a defining moment in Nish’s career, blending his trademark high-energy with more personal reflections on mental health and modern life. As he gears up with brand-new material, audiences will be on the receiving end of a bold, fast-paced and unflinchingly smart new show; tackling big, uncomfortable questions and delivered with the fury, intelligence and warmth that have made Nish one of the most influential voices in British comedy today.
Nish Kumar said: "I looked out of the window and the world was ending. Stand up comedy was the only thing that made sense to me - then it was co-opted by charlatans in service of autocrats. I'm going back on tour to try and reconnect with the thing I love more than anything else. I promise the show will be funnier than this.”
Please note:
Includes strong language
Age guidance: 14+
Venue: Palace Theatre SOUTHEND
Dates: Wednesday 25 November
Time: 7.30pm
Box Office: 0343 310 0030