Daliso Chaponda: Topical Storm

If you’re looking ahead for comedy in Brighton, mark your calendar for Tuesday, April 28, 2026. That’s when Daliso Chaponda, known to many from Britain’s Got Talent and his Radio 4 show Citizen of Nowhere, brings his new stand-up tour, Topical Storm, to the city. The show is happening at Komedia Studio, with doors opening at 7:30 PM for an 8:00 PM start. It’s worth noting that seating in the Studio is unreserved, so planning to arrive early might be a good idea if you have a preferred spot.

Topical Storm isn’t just a collection of jokes; it dives into the current state of the news cycle itself. Daliso tackles the absurdity, chaos, and polarization generated by modern media—from journalists and bloggers to fake news and satire—and questions whether all this coverage is actually dividing us instead of informing us. He uses sharp jokes and lines that are meant to make you think, but he also weaves in plenty of personal material. Expect stories about blacklisted celebrities, historical figures people regret admiring, family arrests, and even an attempted blackmail incident. The show runs for 1 hour and 40 minutes, including an interval, and the age restriction for the Komedia date is 16+.

This performance is part of a wider tour running from February through July 2026, hitting places like Shoreham-by-Sea and Norwich. If you’re wondering about the quality, critics have generally responded well to Daliso’s approach. The Guardian noted that he “gets laughs from subjects other comedians avoid,” while Metro described his work as “full of witty lines and well-crafted gags.” Regarding tickets, while prices for other venues on the tour range roughly between £16 and £19, you’ll need to check availability and the exact cost for the Brighton date directly through platforms like Eventim or by contacting Komedia.