Desiree Burch: The Golden Wrath

If you’re looking for a night of comedy that’s smart, sharp, and tackles the inevitable chaos of getting older, mark your calendar for Desiree Burch’s upcoming show in Brighton. Burch is a familiar face and voice, known for her appearances on shows like Taskmaster and Live At The Apollo, and perhaps most famously as the narrator of Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle. She’s bringing her acclaimed new stand-up hour, The Golden Wrath, to the city.

This show is less about quick jokes and more about a journey through what Burch calls the 'Middle Ages'—that period where you start noticing the loss of sleep, relevance, youth, and those carefully constructed illusions about life. Instead of mourning, Burch channels this experience into a humorous and furious celebration of freedom. It’s about accepting that time has ruined the original plans and deciding to fight back anyway. The material is deep, exploring themes like the body (both personal and political), death, identity, the menopause, and the general social apocalypses we navigate daily. Critics have certainly responded well to the depth, with the show earning a rating of 'Casi perfecto' from the Evening Standard.

For those planning to attend, the event is scheduled for Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Ironworks Studios in Brighton. It’s worth noting that this date is a rescheduling; the event was moved from an earlier date in November 2025, but any original tickets purchased remain valid for the new March 2026 performance. Doors are set to open at 7:00 PM, with the show starting promptly at 8:00 PM. You can expect a substantial performance, running for approximately one hour and 45 minutes, including a short interval.

Given the mature themes and content, the show is strictly restricted to an 18+ audience. It sounds like the perfect opportunity to catch a major TV star delivering material that is both deeply personal and universally relatable, all while enjoying a night out at a great local venue.