Harry Baker: Tender

Harry Baker, the World Poetry Slam Champion, is bringing his latest work, the show and book titled Tender, to Komedia Brighton. This new material focuses on the very specific and intense experience of new fatherhood, exploring the mix of euphoria, panic, and vulnerability encountered during the first hundred days of his baby's life. Baker is known for his intricate, rapid-fire rhymes delivered with genuine wit and warmth—a style that has been described by critics as “spectacularly witty.” The show incorporates poems from his new book alongside some of his popular older material, ensuring the performance offers a balanced mix beyond just the new parental theme.

If you want to see Tender live, the performance is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, taking place in the Komedia Basement at 44-47 Gardner Street. This is a matinee performance, starting at 1:30 PM, with doors opening an hour earlier at 12:30 PM. Baker is actually performing across the weekend, but the Sunday slot is the one to mark down. While the seating is unreserved, giving you flexibility once inside, you should plan for a substantial show; other tour dates suggest a running time of approximately 2 hours and 20 minutes, which typically includes an interval.

For those planning ahead, the ticket guide prices for the March 8th show are set at £19.00 for a Standard ticket and £16.00 for Concessions. It’s also useful to know the age guidance before booking: the show is rated 9+, and Komedia requires that anyone under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. It looks set to be a thoughtful, funny, and technically impressive afternoon of spoken word and comedy right in the heart of the city.