Ian Stone: Looking for the Wow

Ian Stone is bringing his latest UK tour, Looking for the Wow, to The Forge Comedy Club at Ironworks Studios. While his scheduled appearance for this March is already sold out, a second date has been confirmed for Thursday, 3 December 2026. This extension comes after a period of high demand for the show, which has been touring since Stone received the Spirit of the Fringe award in 2023. For those who follow the local comedy circuit in Brighton, this extra date provides another chance to see the set in a familiar setting later in the year.

The show itself centres on the search for "magic" and extraordinary moments within the context of daily routines and the process of getting older. Stone, a regular on Times Radio and co-host of the Handbrake Off podcast, uses the performance to question why it feels increasingly difficult to find a sense of wonder as time passes. He approaches the subject by looking at the "inevitable slide" of life with a perspective that has resonated with his audience of over 90,000 followers and listeners. It’s less about grand gestures and more about finding those small, incredible flashes wherever they might appear, or as he puts it, sneaking a touch of the wonderful into the everyday.

In terms of the logistics for the night, the doors at Ironworks Studios open at 19:00, with the comedy starting at 20:00. The show usually wraps up around 22:00, making it a standard two-hour session. Tickets are currently available for £21.97, though this is the standard rate and could be subject to change depending on the booking platform. The event is open to those aged 16 and over, with the requirement that anyone under 18 is accompanied by an adult. It’s a straightforward setup for an evening in the city, especially for those who already know the venue’s layout and atmosphere and are looking for something specific in the winter calendar.