Kathy Maniura: The Cycling Man

If you're looking ahead to the spring calendar, mark Friday, May 29, 2026, for a show at Komedia Studio in the North Laine area (44–47 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN). That evening, the award-winning British character comedian Kathy Maniura is bringing her acclaimed drag king show, The Cycling Man, to Brighton. Maniura has a strong track record; she was the winner of Sketch Off 2020 and shortlisted for BBC New Comedian 2023. Her previous show, Objectified, earned five-star reviews at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2023, and she was also nominated for the Best of Brighton Comedy Award 2024. Doors open at 18:00, with the show starting at 18:30.

The Cycling Man is a goofy, absurd piece of comedy that centers on Oliver, a recently single, middle-aged man. The premise is that Oliver is "on the verge of a collapse" after spending what's described as "a NHS nurse's salary" on cycling equipment from Decathlon. Through this deeply flawed character, the show explores themes of male vulnerability and toxicity. Critics have described Maniura's work as 'Encantadora' (Guardian) and 'Actuación destacada... enigmática' (Scotsman). This particular show, directed by Cecily Nash, was one of the best-reviewed comedy shows of the Edinburgh Fringe 2025.

If you decide to go, tickets are priced at £16.00, though it's always worth checking for any changes as this is a guide price. The performance is suitable for ages 16 and up. The hour-long theatrical comedy is known for being complex and polished, incorporating specific elements like audience participation, a song about cycling indumentaria, and video content.