Kiell Smith-Bynoe & Friends: Kool Story Bro

If you have been following British comedy lately, you have likely seen Kiell Smith-Bynoe on screen, whether as Mike Cooper in Ghosts or through his appearances on Taskmaster. This autumn, he is bringing his improvised comedy show, Kool Story Bro, to the Theatre Royal in Brighton. It is a format that relies heavily on audience participation, as the show is built around the stories and anecdotes shared by the people in the room. Because the content is generated on the spot, each performance ends up being quite different from the last.

For this specific date on Sunday, 18 October 2026, the show is scheduled to start at 19:30. The production is set to run for approximately two hours, including an interval. While Kiell Smith-Bynoe is the main host, the show features a rotating cast of improvisers, which for this tour includes Graham Dickson, Rob Gilbert, Lola-Rose Maxwell, and Emily Lloyd-Saini. There is also a surprise celebrity host scheduled to appear, though the organisers note that the final lineup is always subject to change. Given the nature of the material, the event is restricted to those aged 16 and over.

The Theatre Royal is located on New Road, right in the centre of Brighton. Tickets are currently priced around £27.55, though you might find slight variations depending on the booking platform, with some discounts available for friends or members of the organisation. It is worth checking the specific booking details if you are planning to go in a group, as these small price differences can add up. It is a straightforward setup: you turn up, share a story if you feel like it, and see where the improvisers take the conversation. It is a decent option if you are looking for something a bit more spontaneous than a scripted play or a standard stand-up set.