Ruby Wax: Absolutely Famous

Ruby Wax is bringing her latest stage show, Absolutely Famous, to the Theatre Royal Brighton on Thursday, 7 May 2026. She won't be alone on stage; she’s joined by Clive Tulloh, her producer and friend of many years. The performance is designed as a live journey through her career, which began at the Royal Shakespeare Company before she became a fixture on British television. It’s a format that blends comedy elements with a more conversational retrospective, looking at the different stages of her professional life and her transition into the public eye.

A significant part of the evening involves revisiting the interviews that defined her TV career. They’ve selected clips featuring figures such as Donald Trump, Madonna, OJ Simpson, and Pamela Anderson to show on stage. As these segments play, Ruby and Clive discuss the anecdotes and stories that didn't make it into the original broadcasts. The show is scheduled to start at 19:30 and runs for approximately two hours, which includes an interval. While one source has listed the date as Tuesday the 5th, the majority of the information points to the Thursday evening slot for this Brighton stop.

Regarding the practical side of things, tickets have been available since late November 2024. The pricing varies depending on where you sit in the theatre, with options ranging from £12.00 to £45.00, though a standard guide price of £35.46 is also mentioned in some listings. Because the show includes strong language, it is recommended for those aged 14 and over. For those who need to arrange specific assistance, the Theatre Royal on New Road provides a direct contact number for accessibility queries at 0800 912 6971. It’s a straightforward setup for a night out in the city centre, focusing on the history of 90s pop culture and Wax’s own trajectory as a performer and well-known mental health advocate.