Al Murray - All You Need is Guv

Al Murray is back at the Congress Theatre on Thursday 5 November, with his new stand-up show All You Need is Guv. If that name rings a bell, it's because he's better known as The Pub Landlord, the loud-mouthed, beer-loving publican who's been a fixture of British comedy for years. He's also gone by the King of Beers, and both names point to the same character: a man who treats the stage like the bar of his own pub, holding court and trading in his signature 'common sense' hot-takes on the world.

This is a brand-new show for 2026, and it follows a sell-out 138-date tour of the isles. If you've seen him before, you'll know the format: Murray works the room as much as the material, and the interaction with the crowd is a big part of the draw. The Daily Telegraph has called him a national treasure and The Independent a bona fide British institution, with critics pointing to that crowd work as one of the wonders of the comedy world. It's that live, unpredictable energy that makes the Pub Landlord work best in a theatre rather than on a screen.

Before he became a household name, he was just a humble publican who grew into a multi-award-winning comedian. He really broke through with his prime-time ITV1 shows Happy Hour and A Second Audience With Al Murray The Pub Landlord, and he's been a regular on the British comedy circuit ever since. This tour sees him returning to the stage with a fresh set of takes on the state of things, delivered with the same blustery confidence he's always had.

One thing to keep in mind: the Eastbourne date was rescheduled from 16 October, so if you'd marked that one in your calendar, you'll need to shift it to the new date. The show runs without support, so it's just Murray on stage for the evening. It starts at 7:30pm, and tickets are £35.60, which includes the booking fee.