Mike Bubbins - Ideasman

Mike Bubbins brings his new live show Ideasman to Plymouth Guildhall on Saturday 20 March 2027. It's one of the UK dates in a tour that runs from 20 September 2026 through 17 April 2027, taking him across the UK and Ireland.

Bubbins is a comedian, actor and broadcaster, and Ideasman comes after two BBC projects: the sitcom Mammoth and the stand-up special Throwback. He's known for a particular mix of old-school warmth and sharp observational humour, and he builds the show around a specific self-description. He frames himself not as an admin or an organised man, but as an 'Ideasman'—someone who shares the stories, thoughts and observations that no one else would think of, or, as he puts it, should.

That's the whole premise of the night: a set of stories and observations that come from that particular way of looking at things. It's a brand new show, so what you'll hear is fresh material he's taking on the road, rather than a repeat of his previous work. If you've followed his BBC stuff, this is the live equivalent, built on the same observational comedy that runs through Mammoth and Throwback.

It's a Saturday night at the Guildhall, so it's a good one to keep in mind if you're planning your weekend. The show is part of a tour that spans several months, so this is one of the times it'll be playing in Plymouth. Mike Bubbins is the sole name on the bill, so it's his night from start to finish.