Stand-up show by Geoff Norcott, part of his UK tour, at South Street Arts Centre.
Geoff Norcott brings his Work In Progress show to South Street Arts Centre on Thursday 1 April 2027, starting at 20:00. It's a stand-up set in the making, so you're seeing new material as it's being developed rather than a polished, finished hour. The show runs for about two 40-minute halves with no support act, so it's just Norcott on stage for the full evening.
If you're not familiar with his work, Norcott is a regular on the comedy circuit with a fair bit of TV and radio behind him. He's appeared on Would I Lie To You?, Live at the Apollo and The Last Leg, and he's a frequent guest on Radio 4's The News Quiz. Beyond that, he hosts his own weekly show on Times Radio and a topical comedy podcast that's been running for seven years. His last comedy special, Basic Bloke, aired on ITV.
Much of his work sits around politics and current affairs, and the reviews tend to point that out. The Times called it a "sharp and mature take on modern politics", and the Daily Mail said he's "in his element on the stand-up stage". That topical streak carries over into his podcast and his Times Radio show, so if you're into comedy that keeps an eye on the news, this is right in his wheelhouse.
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The Reading date is part of a 23-date UK tour, so it's one of many stops on the way to whatever the finished show eventually becomes. It's an age-guided 16+ night, and it starts at 20:00 at South Street Arts Centre, 21 South Street, Reading, RG1 4QU.
