Gyles Brandreth: Up Memory Lane!

Gyles Brandreth brings Up Memory Lane! to the Salisbury Playhouse on Saturday 1 May 2027, with the show starting at 3:00pm. It's presented by Bound and Gagged Comedy, and Brandreth isn't on his own — he's joined on stage by Harriet Jaine.

If the name doesn't ring a bell, you've almost certainly seen him. Brandreth is a former MP, a podcaster, and a storyteller who's become a fixture of British television through Just A Minute, This Morning, Celebrity Gogglebox, QI, Sunday Brunch, The Wheel and Would I Lie to You?. Up Memory Lane! premiered at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where it became a sell-out hit, and it works as much as an exploration of how memory functions as it does a comedy show, unpacking his childhood memories and the best and worst moments of his life.

Harriet Jaine is more than just a guest here; she's the producer of their multi-million-download Top Ten podcast Rosebud, so the two have a long-running working relationship that carries over into the live show. There's also an interactive streak to the whole thing: a ball is thrown into the crowd, and whoever catches it has to share a family secret or pay a forfeit. It's the kind of thing that keeps you on your toes, even if you're sitting well back from the stage.

So, that's Gyles Brandreth at the Salisbury Playhouse on Saturday 1 May 2027, with Harriet Jaine joining him on stage. The show starts at 3:00pm.