Jimmy Carr: Killing Jokes

Jimmy Carr brings his new show, Killing Jokes, to the Main Auditorium at the Weymouth Pavilion on Wednesday 20 October 2027. It's a brand-new set, and the title gives you a fair idea of where he's heading: it's packed with fast, dark one-liners about all kinds of terrible things. If you've seen him before, you know the format — short, sharp jokes delivered one after another, with the punchlines landing hard and fast.

Carr has a long history with this kind of comedy. The venue notes that he's confirmed kills in over 50 countries and across 13 specials, and eyewitnesses describe the show as 'a brutal, hilarious, life affirming night out'. It leans right into the dark side of things, and the show doesn't shy away from it: being offended, it suggests, is like buying a ticket to a horror movie and then complaining that you got scared. If that's your kind of thing, you'll be in good company.

There are two performances on the night, one at 7pm and another at 9:30pm, so you can pick the time that works best for you. Tickets run from £38 to £68, depending on where you sit in the auditorium. The show is presented by Chambers Touring, and it's not suitable for under-16s. If you're planning to make a proper evening of it, pre-show meals are served in the Piano Bar from 5pm, so you can eat before you head into the main room.