Stand-up comedy show by Hayley Ellis, a comedian and former girlband member, at Theatre@41.
Hayley Ellis brings her stand-up show, Stop showing off in front of your mates, to Theatre@41 in York on Friday 26 February 2027. It's a solo night of comedy, and the title gives you a fair idea of the sort of thing she's on about.
If you've never come across her, there's a bit of history to catch up on first. Ellis is a former girlband member, and that's where a good chunk of the act comes from. In her own words, she once had it all: "a fringe full of inset hairspray, a lace glove and a dream." The show leans on that background, so the stories she tells aren't just random bits of life — they're tied to that particular chapter of her career.
It's that mix of the pop world and the comedy stage that gives the set its shape. She's not just telling jokes; she's working from a specific place in her past, and the girlband years provide a lot of the material she draws on throughout the night. If you've ever wondered what it's like to go from the choreographed world of a girl group to standing alone on a comedy stage, this is where you'll find the answer.
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One practical thing to keep in mind: the show is recommended for ages 14 and over, so it's not one for the very young. It's Hayley Ellis at Theatre@41 on Friday 26 February 2027.
