Ingenious and Unflinching Comedy at the Torch

Canadian émigré Tom Stade’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that). Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield in his new show ‘Tom Stade: Risky Business’ at the Torch this March.

Tom has earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive and engaging stand-up talents around. Arriving in the UK back in 2001, he instantly made a splash on the circuit with his magnetic stage presence and first-class storytelling. He chose to make the UK his home, and after many years as a headliner and playing at international comedy festivals around the globe, he is now firmly established as a leading touring act and has amassed a legion of loyal fans along the way.

A prolific and innovative talent, Tom is a regular at the Edinburgh Festival; and has toured the UK with a brand-new show every year since 2011, playing to packed houses and garnering rave reviews. His irrepressible charm translated effortlessly to TV, and he has been invited onto every major stand-up TV show in the country. He has performed on BBC One’s The John Bishop Show and has performed twice on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo. He performed to his largest live audience to date joining the star-studded line-up on Channel 4’s Comedy Gala at London’s 02 arenas.

He has also performed on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Lee Mack’s All-Star Cast, both for BBC One, Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live for BBC Three and The Boyle Variety Performance for Channel 4. He has performed twice on Channel 4’s Stand-Up for the Week, and guested on BBC 2’s topical panel show Mock The Week.

The Independent describes him as “ENDLESSLY FUNNY. SLICK, INTELLIGENT, SPARKLING CHARM” with Daily Mail adding that he’s “EVERY INCH A STAR.” 

Tickets for Tom Stade: Risky Business at the Torch Theatre on Sunday 23 March at 8pm are on sale now at £21.50 and can be purchased through the Torch Theatre Box Office on 01646 695267 or click here.