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Ian Smith: Crushing

  • Wells Little Theatre: Rehearsal Room Chamberlain Street Wells, Somerset, BA5 2PS (map)

Tickets £13 *Sold out*

Ian Smith (as heard on BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, Just a Minute and co-hosting the Northern News podcast) presents a show about stress, love and driving a tank with your hairdresser. Three classic and timeless themes. Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Ian Smith brings his critically acclaimed and multi-award nominated show to Wells Comedy Festival.

Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2023

(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Award Shortlist 2023

Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy Runner-up 2023

‘There are few shows as purely funny as this on the fringe’ ★★★★ Guardian

‘Sheer brilliance’ ★★★★.5 Chortle

‘One of our most consistent comedians – properly funny’ ★★★★ Fest

★★★★★ One4Review

★★★★★  Fringe Monkey

★★★★★  Quintessential Review

★★★★★  Edinburgh Festivals

★★★★.5  Chortle

★★★★.5  RGM

★★★★  The Guardian

★★★★  The Scotsman

★★★★  Fest Mag

★★★★  Beyond The Joke

★★★★  EdFringe Review

★★★★  Phoenix Remix

★★★★  The Comic’s Comic

★★★★  Mumble

Age guidance: 16+

The ticket price includes a £1 restoration levy which goes directly towards the development of the festival

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