Paul Foot
The Future (Work-in-Progress)
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Sunday 24 May 2026, 7pm (60 mins)
Wells Little Theatre Main House, £15
Hello and OMG. Everything’s wrong in the world. When did optimism end? Remember years ago when people were excited for the future, with predictions of people flying around on jet packs, friendly robots that wheeled themselves round the kitchen making tea, and solar powered bidets? Well, we don’t have fun visions for the future like that anymore, do we?
In this show, which, much like human civilisation, is a work-in-progress, Paul tries to find a way forward for humanity that isn’t environmental collapse, war and pointless arguments. His medium is stand-up comedy, his allotted time is 58 minutes to one hour, his message is hope (hopefully).
Chortle Awards 2024 Best Show Nominee
(ISH) Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2023 Best Show Winner
Next Up Biggest Award in Comedy 2023 Nominee
’Funnier and more daring than I’ve ever seen him…Has the audience laughing so hard they’re about to leave their bodies’ ★★★★★ Chortle
’He's a comedy genius, one of the funniest things I've seen. Sublime, original and brilliant’
The Independent
’Quite simply, he is mind blowing, so if you fancy your mind being blown Paul Foot is one of the few comedians working today who can do it for you’ ★★★★★ The Mirror
Age guidance: 14+
The ticket price includes a £1 restoration levy which goes directly towards the development of the festival