Tom Davis brings Spudgun to Brighton ahead of three more Sussex dates

The King Gary star and Wolf & Owl co-host brings his stand-up tour to Brighton Dome Comedy Festival, with Hastings, Crawley and Worthing to follow in 2027.

Tom Davis will bring his stand-up show Spudgun to Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall on Friday 16 October 2026, with three more Sussex appearances announced for next year.

The Brighton performance falls on the opening night of Brighton Dome Comedy Festival in cahoots with Komedia, which runs from 16 to 25 October. Davis joins a programme that also includes Maisie Adam, Simon Amstell, Nish Kumar and Sam Campbell.

His visit is part of a wider UK tour, which promoter Off The Kerb has extended into 2027 because of demand. The additional dates give audiences across East and West Sussex further opportunities to see the show.

What is Spudgun about?

The title comes from a nickname Davis was given while working on building sites, before his career in comedy took off. In an interview with Beyond The Joke, he explained that the show explores the gap between other people’s assumptions about him and his own sense of who he is.

That includes the expectations attached to being a tall former labourer, alongside his reflections on approaching 50. Davis described a show built around stories, with a more settled comic voice and a willingness to be open about himself.

Television audiences will know him from King Gary, The Curse and Murder in Successville, while his film credits include Wonka and Paddington 2. He also co-hosts Wolf & Owl with Romesh Ranganathan.

Spudgun follows his debut solo tour, Underdog. According to his official biography, that earlier show was filmed at Portsmouth’s Kings Theatre and is available on Sky and NOW.

Brighton performance at a glance

Brighton Dome’s event listing gives approximate stage timings, so allow some flexibility when planning the journey home. Its advertised finish makes the evening around two hours and five minutes in total.

The Concert Hall entrance is on Church Street. Brighton railway station is approximately a ten-minute walk away, while bus stops on North Street, Queen’s Road and Pavilion Parade are nearby. See the venue’s travel and entrance information before setting off.

More Sussex dates in 2027

After Brighton, Davis is scheduled to return to Sussex at Hastings White Rock Theatre on Sunday 23 May 2027, followed by The Hawth in Crawley on Sunday 13 June and Worthing Pavilion Theatre on Saturday 11 September.

All three are further stops on the Spudgun tour. They sit outside the October festival and require tickets for the individual performances. Prices and admission details should be checked with the chosen venue.

Full upcoming Spudgun UK tour dates

These are the announced dates still to come as of 8 October 2026, drawn from Davis’s official tour schedule, the promoter’s 2027 announcement and official ticket listings. Earlier performances have already taken place; further dates and availability may change.

Frequently asked questions

Is Spudgun a Wolf & Owl podcast show?

Spudgun is Davis’s solo stand-up tour. Wolf & Owl is the separate podcast he co-hosts with Romesh Ranganathan.

Is the show suitable for children?

Check the admission rules for the performance you choose. The Hawth lists a strict minimum age of 14, warns of swearing and adult content, and requires under-16s to attend with an adult. Confirm Brighton’s age policy with its box office before booking for a younger audience member.

Are the 2027 Sussex shows part of Brighton Dome Comedy Festival?

The festival runs in October 2026. The Hastings, Crawley and Worthing performances are later dates on Davis’s UK tour.

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