What Is Lucy Porter's Let Yourself Go National Tour 2026 About and Where Can You Get Tickets

Ever feel like you’re meant to have it all figured out, but you’re secretly just winging it? Well, you’re not alone. The brilliant comedian Lucy Porter is hitting the road in 2026 with a brand-new show that’s all about the glorious, messy, and hilarious reality of growing up and letting go. Her eighteenth solo show, called Let Yourself Go, promises an evening of top-tier comedy that feels like a good natter with your funniest mate. This isn't just another stand-up performance, it’s a whole mood. The show kicks off a massive national tour that will see Lucy popping up in theatres and arts centres all over the country, from Bristol to Leeds.

So, what’s this new comedy show all about?

Imagine this: you’ve been on telly for years, known for being quick and clever on shows like Mock the Week. Then, one day, you find yourself on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip, and someone leaves a comment on YouTube saying you’ve “let yourself go”. Ouch. But instead of getting upset, Lucy Porter found it hilarious and turned it into the inspiration for a whole new tour.

The Let Yourself Go show is all about that moment. It explores the weird but wonderful freedom that comes with midlife. It’s about ditching the pressure to be perfect and embracing the chaos. Lucy dives into everything from the honest truth about botox regrets and the sudden fits of menopausal rage to the simple joys of a comfy slanket and spending a Saturday afternoon at a garden centre. The whole idea of ‘letting go’ isn’t seen as a bad thing, but as a brilliant new chapter. It’s about letting go of control, ambition, and yes, even your pelvic floor. This is a show for anyone who's ever felt the pressure to keep up appearances while secretly wanting to just relax on the sofa.

From Mock the Week to antiques... and a fateful YouTube comment

The journey from edgy panel shows to daytime TV can be a strange one for a comedian. Lucy admits that appearing on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip felt like a different world compared to her early gigs on shows like Mock the Week and Buzzcocks. That one YouTube comment sparked a deeper look into how much things have changed over the years. This new comedy show is the result of that reflection.

Audiences heading to the tour can expect a trip down memory lane, with stories about clubbing in the '90s and working at Granada Television. There will be relatable tales about being married to a man who is over a foot taller, a few choice words for people who can't indicate properly, and even some embroidery. It’s a mix of nostalgia, sharp observations, and a comforting message for anyone who's ever got stuck in a pub toilet while wearing a jumpsuit. Sounds pretty specific, but we've all had those moments, right?

A familiar face (and voice!) on TV and radio

Even if you don’t know Lucy Porter by name, you’ve almost certainly seen her. She’s a regular face on Britain's best-loved panel shows, with countless appearances on QI (with both Sandi Toksvig and Stephen Fry), Have I Got News for You, and Would I Lie to You. Her warm and witty style makes her a perfect guest for these shows.

But her talents don’t stop there. Her acting work is also impressive, including a part in BBC1’s Eastenders and a role in the incredibly successful stage version of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest, which ran in both Edinburgh and London. And if you’re a fan of radio, you’ve definitely heard her. Lucy’s voice is a staple on BBC Radio 4, where she’s starred in her own series, In the Family Way. She's also a regular on the News Quiz, The Now Show, The Unbelievable Truth, and the legendary Just a Minute. Honestly, is there anything she can't do? She even finds time to be on the board of Bristol’s annual Slapstick Festival, sharing her love for comedy history.

A proper quiz champion

On top of everything else, Lucy’s big passion is quizzing. And she’s not just a casual pub quizzer, she’s seriously good. She co-hosts the very successful podcast ‘Fingers on Buzzers’ with Jenny Ryan, who you’ll know as The Vixen from The Chase. They’ve even released a quiz book together for all the other trivia fans out there.

Her love for a good quiz has led to some fantastic personal achievements. She’s a proud owner of a Pointless trophy (a proper badge of honour!) and has even been crowned a Celebrity Mastermind ‘Champion of Champions’. So, when she’s not making the nation laugh, she’s probably winning a quiz somewhere. This passion for knowledge is a big part of what makes her comedy so smart and relatable.

What the papers are saying

It’s not just audiences who love her, the critics are big fans too. Her shows consistently get rave reviews for being cleverly written and genuinely funny. Here’s a taste of what the press has said about Lucy:

• “Impeccably punchlined anecdotes … genuinely delightful” – The Telegraph
• “A treat from start to finish” – The Herald

Find the Let Yourself Go national tour near you

The Let Yourself Go national tour runs from February to November 2026, with dates all across the UK.

Ready to grab your tickets? Here are all the dates for the tour:

Date	City	Venue
06-Feb-26	BRISTOL	HEN AND CHICKENS
07-Feb-26	MAIDSTONE	HAZLITT
13-Feb-26	DIDCOT	CORNERSTONE
21-Feb-26	HAVANT	THE SPRING
26-Feb-26	FINCHLEY	ARTS DEPOT
27-Feb-26	BORDON	PHOENIX ARTS CENTRE
28-Feb-26	WINCHESTER	THE ARC
06-Mar-26	SOUTHEND	PALACE THEATRE
07-Mar-26	MAIDENHEAD	NORDEN FARM
13-Mar-26	HEMEL HEMPSTEAD	OLD TOWN HALL
14-Mar-26	HEMEL HEMPSTEAD	OLD TOWN HALL
19-Mar-26	NEW MILTON	FOREST ARTS
20-Mar-26	COLCHESTER	ARTS CENTRE
21-Mar-26	ALDERSHOT	WEST END CENTRE
17-Apr-26	SWINDON	ARTS CENTRE
18-Apr-26	BRACKNELL	SOUTH HILL PARK
19-Apr-26	BASINGSTOKE	THE HAYMARKET
30-Apr-26	TUNBRIDGE WELLS	TRINITY THEATRE
01-May-26	TAUNTON	BREWHOUSE
02-May-26	COVENTRY	WARWICK ARTS CENTRE
03-Sep-26	CRAWLEY	THE HAWTH
04-Sep-26	CAMBRIDGE	JUNCTION
05-Sep-26	NORWICH	PLAYHOUSE
11-Sep-26	CHELMSFORD	THEATRE
12-Sep-26	CHELMSFORD	THEATRE
18-Sep-26	READING	SOUTH STREET ARTS CENTRE
19-Sep-26	DORKING	HALLS
25-Sep-26	LINCOLNSHIRE	THE ROPEWALK
26-Sep-26	LEICESTER	ATTENBOROUGH ARTS CENTRE
27-Sep-26	LEEDS	THE WARDROBE
02-Oct-26	LUTON	HAT FACTORY
03-Oct-26	MILTON KEYNES	THE STABLES
04-Oct-26	SHREWSBURY	THEATRE SEVERN
10-Oct-26	LONDON	BLACKHEATH HALLS
16-Oct-26	SELBY	TOWN HALL
17-Oct-26	OTLEY	COURTHOUSE
18-Oct-26	SHEFFIELD	STEAMWORKS (#ad)
23-Oct-26	FOLKESTONE	QUARTERHOUSE
24-Oct-26	GUILDFORD	G LIVE
06-Nov-26	BANBURY	THE MILL
07-Nov-26	EPSOM	PLAYHOUSE
13-Nov-26	SALISBURY	ARTS CENTRE
20-Nov-26	DEAL	ASTOR THEATRE
21-Nov-26	NEWBURY	ARLINGTON ARTS CENTRE