Andy Parsons is Back With a New UK Tour, and He's Sending Everyone to Mars

Let's be honest, life can feel a bit bonkers sometimes. You switch on the news, scroll through your phone, and it feels like the world has gone completely potty. Ever have one of those days where you just wish you could pack a few of the people in charge onto a rocket and send them on a one-way trip to space? Well, you're not alone. It seems comedian Andy Parsons feels exactly the same way, and he’s made a whole new comedy show about it.

After a completely sold-out tour in 2023 and another smash-hit run at the Edinburgh Fringe, the man you know and love from Mock The Week is hitting the road again with his brand-new UK tour for 2025-26. The show is called Please #@!$ Off To Mars, and it’s the perfect excuse to get out of the house, have a proper laugh, and forget about the madness for a couple of hours. This is the kind of topical comedy that makes you nod along while you’re crying with laughter.

So, who’s getting a one-way ticket?

You can probably guess a few of the names on Andy's passenger list. The main idea is a simple plea: can Elon Musk please, for the love of all that is holy, just take his rockets and go? He could set up his own little colony on Mars with his robot pals and his uniquely named children. Sounds fair enough, right?

But why stop there? Andy reckons he could take a few mates with him. Imagine it: a Martian community featuring not just Musk, but also Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, Rachel Reeves and, of course, Nigel Farage. Think of it as the ultimate reality TV show, just broadcast from another planet. Andy’s show dives headfirst into the state of the world in 2025, tackling the big names and even bigger headlines with his signature sharp wit. The show Please #@!$ Off To Mars is the satirical send-off we all need.

Who is this Andy Parsons bloke, anyway?

If you've switched on a TV in the last 20 years, you’ve probably seen Andy’s face. He’s that clever-looking chap who was a regular panellist on the brilliant Mock The Week, where he'd fire off jokes about the week's news faster than most of us can read it. He’s also popped up on pretty much every other comedy show, including the legendary Live at the Apollo, Saturday Live, and The Comedy Store.

But he's been at this for ages. He actually started his career writing for the iconic puppet show Spitting Image and a Radio 4 programme called Weekending. So, he’s been making fun of politicians since before some of us were born. He even had his own Radio 2 series for six years. It’s no surprise he’s a multi-award winner, having picked up a Time Out Comedy Award and trophies from the New Zealand International Comedy Award and the Montreal Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. This man knows how to write a joke.

Not his first rodeo (or comedy special)

This tour is the latest in a long line of sell-out shows. Andy Parsons has toured the UK more times than you’ve had hot dinners, playing to packed theatres everywhere. He’s also a bit of a pro when it comes to comedy specials. You might have seen his stuff on Netflix, Amazon Prime, or BBC iPlayer. He’s got five specials under his belt with brilliant names:

• Bafflingly Optimistic
• Britain's Got Idiots
• Gruntled
• Slacktivist
• Live & Unleashed

And if that’s not enough, he’s got another stand-up special coming out on NextUp in 2025. The man is busy. His last show at the Edinburgh Fringe was completely sold out, so if you want to catch Please #@!$ Off To Mars, you’ll want to be quick about it.

Don't just take my word for it

The critics are all in agreement. This is top-tier comedy. The papers have been raving about him for years, and it’s easy to see why. When it comes to sharp, funny commentary on the world, he’s one of the best in the business.

“Hysterical. Andy Parsons is on fire” – The Mirror

“Very funny” – The Times

“Laugh Out Loud Funny” – Sunday Telegraph

"It's great to welcome sharp, topical comedy and Parsons remains one of its most skilful exponents" – The Guardian

“Potato-headed” – Evening Standard

Okay, that last one from the Evening Standard is a bit cheeky, but it’s still a memorable review! Being a multi-award winner from events like the Montreal Comedy Festival isn't just luck; it's a sign of real talent.

Right, when and where can I see this tour?

Here comes the important bit. The Andy Parsons: Please #@!$ Off To Mars UK tour is massive, with dates stretching from this autumn all the way into next spring. He's playing all over the country, so there’s a good chance he's coming to a town near you. His November schedule is particularly packed, and there are plenty of shows on a Thursday night to kick off your weekend early. Check out the full list below.

Date	Venue
Saturday 27 September	Maidenhead, Norden Farm
Thursday 2 October	Richmond (Yorks), Georgian Theatre Royal
Friday 3 October	Newark, Palace Theatre
Saturday 4 October	Chelmsford, Theatre
Thursday 9 October	Bracknell, South Hill Park
Friday 10 October	Birmingham, MAC
Saturday 11 October	Buxton, Pavilion Arts Centre
Sunday 12 October	Oxford, North Wall Arts Centre
Thursday 16 October	Tunbridge Wells, Trinity Theatre
Friday 17 October	Norwich, Playhouse
Saturday 18 October	Norwich, Playhouse
Thursday 6 November	Worcester, Huntingdon Hall
Friday 7 November	Chesham, Elgiva Hall
Thursday 13 November	Chester, Storyhouse Garret Studio
Friday 14 November	Bury St Edmunds, The Apex
Wednesday 19 November	Hexham, Queen’s Hall
Thursday 20 November	Barnard Castle, The Witham
Friday 21 November	Pocklington, Arts Centre
Saturday 22 November	Wantage, The Beacon
Wednesday 26 November	Canterbury, Gulbenkian
Thursday 27 November	Teddington, Landmark Arts Centre
Friday 28 November	Brighton (Hove), The Old Market
Saturday 29 November	Hedge End, Barry Theatre
Thursday 4 December	Swanage, The Mowlem
Friday 5 December	Tiverton, TCAT
Saturday 6 December	Great Torrington, Plough Arts Centre
Wednesday 10 December	Tewkesbury, The Roses
Thursday 11 December	Stamford, Corn Exchange
Friday 12 December	Bath, Roper Theatre
Thursday 29 January	Aldershot, West End Centre
Friday 13 March	London, Leicester Square Theatre
Friday 20 March	Loughborough, Town Hall
Saturday 21 March	Lichfield, Garrick Theatre
Thursday 26 March	Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn
Saturday 16 May	Bradford, Alhambra Studio

Tickets: https://www.pleasance.co.uk/event/andy-parsons-please-mars