Stuart Lee, Frank Skinner, Al Murray, and More Join Stephen Wilson for London Palladium Shows

Stephen Wilson’s Upcoming Shows

Stephen Wilson has announced that he will be joined by four of his “most beloved British comedians” during his upcoming four-day residency at the London Palladium.

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This spring, Wilson will grace the London Palladium stage for four nights—from May 12 to May 20—and has confirmed that Clinton Baptiste, Al Murray (playing a pub landlord), Stuart Lee, and Frank Skinner will be supporting him.

Combining Music and Comedy

Embracing unique newcomers, the musician, who describes his latest tour, “Review,” as a platform to celebrate his new album, said he was inspired by his love for comedy to create a “distinct aspect for each night.”

His latest record, which explores space themes, was released earlier this month, and he now plans to embark on an extensive tour across Europe, the UK, and North America. Visit here for tickets and check below for the full list of dates.

“I decided to try something I’ve thought about for years, and I have comedians opening the show,” he stated in a press release. “I’m a big fan of comedy, and I often see my audience at stand-up shows, usually surprised to find out I’m not entirely devoid of humor in my music!”

“I approached four of my favorite British comedians to invite them to open one of the Palladium shows. It’s an honor to say that they all accepted. Each has a different style, and all of them can poke fun at me, my music, and the audience.”

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MAYBE
1 – Cirkus, Stockholm
2 – Konserthaus, Oslo
4 – KB Hallen, Copenhagen
6 – Mitsubishi Electric Halle, Düsseldorf
7 – Cirque Royale, Brussels
9 – Symphony Hall, Birmingham
10 – Bicon, Bristol
12-13, 19-20-Palladium, London +
15 – O2 City Hall, Newcastle
16 – Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
18 – Loury, Manchester
22 – Afas Live, Amsterdam
24-26-Salle Playel, Paris
28-29-Borse du Travail, Lyon
30 – Porsche Arena, Stuttgart
31 – Zenit, Munich

+: with support from Clinton Baptiste (12), Al Murray (13), Stuart (19), and Frank Skinner (20)

JUNE

2 – Friedrichspalast, Berlin
3 – Sporthalle, Hamburg
4 – Cos Torwar Arena, Warsaw
5 – Warrizer, Gliwice
7 – Teatro Degli Archimboldi, Milan
8 – Auditorium Parco Della Musica, Rome
10 – Hall, Zurich
11 – Cepac Silo, Marseille
12 – Paras-Lel 62, Barcelona
13 – Sala la Rivier, Madrid

SEPTEMBER
9 – Masonic, San Francisco
10 – Wiltern, Los Angeles
11 – Magnolia, El Cajon
12 – Van Buren, Phoenix
14 – Paramount Theater, Denver
16 – Theater Orpheum, Minneapolis
17 – Auditorium Theater, Chicago
19 – Philmore, Detroit
20 – Park 20 mg, Northfield
22 – Danforth Music Hall, Toronto
25 – MTelus, Montreal
27 – Theater Capital, Quebec
29 – Schubert Theater, Boston
30 – Capitol Theater, Port Chester

OCTOBER
2 – Brooklyn Paramount Theater, New York
4-5 – Philmore, Philadelphia
7 – Warner Theater, Washington
9 – Schinius, Atlanta
11 – Majestic Theater, Dallas
13 – Auditorio Telmex, Guadalajara
14 – Pepsi Center WTC, Mexico City
17 – Tokio Marine Hall, Sao Paulo
19 – Movistar Arena, Santiago

Stephen Wilson recently spoke to NME about his efforts to reinvent the guitar solo within the framework of his new spatial LP, celebrating the musician’s return to Progressive Rock after more than a decade.

The so-called “overview effect” experienced by astronauts occurs when they first view Earth from space.

“Astronauts experience deep insights,” said Wilson to NME. “Some have very positive reactions, while others react negatively. I believe it’s beneficial to accept that life is this random, strange gift that’s meant to be enjoyed. As for the universe, it doesn’t concern itself with your life.”