On the 25th anniversary of his first live show, and after a sell-out run at the 2013 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the cage-fighting Capricorn comedian ALEX HORNE presents his brand new UK tour Lies, with six consecutive nights at London’s Soho Theatre. Tickets are available to buy now at www.alexhorne.com.
ALEX has done a lot of things in his life – he’s bungee jumped off the Eiffel tower, been punched by John Prescott and came second in the 2008 Eurovision Song Contest – but one thing he hasn’t done much is tell the truth. He’s told jokes – an awful lot of jokes, a lot of awful jokes. And he’s done a load of lovely shows using PowerPoint, Tim Key and a handful of musicians. But he’s never just talked honestly about himself. So this year the Oscar-winning former squaddie might do just that. He’ll talk about his extraordinary life with candour and, of course, heapfuls of hilarity. My God, it’ll be hilarious. He’ll throw out the gimmicks and speak only the truth. Definitely.
To date ALEX has brought eight solo shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, including 2003’s Best Newcomer Perrier Award nominated Making Fish Laugh and 2004’s Chortle Award winning Every Body Talks. The three-time Countdown champion comic has hosted two series of the acclaimed Alex Horne Presents: The Horne Section (BBC Radio 4) with a third scheduled for 2014 and hosted Nevermind the Buzzcocks in 2012.
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Lies runs from Wednesday 18th September – Saturday 29th March
WHAT THE PRESS HAVE SAID ABOUT ALEX HORNE:
“Horne provides one on the smartest and most original performances you’re likely to see this year. Book it now.” Shortlist
“Horne has superb timing and fascinating delivery… Pure comedy gold.” Metro
“A beguiling blend of the smart and the stupid. . . a real delight” Sunday Times
For more information and press tickets, please contact: Lottie Doran on: 020 7598 7222 /
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TOUR DATES
DATE / VENUE / BOX OFFICE
Wednesday 18th September Croydon, Fairfield Hall, Arnhem Gallery 0208 688 9291
Thursday 19th September Hanley, Mitchell Arts Centre 01782 409307
Friday 20th September Cambridge, The Junction 01223 511 511
Saturday 21st September Didcot, Cornerstone 01235 515144
Friday 27th September The Core at Corby Cube 01536 470470
Friday 4th October Barnsley, The Civic 01226 327 000
Saturday 5th October Corsham, The Pound Arts Centre 01249 701628
Thursday 10th October Harrow Arts Centre 020 8416 8989
Friday 11th October Brighton Comedy Festival, The Dome 0208 237 1000
Saturday 12th October Canterbury, Marlowe Theatre 01277 787787
Thursday 17th October Bath, Rondo Theatre 01225 463362
Friday 1st November Falmouth, The Poly 01326 319461
Sunday 3rd November Salford Quays, The Lowry 0843 208 6000
Thursday 7th November Milton Keynes, The Stables Theatre 01908 280800
Friday 8th November Ilkley, Kings Hall 01274 432000
Saturday 16th November Hereford, The Courtyard Studio 01432 340555
Thursday 21th November Huddersfield, Lawrence Batley Theatre 01484 430528
Monday 25th November London Soho Theatre 020 7478 0100
Tuesday 26th November London Soho Theatre 020 7478 0100
Wednesday 27th November London Soho Theatre 020 7478 0100
Thursday 28th November London Soho Theatre 020 7478 0100
Friday 29th November London Soho Theatre 020 7478 0100
Saturday 30th November London Soho Theatre 020 7478 0100
Monday 13th January Glasgow The Stand 0844 335 8879
Tuesday 14th January Edinburgh, The Stand 0131 558 7272
Wednesday 15th January Stirling, Macrobert 01786 466666
Thursday 16th January Motherwell Theatre 01698 403120
Friday 17th January Berwick upon Tweed, The Maltings Theatre 01289 330 999
Saturday 18th January Durham, Gala Theatre 03000 266600
Sunday 19th January Newcastle, The Stand 0844 693 3336
Thursday 30th January Colchester Arts Centre 01206 500900
Friday 31st January Reading, South Street Arts 0118 960 6060
Saturday 1st February Wellingborough, The Castle 01933 270 007
Wednesday 5th February Bristol, Colston Hall, Hall 2 0117 922 3686
Thursday 6th February Exeter, Phoenix 01392 667080
Saturday 8th February Chorley, Little Theatre 01257 264362
Wednesday 12th February Shrewsbury, Theatre Severn, Walker Theatre 01743 281 281
Thursday 13th February Milford Haven, The Torch Theatre 01646 695267
Friday 14th February Evesham Arts Centre 01386-446944
Saturday 15th February Stafford, Gatehouse Theatre, The Met 01785 254 653
Friday 21st February Arlington Arts Centre 01635 244246
Wednesday 26th February Bury St Edmunds, Theatre Royal 01284 769505
Thursday 27th February Havant, The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre 023 9247 2700
Friday 28th February Snibston, Century Theatre 01530 278444
Thursday 6th March Millom, The Beggar’s Theatre 01229 775677
Friday 7th March Paisley, Arts Centre 03003 001210
Saturday 8th March Kendal, The Brewery Arts Centre 01539 725 133
Friday 28th March Clacton on Sea, The Princes Theatre 01255 686633
Saturday 29th March Great Yarmouth, St George’s Theatre 01493 331 484
AVALON PROMOTIONS
Avalon is one of the leading promoters of live comedy in the UK. Recent highlights include: RUSSELL HOWARD performing to over 240,000 fans with sell-out tour Right Here, Right Now; AL MURRAY’s twice extended show Al Murray The Pub Landlord The Only Way Is Epic, including two dates at the Queen’s Theatre, London; Edinburgh Comedy Award and the Barry Award winning RUSSELL KANE’s new tour Posturing Delivery; RICHARD HERRING returning to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for his 25th year; DAVE GORMAN’s Barry Award nominated sell-out tour Powerpoint Presentation; GREG DAVIES’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated, triple-extended, 109 date sell-out show Firing Cheeseballs at a Dog and new tour The Back of My Mum’s Head, including two dates at the Hammersmith Apollo; LEE NELSON’s sell-out date at the IndigO2 with Lee Nelson Live; ROB DELANEY selling out his UK debut London run at Soho Theatre in one hour from a single tweet; U.S.’s number one podcasting comedian PAUL F. TOMPKINS playing the UK for the first time at London’s Soho Theatre.
