Blackburn comic Shabaz Ali has announced details of his new comedy tour which also takes in Darwen and Burnley in 2025

Shabaz kicks off in Carlisle on February 27 and before rounding off in London on April 5 at the Leicester Square Theatre, 

Shabaz’s tour, I’m Rich, You’re Poor, will take in a total of 24 dates and he is at the Darwen Library Theatre on February 28 and at the Burnley Mechanics on March 19.

Shabaz is known to many as Shabaz Says and his quick-witted reactions to the lengths that are taken to present a ‘perfect life’ online have earned him a loyal community of millions on social media.

A comedian, broadcaster and teacher, Shabaz’s first book 'I’m Rich, You’re Poor' was published in March 2024.

Shabaz said: “I’m so excited to be going on tour. I’ve loved making people laugh online and building an incredible community.

"My success has always been down to the people who watch and engage with the comedy whether it’s online or as part of the book and now I can’t wait for us all to come together in real life, make the show and make it a night to remember.

"Plenty of laughs and a whole load of povvo pride!"

Shabaz is the host of the BBC’s official Dr Who podcast, took over BBC Radio 1 for the Review of the Year 2023, and has garnered global attention having interviewed for television with the likes of CBS News America and ABC Australia to name a few.

He also picked Comedy Creator of the Year at the B Creator Awards and Best Video Channel honour at the Asian Media Awards in 2023.

Shabaz Ali - I'm Rich, You're Poor, full tour dates

  • February 27 - The Old Fire Station, Carlisle
  • February 28 - Library Theatre, Darwen
  • March 1 - Royal and Derngate, Northampton
  • March 2 - The Lowry, Salford
  • March 5 - The Glee Club, Cardiff
  • March 6 - Hen & Chicken Studio, Bristol
  • March 8 - Town Hall, Middlesbrough
  • March 9 - The Leadmill, Sheffield
  • March 12 - The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
  • March 13 - The Glee Club, Glasgow
  • March 15 - Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead
  • March 16 - Komedia, Brighton
  • March 19 - Mechanics Theatre, Burnley
  • March 21 - Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield
  • March 22 - The Stand, Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  • March 23 - Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury
  • March 26 - City Varieties, Leeds
  • March 27 - The Y Theatre, Leicester
  • March 28 - The Playhouse, Norwich
  • March 29 - Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone
  • April 2 - The Junction, Cambridge
  • April 3 - Midlands Art Centre, Birmingham
  • April 4 - South Street Arts Centre, Reading
  • April 5 - Leicester Square Theatre, London

Tickets are on sale now through Ticketmaster or theatre box offices.