Andy Barr: A Comet Appears
21 February 2026
In 989 AD, Eilmer of Malmesbury saw Halley's Comet in the night sky. In 1066 he saw it again as England fell. In 2026, 2025 Best New Show nominee, Andy Barr returns to Leicester with a new hour of material. Coincidence? I think not.
"Get ready to meet your new favourite comedian." John Kearns, “Highly enjoyable and incredibly funny” - ***** - A Young(ish) Perspective, “Andy Barr is the real deal.” - **** - The Skinny, “Andy Barr is proven. Bonafide as an untapped goldmine of bizarre potential just waiting for that wider audience to embrace him.” - British Comedy Guide, “Never dull” - Chortle
"Get ready to meet your new favourite comedian." John Kearns, “Highly enjoyable and incredibly funny” - ***** - A Young(ish) Perspective, “Andy Barr is the real deal.” - **** - The Skinny, “Andy Barr is proven. Bonafide as an untapped goldmine of bizarre potential just waiting for that wider audience to embrace him.” - British Comedy Guide, “Never dull” - Chortle
