Tilting at Windmills is the brand-new stand-up show from Taskmaster alumni and double Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, John Kearns.

A fragmented, digressing portrayal of a 38-year-old man’s life, alluding to books he hasn't read, touching on the modern condition. Plus VAT! More allusive and bleak as ever, it is unreal the comedian you become. And for who? Decent craic with the right crowd. A show for those who have read about but not committed to the Guinness Nitrosurge.

Seen bewildered on Taskmaster (Channel 4), terrified on Live at the Apollo (BBC), getting through Never Mind the Buzzcocks (Sky), and implicating others on his Sky stand-up special The Varnishing Days. More comfortable on pods but comes alive on stage, for your pleasure!

FEBRUARY 2026

11 CHIPPING NORTON The Theatre
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12 SWINDON Arts Centre
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13 MAIDENHEAD Norden Farm
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24 BATH Komedia
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26 EXETER Northcott Theatre
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27 PLYMOUTH The Quad Theatre
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MARCH 2026

01 BRISTOL Old Vic
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04 CREWE Lyceum
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05 WORCESTER Huntingdon Hall 
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06 BIRMINGHAM Town Hall 
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07 LEAMINGTON SPA Royal Spa Centre 
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12 MAIDSTONE Hazlitt Theatre
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18 NORTHAMPTON The Royal Theatre
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19 CRAWLEY The Hawth Studio
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20 BURY ST EDMUNDS The Apex
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25 WINCHESTER Theatre Royal
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26 READING South Street
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27 SOUTHAMPTON MAST Mayflower Studios
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APRIL 2026

01 SALISBURY Arts Centre
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02 BRIGHTON Corn Exchange
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08 SHEFFIELD Leadmill
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09 BRADFORD Theatre Studio
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22 CHELMSFORD Theatre
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23 CAMBRIDGE Junction J2
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29 SOUTHEND Palace Theatre 
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30 COLCHESTER Arts Centre
ON SALE FRIDAY 12 SEPTEMBER