Joe Lycett pleads with fans over poor Edinburgh ticket sales

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 13:03 · Archive

Comedian Joe Lycett has appealed for ticket sales for his Edinburgh show in May after warning the gig 'could be embarrassing'.

Edinburgh Live reports that Celebrity Traitors star Joe Lycett has appealed for ticket sales for his Edinburgh Playhouse tour date in May, saying the show 'could be embarrassing' without better sales. The 38-year-old comedian posted a video on Instagram warning there are 'thousands' of empty seats, though he acknowledged that some tour dates are sold out. He also mentioned needing to shift tickets in London, Hull and Bradford.

The post went viral, attracting over 23,000 likes and responses from supporters pledging to attend, including one person claiming to be flying from Prague for the Edinburgh show. Lycett is also performing in Dublin, Cardiff, Belfast, Glasgow and Manchester as part of his 2027–28 tour.

How it is being reported

• 'I have thousands of tickets to sell': Joe Lycett makes plea to Edinburgh fansComedian Joe Lycett has appealed to fans in Edinburgh amid concerns over ticket sales for his upcoming show.Edinburgh Evening News · 22 Oct, 16:11
• Celebrity Traitors star Joe Lycett says Edinburgh gig 'could be embarrassing'"Please come to see me"Edinburgh Live · 22 Oct, 12:28

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