Celebrity comedian will bring new show to Paignton

Comedy star Marcus Brigstocke will bring his new comedy show, Vitruvian Mango, to Paignton next year.

Comedy fans in Torbay are in for a treat as Marcus Brigstocke hits the stage with his brand-new stand-up show, Vitruvian Mango, at Paignton's Palace Theatre on June 5, 2025. The award-winning comedian, known for his razor-sharp wit and insightful humour, will explore the question: What are men for?

In a world where machines lift heavy things, computers solve most problems, and gallant cape-draping over puddles is long outdated, Marcus examines the relevance of men in today's society. However, he believes men still have a purpose, and in Vitruvian Mango, he promises to resolve this existential query in his signature open-minded, progressive, and hilariously non-patriarchal style.

DaVinci’s Vitruvian Man is the image of the ideal male form. Marcus’ Vitruvian Mango is the same, but sweeter, softer, seasonally available, and, when ripe, delicately perfumed.

Marcus said: “[Men] are a bit redundant. Seriously, I think we are facing a big crisis. Suicides and struggles with mental illness are really high amongst men. Men like me in their fifties seem to hit a wall while young men seem to be voting for authoritarian figures. We need some better heroes. I mean, if David Attenborough is in any way disgraced before he dies, I think that'll be it for men.”

Marcus is regarded as a major comedy, writing, and acting talent, and he regularly performs stand-up to sell-out audiences on tour.

His TV credits include Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, QI, and The Graham Norton Show, among many others. 

Tickets are expected to sell quickly, so book early to secure your seat: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/palacetheatre/marcus-brigstocke-vitruvian-mango/e-rrkvpo