Julian Clary takes Fully Dilated tour to Leeds in 2027

Julian Clary is bringing his new show, Fully Dilated, to Leeds Grand Theatre on 5 May 2027 as part of a 40-date UK tour. The run follows a return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and promises a revealing, irreverent night from the comedian, whose career spans television, theatre, radio and books.

Key takeaways

Clary’s Leeds date falls midway through a UK tour running from 7 April to 5 June 2027. The show follows a ten-performance Fringe run in 2026, his first appearances at the festival in 17 years.

• Leeds: 5 May 2027, at Leeds Grand Theatre

• London Palladium: 13 and 14 May 2027

• General sale: 10am on 1 October 2026

• Presale: 10am on 30 September 2026

A 40-date tour brings the show to West Yorkshire

Fully Dilated will travel across the UK, with the Leeds performance giving West Yorkshire audiences a chance to catch the new material during its national run. The tour begins on 7 April and concludes on 5 June 2027; two London Palladium dates are scheduled for 13 and 14 May.

Tickets are due to go on general sale on 1 October 2026, with a Ticketmaster and venue presale starting the day before. The source report says tickets will also be available via Clary’s website.

Clary promises an unfiltered night

Clary has described the show as a more personal outing, with intimate stories and revelations about the experiences behind his stage persona. His announcement pairs that promise with the mischievous, provocative humour that has long been part of his act.

The show follows ten performances at the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, marking Clary’s return to the festival after 17 years. For fans of live comedy, it’s a chance to see a new set take shape on a major UK tour.

A career across comedy, theatre and television

Clary first built his name on the cabaret circuit as The Joan Collins Fan Club before becoming a familiar face on television in the late 1980s. His screen credits include Sticky Moments, Celebrity Big Brother, Strictly Come Dancing, QI and Taskmaster, while he is also a regular panellist on BBC Radio 4’s Just a Minute.

His stage work includes Taboo, Cabaret and Jesus Christ Superstar, alongside pantomime appearances at the London Palladium. He has also written novels and memoirs, and his mystery novel Curtain Call To Murder is set behind the scenes at the Palladium.

Live comedy in London while you wait

For Londoners keen to keep comedy in the diary before the tour arrives, Comedy in Your Eye hosts professional stand-up every Tuesday and Thursday at The Camden Eye. Its intimate pub setting offers a different kind of live night out: close-up performances and the buzz of discovering comics in a grassroots venue. The club’s welcoming, inclusive atmosphere makes it a lively local option between big-theatre dates.

Sources

• Julian Clary to bring new Fully Dilated tour to Leeds, Telegraph and Argus.