Lucy Porter brings midlife comedy and EastEnders stories to Milton Keynes
Comedian and former EastEnders actress Lucy Porter is heading to Milton Keynes with her latest solo show, Let Yourself Go. The Stables will welcome the performer on 3 October 2026 for an evening of sharp observations, personal stories and affectionate reflections on ageing, ambition and the freedom of midlife.
Key takeaways
Lucy Porter will perform Let Yourself Go at The Stables in Milton Keynes on 3 October 2026.
The show is her 18th solo comedy production.
Topics include ageing, Botox, 1990s clubbing, garden centres and life in television.
Porter is known for Live at the Apollo, QI and her former role in EastEnders.
The show promises a warm, candid take on the process of changing with age. Rather than treating midlife as a crisis, Porter explores the possibility that it can be an invitation to loosen up, reassess old expectations and enjoy life on different terms.
A personal new show
Let Yourself Go takes its title from a YouTube comment Porter encountered after appearing on Celebrity Antiques Road Trip. The remark prompted her to consider how she has evolved over the years and what it might mean to stop worrying about other people’s ideas of how she should look or behave.
Her material is expected to move between Botox regrets, a fondness for garden centres and memories of going clubbing in the 1990s. She will also share stories from her time working at Granada Television and from being married to a considerably taller man. There could even be some embroidery and reassurance for anyone who has found themselves trapped in a pub toilet while wearing a jumpsuit.
A familiar face across comedy and television
Porter has built a varied career as a comedian, actor, writer, voice artist and podcaster. Television audiences may recognise her from programmes including Mock the Week, Have I Got News for You, Would I Lie to You?, QI and Live at the Apollo.
Her acting credits include a stint in BBC1’s EastEnders, while her theatre work has included One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest in Edinburgh and London. She is also a regular voice on BBC Radio 4, appearing on shows such as The News Quiz, The Now Show, The Unbelievable Truth and Just a Minute.
Quiz credentials and touring plans
Away from stand-up, Porter co-hosts the Fingers on Buzzers podcast with The Chase’s Jenny Ryan. Her own quiz achievements include winning a Pointless trophy and becoming Celebrity Mastermind Champion of Champions. She also serves on the board of Bristol’s annual Slapstick Festival.
The Milton Keynes date forms part of a wider UK tour, with further performances planned in Leeds, London, Cambridge and Sheffield. For comedy fans who enjoy professional talent in an intimate setting—much like the welcoming atmosphere Comedy in Your Eye champions at The Camden Eye—the show offers another chance to see a seasoned performer up close.
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