After a sell-out run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe and being named one of the Best Reviewed Edinburgh Shows (British Comedy Guide), Christopher Macarthur Boyd is taking his critically acclaimed show Howling At The Moon on a major UK and Ireland tour in 2026. And Oxford comedy fans can catch him on the Friday 5th June 2026 at the Old Fire Station.
The Scottish stand-up has been hailed as “belly-achingly funny. An absolutely belter of a show” (***** The Herald), “a rare treat” (**** The Scotsman) and “the gold standard of Scottish stand-up” (**** One4Review).
About the show
Boyd’s comedy is a sharp blend of observational humour and offbeat storytelling, tackling themes of love, loss and lunacy. In Howling At The Moon, Boyd riffs on break-ups, moving back in with his parents in Glasgow’s east end, and the chaos of modern life, all with his trademark mix of warmth, honesty and irreverence.
The Times described it as stand-up that wrestles with neurodiversity, sexuality and lunacy while still landing big, relatable laughs.
Reviewers have praised his ability to combine deeply personal material with big laughs: The New York Times said “he has seriously fine-tuned his act and turned his offbeat humour up to 11.”
A rising star in comedy
Born and raised in Glasgow, Christopher Macarthur Boyd is a fast-rising stand-up whose autobiographical, slightly off-kilter storytelling has earned him sold-out Fringe runs and national tours. He co-hosts the hit podcast Here Comes The Guillotine with Frankie Boyle and Susie McCabe, has released the specials Oh No (800 Pound Gorilla Media) and Scary Times (filmed at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre, now on YouTube), and has hosted the BBC New Comedy Awards.
He has supported household names such as Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Susie McCabe, Shane Gillis and David Cross, cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting voices in UK comedy.
Oxford Venue
- Venue: Old Fire Station
- Address: 40 George St, Oxford OX1 2AQ
- Date: Friday 5th June 2026
- Tickets: On sale 11am, Friday 26th Sept
On screen and online
Alongside his live work, Boyd has released his stand-up special Oh No on 800 Pound Gorilla Media, and his show Scary Times, filmed at Glasgow’s Pavilion Theatre, is available on the Some Laughs YouTube channel. He has also hosted BBC New Comedy Awards and Scotland Stands Up.
Christopher Macarthur Boyd – Howling At The Moon UK & Ireland Tour 2026
| Date | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 4 Mar | Edinburgh | Monkey Barrel MB3 |
| Thu 5 Mar | Aberdeen | Lemon Tree |
| Fri 6 Mar | Stirling | Tolbooth |
| Wed 11 Mar | Bristol | The Gaffe |
| Wed 18 Mar | Dundee | Whitehall |
| Thu 19 Mar | Glasgow | King’s Theatre (GICF) |
| Sat 25 Apr | Chorley | Theatre |
| Sun 26 Apr | Chester | Alexander’s Live |
| Wed 6 May | Brighton | Komedia |
| Thu 7 May | Reading | Just The Tonic |
| Fri 8 May | London | Leicester Square Theatre |
| Wed 13 May | Dublin | Whelan’s |
| Thu 14 May | Belfast | MAC |
| Fri 15 May | Cork | Coughlan’s |
| Fri 22 May | Irvine | The Harbour Arts Centre |
| Sat 23 May | Largs | Barrfields Theatre |
| Wed 27 May | Leicester | Black Horse |
| Thu 28 May | Leeds | The Glee Club |
| Fri 29 May | Birmingham | The Glee Studio |
| Fri 5 Jun | Oxford | Old Fire Station |
| Sat 6 Jun | Cambridge | Junction J3 |
| Thu 10 Sep | Newcastle | The Stand |
| Fri 11 Sep | Stockton | ARC Studio |
| Sat 12 Sep | Paisley | Paisley Comedy Festival |
| Sat 26 Sep | Hawick | Heart Of Hawick |
| Thu 1 Oct | Perth | Joan Knight Studio |
| Fri 2 Oct | Inverness | Upstairs |
| Sat 3 Oct | Shetland | Mareel |
| Fri 16 Oct | Kirkcaldy | Adam Smith Theatre |
| Sat 17 Oct | Cumbernauld | Lantern Arts |
| Fri 30 Oct | Troon | Walker Hall |
| Wed 11 Nov | Cardiff | The Glee Club |
| Fri 13 Nov | Manchester | Fairfield Social Club |
