Ria Lina brings RIABELLION Tour 2025-26 to Oxford 24th Jan 2026

Following the success of her debut tour Riawakening, which was named one of the Top Ten Best Stand-up Shows of 2024 by The Telegraph, Ria Lina is back with her highly anticipated new show Riabellion. And we can exclusively reveal this comes to the Oxford Old Fire Station on the Sat 24th Jan 2026.

The UK’s leading Filipina comedian is taking her tour to venues across the country from September 2025 to February 2026. Early bird tickets for her mailing list go on sale at 10am on Wednesday, 29th January, with general sales starting at 10am on Friday, 31st January.

About the Show

Described as “fearless, provocative, and very funny” (The Scotsman), Ria’s Riabellion explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the sheer joy of breaking free from the rules after years of following them. Expect an unrelenting stream of comedy as Ria takes on the challenges of modern life with her characteristic sharp wit and boundless energy.

Praise for Ria Lina

Ria is a multi-award-winning writer, actor, and comedian, known for commanding the stage with a blend of intelligence and infectious energy. She leaves audiences breathless with laughter and has become one of the hardest-working comedians in the UK. Ria’s extensive television and radio appearances have earned her critical acclaim, with credits including two stints on Live at the Apollo (including a coveted hosting role), Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, co-hosting Pointless, The Last Leg, Celebrity Mastermind, and many more.

As The Guardian puts it, “I have no doubt she will hold her own so easily that she’ll have a hand free to hold someone else’s too.”

A Unique Expertise Beyond Comedy

Ria’s comedic brilliance is complemented by a diverse academic background. Holding a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology, she also has experience in IT forensics at the Serious Fraud Office. This unique combination of science and comedy shines through in her work.

Ria’s Radio 4 series, Ria Lina Gets Forensic, investigates anti-aging treatments, with Ria herself acting as a test subject. Her scientific knowledge and sharp wit have also made her a sought-after pundit on Sky News, BBC News, Times Radio, and TalkTV.

Neurodivergence Advocacy

Ria is a passionate advocate for neurodivergence and is working to increase the visibility of neurodivergent talent within the entertainment industry. She recently participated in a panel discussion on Autism & ADHD at the Conway Hall Ethical Society and appeared on Sky News, where she discussed how her autism has shaped her comedy and career.

A Respected Figure on the UK Comedy Circuit

Ria has become a highly respected figure on the UK comedy scene. The Scotsman states, “There isn’t a comedy venue in the country that shouldn’t be fighting for her.” Her previous show was included in The Telegraph’s list of the ’10 Best Comedy Shows to See in 2024′, and The Evening Standard named her one of the “Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now.”

Throughout her career, Ria has brought six shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, tackling topics such as autism, current affairs, and racial identity. With her unique comedic style, Ria continues to captivate audiences, earning praise for her ability to be “engaging, endearing, and eye-opening” (Time Out).

Critics Agree: Ria’s Comedy Shines Bright

Ria’s comedic voice is one that resonates deeply with audiences and critics alike. The Crack notes, “Her shows come from a place of deep intelligence, which she wears lightly and with huge laughs,” while Time Out calls her “engaging, endearing, and eye-opening.”

Prolific Writer and Performer

Ria’s talents extend beyond stand-up comedy. She has contributed to the Ladyboys of Bangkok’s Fantasy & Feathers and Glamorous Amorous tours. Additionally, Ria wrote and performed in the ITV2 comedy sketch show Meet the Blogs and presented a Channel 4 documentary that debunked myths surrounding East Asian women in Britain.

Ria’s television credits also include Pointless Celebrities (BBC), Lovestruck High (Amazon Prime), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC), Richard Osman’s House of Games (BBC), Unforgivable (Dave), Question Team (Dave), and The Jeremy Vine Show (Channel 5). She is also a regular voice on BBC’s The News Quiz, Richard Herring’s Leicester Square Podcast, The Now Show, Best Medicine (BBC), Drunk Women Solving Crime, and many more.

Information and Tickets

For more information and to buy tickets for Ria Lina’s Riabellion tour, visit www.rialina.com. Oxford tickets are due to go on sale end of February.

Ria Lina Riabellion Tour UK Schedule

(Age Guidance: 16+)

Additional Tour Dates TBC:

• Canterbury
• Guildford
• York
• Leeds
• Glasgow
• St Andrews
• Edinburgh
• Newcastle