Tim Vine will bring his new stand-up show Sillypun Valley to Oxford and Chipping Norton in May 2027, with comedy magician John Archer joining him on tour.
The comedian will perform at The Theatre in Chipping Norton on Saturday 8 May before heading to New Theatre Oxford on Saturday 15 May. Both Oxfordshire performances start at 7.30pm.
The show combines the rapid-fire one-liners that have become Vine’s calling card with props and musical interludes. It follows his previous tours BREEEEP! and Sunset Milk Idiot, with a new collection of jokes for the 2027 run.
Oxfordshire shows at a glance
Chipping Norton: Saturday 8 May 2027, 7.30pm, The Theatre, 2 Spring Street, OX7 5NL. Tickets £29.50 including booking fees; age guidance 12+.
Oxford: Saturday 15 May 2027, 7.30pm, New Theatre Oxford. See the theatre’s booking page for ticket prices and seating options.
Booking: Chipping Norton general booking opens at 10am on Thursday 29 October 2026. Oxford general sale starts at 10am on Friday 30 October 2026.
One-liners, props and John Archer
Vine’s comedy is built around wordplay and deliberately daft ideas, rather than a long narrative or a topical message. For Sillypun Valley, the announcement promises a fast succession of new gags, props and short musical diversions.
John Archer will also appear on the tour, bringing his combination of comedy and magic. His inclusion gives audiences a second performer on the bill alongside Vine’s stand-up.
Vine began performing on the London comedy circuit in the early 1990s and went on to take The Tim Vine Fiasco to Edinburgh. His television work has included ITV’s BAFTA-winning The Sketch Show, Taskmaster and Celebrity Pottery Throwdown.
He has twice won Dave’s Best Joke of the Fringe award, in 2010 and 2014, and brought his audience-interview format to Radio 4 in The Tim Vine Chat Show. Away from stand-up, his projects include the film Rocker ’Brella Fella, starring his Plastic Elvis alter ego.
Tickets for Oxford and Chipping Norton
Chipping Norton tickets cost £29.50 including booking fees. Friends and Patrons have access from 10am on Wednesday 28 October, with general booking opening the following morning. The theatre lists the performance as suitable for ages 12 and over.
For the city date, use the New Theatre Oxford booking page. Ticketmaster lists an Oxford presale from 10am on 28 October, followed by general sale at 10am on 30 October. Presale access depends on the seller’s eligibility rules.
The two local dates fall a week apart, giving Oxfordshire audiences a choice between the Chipping Norton theatre and the larger city venue. Anyone requiring accessible seating should arrange this through their chosen theatre’s box office before booking.
Full UK tour dates
The announced tour runs from April to October 2027. Booking links are available on the official tour page. Booking arrangements vary by venue.
| Date | Town or city | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2027 | Basingstoke | Haymarket |
| 2 Apr 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | Southend | Palace Theatre |
| 6 Apr 2027 – 7 Apr 2027 | Leeds | City Varieties |
| 8 Apr 2027 | Chesterfield | Winding Wheel |
| 9 Apr 2027 | Birmingham | Alexandra Theatre |
| 10 Apr 2027 | Leatherhead | Theatre |
| 13 Apr 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 | Stamford | Corn Exchange |
| 15 Apr 2027 | Northampton | Royal and Derngate |
| 16 Apr 2027 | Hayes | Beck Theatre |
| 17 Apr 2027 | Crawley | The Hawth |
| 20 Apr 2027 | Peterborough | New Theatre |
| 21 Apr 2027 | Ulverston | Coro |
| 22 Apr 2027 – 23 Apr 2027 | Salford | Quays Theatre, The Lowry |
| 24 Apr 2027 | Dartford | Orchard Theatre |
| 27 Apr 2027 | Dorking | Halls |
| 28 Apr 2027 | Weymouth | Pavilion |
| 29 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 2027 | Torquay | Babbacombe Theatre |
| 1 May 2027 | Chatham | Central Theatre |
| 4 May 2027 | Guildford | G Live |
| 5 May 2027 – 6 May 2027 | Ramsgate | Granville Theatre |
| 7 May 2027 | St Albans | Arena |
| 8 May 2027 | Chipping Norton | Theatre |
| 11 May 2027 – 12 May 2027 | Malvern | Theatre |
| 13 May 2027 | Burnley | Mechanics |
| 14 May 2027 | Nottingham | Playhouse |
| 15 May 2027 | Oxford | New Theatre Oxford |
| 18 May 2027 | Monmouth | Savoy Theatre |
| 19 May 2027 – 20 May 2027 | Chester | Storyhouse |
| 21 May 2027 | Milford Haven | The Torch |
| 22 May 2027 | Eastleigh | The Point |
| 25 May 2027 – 26 May 2027 | Wolverhampton | Grand Theatre |
| 27 May 2027 – 28 May 2027 | Leamington Spa | Royal Spa Centre |
| 29 May 2027 | Fareham | Live |
| 1 Jun 2027 | Buxton | Opera House |
| 2 Jun 2027 | Newcastle | Tyne Theatre |
| 3 Jun 2027 | Wakefield | Theatre Royal |
| 4 Jun 2027 | Lancaster | Grand Theatre |
| 5 Jun 2027 | Blackpool | Grand Theatre |
| 9 Jun 2027 | Worthing | Pavilion Theatre |
| 10 Jun 2027 | Hastings | White Rock Theatre |
| 11 Jun 2027 | London | Shepherds Bush Empire |
| 31 Aug 2027 – 4 Sept 2027 | Bristol | Redgrave |
| 7 Sept 2027 | Inverness | Eden Court Theatre |
| 8 Sept 2027 | Perth | Theatre |
| 9 Sept 2027 | Glasgow | Oran Mor |
| 10 Sept 2027 | Dunfermline | Alhambra Theatre |
| 14 Sept 2027 | Wimborne | Tivoli Theatre |
| 15 Sept 2027 | Bridport | Electric Palace |
| 16 Sept 2027 – 17 Sept 2027 | Isle Of Wight | Shanklin Theatre |
| 18 Sept 2027 | Portsmouth | New Theatre Royal |
| 21 Sept 2027 | Norwich | Playhouse |
| 22 Sept 2027 | Lowestoft | Marina Theatre |
| 23 Sept 2027 | King’s Lynn | Corn Exchange |
| 24 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027 | Ipswich | Corn Exchange |
| 28 Sept 2027 – 29 Sept 2027 | Bognor Regis | Alexandra Arts Centre |
| 30 Sept 2027 – 1 Oct 2027 | Hertford | BEAM |
