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John Tothill: This Must Be Heaven

Mon 6 Oct 25 – Sat 7 Feb 26 60 minutes
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In 2024, John Tothill’s appendix burst onstage, just days after Trump was almost assassinated.

Both men claimed that these near-death experiences changed them. Both were lying. Now join John in his own personal paradise as he attempts to monetise what body parts he has left.

Best Show Nominee
Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025
The Best Comedy of 2025
Guardian

Best Comedy Shows to See in 2026 | Standard

Best Live Comedy Shows to Book for 2026 | Telegraph

Top Comedy Shows 2024 | Telegraph
Top Shows 2024 | Chortle
Best Newcomer Nominee 2024 | Chortle Awards
Best-Reviewed Fringe Shows 2025, 2024 and 2023 | British Comedy Guide

As seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Comedy Central Live.

Directed by Alex Cartlidge and Kathryn Craigmyle.

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Reviews

'One of the funniest hours of stand-up at this year's Fringe.'
Telegraph
'Has delivered the show of his life'
Standard
'One of the most brilliantly funny nights of this year’s Fringe.'
To Do LIst
'You've got to be very good to make being funny and charming and revealing look this easy.'
Times
'One of the most distinctive stand-up voices of his generation.'
Chortle
'Brings us closer to stand-up paradise.'
Guardian