Scott Aukerman's Comedy Bang! Bang!, the hugely popular podcast and TV show, is coming to the UK for the first time. Visiting four major cities across the country these special live performances will feature Scott and very special guests Paul F. Tompkins & Lauren Lapkus doing an improvised programme each night. The tour starts in Manchester on September 25 before visiting Nottingham, Leeds and finishing at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on September 28.

Comedy Bang! Bang! is a weekly comedy audio podcast, which originally began airing as a radio show on May 1, 2009, hosted by writer/comedian Scott Aukerman.

Many notable people in the world of comedy, music, television and film have appeared on the podcast, including "Weird Al" Yankovic, Aziz Ansari, Adam Scott, Patton Oswalt, Seth Rogen, Zach Galifianakis, Ben Stiller, David Cross, Bob Odenkirk, St. Vincent, Sarah Silverman, Amy Poehler, and Michael Cera.

In June 2012 Comedy Bang! Bang! became a TV series on IFC and Netflix with frequent appearances from stars of the podcast including Reggie Watts and has since toured the US, Canada and Australia with its live show.

UK TOUR DATES

Sunday 25th September Manchester Dancehouse

Monday 26th September Nottingham Glee Club    

Tuesday 27th September Leeds Hyde Park Picturehouse

Wednesday 28th September London Shepherd's Bush Empire  

Tickets go on general sale for all venues at 10am on Monday 22nd. More info here.