Gary Meikle is back yet again with another self-written, self-deprecating show to leave you all short of breath.

Last year "Papa", as he is now more commonly known, became the first ever comedian worldwide without an agent (his choice) to be granted a full working visa for the USA and he is keen to keep on showing why.

Gary's tour this year promises to deliver; he will reluctantly share his newer role in life - being a kept man. Kept by his ever-growing, smarter granddaughter, Gracie, who intelligently but more essentially rips the piss out of her Papa daily. As usual Gary will go off on tangents and delve into the workings of his own mind. He will tackle subjects such as rejection, issues of men and women, what it was like being a 14-year-old hormonal boy, how it is okay for men to be overtly feminine now, cold showers, mosquitoes on holiday and much more.

If you can guarantee one thing from Gary it is that he will work, his 5'8" ass off to make sure everyone that sees him live wants to come back for more. Your laughter makes up for the rejection he suffered in his earlier years, and he will thank you all individually if you choose to come along to his pre-show meet and greet.

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