Would you leave a successful career to try and make people laugh for a living? John did.

Until this year he worked in a lucrative Marketing job during the day and spent his nights moonlighting in the world of comedy. Now he has finally taken that long-awaited leap of faith, handed in his notice and become a full-time stand-up.

And let’s face it, if John won so many awards when comedy was just a hobby, he’s going to be unstoppable now he has to be funny to feed the kids.

When can I see this show?

When: 19:30 - Thursday 15th May, '08 Venue: Lisburn Island Arts Centre Prices: Call for prices Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Saturday 17th May, '08 Venue: Burnley Mechanics Prices: £12 (£10 concs) Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Thursday 22nd May, '08 Venue: Darlington Arts Centre Prices: Call for prices Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Friday 23rd May, '08 Venue: Leeds City Varieties Prices: Call for prices Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Saturday 24th May, '08 Venue: Warrington Parr Hall and Pyramid Prices: £12 (£10 concs) Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Sunday 25th May, '08 Venue: Salford Lowry Prices: £14 Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Thursday 5th Jun, '08 Venue: Liverpool Royal Court Theatre Prices: £15 Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Friday 6th Jun, '08 Venue: Morecambe Platform Prices: £12 (£10 concs) Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse

When: 20:00 - Saturday 7th Jun, '08 Venue: Swindon Arts Centre Prices: Call for prices Show: John Bishop: Stick Your Job Up Your Arse