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Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

Simon Evans: Staring at the Sun

Show type: Edinburgh Fringe 2025

Starring: Simon Evans

An odd title perhaps for a show taking place in Edinburgh, let alone in The Caves. But those familiar with Plato will understand the reference, as will those familiar with Donald J Trump. Simon hits 60 this year, and perhaps more significantly his daughter hits 21 and his son 18. He no longer needs to think of the children; his time is short and with no more shackles on his instinct, he'll give you the raw, unlubricated truth. 'A masterclass' ***** (Scotsman). 'Outstanding' ****½ (Chortle.co.uk). 'Dynamite' **** (Times).

Upcoming Dates

Date: Sat 17 Jan 2026
Venue: Oxford Playhouse
Price: Please contact venue or promoters

Date: Sat 24 Jan 2026
Venue: Cambridge Junction
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Date: Tue 27 Jan 2026
Venue: Leeds Glee Club
Price: £19.80
Show starts: 19:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)

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Date: Fri 30 Jan 2026
Venue: Havant Arts Centre
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Date: Sun 1 Feb 2026
Venue: Dorking Halls
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Date: Mon 2 Feb 2026
Venue: Andover The Lights
Price: £18 to £19
Show starts: 20:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)

Date: Sun 8 Feb 2026
Venue: Leicester Hansom Hall
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Show starts: 17:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)

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Date: Mon 9 Feb 2026
Venue: Norwich Playhouse
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Date: Tue 10 Feb 2026
Venue: Norwich Playhouse
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Date: Sat 14 Feb 2026
Venue: Lichfield Garrick
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Date: Fri 27 Feb 2026
Venue: Leicester Square Theatre
Price: £22
Show starts: 19:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)

Date: Sat 28 Feb 2026
Venue: Leicester Square Theatre
Price: £22
Show starts: 16:00 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)

Date: Wed 11 Mar 2026
Venue: Bordon Phoenix
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Date: Wed 25 Mar 2026
Venue: Chelmsford Theatre
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Date: Tue 7 Apr 2026
Venue: Salford Lowry
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Date: Thu 23 Apr 2026
Venue: Chorley Theatre
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Date: Tue 28 Apr 2026
Venue: Cardiff Glee Club
Price: £19.80
Show starts: 19:30 (Doors open approx 30 mins earlier)

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Date: Thu 14 May 2026
Venue: Newcastle Stand
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Date: Sat 16 May 2026
Venue: Edinburgh Stand
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Date: Sun 17 May 2026
Venue: Glasgow Stand
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Date: Thu 4 Jun 2026
Venue: Winchester Arc
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This comic also appears in:

Simon Evans: In The Money

Simon Evans: The Work Of The Devil

Simon Evans

Brighton Comedy Festival 2010 opening gala

Wayne Brady gala

Simon Evans: Fringe Magnet

Coalition

Simon Evans: Friendly Fire

Comedy Gala In Aid Of Waverley Care 2013

Simon Evans: Leashed

Simon Evans: In the Money

Simon Evans: Genius

Simon Evans: Genius 2.0

Simon Evans: Genius 2.0

Simon Evans: Dressing for Dinner

Simon Evans: The Work Of The Devil [Ed Fringe 2021]

Simon Evans and His Big Ideas

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

Simon Evans presents: Alas, Smith and Hume!

Simon Evans presents: Footnotes to Smith

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

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