Rhod Gilbert has apologised to fans after being forced to reschedule his show due to medical advice from his doctor. The Welsh comedian was due to perform at Swansea Arena on Thursday, April 28, but has announced the show has been postponed.
The Welsh comedian admitted he had been facing difficulty following a sore throat which had been preventing him from performing. His scheduled show had been part of his new tour 'The Book of John ' after a six-year hiatus from stand-up comedy.
Announcing on social media, the Camarthen-born personality, who has starred in a plethora of comedy shows including Never Mind The Buzzcocks, said he had not taken the decision lightly and was looking forward to performing in the new venue. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
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The show is now hoped to take place on July 14 and will see Rhod recall an experience of when he hit rock bottom and then met a gentleman named John.
Announced on the star's official Facebook page, the comedian apologised for the rescheduling. It read: "I’m really sorry to say that my show at Swansea Arena this week is being rescheduled. I’ve been following doctor’s advice but I’m still struggling and have been advised to rest a bit longer. My throat is as tight as a tow rope and not up to performing.
"The Swansea show will now take place on 14th July. All tickets will remain valid and ticket-holders will be contacted to this effect. I’m so very sorry for any inconvenience. It’s a really tough decision, and not one I have taken lightly. I was really looking forward to performing in this exciting new venue, but we will all have to wait a bit longer. Hope to see you all in July! All other performances are scheduled to go ahead as planned." You can read more stories about Swansea here.
Fans of the comedian responded to news of the delay by wishing him well and welcoming the decision to rest.
The comedian has been battling his issue for some time with other shows also having to be rescheduled.
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