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Molly Dowrick

Controversial comic Frankie Boyle announces Swansea Arena show for 2024

Frankie Boyle is bringing his new tour 'Lap of Shame' to Swansea Arena next year, it's been confirmed. The Scottish comedian and writer is well-known for his cynical, graphic and often controversial sense of humour and will be taking to the stage at the Arena on February 8, 2024 for one night only.

Initial information form Swansea Arena explains: "Frankie Boyle 'Lap of Shame' February 8, 2024. Frankie Boyle is on tour. Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours will be part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs."

You can get tickets from Friday, July 14 on Ticketmaster here and pre-sale tickets will be available from Thursday, July 13 at 10am for Swansea Arena Mailing List members.

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Last month, Frankie Boyle brought his Lap of Shame performance to the New Theatre in Cardiff and he's set to perform at theatres and venues across Scotland, England and Ireland this summer, before his tour will continue with his performance at Swansea Arena next year and further performances around the UK to be announced.

According to Ticketmaster, Lap of Shame has a 16+ age restriction and the performance has a "trigger warning" for swearing and strong language. No phones or recording is permitted at any of the Lap of Shame performances and latecomers are not permitted to attend.

Who is Frankie Boyle?

Frankie Boyle is a well-known face on television comedy shows like Mock The Week and Have I Got News For You [pictured] (BBC/Hat Trick/Richard Kendal)

Born and raised in Glasgow, 50-year-old Frankie has been performing stand-up comedy since 1995 and first gained widespread recognition 10 years later when he began to appear on Mock The Week.

After four years as a regular panellist on the popular show, Frankie Boyle created and starred in Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights on Channel 4 in 2010 and on Frankie Boyle's New World Order on BBC Two from 2018 to 2022. He has toured the UK several times and has released several stand-up specials.

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