FANS of Welsh stand up comedian Rhod Gilbert flooded a Powys box office earlier this week to ensure a sell out within 31 minutes of tickets going on sale.
The hit comic will be entertaining the sell-out crowd at Hafren Theatre in Newtown on January 18, 2024.
Such was the demand among fans that the theatre has confirmed an additional date on February 1, 2024 with tickets now on sale for £37.
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The 'Giant Grapefruit' tour comes after Gilbert was forced to postpone a string of live shows last year after discovering he required additional surgery following his cancer treatment.
The 54-year-old, who hails from Carmarthen, announced in July 2022 he had been diagnosed with cancer and was being treated at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff.
In December, he said he was suffering with gallstones and recurring gallbladder infections and would need further surgery.
Gilbert said: “After the year I’ve had, it’s wonderful to be alive and going back on the road. I can’t wait to get back on stage and I’m ready to get way too personal about life’s recent ups and downs.
"When life gives you lemons, you have to squeeze them ’til the comedy juice flows, so prepare for some dark but funny s***."
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