Somerset venues hosting TV legend Harry Hill in his first tour in 10 years
Hill has chosen two Somerset destinations for his 'Diamond Jubilee UK Tour' which consists of 80 confirmed dates to 'celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.'
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The TV personality, best known for appearing in Harry Hill's TV Burp and You've Been Framed, is coming to Bath and Yeovil in 2025.
This tour is Harry Hill's first UK tour in 10 years as he revealed a 77-date tour for the year.
Hill will be in Bath's Theatre Royal on Sunday, March 9 and Yeovil's Westlands on Thursday, September 11.
Tickets have officially sold out for Hill's Bath appearance but are still available to purchase online if you want to see him in Yeovil.
Pricing to see Harry Hill start at £31.50 - with bookings subject to a £2 transaction Fee.
"The Badger Parade is back on," said Harry Hill about his tour. "Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low-level disruption.
"Marvel as I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tiramisu.
"Guffaw with delight as I delve into my back catalogue using my patented 'Old Bit Randomiser' for old favourites like 'Interspecies Tennis', 'The time I went up in the Space Shuttle' and 'When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting'.
"Cough Awkwardly - As Gary,(my son from my first marriage) attempts to take over the business again.
"Watch in Wonder! at the return of The Badger Parade with guest appearances from The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster Plus one lucky audience member will get to join me in a double act.
"So get on board the laughter train".
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