Major comedy tour to launch with debut show in Glasgow
Major comedy tour to launch with debut show in Glasgow
The tour will be in Glasgow (Image: Newsquest)
A major comedy tour has been announced for 2026, promising fast-paced laughs and surprise guests across the UK.
Dropout Improv kicks off their tour in Glasgow on May 31 at the city's SEC Armadillo.
The tour will feature Dropout regulars Jacob Wysocki and Kurt Maloney, along with special guests, delivering a mix of short-form improv games and comedy sketches.
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Tickets will first be available through an artist presale beginning April 30 at 10 am with additional presales running through the week.
General begins May 2 at 10 am via livenation.co.uk.
Dropout, the comedy streaming platform, is known for its bold and original shows, and brings this tour as a return to the performers' improv roots.
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