Chris McCausland is set to return to his hometown with a new show, promising an evening of stand-up comedy without any serious bits. The comedian will bring his latest material to audiences as part of a new tour.
New Show at the Empire Theatre
Chris McCausland: Waffle takes place in Liverpool in February 2028 at the Empire Theatre. Tickets go on priority sale for ATG+ members on Thursday, November 5 at 10am, followed by general sale on Friday, November 6 at 10am.
The 49-year-old last performed in Liverpool on Saturday, April 11, 2026, as part of his Yonks! stand-up tour at the Philharmonic Hall.
Weekly Radio Slot and Recent Success
Until the show, fans can catch the comedian every Sunday morning, as he previously announced he would take on a regular weekly slot on Absolute Radio. The 49-year-old shared the news on his Instagram account, announcing that his show will air at 8am. Sending a message to his co-host Jon Long, he said: "Thrilled to announce I’ll be taking over Sundays at 8am on @absoluteradio alongside my co-host, the very funny @jonlongstandup - make sure to tune in!"
Chris captured the hearts of the nation on his way to winning Strictly Come Dancing in 2024. He spoke to the ECHO in an exclusive interview last year ahead of the release of his autobiography, Keep Laughing.
Autobiography and Personal Story
In the book, Chris opened up about his life story in a candid way he wouldn't have been able to before his stint on Strictly. He said: "Two years ago, I would never have talked about this. I always kept a lid on things. Personal things should stay personal. You let people see what you want them to see and you put a front on."
However, Chris ditched this private standpoint for the autobiography, which tells the story of his beginnings in Liverpool and how he lost his sight in his early 20s because of a hereditary eye condition, retinitis pigmentosa. While confronting a life-changing diagnosis could be traumatic to many, the comic said it was cathartic to properly reflect on this period of his life in the autobiography.
He explained how his mum and nan's experience with the hereditary condition, and the way they brushed it off with humour, helped teach him coping mechanisms that would enable him to come to terms with losing his vision. He said: "Blindness was in my family so it was always just kind of a normal part of life. Things happen and they're frustrating. You can swear at items of furniture that you bang your head on and lose your patience, but you've got to laugh at the daftness of it, otherwise it would eat you alive."
Chris said laughing in the face of adversity is also something he inherited from his upbringing in Liverpool, as he hailed the community spirit in his home neighbourhood of West Derby. He added: "Liverpool is a funny city."
