Comedian Tom Davis to perform in Glasgow as part of new tour
The comedian, actor, and writer will perform in more than 40 cities across the UK and Ireland.
Read more: Viral TikTok comedian heading to Glasgow with biggest UK tour yet
Tom is a familiar face to many, having appeared in popular films such as Paddington 2 and Wonka.
He is also well-known for his work on television, having appeared in shows including King Gary, The Curse, and the BAFTA-winning Murder in Successville, and as a regular on shows including A League of Their Own, Live At The Apollo, and The Jonathan Ross Show.
On top of this, Tom also co-hosts the successful podcast Wolf and Owl with Romesh Ranganathan.
In addition to his television and film work, Mr Davis has built a reputation as an engaging live performer.
His debut tour, Underdog, sold over 70,000 tickets and led to a Sky comedy special.
Read more: Beloved Irish folk group to perform in Glasgow this December
It received critical acclaim and cemented his status as one of the UK's leading comedy talents.
His new tour starts in Sheffield on January 24 and will see the comedian across multiple cities, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, and Belfast.
Tickets for the Glasgow date are on sale now and available to purchase from Tom Davis's official website, as well as the Off the Kerb website.
The full tour schedule and additional information can also be found on both websites.
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