Frankie Boyle will be testing new material

Acclaimed and often controversial Scottish comedian Frankie Boyle will be testing new material at Aberdeen's The Lemon Tree as he brings his Work In Progress tour to the city centre venue.

Tickets for the one-night only event on Monday August 31 will be limited to two per customer and go on sale to the general public on Friday (June 5)online, by phone at 01224 641122 and at Aberdeen Box Office at the Music Hall and His Majesty’s Theatre.

Aberdeen Performing Arts New Media Marketing Officer Andrew Raffan said: “Having Frankie Boyle include us on his Work In Progress tour underlines that Aberdeen is firmly established as a don’t-miss stop for headlining comedians. We’re sure this show will be hugely popular when tickets go on sale this week.”

Frankie Boyle is one of the biggest names on the comedy scene today, following his run as Mock the Week panelist, writing and starring in his Channel 4 programme Tramadol Nights and hosting Live At The Apollo.

He has completed three sold-out national tours, sold over 1 million DVDs and is the author of three bestselling books. Most recently he hosted BBC's Frankie Boyle’s Election Autopsy.

Outspoken funnyman, author and actor Brian Limond

Outspoken funnyman, author and actor Brian Limond, aka Limmy, takes his ‘Daft Wee Stories’ readings to the city venue on Monday, August 3, with tickets for the show going on sale today (Tuesday) online at www.aberdeenperformingarts.com, by phone at 01224 641122 and at Aberdeen Box Office at the Music Hall and His Majesty’s Theatre.

“We are thrilled to add Limmy to our amazing spoken word line-up at The Lemon Tree,” says Aberdeen Performing Arts New Media Marketing Officer Andrew Raffan. “We are confident his huge legion of fans will be delighted to get the chance to see him live in such an intimate setting.”

This is a rare opportunity to immerse yourself in Limmy’s dark, surreal and absurd world, as he tells you some stories, and whatever else he thinks of, and gives you an insight into his hilarious and bizarre mind. Expect the unexpected.

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