Great time!
by Toad on 2022-03-29Queen Elizabeth Theatre - TorontoRating: 5 out of 5I bought these tickets as a last minute surprise and we had so much fun! The opener was great, and Russell Howard is always hilarious.

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After the global success of writing and starring in 182 episodes of The Russell Howard Hour (Sky) and Russell Howard's Good News (BBC) combined, plus six stand-up specials, with clips amassing over 1 billion views on social media and selling 1.5 million tickets to his gigs worldwide so far, Russell Howard is back on the road once again with his fourth and biggest world tour to date, Russell Howard Live. Russell Howard Live has already seen him perform runs in the UK, Europe, America, Australia and New Zealand. The tour continues this fall with dates in Canada, followed by a return to Europe and the U.S. for additional performances.
Alongside hosting his hugely popular Wonderbox podcast, Russell recently began co-hosting an all-new original podcast, GoalLess, focused on soccer and The Champions League, with Chris Wittyngham through SmartLess Media: a joint venture between Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.
In addition to his live tours across the pond, Russell has appeared on a number of late-night shows including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Conan O'Brien and The Late Late Show with James Corden, plus podcasts including Bertcast, Lovett or Leave it with Jon Lovett and We Might Be Drunk with Mark Normand and Sam Morril.
Russell's previous world tours have seen him perform a record-breaking 10-night run at the Royal Albert Hall, overtaking eight in a row jointly held by Frank Sinatra and Barry Manilow, and play the biggest ever stand-up show in China.
I bought these tickets as a last minute surprise and we had so much fun! The opener was great, and Russell Howard is always hilarious.
Russell put on a great show. Laughs from start to finish. His support act was brilliant as well. The mic was quiet quiet however. Hard to hear them speak in quiet moments, and certainly heard some feedback coming form stage. Russell even made mention of it as if someone told him to hold the mic closer to his mouth... Disappointing for what seemed like a fairly high quality venue.
Always frustrating when an event ticket clearly shows a start time and the performers or organisers consider it a suggestion. The issue comes from those of us who have to arrange for train schedules, caregivers etc and it just starts everything off incorrectly. The show it self was quite good. Material was humorous. Loads of fun. The sound was not the best. Very difficult to hear Russell or the opening performer from where we were sat. Overall the show was good. It just felt like it wasn't really organised properly. I can't put that fault on Russell but unfortunately I would lay it on the organisers.
Funny show with timely, relevant topics. Only thing that drops it to 4 stars is the small issue with sound system which Russel Howard eluded to during show
Have loved Russell on UK panel shows and his Netflix specials, but was totally and wholly unprepared for the absolute gut-busting time I had at this show. I have attended comedy shows before, but for a good hour and a half (not counting the opening act, which was just as good) the entire room was practically roaring with laughter any time Russell was not speaking. Amazing performance and would jump at the chance to see him again.
Russell Howard is just the best. He is so darn funny. He doesn't let you catch your breath the whole time. Was cool to see him live after watching so many clips online of his work. Highly recommend, must see.
Great show!! Russell was on the top of his game!! The audience was a little sedate; however, I think this was a bit of the audience being COVID shy! Russell joked that the tickets went on sale 926 days before the show, and we all had a great laugh about it! When we all settle down about being out during this pandemic/endemic, I'm sure the audience will better handle the show!
Was an absolutely amazing show! totally worth the wait, non -stop laughter. hope he comes back! I would definitely go again
Russell Howard was amazing such a fabulous evening!!!
I've been watching Russell Howard for years now. Not just his comedy specials but on television as well. I started when a friend of mine showed me the "Mr. Dildo" story. My sonwas in bone marrow transplant at the time so it really struck a cord. Let me tell you, he is sooooo much better live!!! He has so much presence! Seeing him is the achievement of one of my major life goals! The wait was 100% worth it!
Was a great experience! Highly recommend for a fun evening out
Love Russell Howard and he didn't disappoint. The only complaint - the show started late (6:30 start time, almost 7:20 before the opening act started). So it was heading for 8 before Russell started and with a second show at 9, it felt rushed. We were out of there by 8:30 so I'm not sure how much of a full show we got, but what we did get was a lubricant, as Russell would say!
Although I wouldn't want to wait over two years again (thank you Covid) Russell Howard was worth the wait. He is witty, topical and humane while creating an incredible number of laughs. Really top notch. His opening comic Simon Talbert (not sure the last name is correct) was also great fun and better than can be expected from many openers. All in all a great show. It is time though that the Danforth Music Hall did some upgrading and cleaning. The crumbling plaster is past being atmospheric and is now simply falling apart. The floor was ridiculously sticky even at the early show; it was revolting.
The show was great. Just what I needed but the seats in the venue needs work. There was no leg room and as someone with knee issues I was ruined for the night.
Clever comedy- spot on takes on current events, world politics and family dynamics! Waited 2 year and We loved Russell Howard!
Been watching Russell for decades and I was verklempt when he first came out on stage. And once we got over that, he was hilarious. So much fun! Can’t wait to see him again. Signed, Special sperm. Lol!
Good up and coming comedian. Would be funnier if a few less dick jokes. Blue comedy is funny, but it shouldn’t be the only comedy. Also should be more professional and start on time. Doors didn’t even open until after the published showtime.
Not for the faint hearted but as long as you are not easily offended by the language and some of the subject matter (not sure you'd be thinking of seeing Russell Howard in the first place if you were) you will enjoy the musings and rants enormously. Laughed out loud the whole way through.