PHILL JUPITUS PRESENTS – You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here… **SPRING 2013 UK TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED ** “This show is a huge amount of fun and an impressive display of Jupitus’ skills” – The Scotsman “I left an hour later with further admiration of the man’s talents and his willingness to try something different.” “It is an experience that should not be missed” – One4Review With a sold out run and critical acclaim across the board, star of Never Mind The Buzzcocks , Phill Jupitus , took Edinburgh by storm last year with his latest show, "You're Probably Wondering Why I've Asked You Here..." . Now in 2013, Phill is pleased to announce he’ll be touring the show across 25 UK venues and festivals this Spring. Based on the character based comedy show which he took to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012 "You're Probably Wondering Why I've Asked You Here..." is a three-part performance unlike anything you have seen before. Phill Jupitus plays the part of three extraordinary characters and with the help of an inquisitive audience, we find out more about them. The Late Vernon Herschel Harley is a legend of stage and screen who died at the age of 114 just last Thursday. He has worked with everybody in theatre and cinema and describes himself as "Quite lively for a dead chap." and "An annecdote Gatling gun." The Late Kurt Schiffer was the 'Korvettenkapitan' of the U42B out of Hamburg part of the German Navy's 'Wolf Packs', which were the scourge of the Atlantic shipping lanes. He died in 1944. The Late Phill Jupitus died on June 24th 2052 on the eve of his 90th birthday. Leave your preconceptions at the door but don't forget to bring your curiosity. For all press enquiries, press tickets, interview requests and images please contact: Alison Peters or Aimee Reilly at Alison Peters PR [email protected] 07810 238 851 / [email protected] 07863 620 084 Phill became a familiar face when he became team captain on BBC’2 Pop quiz Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Twenty three series’ later Phill is the last man standing from the original line-up, his infectious giggle, quick remarks and cheery sarcasm proving a hit with audiences Aside from Never Mind the Buzzcocks and his live stand up shows, Phill currently appears as a regular guest on QI (BBC2). While on BBC Radio 4 Phill is a regular member of the award winning News Quiz in addition to numerous presenting work on such shows as Phill Jupitus’ Comic Strips and The Man Who Bought Hendrix’s Stage . In the Autumn of 2009 Phill graced the West End stage in the hit musical Hairspray playing Edna Turnblad receiving critical acclaim for his performance. In 2011 Jupitus played King Arthur in the UK and Irish tour of Spamalot and in his most recent stage role he starred in ‘Big Society’ for 19 nights at the Leeds City Varieties. The summer of 2010 saw the book release of the ex-host of BBC 6’s Music critically acclaimed breakfast show, Good Morning Nantwich – Adventures In Breakfast Radio , where not only does Phill discover the answer but finds out what really makes the listening nation tick first thing in the morning. PHILL JUPITUS PRESENTS – You’re Probably Wondering Why I’ve Asked You Here… UK SPRING TOUR DATES 2013 “Jupitus is undoubtedly an excellent improviser and there is a great deal of pleasure to be had from watching his quick wit at work” – Broadway Baby Friday 29 th March Glasgow Citizens Theatre 0844 395 4005, www.glasgowcomedyfestival.com Saturday 20th April Farnham Farnham Maltings 01252 745444, www.farnhammaltings.com Wednesday 1st May Norwich Playhouse 01603 598598, www.norwichplayhouse.co.uk Friday 3rd May Exeter Barnfield 01392 270891, www.barnfieldtheatre.com Saturday 4th May St Ives Guildhall 01736 798577, www.crbo.co.uk Sunday 5th May Mylor Sessions 0845 094 1362, www.mylorsessions.co.uk Monday 6th May Tiverton Comedy Hall, Tiverton Arts Centre 07931 151545, www.comedyhall.co.uk Thursday 9th May Bath Komedia 0845 2938480, www.komedia.co.uk/bath For all press enquiries, press tickets, interview requests and images please contact: Alison Peters or Aimee Reilly at Alison Peters PR [email protected] 07810 238 851 / [email protected] 07863 620 084 Friday 10 th May Monmouth Savoy 01600 713007, www.monmouth-savoy.co.uk/theatre/ Thursday 16 th May Maidstone Hazlett 01622 758 611, www.hazlittartscentre.co.uk Saturday 18 th May Burnley Mechanics 01282 664400, www.burnleymechanics.co.uk Sunday 19 th May Lancaster Grand 01524 64695, www.lancastergrand.co.uk Friday 24 th May Worcester Huntington Hall 01905 611 427, www.worcesterlive.co.uk Saturday 25 th May Hay Hay Festival www.hayfestival.com Saturday 1st June Andover The Lights 01264 368368, www.thelights.org.uk Tuesday 4th June Coventry Warwick AC 024 7652 4524, www.warwickartscentre.co.uk Wednesday 5th June High Wycombe Swan Theatre 01494 512 000, www.wycombeswan.co.uk Thursday 6th June Wellingborough Castle 01933 270 007, www.thecastle.org.uk Friday 7th June Hereford Courtyard 01432 340555, www. courtyard .org.uk Sunday 9th June Shanklin Shanklin Theatre 01983 868000, www.shanklintheatre.com Thursday 13 th June Hull Truck Theatre 01482 323638, www.hulltruck.co.uk Friday 14 th June Lincoln Performing Arts Centre 0844 888 4414, http://www.lpac.co.uk/ Saturday 15 th June Durham Gala Theatre 0191 3324041, www.galadurham.co.uk Tuesday 18 th June Bracknell South Hill Park Wilde Theatre 01344 484123, www.southhillpark.org.uk For all press enquiries, press tickets, interview requests and images please contact: Alison Peters or Aimee Reilly at Alison Peters PR [email protected] 07810 238 851 / [email protected] 07863 620 084 Thursday 20 th June Devizes Corn Exchange TBC new number for 2013 , www.devizesfestival.co.uk Saturday 22 nd June Hertford HertfordTheatre 01992 531500, www.hertfordtheatre.com Tuesday 25 th June Great Yarmouth St.George’s Theatre 01493 331484, www.stgeorgestheatre.com Saturday 6 th July Colchester Arts Centre 01206 500900, www.colchesterartscentre.com Friday 12 th July Much Wenlock Edge Arts Centre 01952 728911, www.edgeartscentre.co.uk Saturday 13 th July Frome Merlin Theatre 01373 465949, www.merlintheatre.co.uk For all press enquiries, press tickets, interview requests and images please contact: Alison Peters or Aimee Reilly at Alison Peters PR [email protected] 07810 238 851 / [email protected] 07863 620 084 .