Iain Stirling’s Hilarious Promise: "Say if it’s over 50 per cent sold, I’ll do it topless."

Comedian Iain Stirling, 37, is known for his quick wit and ability to make audiences laugh with his charming humor, and he’s done it again in a recent radio appearance. The stand-up comedian, who also lends his voice to the hit show Love Island, humorously declared that he would perform a tour date without a shirt if he manages to sell over half of the tickets for his upcoming show at Oxford Playhouse.

During a lively chat on Chris Moyles’s Radio X show, Stirling shared how challenging it has been for him to sell tickets in Oxford. "Oh my God. It sold terribly last year," he admitted. "I don't know why I've gone back this year. I'm talking like 20 per cent sold or something mental." Stirling revealed that the Oxford Playhouse, with its large capacity, often feels awkward for him when ticket sales don’t meet expectations. "It’s never gone well there, and it's quite a big room as well, so it makes it kind of weird. It looks like I'm hosting like a local town meeting," he joked.

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Not one to shy away from a bit of self-deprecating humor, Stirling raised the stakes for his March show, making a lighthearted promise to perform topless if he sells more than 50% of the tickets. "Say if it’s over 50 per cent sold, I’ll do it topless," he teased. "I was going to say naked, but it just sounds a bit… It’s too early in the morning for that sort of get on. I’m quietly confident I won’t have to worry about that."

Chris Moyles, ever the comedian himself, couldn’t resist a playful response. "Well, if you just said naked, I would have bought all the tickets," he quipped, adding a comedic twist to the entire conversation.

With Stirling’s playful challenge out there, it’s clear that his upcoming show at the Oxford Playhouse is sure to be a memorable one—whether or not he ends up performing topless. Fans are eager to see if his humor and charm can help sell those remaining tickets, and if they do, fans might just get an unexpected treat!

So, if you’re in Oxford and want to see Stirling’s hilarious antics, make sure to grab a ticket before they’re all gone. Who knows? If the tickets sell out, you might just see Iain Stirling delivering laughs in a way no one expected!

Iain Stirling is set to perform his stand-up comedy show at the Oxford Playhouse in March 2025. This venue is known for hosting a variety of performances, from theater productions to comedy shows, and it’s a well-loved spot for audiences seeking quality entertainment in Oxford.

Stirling’s show at the Oxford Playhouse is part of his current tour, where he brings his trademark humor to new cities and audiences. However, as mentioned in his recent appearance on Chris Moyles’s Radio X show, Stirling has had some difficulty selling tickets for this particular venue in the past. This year, he’s hoping to make a big impact and raise ticket sales with a lighthearted challenge—promising to perform topless if over 50% of the tickets are sold.

This March show is expected to be full of Stirling’s witty banter, funny anecdotes, and relatable humor. Whether you're familiar with his work on Love Island or are seeing him live for the first time, his performance is sure to be a fun and entertaining night out at the Oxford Playhouse!

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