Critically acclaimed British stand-up comedian, actor and TV personality Alan Davies will return to New Zealand next year for his first tour here in a decade.
Davies will bring his brand-new show, Think Ahead, to nine centres across the country in July and August 2026, starting in Hamilton on July 31 and ending in Dunedin on August 13.
The tour includes stops in Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Christchurch.
Best known for his lead role in the long-running series Jonathan Creek and his permanent spot on QI, Davies has been a fixture of British television for more than 25 years. His talk show Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled recently wrapped its seventh season.
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The tour includes stops in Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Palmerston North and Christchurch.
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