A brand new concept is coming to Plymouth this summer.
A group of Plymouth based comedians are launching the city’s first ever comedy walking tour. Described as ‘a hilarious guided walking tour of Britain’s Ocean City’ the new venture, called Plymouth Comedy Tours, is set to split the sides of locals and tourists alike.
Founded by Mutley-based comedian Christian Russell-Pollock, Plymouth Comedy Tours are walking tours with a difference. Christian and two other award-winning comedians will act as tour guides, taking groups around the city, telling more jokes than facts.
The other comics involved are David Arnold and local legend Suzy Bennett. All the comedians have supported big names, performed nationwide and Bennett is also the voice of the popular Plymouth Trails App.
The tours will start and finish at The Box and will take people on a journey around Plymouth’s City Centre. The route is just under two miles long and the tour will last around two hours, with plenty of stops for laughing. Christian explained why it was set up:
“As well as giving three comedians in Plymouth a job in these difficult times, the reason it was set up was to shine a spotlight on Plymouth. All three of us believe that it’s an underrated city and this feels like a great way to both promote it and give people a much needed laugh”.
The tours will be priced at 12 per person, with concessions available for NHS staff, students and the elderly. People from Exeter will be charged more. The tour is being advertised as perfect for local residents, tourists and companies who want an innovative new team building exercise. Christian said:
“This tour is perfect for people who both love the city and don’t mind taking the mickey out of it a little.”
People can pre-register their interest for the tours at www.plymouthcomedytours.co.uk Plymouth Comedy Tours are supported by Plymouth City Centre Company, Plymouth Culture and One Plymouth.
