Name: Phil Nichol: Trying My Best
Start: 2026-02-26T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-02-26T21:45:00+00:00
Location: The Forge Comedy Club

Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right.
About this Event

Phil has been getting better at comedy since March 1987. One of these days he may just get it right. Until then Phil just keeps trying.

If at first you don’t succeed, try and try your best. This is a tour of Phil, trying his best!

Phil Nichol is a truly unique performer. An acclaimed actor, award winning comedian, producer, presenter, writer and musician, there is no end to his talent! His skill as an improviser whether it be musical, comedy or straight is unparalleled.

WINNER: Scotsman Fringe First Award 2011

WINNER: IF.COM Eddie Award 2006 (The Edinburgh Comedy Award)

WINNER: Time Out Best Comedy Performer 1998

Chortle Best Headliner: Nominee - 2002, 2006 & 2010

As seen on The Graham Norton Show, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Altitude Festival, Annually Retentive, The World Stands Up, Comedy Shuffle, and many more.

'Nichol is absolutely born to perform, and the show is brilliant' The Skinny
'Attacks his material with all the restraint of a Tasmanian Devil in a foghorn factory' The Times
'Phil Nichol is an extraordinary performer – entrancing and alarming in equal measure' The Stage
'Very polished, witty and insightful. It is also extremely funny' List
'Seismically powerful award-winning comic force' The Scotsman

All seating is unreserved and allocated on arrival.
The venue is fully accessible, please let us know in advance of any requirements and request carers tickets here: www.ironworks-studios.co.uk/accessability-request-form
Age 18+ (All under 18s MUST be accompanied by an adult)
Show will start at 8:00pm PROMPT. Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable interval
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