Multi-award-winning comedian and writer returns with an all-new show, blending sharp wit and surreal whimsy
The brilliantly offbeat Alasdair Beckett-King—the crumbliest comedian in the game—has announced his third nationwide tour, King of Crumbs, coming to theatres across the UK from February to April 2026, including dates in Swindon (8 April) and Salisbury (9 April).
The multi-award-winning stand-up, author, and occasional internet phenomenon (known from BBC’s Mock the Week, C4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats, and BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz) brings his signature mix of smart writing, absurd imagination, and joyous silliness to the stage once again.
About “King of Crumbs”
In a world crumbling like an over-baked biscuit, Alasdair Beckett-King returns to ask the questions no one else dares:
Who milks the milkmen? Why do ducks quack at walking speed? And most importantly… what would Satan do?
In King of Crumbs, Alasdair promises to:
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Raise people up like an unqualified forklift operator.
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Solve the political and moral crises of our age—and still have time for a funny story about biscuits.
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Escape the Millennial Nostalgia Trap before your very eyes.
This new show is a rallying cry for uplifting nonsense, delivered with Alasdair’s trademark dry wit and unflappable charm.
About Alasdair Beckett-King
A legendary comedian and writer (in that there’s little historical evidence he exists), Alasdair Beckett-King has built a devoted following with his viral sketches, award-winning stand-up, and critically acclaimed appearances on television and radio.
He is also the author of the Montgomery Bonbon children’s mystery novels (Walker Books), co-host of the Loremen podcast about historical oddities and local legends, and co-creator of Eleanor & Alasdair Read That, a podcast revisiting classic kids’ books.
