5 Mistakes That Changed History to tour
- Paul Coulter is to tour his hit Fringe show 5 Mistakes That Changed History for the first time
- The 53-date tour will start in June and run until the end of September 2025
- He says: "I can't wait to share it with history lovers and comedy fans around the UK"
Comedian and historian Paul Coulter has announced a debut tour for his hit Fringe show, 5 Mistakes That Changed History.
Kicking off at Hever Castle on 1st June, the tour will take in a further 52 dates including a return to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this August. Alongside this, the tour will also see the release of Paul's debut book. 10 Mistakes That Changed History will hit the shelves in June.
The blurb explains: "Blending sharp comedy with fascinating storytelling, 5 Mistakes That Changed History explores the pivotal moments where human error altered the course of the world. Whether it's a misplaced letter, a disastrous miscalculation, or an ill-advised love affair, Coulter delves into the missteps of the past with wit, charm, and a historian's eye for detail."
Originally from Dorset, Coulter studied history at University College London. He began performing improv comedy in Australia over a decade ago, quickly gigging multiple times a week, and has since produced his own shows. He first brought 5 Mistakes That Changed History to Edinburgh in 2023, and on its return in 2024 it became one of the best-reviewed shows at the festival.
He says: "I am thrilled to take 5 Mistakes That Changed History on its first nationwide tour! It's been huge fun to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe and I can't wait to share it with history lovers and comedy fans around the UK. We all make mistakes but writing this show was certainly not one of them!"
A list of dates are below. Tickets are on sale via www.historymistakes.com
2025 dates
1st June: Hever Castle, Hever Festival
7th June: Newport, Newport Riverfront
12th June: Rotherham, Rotherham Civic Theatre
13th June: Bury St Edmunds, Bury Theatre Royal
14th June: Chester, Chester Storyhouse
15th June: Buxton, Buxton Opera House
18th June: Portsmouth, The Lens Studio
19th June: High Wycombe, Wycombe Swan
20th June: Bromley, Bromley Churchill
21st June: Peterborough, Peterborough New
22nd June: Hastings, The White Rock Studio
26th June: Stafford, The Met Studio
27th June: Eastleigh, The Berry
28th June: Bishop's Stortford, South Mill Arts
1st July: Lytham Saint Annes, Lowther
3rd July: Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough Town Hall
4th July: Halifax, Halifax Victoria Theatre
5th July: Worcester, Swan Theatre
31st July - 25th August: Edinburgh, Assembly - Studio 3
11th September: Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Trinity
12th September: Salisbury, Salisbury Arts Theatre
13th September: Exeter, Exeter Northcott
14th September: Barnstaple, Barnstaple Queens
18th September: Camberley, Camberley Theatre
19th September: Leicester, Leicester YMCA
20th September: Harpenden, Eric Morecambe Centre
24th September: Winchester, Winchester Theatre Royal
26th September: Bridlington, Bridlington Spa
27th September: Darlington, Hullabaloo Darlington
28th September: Carlisle, Carlisle Sands
29th September: Harrogate, Harrogate Comedy Festival