Live Comedy
Mhairi Black: Politics Isn't For Me
Following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Mhairi Black takes hit show Politics Isn't For Me on a Scottish tour this spring, offering audiences around the country a sneak peek at what life is really like in Westminster.
After becoming the youngest person ever elected to the House of Commons at the age of 20, the show sees Mhairi embrace her dark sense of humour as she reflects on her time in Westminster and presents a first-hand, ruthlessly honest look at 21st century politics.
Mhairi says: "Performing this show at the Edinburgh Fringe proved to be a lot of fun, so I'm really excited to get the chance to share a bit of that fun around Scotland. Particularly for people who weren't able to travel or get a ticket to the Fringe."
The ex-politician takes on everything from anxiety and archaic rules in Westminster with her trademark unfiltered honesty and West coast humour as she challenges misconceptions about politics and reflects on almost a decade in public life. The rave reviewed show entertained sold out audiences during 2024's Fringe as Mhairi took to the stage at Gilded Balloon at the Museum to pull back the curtain on life in Westminster and address some of the scandals and headlines that come with a life in politics. From camaraderie in unexpected places to cybersecurity threats from her own family, Politics Isn't For Me perfectly encompasses the highs, lows and absurdities of modern politics.
2025 dates
13th + 14th March - Glasgow International Comedy Festival, Òran Mór
21st March - Aberdeen, Tivoli Theatre
4th April - Largs, Barrfields Theatre
5th April - Paisley, Paisley Town Hall
10th April - Cumbernauld, Cumbernauld Theatre
11th April - St. Andrews, The Byre Theatre
18th April - Campbeltown, Victoria Hall
19th April - Dunoon, Queen's Hall
24th April - Ullapool, MacPhail Centre
25th April - Oban , Corran Hall
1st May - Arbroath, Webster Memorial Theatre
2nd May - Greenock, Beacon Arts Centre
3rd May - Inverness, Eden Court
4th May - Isle of Skye, LAS Port Righ
9th May - Peebles, Eastgate Theatre
15th May - Haddington, Corn Exchange
16th May - Kelso, Tait Hall
20th May - Edinburgh - The Lyceum