All you need to know about comedian Rob Beckett’s Aberdeen gig

By Danica Ollerova

November 1 2022, 5:00 pm

Comedian Rob Beckett will bring his show Wallop to the Music Hall in Aberdeen.

Following multiple postponements, comedian Rob Beckett will finally bring his show Wallop to Aberdeen.

From what the stand-up hour is about to where you could have spotted Rob before, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming comedy gig.

When and where can I see Rob Beckett’s Aberdeen show?

Comedian Rob Beckett will bring his show Wallop to Aberdeen’s Music Hall on Wednesday November 2. The gig is set to start at 8pm.

What’s Rob Beckett’s show Wallop about?

“The show is about family,” said Rob.

“I’ve always wanted a whole family to sit down and laugh at my stuff – before it was more of a happy accident because my comedy is quite accessible, but now, all ages can get a lot from it.”

Comedian Rob Beckett to bring show to Aberdeen — Comedian Rob Beckett. Image: Stephen Pover/Shutterstock.

Before Covid-19 hit, more than 100,000 people bought tickets to see Wallop. The comedian is currently back on the road to continue his nationwide tour, taking in a string of rescheduled dates all over the UK.

Those in Aberdeen will be some of the last people to see Wallop in the UK as Rob will soon embark on a Parenting Hell tour with Josh Widdicombe.

What is the comedian known for?

You could have spotted Rob Beckett on TV. He has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Would I Lie To You?, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Cats Does Countdown, Mock The Week and many other TV programmes. He’s also the voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and won the third season of Taskmaster.

Did Rob Beckett write a book?

Rob Beckett and fellow comedian Josh Widdicombe, hosts of the popular podcast Parenting Hell, released their book last month. Also titled Parenting Hell, the funnymen talk about the madness, absurdity and utter chaos of being parents. Click here for more info and if you wish to buy the book.

Are you going to see Rob Beckett's show Wallop in Aberdeen? — Are you going to see Rob Beckett’s show Wallop in Aberdeen?

How do I get to the Music Hall and where can I park?

Aberdeen’s Music Hall is located on Union Street, within a few minutes’ walk from the bus and train stations. If you are travelling by car, there is nearby parking on Golden Square, and the Chapel Street multi-storey car park.