Ellie Taylor, the dazzling comedian known for her roles as a star on Apple TV's Emmy Award-winning series Ted Lasso and her spirited stint on Strictly Come Dancing, is set to return to the stand-up stage with her new comedy tour titled Palavering. Scheduled to kick off on April 3, 2025, the tour promises to weave tales of her life experiences, motherhood, and the incessant juggle of balancing comedy with her family life.
"I would love to relax, but there’s no capacity – there aren’t enough days in the week," Taylor admitted, providing a glimpse of her reality as both a comedian and devoted mother. The tour, which features 18 dates across the country, will see her performing at venues like the Assembly Hall Theatre in Tunbridge Wells on May 15 and the Granville Theatre in Ramsgate on May 16.
Reflecting on her upcoming shows, Ellie described the experience as not just comedy but also as sharing her insights on what it's like to approach the serious matters of life with laughter. "It’s talking about ... everything seems very serious and tricky and full-on, and trying to find the fun within all of it," she explained, emphasizing the underlying themes of her new material.
Ellie's career began to gain traction in the 2010s with her appearances on British television shows like ITV’s Show Me the Funny and Mock the Week. After taking some time off to focus on her growing family, which includes her husband Phil Black and their two young children, she is excited to return to the live comedy circuit for the first time in nearly four years.
"It’ll be lovely to get back out on the road and do live comedy again," she said. This upcoming tour marks her reentry not just to performances, but to reconnecting with audiences. Many fans may recall her previous work and will surely be eager to hear how her life has evolved, especially now as she embraces her new role as both mother and performer.
With her turning 41 this year, Ellie is eagerly focusing on this transitional stage of life—a point where everything feels both serious and overwhelming, yet still offers plenty of potential for playfulness and humor. "That’s probably why I like playing with my kids so much," she reflected, adding, "because I’m in my element – they’re very up for improv."
The tour kicks off with an inaugural performance in Portsmouth and concludes on May 25, 2025, in Cardiff. Ellie is ready to share her take on the absurdities and unexpected challenges of everyday life. For aspiring audience members eager to secure their seats, tickets are available online.
All signs point to this being not just another comedy tour, but rather Ellie’s bid to reconnect with herself, and with her audience. By blending comedy with heartfelt anecdotes about parenting and life lessons, she’s crafting what could prove to be one of her most relatable and compelling performances yet.
Ellie Taylor is set to remind us all why laughter is not just for the stage but is also the best medicine for life’s twists and turns. Tickets are now on sale, and all those eager to enjoy her hilarious take on life should book soon to avoid disappointment.