# Event Details - **Event Name**: Nigel Planer: Young Once - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Nigel Planer, beloved as Neil the hippy from The Young Ones and a founding figure of the 80s alternative comedy scene, brings his memoir Young Once to life in a warm, sharply funny live show of storytelling. From the wild early days at The Comedy Store to the chaotic brilliance of The Comic Strip Presents, Filthy Rich & Catflap, and beyond – to West End musicals and hit pop records – Nigel will share a trove of outrageous tales of the backstage chaos that shaped a generation of comedy: from 20-foot-éclair-related injuries to gatecrashing raves with Robin Williams, Top of the Pops and Band Aid, to auditioning for a stony-faced Robert De Niro. Alongside the laughs, he will reflect on the bittersweet moments behind the scenes – the friendships, fame and rivalries, and the winding path of a creative life. Woven throughout the show is a moving, often mischievous account of the long, on-off-on-again love story between Nigel and his wife Roberta, and a life lived somewhere between the footlights and the fallout. Full of dry wit, theatrical flair, and a knack for finding humour in both disaster and triumph, don’t miss the once-young Nigel as he offers a wildly entertaining and gloriously sideways glimpse into his quietly remarkable career, in a show that is part performance, part confession, and all heart. Nigel was an original member of the Comedy Store and Comic Strip groups at the centre of ‘Alternative Comedy’ in the 1980s and is one of the stars of the TV series The Young Ones, and The Comic Strip Presents, creating the character of ‘Neil the hippy’ who has developed national treasure status. His Memoir ‘Young Once’ will be out in Paperback in June 2026 He won a BRIT award in 1984 and has been nominated for Olivier, TMA, What’s on Stage, and BAFTA awards. He is also the voice of the first 15 of Terry Pratchett’s ‘Discworld’ books. He created the actor character ‘Nicholas Craig’, who has featured in TV and radio series and the best-selling spoof autobiography, ‘I, An Actor’. He has written plays for the theatre, 3 novels, and the best-selling ‘A Good Enough Dad’ about becoming a father, as well as radio and TV scripts and over one hundred episodes of ‘The Magic Roundabout’ for Channel 4. He is currently touring as a poet to celebrate the publication in 2026 of his latest collection of poetry; ‘Travelling Light’ after the success of his first collection ‘Making Other Plans’ in 2023 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/barton-upon-humber/nigel-planer-young-once/200030067499841 - **Event Categories**: art, comedy, theatre, literary-art, music, entertainment, raves, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 79 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Barton-upon-humber - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road,, DN18 5JT Barton upon Humber, United Kingdom - **lat**: 53.69044 - **long**: -0.44105 - **full address**: The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road,, DN18 5JT Barton upon Humber, United Kingdom, Barton-upon-humber, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Nigel Planer: Young Once - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b964be098077f37e4c9525ede192a60c8b6ea0d90c674996552a89c73050129e-rimg-w1000-h811-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786925716 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Nigel Planer: Young Once being held? - **A:** Nigel Planer: Young Once takes place on Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 23 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Ropewalk, Maltkiln Road,, DN18 5JT Barton upon Humber, United Kingdom, Barton-upon-humber, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Nigel Planer: Young Once ? - **A:** Nigel Planer: Young Once is organized by The Ropewalk, Barton upon Humber. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Nigel Planer: Young Once is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Barton-upon-humber, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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