Paul Riley: Too Smart to Be Nice

Following two hugely successful tours in 2024 and 2025, Paul Riley is back with his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart to Be Nice, don't miss him live at Portobello Town Hall on Saturday 7th March!

About Paul Riley: Too Smart to Be Nice

	7th March 2026
	7.30pm
	Portobello Town Hall 147-149 Portobello High Street, Portobello EH15 1AF
	£23.85 - £43.36
	Visit the event website here

Listed Under Comedy Events / Nights Out Events

Following two hugely successful tours in 2024 and 2025, Paul Riley is back with his brand-new stand-up show, Too Smart to Be Nice.

Known and loved by millions as the iconic Winston Ingram from the BBC and Netflix sitcom Still Game, Paul brings his unmistakable sharpness and charm back to the stage in a blisteringly funny new tour.

A double BAFTA award-winner, Paul now takes aim at the absurdity of modern life - from misgendered fish, to the long-forgotten art of making a proper complaint, to the strange overlap between hating, dating and replicating. And yes, even the unsettling dark side of Herbie the Love Bug makes an appearance.

With razor-sharp timing and a brain wired for mischief, Too Smart to Be Nice is Paul Riley at his most dangerously entertaining.

A limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets are also available, giving fans the chance to meet Paul for a photo before the show.

Meet & Greet begins at 6.30pm

Age guideline 18+: Some content is that of an adult nature.

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