Brighton is in for a treat this autumn as acclaimed folk singer-songwriter and comedian Grace Petrie brings her brand-new show This Is No Time to Panic! to Komedia on Wednesday, October 1.
After 15 years of writing fiery protest anthems that have inspired audiences and ruffled the feathers of the right-wing press, Petrie is fusing her trademark political folk with razor-sharp stand-up comedy for a night of music, humour, and just a touch of existential crisis.
The new tour follows the huge success of her debut stand-up show Butch Ado About Nothing, which sold out venues nationwide and earned rave reviews. This Is No Time to Panic! promises another fresh hour of original songs, storytelling, and witty social commentary – perfect for anyone in need of a laugh in bleak political times.
Petrie, who has graced stages from Glastonbury to Latitude Festival, topped folk charts with her 2021 album Connectivity, and is a regular voice on BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and hit podcast The Guilty Feminist, has long been celebrated as one of the UK’s most compelling and compassionate performers. With this new show, she proves she can be deeply political, disarmingly personal, and properly funny all at once.
Here are what other reviewers are saying:
“Borderline miraculous” ★★★★★ – The Scotsman
“She’s the urgent, pulsing, compassionate talent this world desperately needs.” – The Guardian
“An effervescent charm-bomb of a performer” – The New Yorker
If you miss her in Brighton, Petrie’s tour spans the UK and Ireland from September 2025 through February 2026, with dates in cities including London, Bristol, Dublin, Birmingham and Liverpool. Full listings and tickets are available at gracepetrie.com
Address: Komedia Brighton, 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
Tickets: gracepetrie.com
