Hot off the back of a completely sold-out run at the West End’s London Palladium, the smash hit ‘Off Menu’ podcast has announced a mini residency at London’s stunning Royal Albert Hall. The hugely popular podcast will take over the iconic London venue in March of 2026 with three special live performances.
‘Off Menu’ is hosted by internationally-acclaimed comedians James Acaster and Ed Gamble. You’ll recognise them from their sell-out headline stand-up comedy shows and from iconic performances on the likes of ‘Taskmaster’, ‘Mock the Week’, and more. Before hitting the London Palladium, the podcast has previously gone live with a completely sold-out UK & Ireland tour in 2023.
The podcast sees them inviting special guests (ranging from A-list actors and Hollywood legends to cult comedians and national treasures) to discuss their dream restaurant. But naturally, given the comic talent involved, it’s not quite as simple as that. The hosting duo take on the roles of a genie waiter and maître d’ as guests order their “favourite ever starter, main course, dessert, side dish and drink (not in that order)”.
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Past guests have ranged from the likes of Robert De Niro, Florence Pugh, and Paul Rudd, to national treasures such as Kathy Burke, Sir Lenny Henry, and Bob Mortimer.
Said Ed Gamble: “It still makes me laugh out loud that we get to do this at the Royal Albert Hall. I hope it goes ahead before the people in charge realise what the show is.”
‘Off Menu’ at the Royal Albert Hall
James and Ed will take to the stage for three performances of the podcast at the Royal Albert Hall next year. These will take place on:
- Friday, March 13, 2026 – 7:30 pm
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 2pm
- Saturday, March 14, 2026 – 7:30 pm
The live show differs slightly from the podcast. ‘Off Menu Live: The Tasting Menus’ see fan favourites from previous podcast episodes invited back to be served a surprise set of dream dishes. With a different returning guest at each show, the Dream Restaurant will open for service once more – but this time, guests don’t know what they’re eating.
Said James Acaster: “Can’t wait to return to our spiritual home and treat it like only we can. We were born for this. Were you?”
Tickets will go on sale to members of the Off Menu mailing list on Monday, March 31, at 10am. General sale will then be available to purchase on Wednesday, April 2, at 10am.
So, what’ll it be? Still or sparkling? Oh, and the big question, of course: bread or poppadom?
Tickets will be available from the Royal Albert Hall and See Tickets.
