RAJIV KARIA: Man Alive!

Comedy · Brighton

RAJIV KARIA: Man Alive!

Friday 27 November 2026 · Doors 19:30

Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton

About this event

RAJIV KARIA: Man Alive! is on Friday 27 November 2026 at Caroline Of Brunswick, Brighton, with doors at 19:30. Tickets start at £8.80, including the booking fee.

Why did you become you? When does this all start making sense? Where did I leave my phone charger? Rajiv Karia is back with a stand-up show about aspirations about the tenacity and experience it takes to become a Brown Uncle. And whether he has it or not. Creator of BAFTA-nominated Zoners (BBC Three). As seen and heard on Comedy Central Live, Evil Genius with Russell Kane, and One Person Found This Helpful Praise for ‘Man Alive!’: “Spontaneous, astute and observant… with a lens of warmth, wit and self-deprecation, Karia skillfully keeps the audience laughing consistently.” **** Broadway World “A stress-free and blithe comedian, Karia always slips down easily, with strong writing and a warm, sensible stage presence that inspires confidence” Chortle “Karia is the new king of cool in waiting” **** Three Weeks “Simply a great joke writer” **** The Skinny Doors 7:30pm / Show 7:45pm Tickets £11 / Advance tickets £8+bf

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