Edgy British comedian Jimmy Carr to perform in Sudbury next year

Dubbed ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny,’ Carr is performing in 31 Canadian cities, a first for an international comedian.

Comedy superstar Jimmy Carr is returning to Canada with his biggest national tour ever, including a show in Greater Sudbury in October.

Dubbed ‘Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny,’ he is performing in 31 Canadian cities, a first for an international comedian.

The tour reaches Sudbury on Oct. 18 at the Sudbury Arena.

“Known worldwide for his lightning-quick wit, dark one-liners and unmistakable laugh, Jimmy Carr remains one of the most successful and best-selling comedians on the planet,” said a news release Tuesday announcing the show.

Performed in 40 countries

“A master of razor-sharp humour, he has toured to over 40 countries, sold millions of tickets, and continues to be one of the most streamed stand-ups of the last decade.”

His most recent tour, Terribly Funny 2.0, surpassed one million tickets worldwide and saw him perform 293 shows across 145 cities in a single year.

“If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners, then get ready to be happy,” the release said.

“Jimmy Carr returns with … a brand-new hour packed with sharp jokes and even sharper punchlines. Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets — they attract some people and repel others. Some are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them. But if it is your thing … then this is absolutely your show.”

Tickets for the Sudbury show go on sale Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased online.

Carr was the first British comedian to sign a Netflix stand-up deal, releasing four hit specials — Funny Business, Best Of Ultimate Gold Greatest Hits, His Dark Material on HBO, and Natural Born Killer.

The latter debuted in 2024, reaching the Top 10 in 29 countries and earning 2.3 million viewing hours in its first week. He also created the Netflix panel show The Fix and has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien.