A live dating show that mixes comedy, romance and a dash of chaos is coming to Brighton.
LOLyamorous, a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, will visit Iron Works Studios on February 12, offering singletons and spectators a night of on-stage speed dating, laughter and unscripted fun.
James Regal, comedian and creator of the show, said: "Single people everywhere are finally abandoning awful dating apps for real life experiences.
"For over three years, LOLyamorous has been helping these lovelorn people escape their phone screens to enjoy a fun, unique experience where they can make new connections, share dating war stories, have a laugh and possibly meet that next special someone.
"Brighton has an incredibly diverse dating scene and I’m excited to see what happens on stage."
The format invites audience members to put their names forward for two-minute dates on stage with fellow singles.
Once the timer runs out, a panel of comedians and a qualified therapist dive into discussions about life, love and whatever else comes up.
The show will be hosted by Mr Regal, joined by guest comedian Sarah Mills and love coach Cate Mackenzie (The Undatables).
Promoted as the perfect antidote to online dating, LOLyamorous is open to everyone, including couples and those there just to watch.
The event is fully LGBTQ+ friendly and encourages open, honest and supportive conversations about relationships and dating.
It has enjoyed sell-out success at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival since 2023 and has also toured cities including Barcelona, London, Berlin, Prague and Tokyo.
Tickets for the show are available now from Iron Works Studios and lolyamorous.com.
Audiences and critics alike have praised the show’s unpredictability and heart.
Distractify called it "uniquely funny for audiences, daters and comedians," while europeancomedy.com gave it five stars, saying: "You never know what you’re going to see at LOLyamorous, and that’s part of the beauty of it."
One audience member said: "I laughed so much, I had tears in my eyes at one point.
"100 per cent recommend seeing this show. We were still giggling about it on the way home."
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