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Evans attempts comedy record at O2
26.10.07
Record breaker: Lee Evans says the O2 gig will be the single biggest gig of his career
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Lee Evans is poised to enter the Guiness World Record books by staging the UK's biggest ever live comedy gig as part of his forthcoming UK tour.
With a total of 300,000 tickets available, 'Lee Evans - Big UK Tour 2008' will be not only Evans' largest tour to date but will make history by including the first comedy gig at the capital's O2 Arena.
Evans said: "It has been two years since my last stand-up tour and I can't wait to hit the road again. It's a real honour to be the first comedian to play the O2 which will be the single biggest gig of my career.
In 2005, Evans broke the Guinness World Record for a solo act when he performed to the biggest comedy audience, 10,108, at the Manchester Evening News Arena.
The London O2 date is now set to raise the bar higher still with a potential sell out capacity of 15,000 people in a single night.
Craig Glenday, Editor, Guinness World Records said: "It's one thing to set a Guinness World Record, but the challenge is keeping it and making sure it stays in your name. By attempting to beat his own record, Lee is well and truly securing his place at the top of the comedy ladder. We wish him the best of luck – he's got a tough figure to beat!"
Evan's manic energy, hilarious delivery and side-splitting material have made his live performances a must-see for comedy fans around the world with more than a quarter of a million people seeing his sold out 2005 XL Tour.
The comedian has also gained acclaim on both stage and screen, and was nominated for an Olivier award for his performance as Leo Bloom in the hit stage musical The Producers.
He has also starred in Hollywood blockbusters There's Something About Mary, Mouse Hunt, The Fifth Element and the award-winning Funny Bones.
Tickets for next year's tour go on sale to the public from 10am on Friday 26th October. The O2 gigs take place on 3 and 4 October 2008.
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