Comedian Josh Widdicombe has revealed how one of the most memorable moments of his latest tour came courtesy of a furious fan in Swindon who stormed out demanding “more jokes”.
Speaking in a clip shared to his Instagram, Widdicombe recalls being mid‑gig at the Swindon Wyvern Theatre when a man suddenly got up and walked out, loudly berating him on the way.
The disgruntled audience member complained that the comic was spending too much time chatting to the crowd and not enough time delivering punchlines, reportedly shouting: “You’re not doing any jokes – you’re just talking to the audience. Do some jokes like Jimmy Carr.”
He added: "According to the staff, he just stormed straight out of the building without saying anything."
Rather than rattling him, the outburst has become one of Widdicombe’s favourite stories from the tour, and he tells it with relish in the reel, joking that it is a “highlight” of his time on the road.
Fans responding online have largely sided with the stand‑up, poking fun at the heckler and praising Widdicombe’s relaxed, interactive style on stage.
One said: "Was there and witnessed it, you handled it so well, and the references were hilarious."
Another added: "Swindon loves you, Josh!!! (Well, 699 of us!) You handled it brilliantly, a great night."
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