Reggie Watts brings ‘improvised brilliance’ to Leeds this spring - date and tickets
Internationally renowned comedian and musical pioneer Reggie Watts is heading to Leeds this May for a night of shape-shifting live performance.
The Late Late Show with James Corden alum brings his unique performance to the city for an intimate show that blurs the lines between beatboxing, comedy, and surrealist music.
Famous for building entire sonic worlds in real-time using only his voice, a keyboard and a loop station, the master of improv creates a high-wire act of musical genius where no two shows - and often no two sentences - are ever the same.
Watts first made waves in the 1990s as the frontman of the Seattle-based soul-rock band Maktub; it was during these early tours that he began experimenting with the delay pedals and looping technology that would eventually become his signature one-man band setup.
His mainstream breakthrough arrived in 2010 when Conan O’Brien handpicked him to open his ‘Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television’ tour.
This partnership vaulted Watts from the Brooklyn alt-comedy scene into the global spotlight.
He went on to serve as the musical anchor for the cult-hit IFC series Comedy Bang! Bang! before spending eight years as the bandleader for The Late Late Show with James Corden on CBS.
Today, Watts remains one of the most influential absurdist voices in comedy.
Whether he’s asking Hollywood A-listers surreal questions or delivering 100% improvised musical sets, he continues to embrace his self-titled role as a "disinformationist" - an artist dedicated to disorienting and delighting his audience in equal measure.
When is Reggie Watts performing in Leeds?
Reggie Watts is performing at Belgrave Music Hall on May 2.
When and where can I get tickets to see Reggie Watts in Leeds?
Tickets to see Reggie Watts perform in Leeds are currently on sale through Universe.
Alternatively, you can check out Jumbo Records or Crash Records in the city centre at their box offices.
To avoid disappointment, book at your earliest convenience to see one of the freshest acts in both music and comedy when he comes to the city this May.