Canadian émigré Tom Stade has earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive and engaging stand-up talents around. Arriving in the UK back in 2001, he instantly made a splash on the circuit with his magnetic stage presence and first-class storytelling. He chose to make the UK his home, and after many years as a headliner and playing at international comedy festivals around the globe, he remains a highly sought-after talent. Prolific and innovative, Tom is a regular at the Edinburgh festival; and has toured the UK with a brand-new show every year since 2011, playing to packed houses and garnering rave reviews.
Tom’s irrepressible charm translated effortlessly to TV, and he has been invited onto every major stand-up TV show in the country. He has performed on BBC One’s The John Bishop Show and has performed twice on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo. His other numerous TV performances include Ch4’s Comedy Gala at London’s O2 arena, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Lee Mack’s All-Star Cast, both for BBC One and the BBC 2’s topical panel show Mock The Week. He’s a regular guest on the hugely popular ‘Have A Word Pod’ – and has also guest hosted, standing in for Adam Rowe. In 2025, he was invited to perform on Jim Jefferies and Friends – a comedy TV series in Australia featuring a hand-picked selection of talent. Tom was also the co-writer and co-star of Frankie Boyle’s Ch4 infamous and edgy series Tramadol Nights.
A stylish and engaging live performer, Tom remains in great demand internationally and has accepted invitations to perform at notable comedy festivals worldwide including New York, Aspen, Montreal, Toronto, Amsterdam, Kilkenny, Adelaide, Melbourne and New Zealand. He has regularly entertained British troops overseas, braving the freezing cold Falklands, and been under fire in Afghanistan and Iraq, proving his utter versatility and universal appeal. His brilliance and flair earned him a nomination for Best Headliner at the Chortle Awards. His multiple comedy specials available online and he continues to produce a new show every year.
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