Adam Kay
This Is Going To Hurt... MoreBag Policy
Please note the maximum bag sized permitted is 21cm x 30cm x 19cm (the size of an A4 piece of paper). For full information, visit our Bag Policy page.
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Planning your trip
We know how important the overall event experience is to you lovely fans. So don’t be one of those that arrives too late, gets held up in queues and misses the start of the show! You know what they say, ‘planning prevents problems

Event Details
Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music. This extended and updated show will feature brand-new stories from his forthcoming book Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients.
The “blissfully brilliant” (Mail on Sunday) original show was one of the most-attended UK shows of recent years, seen by over 250,000 people across absolute sell-out UK tours. The book was a literary sensation: selling over 2.5 million copies. It is now a major BBC comedy-drama series starring Ben Whishaw.
Age Recommendation 12+
‘INTERSPERSES HORROR STORIES FROM THE NHS FRONTLINE WITH A CATALOGUE OF SUBLIMELY SILLY SPOOF SONGS, AND SOME BLISSFULLY BRILLIANT WORDPLAY’ Mail on Sunday
‘HILARIOUS AND HEARTBREAKING’ Charlie Brooker
If you haven't already, check the trailer for This Is Going To Hurt now!
Book and Ticket Bundle:
- Ticket for live show
- You’ll receive a signed copy of Adam Kay’s unreleased new book “Undoctored” before anyone else. To be collected on the night at the venue. (RRP £20)
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Event Details
Award-winning comedian Adam Kay shares entries from his diaries as a junior doctor in this “electrifying” (Guardian) evening of stand-up and music. This extended and updated show will feature brand-new stories from his forthcoming book Undoctored: The Story of a Medic Who Ran Out of Patients.
The “blissfully brilliant” (Mail on Sunday) original show was one of the most-attended UK shows of recent years, seen by over 250,000 people across absolute sell-out UK tours. The book was a literary sensation: selling over 2.5 million copies. It is now a major BBC comedy-drama series starring Ben Whishaw.
Age Recommendation 12+
‘INTERSPERSES HORROR STORIES FROM THE NHS FRONTLINE WITH A CATALOGUE OF SUBLIMELY SILLY SPOOF SONGS, AND SOME BLISSFULLY BRILLIANT WORDPLAY’ Mail on Sunday
‘HILARIOUS AND HEARTBREAKING’ Charlie Brooker
If you haven't already, check the trailer for This Is Going To Hurt now!
Book and Ticket Bundle:
- Ticket for live show
- You’ll receive a signed copy of Adam Kay’s unreleased new book “Undoctored” before anyone else. To be collected on the night at the venue. (RRP £20)
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Performance Times
Our performance times are usually confirmed closer to the show. We’ll post the times as soon as we can get them, so check back about a week before for updates.
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Our Bag Policy
Your next visit to Utilita Arena Birmingham may be a little different to how things were previously (for obvious reasons) and one of the things that are changing, is our Bag Policy.
Now, we understand some of you will definitely need to bring some essential bits to the show, if you do, then your bag **MUST** be the following...
No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted -
Food & Drink
Get in early as we have plenty of bars open across both floors.
On ground floor we have 2 large bars at either end of the arena and upstairs by the seating blocks we have 4 bars in total including 2 Pravha bars at each end of the concourse.
Hungry? We also have our Burger Kitchen open.
Vegan & NGCI menus are available - just ask our friendly staff!
Take a look at our dedicated Inside The Arena page to find your way around!
Remember card and contactless payments only for a speedier and safer service with less queuing!
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Book and Ticket Bundle
- Ticket for live show
- You’ll receive a signed copy of Adam Kay’s unreleased new book “Undoctored” before anyone else. To be collected on the night at the venue. (RRP £20)
-
Our Bag Policy
Your next visit to Utilita Arena Birmingham may be a little different to how things were previously (for obvious reasons) and one of the things that are changing, is our Bag Policy.
Now, we understand some of you will definitely need to bring some essential bits to the show, if you do, then your bag **MUST** be the following...
No bigger than A4 in size (21cm x 30cm x 19cm)
Maximum of 2 compartments
Rucksacks are not permitted -
Amplify VIP Hospitality Package
Amplify are the official hospitality provider to Utilita Arena Birmingham and have the following package to make your night extra special! Your experience includes:
- Premium category seated ticket
- Exclusive check in and private entrance
- Pre-show and interval access to hospitality area
- Pre-show complimentary bar (wine, beer, soft drinks)
- Informal street food style light bites
- Inclusive onsite parking (one parking pass per two persons)
- Private WC & Cloakroom exclusive for hospitality guests
Price: £135.00 per person
Please BOOK HERE or call the team on 0844 338 0333 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
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Amplify Show Deck
Amplify are the official hospitality provider to Utilita Arena Birmingham. Our ‘Show Deck’ is a 52 seated private balcony viewing area offering more spacious padded seating and a panoramic Arena View, your experience includes:
- Private balcony seated ‘Show Deck’ ticket (*located above Upper Blocks 6 & 7)
- Private entrance & exclusive check in
- Private bar to purchase drinks
Price: Amplify - £45.00 per person
£52.90
Calls to 03 numbers typically form part of your inclusive calling plan. However, call charges may vary – refer to your service provider for current charging information.