Ian Smith: Foot Spa Half Empty

Tue 26 May 2026
A person sits on a chair with their feet in a foot spa. They are wearing a suit and checked shirt and have short brown hair. The background is bright green.

Two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Ian Smith (co-host of the Northern News podcast) heads back out on tour with his new critically acclaimed show about stress, love and buying a magic spell off Amazon.

As seen on Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News For You and The Stand Up Sketch Show – and heard on The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, Just A Minute and his own Radio 4 series, Ian Smith is Stressed.

Praise for Foot Spa Half Empty:

Nominated for Best Show at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025

“One of the tightest, most well-oiled hours at the Fringe this year” ★★★★★ Telegraph
“An hour of gimmick-free stand-up with a world-class gag rate” – Chortle
“Catnip for comedy lovers” – Guardian
“Ian Smith is at the top of his game” – Scotsman
“A distinctive talent” – Times

Age guidance: 16+

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