Ria Lina takes her Riabellion around UK

Following her killer debut tour, Riawakening, the leading Filipina comedian in British stand-up is taking her new show, Riabellion, around the country from September into to February 2026 -including dates at Komedia Brighton and London’s Leicester Square Theatre

The show revolves around the recent realisation that she wasn’t just awake, she was ready to rebel. Expect a relentless stream of hilarity as Ria explores the state of the world, the eternal battle of the sexes, and the delight of throwing life up in the air after years of following the rules.  

Ria Lina is a highly accomplished writer, actor and comedian; a multi-award winner who commands the stage with a whirlwind of energy and leaves audiences breathless with laughter. Regarded as one of the hardest-working comedians in the industry, her appearances on television and radio have garnered critical acclaim. Credits include two stints on Live at the Apollo (once in the coveted host slot), Have I Got News For You?, Mock the Week, co-hosting Pointless, The Last Leg, Celebrity Mastermind and many more.  

It’s not just Ria’s comedy that is intelligent. She holds a BSc in Experimental Pathology, an MSc in Forensic Science, and a PhD in Virology, along with experience in IT Forensics at the Serious Fraud Office. As a result, Ria has recently had her own Radio 4 series, Ria Lina Gets Forensic, commissioned in which she investigates anti-aging treatments, scrutinising the lengths people will go to cheat age and stay young, using herself as a test subject. Ria has also been a frequent pundit on Sky News, BBC News, Times Radio, and TalkTV, she is sought after for her scientific expertise, poised delivery, and sharp wit.  

Ria is also passionate about being neurodivergent and increasing the visibility of neurodivergent talent within the entertainment industry. Ria recently sat on the panel of a Conway Hall Ethical Society talk on Autism & ADHD, and has been profiled on Sky News talking about how her autism has informed, and enhanced, her work.  

A hugely admired act on the UK comedy circuit, this multi-award-winning artist commands respect from the moment she walks onstage and delivers with natural ease, energy and fierceness.

Ria’s last tour show was included in The Telegraph’s list of the ‘10 best comedy shows to see in 2024’, and she has been recognised by The Evening Standard as one of the "Hottest Comedians You Should Be Watching Now", reflecting her lasting influence on the comedy scene. Throughout her career, she has brought six shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, addressing themes such as autism, current affairs, and racial identity. With a diverse career across stage, screen, radio, and even the ukulele, Ria Lina's unique style has garnered praise from critics, with Time Out admiring her ability to be “engaging, endearing and eye-opening”.

A prolific writer, Ria has lent her talents to projects like the Ladyboys of Bangkok's Fantasy & Feathers and Glamorous Amorous tours. Additionally, she wrote and performed in the ITV2 comedy sketch show Meet the Blogs and presented her own documentary on Channel 4, dispelling myths surrounding East Asian women in Britain.  

Full list of tour dates for Riabellion

Fri 12 Sept - Bath, Rondo Theatre

Sat 13 Sept - Twickenham, The Exchange

Thu 18 Sept - Selby, Town Hall

Fri 19 Sept - Knaresborough, Frazer Theatre

Sat 20 Sept - Pocklington, Arts Centre

Fri 26 Sept - Hemel Hempstead, Old Town Hall

Sat 27 Sept - Hemel Hempstead, Old Town Hall

Fri 3 Oct - New Milton, Forest Arts Centre

Thu 9 Oct - Andover, The Lights

Fri 10 Oct - Coventry, Warwick Arts Centre

Sat 11 Oct - Dorchester, Corn Exchange

Sun 19 Oct - Birmingham, Glee

Sat 25 Oct - Havant, The Spring

Thu 30 Oct - Maidenhead, Norden Farm

Fri 7 Nov - Chelmsford, Chelmsford Theatre Studio

Sat 8 Nov - Corsham, Pound Arts

Fri 14 Nov - Chorley, Chorley Theatre

Sat 15 Nov - Chester, Storyhouse

Sun 16 Nov - Salford, The Lowry

Fri 21 Nov - Barton-upon-Humber, The Ropewalk

Sat 22 Nov - Reading, South Street

Fri 28 Nov - Winchester, The Arc

Thu 4 Dec - Norwich, Arts Centre

Sat 31 Jan - Milton Keynes, The Stables

Sun 1 Feb - Bristol, Tobacco Factory

Thu 5 Feb - Brighton, Komedia

Thu 12 Feb - Durham, Gala Durham

Fri 13 Feb - Durham, Gala Durham

Sat 14 Feb - Much Wenlock, Edge Arts Centre

Sun 15 Feb - Swindon, Arts Centre

Fri 27 Feb - Cambridge, Junction

Sat 28 Feb - London, Leicester Square Theatre

www.rialina.com  

Image by Rachel Berkowitz

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