(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.
Alongside stand-up Nish is a frequent voice and face across both television and radio, following a successful pilot in 2016, Nish completed two series of his own topical show for BBC Radio 4, Spotlight Tonight, which he also hosts as well as hosting both The News Quiz and Newsjack.
On screen you can catch up with Nish on the likes of Q.I., Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo both as a stand-up guest and host (all BBC Two), Have I Got News For You and The John Bishop Show (BBC One), 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown (Channel 4), Russell Howard’s Stand-Up for Central, Drunk History, The Alternative Comedy Experience and Live At The Comedy Store (all Comedy Central), Alan Davies As Yet Untitled (Dave) and Taskmaster (Dave). Nish starred alongside fellow comic Joel Dommett in a 6-part travelogue for Comedy Central, Joel and Nish vs The World and hosts his own satirical, spoof, news series, The Mash Report, for BBC Two.
During the Coronavirus pandemic Nish created and starred in a new series Hello America for the short lived American streaming platform Quibi and hosted The Late Night Mash on Dave.
Tickets range from $46-$55 and are available for purchase online or by calling Patron Services at (609) 258-2787. McCarter Theatre Center is located at 91 University Place in Princeton, New Jersey.
McCarter is one of the country’s flagship theaters and a vibrant hub for the performing arts and community engagement. Located on the campus of Princeton University, McCarter is an independent nonprofit organization offering theater, music, dance, spoken word, and educational programs for all ages. A two-time Tony Award winner, McCarter has premiered landmark works including Our Town, You Can’t Take It With You, and Bus Stop, and continues to collaborate with leading playwrights and artists from around the world.
Each year, more than 100,000 community members engage with McCarter’s performances and programs, including over 5,000 students across Princeton, Trenton, and the region. Guided by its values of “justice and joy, and beauty in belonging,” McCarter creates art and experiences that enliven minds, expand imaginations, and strengthen community.
