Force Majeure World Tour
01 May 2012
Force majeure (French, “superior force", "chance occurrence, unavoidable accident")
In 2011 EDDIE IZZARD, the man who turned talking ‘Bollocks’ into an art form performed and sold–out Madison Square Garden in New York. He spent a three-month residency at the Théâtre de Dix Heures in Paris performing STRIPPED: ‘Tout en Francais’ (in French!) and then became the first stand-up to play a solo show at Los Angeles’ legendary Hollywood Bowl. It was an extraordinary year from an extraordinary man. Never one to rest on his laurels IZZARD now plans to take on the world with a brand-new comedy tour, FORCE MAJEURE.
FORCE MAJEURE will be the most extensive comedy tour ever. It begins its mammoth journey around the globe during spring 2013. From Cardiff to Kathmandu, Moscow to Mumbai, EDDIE will visit 25 countries throughout Europe, USA, Africa, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, India, Nepal and The Far East.
EDDIE IZZARD
“’ KING OF THE UNIVERSE’ ...Comic genius...Entertainment incarnate!’ -*****
THE TELEGRAPH
“A National Treasure”
THE GUARDIAN
“The Funniest stand-up I’ve ever seen...people are falling from their seats”
THE SUN
Presented by Mick Perrin
Suitable 15+
Tickets for this tour are only being sold through venue box offices or Ticketmaster. Customers should be aware that tickets bought through other channels may not be genuine.




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camatthews1
Is Canada included on this tour? I don't see it on the list of Countries.
01 May 2012 - 20:36 BST
Scandinavian blonde
Yipeeee...!! Saw Eddie in Malmø on his last tour. Absolutely fantastic..!! Out of this world funny. See you next year!!
01 May 2012 - 20:39 BST
hellybelly
Eden Project 3 June 2013.....bring it on! Thanks for not forgetting us Cornish folk, Eddie.....love ya'! xx
01 May 2012 - 21:17 BST
Artis Pucka
Fcuk yeahhhh!!! Last time saw you in Goteborg, YOU ARE GRATE!!!!
01 May 2012 - 21:48 BST
Catstimpson
I wonder if he comes to Seattle... gosh, can't wait!!!
01 May 2012 - 22:15 BST
barbarab
are you going to the UAE
01 May 2012 - 22:44 BST
toddster2
CANADA! Come to Canada!
01 May 2012 - 23:32 BST
Kazzafunk
Thanks for including little old Cornwall! Roll on 10.00am - don't think I will sleep tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02 May 2012 - 00:36 BST
V-NYC
Would be nice if we ALL got the email notice??? I've been on this mailing list for YEARS but it seems pretty worthless. And the blue clicky bar "Click Here to Buy Tickets" above isn't working .... so WTF???
02 May 2012 - 01:43 BST
frommy
Er, V-NYC, maybe the link doesn't work until the pre-sale starts? Makes sense to me!
02 May 2012 - 07:55 BST
Julesp
Love Eddie, cant wait !
02 May 2012 - 08:36 BST
Jam tart Nix
He looks so handsome in this pic too! Saw him when he came to Cape Town... hoping I'll see him again!
02 May 2012 - 10:13 BST
spacesally
See you in Malmö next year!! :)
02 May 2012 - 10:17 BST
OrpheusDK
Shouldn't presale have started by now? Can't wait :)
02 May 2012 - 10:20 BST
KB72
Can't get link to work??!!! What to do???
02 May 2012 - 10:20 BST
meanmango
Can it be true, Eddie?! You're coming to Croatia! Can't wait! xx
02 May 2012 - 10:22 BST
jamengedig
Like most other states in Europe I guess Summer Time makes us 2 hrs ahead of GMT
02 May 2012 - 10:23 BST
Snoops
I also didn't get the email and have been a member of this site since 2003. Can someone post the venues and dates? Really hope the link goes live at 10am or may miss out! Any dates near Brighton anyone?
02 May 2012 - 10:24 BST
sharky_sharky
Snoop - three dates in Brighton, 7th and 8th may and 1st June.
02 May 2012 - 10:28 BST
mazabee
Fantastic! 2009 show in Helsinki was unforgettable :) Great to see you again Eddie!!!
02 May 2012 - 10:28 BST
Snoops
Thanks Sharky - right, now roll on 10am :)
02 May 2012 - 10:32 BST
FneSnug
I can't get the ticket link to work? Jonesing for tickets!
02 May 2012 - 10:36 BST
Di-iom
Wished you were coming to the Isle of Man, but nevermind we will come to you
02 May 2012 - 10:36 BST
debz3406a
Not showing Manchester on Ticketmaster so fingers crossed when the link opens it will be there as its showing on Eddie's email x
02 May 2012 - 10:38 BST
tiamo69
17 minutes until Pre-Sale starts, Can't wait... & regardless of where you are in the world... don't forget your Flag! ;O)
02 May 2012 - 10:43 BST
cdiggins21
is this link going live at 10 for the presale?
02 May 2012 - 10:46 BST
patrickyuis
does anybody have the link for the presale, I still havent got it :(
02 May 2012 - 10:47 BST
franka
I cant get the link for the presale to work ???? Help!
02 May 2012 - 10:47 BST
debz3406a
If its like any other pre sael it should automatically go live at 10am x
02 May 2012 - 10:49 BST
jlb633
Help - i didnt have the link - can someone please HELP
02 May 2012 - 10:52 BST
tiamo69
OMG STOP PANICKING! 7 minutes until Pre Sale Should Go Live!
02 May 2012 - 10:52 BST
jlb633
But where do i go - i didnt get the email...
02 May 2012 - 10:54 BST
spacesally
go to www.ticketmaster.co.uk to book the uk/ireland gigs now :)
02 May 2012 - 10:55 BST
ulib.
Germany this time? Please!
02 May 2012 - 10:55 BST
scousedesdemona
How do I buy advance ticket for Force Majeure in Stockholm 13 april 2013?
02 May 2012 - 10:55 BST
Elf
Oh - and also...the email from the beekeepers went into my SPAM folder ...so those of you who didn't get it, check your SPAM! :)
02 May 2012 - 10:56 BST
jlb633
can someone post the link PLEASSSSSE
02 May 2012 - 10:57 BST
Elf
The link brings you here!
02 May 2012 - 11:00 BST
Nalle
Can't buy pre-sale tickets for the Nordic shows :(
02 May 2012 - 11:04 BST
ulib.
Is this all? No more tour dates? What about all the other countries which have been announced??
02 May 2012 - 11:04 BST
calamityjane77
I havent got a link. Has anyone got any ideas????
02 May 2012 - 11:09 BST
debz3406a
7 rows from the front right smack bang in the middle.....Get in there x Shame its such a long wait but it will be worth it x
02 May 2012 - 11:11 BST
Jen Jen
Front row for Sheffield...exact same seats i had for Stripped at the arena! Can't wait. Though obviously i must :D
02 May 2012 - 11:12 BST
nelliecon
just got my tkts for Eden Project......June 2013 seems sooo far away, but can't wait......eeeekk!!! Thanks again, Eddie xxx
02 May 2012 - 11:14 BST
Clare Gregory
Whoo!! Front fow Nottingham! Thanks for the presale!
02 May 2012 - 11:14 BST
ChynaS
Woohoo - Blk B, Row B at the BIC, how exciting.
02 May 2012 - 11:16 BST
calamityjane77
Front row woo hoo :) cannot wait
02 May 2012 - 11:18 BST
pmcgrath
Glasgow - If you want blk HH right in front of the stage go to the venue link NOT Ticketmaster. The link is wrong though, you need to delete the izzard.com/dates parts of the URL. I went through ticketmaster and have blk JJ :-(
02 May 2012 - 11:19 BST
KB72
Malmo link still doesn't work :-(
02 May 2012 - 11:19 BST
tiamo69
GUTTED! :O( only managed to get Block B, Row A at NIA, B'ham... Yeeeee HAAAAA!!!! & for those people who are still slightly challenged... THE LINK IS ABOVE Cunningly hidden under the words: ***'CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS'***
02 May 2012 - 11:20 BST
sharky_sharky
Yay! Dublin, fourth row back, right in the middle. And it's on my birthday - 26th May. Going over from Edinburgh for it coz Glasgow, Aberdeen or Newcastle would be just too easy,...
02 May 2012 - 11:20 BST
Webkat
Got my tickets for Liverpool, Block B row E. Excited!!!! ::squeals::
02 May 2012 - 11:23 BST
Chezzie
four rows from front in Brighton ... oh yes... cant wait
02 May 2012 - 11:23 BST
Nalle
Malmö link is still dead :(
02 May 2012 - 11:27 BST
frommy
Glasgow link now works! Yay.
02 May 2012 - 11:36 BST
Mrs.Bagcrumble
Woo hoo - Got my tickets for Dublin! Roll on 2013!
02 May 2012 - 11:46 BST
Kazzafunk
Oh my! Got front row tickets for both nights @ the BIC in Bournemouth. Couldn't bear the thought of it raining in Eden!! Thanks Eddie - can't wait - Only 54 weeks to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
02 May 2012 - 11:54 BST
KB72
Malmo link now works :-)
02 May 2012 - 11:58 BST
shinyjack
Oh my! Me and my little sisters in the front row @ Hartwall Arena, Finland! Aren't I the best big bro ever? :D
02 May 2012 - 12:00 BST
spaisland
got my tickets for bournemouth ( sat) - carn't wait
02 May 2012 - 12:04 BST
mazabee
YAAY! 2nd row in Helsinki!!! something to look forward to in 2013 :)
02 May 2012 - 12:17 BST
CharlieDrake
Brighton here we come! Can't wait....
02 May 2012 - 12:21 BST
miggy32100
llll
02 May 2012 - 17:51 BST
miggy32100
have been trying to get tickets for over two years now many thanks to the club for emailing me this morning only saw the email five minutes before the pre-sale started and have secured four tickets for my family.
02 May 2012 - 17:55 BST
ulib.
No tour dates for Germany? Never mind! Front row in Zurich then!! So excited!!!
02 May 2012 - 18:16 BST
jules and dan
What are the best seats to get at London O2????
02 May 2012 - 19:34 BST
Covered in Bees
Please come to the US, I don't see any posting yet. Oh, Please come.
03 May 2012 - 04:18 BST
sofia.lissel
THANK YOU!!! For coming back to Sweden ;-) I totally couldn't go the last time :'(
03 May 2012 - 10:25 BST
BB
Just got my tickets for 27 April next year in Zurich - awesome, can't wait!!! Thanks for coming to Switzerland!
03 May 2012 - 10:32 BST
MissAnonymous
Will you be coming to Paris as well ? We enjoyed so much your last show in Pigalle that we can't wait to see you again on stage !!! thx !!!
03 May 2012 - 16:22 BST
Mrelia
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a show in Austin, Texas. I didn't find out about the last one until the day of (needless to say it had long been sold out). That's why I signed up for the mailing list and watch the tour dates with disturbing intensity.
03 May 2012 - 19:11 BST
dcjill
please please please please please! We SO need some intelligent humor here in DC! We need relief from all these out-of-town idiots (Congress) others have sent here. It's not Washington that's broken, baby, it's Congress! They are not us!
03 May 2012 - 20:49 BST
clalam
Just bought 11 tickets for Stockholm - can't wait!!
03 May 2012 - 22:58 BST
codbod
See you in Liverpool,UK :) cant wait !!
04 May 2012 - 13:25 BST
marykb08
I am so excited!!!!!! Can't wait to see you in America!
06 May 2012 - 22:46 BST
Ebonyblue
yes yes yes .... I am soooo excited ... now I just have to wait until 2013 ish when eddie comes to New Zealand (me dances around the room happily with astonishingly and amazing talent at typing at the same time)
08 May 2012 - 08:48 BST
milota
Nordics, Switzerland, UK+IE... Hope you dare to come further to Europe this time...
09 May 2012 - 06:51 BST
Lette
Yes Eddie, what no CANADA?? Saw you at Massey Hall, Toronto 2 years ago. Great show. PLEASE come back PLEASE!!!!
09 May 2012 - 21:10 BST
Mohnblume
Come to GERMANY!! Or failing that Basel is pretty close to me. You're in Switzerland anyway ;-)
10 May 2012 - 10:41 BST
mad983
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to St. Louis Fox theater again!!! Last time was amazing and would love to see you live again! I'm a huge fan and have everyone of your DVDs and CDs and could quote almost every live. Love your stuff. Keep on touring. I hope if I cant see you live then I could at least have a new DVD or CD.
11 May 2012 - 01:48 BST
short amazonian
Mr Izzard, my love, how can you call it it a world tour if you haven't got South Africa or Canada on the list? :((
12 May 2012 - 19:54 BST
Sionir
Really hope to hear & see more about the amazing work you're doing for charities in Africa as well as looking forward to seeing you in Cape Town very soon.
12 May 2012 - 22:13 BST
Dandypea
Will Asia, preferably Singapore, be on the list of countries too?
13 May 2012 - 13:06 BST
aniarenaud
He really should come over to France more often... :/ Sweat please?
24 May 2012 - 05:37 BST
Anatoly
When are you comming to Moscow, Mr. Izzard?
28 May 2012 - 14:20 BST
cynthia_v76
Come to Singapore, Eddie! Please! :)
07 Jun 2012 - 06:11 BST
Helene J
You have to come to Canada - Please, Please, Please !!!!!
10 Jun 2012 - 04:19 BST
RachelRaptor
What about Holland? Heineken Music Hall says Eddie has a gig on 19 and 20 April - but it's not on the gig list on this site. Also the ticket info is still unknown at the Heineken. Last concert we were totally ripped off by those card shark companies.Grrrr. Don't want to miss out on the real tickets this time - but where oh where do we buy? Have mailed the bee keepers twice already - but no answer. I guess they've fucked off to make honey or something. Pfff!!!!!! Also have to agree with Kinky Boots - alias V-NYC - been on the mailing list for donkeys - nuurrrthing about gigs! Worse than the Queen ;-)
21 Jun 2012 - 19:59 BST
bobsonian
Any chance of coming to the Isle of Man ??? Please :)
05 Jul 2012 - 12:27 BST
Panty
I was so sad I missed your last show in Paris, but this time, I will come to see you... if you still want to come to visit us, poor french !! Love your humour so "britishly absurd" , and hope we will see you soon !!
06 Jul 2012 - 17:54 BST
mrbio
Much obliged, Mr Izzard for visiting Helsinki, Finland again. I treasure the autograph you kindly granted me the last time. Welcome again.
17 Jul 2012 - 15:03 BST
MrSunset
CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?! CANADA ?!?!?!
18 Jul 2012 - 16:17 BST
foxyfox
And what of Singapore??? Please please please ;0D
26 Jul 2012 - 14:59 BST
Stewart Lund
Waiting eagerly for New Zealand tickets... Let's hope he makes it here in 2013.......
12 Aug 2012 - 05:43 BST
dottyx
I'm taking my lovely daughters to see Eddie next June in Brighton. I have been a fan for years and raised my girls on his humour- but it will be their first live experience. Four rows back from the stage- right in the middle; looking forward to an unforgettable experience. x
21 Nov 2012 - 14:11 GMT
crystalball77pam
Come to Dallas Eddie!!!!
02 Dec 2012 - 21:46 GMT
preachy
Poughkeepsie NY welcomes you with open arms!!!!!!!! <fawdyfive>
12 Dec 2012 - 21:09 GMT
demented.darling
Please, please, PUUUHLEASE come back to Tampa, Florida (USA!!!)!! We LOVED seeing you "Stripped" at Tampa Theater!!!
15 Jan 2013 - 03:58 GMT
robynsilwal
What dates will Eddie be in Nepal?
08 Feb 2013 - 12:36 GMT
soupEtwist
Please come to Toronto. I beggeth you! I'm on my internet equivalent of knees, begging you to perform in Toronto!
15 May 2013 - 02:16 BST