Stephen Bailey: Crass

Star of BBC’s Live at the Apollo & Would I Lie To You?, comedian and TV’s Stephen Bailey makes a very welcome return to the stage with his brand new live show, CRASS, touring to the Studio Theatre, Bradford in 2024. The multi-award nominated star’s unseemly brand of gossipy humour has singled him out as one of the UK’s most sought-after talents for comedy and entertainment formats.

“A natural talent for making audiences laugh” Metro

From a working-class background in Manchester, six years working at Sainsbury’s, many a carvery and putting his hometown Denton on the map, a lot has changed for 1 Stephen who is five years deep into a relationship, has bought a home, become an uncle and climbed his way to the middle of the showbiz ladder – proving why he’s much more than a crass act.

“Bailey has a natural chemistry with his audience and this is where he truly comes into his own” Broadway Baby

Stephen’s quick-wit, playful sarcasm and enigmatic charm captivates instantly. He has already made a name for himself hosting Celebs on the Farm (Channel 5), Celebs on the Ranch (MTV) and Takeshi’s Castle (Comedy Central), and was the resident Agony Uncle on Zoe Ball on Saturday/Sunday (ITV) and a series regular on Big Brother’s Bit on the Side (Channel 5). Most recently, he has recorded BBC's new stand-up show Live From Barry Island and his debut BBC Radio 4 stand-up special Stephen Bailey: One of Many.

"Stephen's show was hilarious from the first line, and for the whole performance, I don't think a single joke died" Voice Magazine

As well as being a prominent talent on the UK comedy circuit, Stephen has also supported the biggest names in stand-up, including Katherine Ryan, Jenny Eclair, Jason Manford, John Bishop, Sarah Millican, and currently with Micky Flanagan.

“A guilty pleasure” Daily Record

Stephen is also a proudly passionate ambassador of LGBTQ+ rights and representation within the media industry, as celebrated by leading publications including Attitude Magazine.

“A rising star” The Sun Stephen’s credits also include: Unbreakable (BBC One), co-host on Date or Drop (BBC One) alongside Amanda Holden, Richard Osman's House of Games, Coronation St (ITV), Celebrity Bridge of Lies & Celebrity Weakest Link (BBC One), Between The Covers & Strictly: It Takes Two (BBC Two), Pointless Celebrities (BBC One), The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Celebrity Mastermind (BBC One), The Apprentice: You’re Fired & Sara Cox's Between The Covers (BBC Two), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Tipping Point: Lucky Stars (ITV) and CelebAbility (ITV2).

Stephen will be hosting Live at the Apollo as part of the upcoming series.