On 8 June, Mark Steel is coming to Hackney Empire for a stand-up set. You may recognise him from BBC’s Have I Got News For You as well as QI and BBC R4’s News Quiz. His comedy touches upon the trials and tribulations of the modern world but always with a flourish. The critically acclaimed Mark Steel’s in Town was voted the sixth-best radio comedy ever.

With juicy anecdotes from an award-winning author, Steel is always a good bet for your Thursday evening.