Ricky Gervais Watford Gig Sells Out in Three Minutes

British comedy legend Ricky Gervais is set to bring his "Work in Progress" show to Watford's Palace Theatre on Monday, and tickets for the performance were snapped up in a matter of minutes.

The theatre's "Palace Pal" members had exclusive access to tickets yesterday, with general sale opening at 10 am this morning. The Palace Theatre confirmed that all tickets were sold within three minutes of the general sale launch.

Gervais, known for his sharp wit and observational humour, has achieved international fame through his iconic creations, including the mockumentary series *The Office

and *Extras*, the heartwarming drama *Derek*, and the critically acclaimed Netflix series *After Life*. He is also a five-time Golden Globe host, known for his controversial and often biting commentary.

Following the global success of his previous Netflix stand-up specials *Humanity

and *Supernature*, Gervais released his third and biggest special, *Armageddon*, in 2023. The special garnered a Golden Globe award and topped Netflix's most-watched list worldwide. It followed a record-breaking international tour, selling out 85 arena dates across the globe.

Gervais's show at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles achieved a Guinness World Record as the highest-grossing comedy gig ever. His career is studded with awards and critical acclaim, notably for the three seasons of *After Life*. His groundbreaking comedy *The Office

remains the most successful British comedy of all time, broadcast in over 90 countries and inspiring 13 remakes.

The rapid sell-out of tickets for Gervais's Watford performance demonstrates his enduring popularity and the excitement surrounding his new material. Fans who missed out will have to wait for the next opportunity to catch the comedian live on stage.