Adlib supports Jimmy Carr's 'Jimmy Carr Laughs Funny' UK Tour with a complete touring production package

The Requirement

For his 2025 "Laughs Funny" arena tour, Jimmy Carr and his production team at Chambers Touring sought a full-scale technical solution capable of delivering consistency and quality across a wide variety of UK and Irish arena venues.

While the show centred around a single stand-up performer in an in-the-round format, the audio, lighting, video and rigging requirements were no less complex than those of a touring music act. The brief called for clarity of vocal reinforcement in large spaces, cinematic lighting, high-resolution video delivery, and a rigging infrastructure that would allow for fast, repeatable daily setups across the tour schedule.

The Solution

Adlib provided a complete touring production package across all core disciplines, delivering the technical infrastructure and experienced crew to ensure every audience member, whether in the front row or at the back of the bowl, received the same high-quality experience.

Lighting

Lighting was split across inner and outer trusses, with precision key lighting and powerful audience effects. The inner truss handled stage-focused fixtures including 12x Martin MAC Ultra Performance, 4x Robe Forte Robospots, and 16x Martin MAC Aura XIP wash fixtures.

Outer trusses housed 16x Martin MAC Ultra Wash and 16x Robe MegaPointe hybrid fixtures, supporting expansive beam and effect looks. 40x ROXX Cluster B2W blinders provided dramatic audience moments, while 19x Astera AX2 1m LED battens delivered precise front footlight and low-profile stage wash.

Lighting control was provided via a grandMA3 full-size console with grandMA3 light for backup, all running through Adlib control racks and supported by StageSmarts C72 distro. Haze and atmosphere were delivered with Cirro MK3 hazers and TMB ProFans.

Rigging

The entire system was suspended from a combination of Tyler GT+ Pre-Rig and Total Fabs OV40 truss. Lifting and positioning was managed by EXE Rise D8+ hoists (1T and 2T), controlled via Digihoist motor controllers. The pre-rig structure enabled rapid daily deployment and ensured a safe, repeatable setup.