Sir Tony Robinson shares his life, laughs, and love of history – live on stage across Australia and New Zealand this February 2026.
Tickets on presale from Tuesday 11 November
General on sale from Thursday 13 November
Via fane.com.au
Sir Tony Robinson – iconic star of Blackadder, passionate historian, and master storyteller – is bringing his wit, wisdom, and wonderful tales to Australia and New
Zealand in February 2026 for a live tour.
Monday, 9 February 2026 Perth Regal Theatre
Tuesday, 10 February 2026 Adelaide Her Majesty’s Theatre
Friday, 13 February 2026 Hobart Federation Concert Hall
Saturday, 14 February 2026 Melbourne Hamer Hall
Tuesday, 17 February 2026 Auckland Bruce Mason Centre
Wednesday, 18 February 2026 Christchurch Isaac Theatre Royal
Friday, 20 February 2026 Brisbane QPAC Concert Hall
Monday, 23 February 2026 Canberra Canberra Theatre
Tuesday, 24 February 2026 Sydney Opera House
Thursday, 26 February 2026 Newcastle Civic Theatre
Sir Tony Robinson is one of Britain’s most beloved and well-known thespians. With a career spanning over five decades, Robinson began acting at the age of 13 in the original West End production of Oliver! and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. His comedic timing and Baldrick’s memorable catchphrase “I have a cunning plan” made him a household name. Beyond acting, he has written 16 children’s books and voiced numerous audiobooks, including Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series.
Robinson is also widely celebrated for his work in historical broadcasting. He hosted the long-running Channel 4 archaeology series Time Team, as well as The Worst Jobs in History, Britain’s Ancient Tracks, and Tony Robinson’s Wild West. His passion for making history accessible and engaging earned him an honorary doctorate from the University of Exeter and a knighthood in 2013 for public and political service.
Sir Tony Robinson also hosted two Australian TV programs: Tony Robinson Explores Australia (also known as Tony Robinson Down Under), which premiered in 2011, and Tony Robinson’s Time Walks, which premiered in 2012. The first series looked at Australia’s history, from early explorers to multiculturalism, while Time Walks focused on the hidden histories of specific streets and towns in both Australia and New Zealand.
Now in his 70s, Tony is celebrating his life on stage and screen—sharing stories from his remarkable career, his passion for history, and his thrilling fiction debut The House of Wolf, an epic tale of Alfred the Great and the bloody birth of England.
Drawing on decades of archaeological expertise and his gift for making the past come alive, Tony will reveal the gritty reality behind the legend of Alfred the Great in his latest work. What was life really like for ordinary people caught between Saxon kings and Viking raiders? How did political scheming in medieval courts compare to today’s power struggles? This isn’t just historical fiction – it’s Tony’s unique take on the real events that shaped a nation.
Audiences will hear some of the best behind-the-scenes stories from Time Team, Blackadder, The Worst Jobs in History and beyond – and have the chance to ask Tony anything, from writing his first novel at 78 to why Baldrick still gets the biggest laughs.
This will be a night of brilliant storytelling, big laughs, and history with a twist—all delivered by a man who always had… a cunning plan.
Presented by FANE
Sir Tony Robinson
From Blackadder to Alfred the Great
Presale from Tuesday, 11 November 10am local time
Presale from Tuesday, 11 November – 12pm local time *Perth and Adelaide
General On Sale from Thursday 13 November. 10am local time
General On Sale from Thursday 13 November. 1pm local time- *Perth and Adelaide
TICKETS AND FURTHER INFORMATION VIA FANE.COM.AU
MEDIA ENQUIRIES:
Tatiana Marchant | Estellar PR
+61 410 655 020 | Tatiana@estellar.com.au
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