Mike Wozniak on Cultural Hot Tips: From Comedy to Ceramics

UK stand-up comedian Mike Wozniak, known for his appearances on Taskmaster, Man Down, and the podcast Three Bean Salad, is currently touring his new display, The Bench. Ahead of performances at Dublin’s Ambassador Theatre on March 7th, 2026, Wozniak shared his current cultural recommendations.

Film

Wozniak highly recommends The Ballad of Wallis Island, an indie comedy written by and starring Tom Basden and Tim Key. He praised the film’s writing, performances, and efficient production, noting it was made in approximately 18 days.

Music

The comedian suggests listeners explore the work of Emily Jane Roberts, a guitarist, and composer. He specifically highlighted her EP, The Persistence of Memory, encouraging even those skeptical of jazz to grant it a listen.

Book

Wozniak is enthusiastic about The Crystal Vase by Astrid Goldsmith, a graphic memoir detailing the author’s experience sorting through her grandmother’s belongings. He describes the book as moving, gripping, funny, and thematically relevant.

Theatre

Wozniak expressed a desire to see the new production of Jim Cartwright’s Road at the Royal Exchange in Manchester, featuring Johnny Vegas and Lucy Beaumont. He noted, however, that his current tour schedule may prevent him from attending.

TV

Wozniak recommends the BBC sitcom Things You Should Have Done by Lucia Keskin, describing it as dark, weird, hilarious, and free from excessive interference from network executives.

Gig

Wozniak anticipates attending the Bon Jovi World Tour’s Ireland date in August 2026.

Art

Wozniak spotlights two Exeter-based artists: Moose Allain, a cartoonist and illustrator whose work he finds joyful, and Matt Jones, a ceramicist whose lovely pottery is available through Crooked Clay. He playfully suggests sending a Devonshire pot as a new expression of affection.

Podcast

Wozniak champions The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast by Benjamin Partridge, a long-running comedy podcast praised for its world-building, production quality, and sound design. He recommends starting from the beginning.

Tech

Acknowledging his own technological ignorance, Wozniak commended those developing environmentally friendly dog poop bags, deeming them “on the right side of history.”

The Next Big Thing

Wozniak predicts Amy Gledhill will become a household name in the British comedy scene and beyond.

Mike Wozniak will perform at The Ambassador Theatre, Dublin on Saturday, March 7th, 2026, with shows at 2pm and 7pm.