In a plot twist worthy of a medical drama—Blake Lynch, the nurse who moonlights as a comedian, is extending his Shock Advised Comedy Tour with 45 more dates across the United States. You read that right: the only thing more taxing than a 12-hour shift? Apparently, another 45 cities of stand-up.
Hot on the heels of his 2023 North America tour, where Nurse Blake took the stage in 100 cities (because who doesn’t want to make people laugh while also contemplating their questionable life choices?), he’ll be heading to New Zealand and Australia to kick off 2024. The extended tour will start on June 28 at the Foxwoods Great Cedar Showroom in Mashantucket, Connecticut. The grand finale? A homecoming show in Florida on December 5, where Blake will undoubtedly rehash his best dad jokes.
In between these laugh fests, Lynch will meander through states like Georgia, North Carolina, and, of course, Texas—because what’s America without some overly enthusiastic cowboys laughing at nursing humor? One can only imagine how many Texan attendees will shout “Yeehaw!” in response to his punchlines.
Lynch remarks, “Connecting with healthcare workers around the world over the past year has been a blast.” Who knew nursing could double as a comedy routine? Perhaps we should start charging for laughter in hospitals—consider it a two-for-one special: a check-up and a chuckle.
With a social media following surpassing four million (no, that’s not a typo), you’d think Lynch is more of a cult leader than a comedian. He began his journey in trauma centers, where the only thing more intense than surgery was his desire to escape into the world of comedy. With over 300 million views on his stress-relief videos, it seems like even the most serious patients appreciate a good meme. Tickets for Nurse Blake’s comedic tour go on sale March 22 at nurseblake.com, where you can secure your chance to witness the comedy that might just rival a good prescription.
As if juggling comedy and nursing wasn’t enough, Lynch has created NurseCon at Sea, a NurseCon App for continuing education, AND two children’s books. Talk about someone with too many hobbies—what’s next, a line of scrubs with puns? The world waits with bated breath for “Scrubs That Jibe.”
If you’re wondering where you can catch Blake on this epic comedic journey, here’s a sampling of the tour stops. Mark your calendars because if you miss one, you might end up waiting for the sequel—like an unending sequel to a hospital drama.
Tour Stops:
Friday, June 28, 2024 | Mashantucket, CT | Foxwoods Great Cedar Showroom
Saturday, June 29, 2024 | Hampton Beach, NH | Hampton Beach Casino
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024 | Savannah, GA | Johnny Mercer Theater
Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024 | Augusta, GA | Miller Theater
And many more, because clearly, it’s the longest stand-up tour since the invention of the hospital gown.
