Jason Manford cancels shows after needing surgery to remove his appendix
The comedian says he became unwell 'whilst travelling 70mph on the motorway'.
Last updated 1st Aug 2025
Comedian Jason Manford has cancelled his shows in Oxford, St Albans, Lincoln, and Skegness after needing emergency surgery to remove his appendix.
Now recovering from a successful operation in a Manchester hospital with a glass of Vimto, Jason said it was a 'scary and extremely painful 24 hours' after getting appendicitis 'whilst driving at 70mph on the motorway.'
In a post to his Instagram account, Jason posted, "I'm thankful to our NHS & my incredible nurse mum who's a godsend in a health crisis!
"I'm gutted that I've had to move the dates this weekend, and I'm sorry for the late notice to so many people.
"I thought I could get by on antibiotics and surgery at a later date so I could still do the shows, but was advised not to.
"Also means I can't fly out to Portugal on Monday to join my family on holiday!.
"Ah well, such is life.
"Thanks for all the 'Get Well Soon' messages."
His show ‘A Manford All Seasons’ was postponed minutes before curtain up at The Alban Arena in St Albans, Hertfordshire on Wednesday and has been rescheduled for October 20th.