Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life Is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor ? the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek ? and a household star for his role as Stephen Fry?s foil on QI, Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is a glorious insight into Alan?s unique worldview ? growing up in the ?70s, losing his mother as a little boy, the vagaries of Facebook, sex toys and being a father are just some of the subjects he tackles.