Tez Ilyas: Road to Success – Talk with Q&A
Sat 5th September – free event for young people aged 16 – 24
Join comedian, writer, actor and Sunday Times bestselling author Tez Ilyas for an afternoon of conversation, questions and inspiration at Wycombe Arts Centre.
From starting out in stand-up to becoming one of the most recognised names in British comedy, Tez has built a career across television, radio, writing and live performance. You might know him from Live at the Apollo, The Last Leg, Mock the Week, Man Like Mobeen or his own Channel 4 series The Tez O’Clock Show.
But how do you actually get from having an idea or ambition to making it happen?
Road to Success is a chance for young people in our community to hear Tez talk openly about his own journey, how he got started, the challenges he’s faced and the things he’s learned along the way.
There’ll be plenty of time to ask your own questions too. Whether you’re interested in comedy, performing, writing, TV, the creative industries or you’re simply figuring out what you want to do next, come along and hear first-hand from someone who has turned his ambitions into a successful creative career.
After the Q&A, there’ll also be a chance to meet Tez.
Schedule – subject to change
1:30pm – Doors open
1:45pm – Introduction from Switch Lanes & Wycombe Arts Centre
2:00–3:00pm – Tez Ilyas: Talk & Q&A
3:00–3:30pm – Meet & Greet
3:45pm – Close
🎟️ FREE for ages 16 – 24
Ticket required – limited to 50 young people.
A parent or carer can book on behalf of a young person. One parent or carer is welcome to accompany each ticket holder at no additional cost and does not need a separate ticket. Just let us know when booking if someone will be accompanying you.
Tickets are specifically for young people aged 16–24 and must be booked individually (one person per order).
Come with questions, ideas or just curiosity about where your own road might take you.
About Tez Ilyas
Tez Ilyas is an award-winning comedian, actor, writer and Sunday Times bestselling author, known for Live at the Apollo, Man Like Mobeen, The Tez O’Clock Show and his sell-out stand-up tours.
Find out more: tezilyas.com
About Switch Lanes
Switch Lanes CIC is a new community initiative supporting young people and underrepresented groups to make positive life changes. Through mentoring, creative workshops and skills-building, they’re helping people overcome challenges and build brighter futures.
Find out more: Switch Lanes CIC
About Wycombe Arts Centre
Wycombe Arts Centre is a community arts space in the heart of High Wycombe, bringing people together to create, perform, learn, share and enjoy.
Find out more: wycombeartscentre.com
