Recorded live at Hammersmith Apollo the hilarious new show, Life Is Pain, covers every aspect of the modern condition. While famous as an actor â the eponymous hero in the BBC hit Jonathan Creek â and a household star for his role as Stephen Fryâs foil on QI, Alan was sorely missed from live stand-up. His first show back is a glorious insight into Alanâs unique worldview â growing up in the â70s, 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.