Susan Calman has returned to standup comedy with her new show "Tall Tales", marking her first new material in a decade. She undertook the tour as a means of overcoming severe depression, returning to the performance form she feared most. The show represents a significant personal comeback, blending her familiar comedic observations with deeper material exploring recent bereavement and mental health struggles.

The review highlights how Calman covers her typical topics—being petite, menopause, and her love of cats—alongside behind-the-scenes anecdotes from her television career, including work on Strictly Come Dancing. Her material includes personal stories such as tales about her grandmother's cooking and neighbourhood interactions, with particular strength in her humorous pieces about discovering golf and personal grooming. The reviewer notes this may be Calman's final standup tour, suggesting she concludes her comedy career on a strong note despite the emotional weight of recent personal losses.