Comedy icon Colin Mochrie has hit pause on his HYPROV tour after a sudden eye condition landed him in emergency surgery.
> At a Glance
> – Colin Mochrie, 68, underwent emergency surgery for a detached retina on Jan. 2
> – All upcoming HYPROV tour dates postponed to allow recovery
> – Medical team expects full recovery with adequate rest
> – Why it matters: Fans holding tickets to the unique hypnosis-improv show will need to wait for rescheduled dates while Mochrie heals
The Whose Line Is It Anyway? favorite shared the news via the tour’s Instagram account, revealing the diagnosis and immediate surgery.
Surgery & Recovery Timeline
Mochrie’s team posted a joint statement Friday explaining the postponement. A detached retina-where the eye’s light-sensitive layer pulls away from supporting tissue-can cause blindness without swift treatment.
Symptoms include:
- Flashes of light
- Sudden floaters
- Blurred or darkened peripheral vision
The statement assured followers that “his medical team is optimistic about his full recovery, but he needs time to rest and heal.”
Fan Reaction & Next Steps
Support poured in from fans and fellow performers. UK comedian Sarah O’Connell wrote:
> “Sending lots of love to @colinmochrie7591. Wishing you a quick and stress-free recovery!”
HYPROV combines Mecci’s hypnosis skills with Mochrie’s improv genius, using 20 audience volunteers each night. The tour began mid-December and had dates booked through April.
Key Takeaways
- Emergency retina surgery sidelines Mochrie indefinitely
- No new tour dates announced yet
- Doctors anticipate complete recovery
- Fans can expect rescheduled shows once healed
Mochrie ended the post with gratitude: “He looks forward to being back on stage and sharing many more laughs with all of you in the near future.”
