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Scott Bennett to return as MC of Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival’s gala show

Posted on 10 February 202610 February 2026 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Organisers have confirmed that Scott Bennett will return as MC at this year’s Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICFest) flagship gala show. The 2026 festival will offer performances at several venues […]

SICFEST ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF NEXT SUMMER’S GALA SHOW ACTS

Posted on 7 December 20259 December 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Tickets are now on sale, and two acts have been revealed for ShrewsburyInternational Comedy Festival’s (SICFest) flagship gala show at Theatre Severn nextsummer. The 2026 festival will offer performances at […]

Terry Christian show will relive the ‘90s and TV programme The Word

Posted on 22 May 202527 May 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Award-winning broadcaster, comedian and writer Terry Christian, will celebrate legendary TV programme The Word, with a unique one-man comedy show at this year’s Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF). Taking place […]

SICF announces Cally Beaton as final act for this summer’s gala show

Posted on 30 April 202530 April 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) has announced the final act for its flagship gala show at Theatre Severn this summer. The highlight of SICF will take place at Theatre Severn […]

Lingen Davies chosen as designated charity for SICF 2025

Posted on 2 April 20252 April 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Organisers of the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) have chosen Lingen Davies as their designated charity for this year’s event, set to take place from 09 to 13 July. […]

Organisers ‘super excited’ as Troy Hawke confirmed to appear at festival finale gala show

Posted on 6 March 20256 March 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Organisers have confirmed that Troy Hawke, one of the best-known comedians on the circuit, TV and online, will be appearing at the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) flagship gala […]

Tez Ilyas latest addition to line up of gala show acts

Posted on 20 February 202520 February 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Award-winning comedian Tez Ilyas is the latest addition to the line-up of the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) flagship gala show. The highlight of SICF will take place at […]

Second night of comedy added to St Mary’s Church line up

Posted on 3 February 20253 February 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

A second and consecutive night of comedy has been announced at a new venue as part of the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF). Taking place on Thursday 10 July, […]

Irish musician and improv comedian Abandoman added to 2025 festival line-up

Posted on 16 January 202516 January 2025 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Award-winning improv comedian and musician Abandoman is the latest addition to the line-up of the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival (SICF) flagship gala show. The highlight of SICF will take […]

Acts announced for new festival opening show

Posted on 13 December 202413 December 2024 by simon@synaxis.co.uk

Acts have been announced for a new show to open the 2025 Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival. Taking place on Wednesday 09 July, a day earlier than in previous years, St […]