BLOOD SUGAR BABY. (ONE FAMILY, ONE CONDITION, ONE HELL OF A HAIRY BABY) (WORK IN PROGRESS) In Blood Sugar Baby, Scott Bennett (Live at the Apollo, The News Quiz, tour support for Mickey Flanagan and Rob Brydon) tells the amazing true story of how his infant daughter fell ill with a rare genetic condition. Yes, […]
We return for our seventh year with an outstanding line up of both established and emerging comedians. Taking place over four days, the festival culminates with the Live At The Apollo-style Gala Show on the final night at Theatre Severn. Comedy fans can expect an evening of top-notch entertainment from six fantastic acts. PAUL SMITH […]
Mick Miller first came to prominence on the iconic ITV show The Comedians along with great British TV favourites Roy Walker and Stan Boardman. In the 1980s Mick co-hosted his own Saturday evening show on ITV called The Funny Side along with Cheryl Baker and the late Mike Smith. Since then, he has been in […]
Spain’s Best Export™ Ignacio Lopez is on a mission to destroy himself, and build a better version; Leaner. Smarter. Funnier. Join the star of Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, Comedy Central and more, for a riotously funny exploration of vices, decadence, and self-improvement. Expect an armada of playful, wicked humour […]
Ever wondered what your teacher was thinking? Let Facebook’s Mrs Smith enlighten you! Mrs Smith was an ordinary teacher in an ordinary school until she went viral on Facebook and accidentally became a stand-up comedian. Her wit and insights into daily school life, politics, socks, swearing, the side effects of a full moon and more […]
A Comedy Tapas is fast-paced fun. There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some... Just like tapas. And just like tapas, it will be a bit unclear how many or which acts will be taking the stage. Some will be tasters for […]
Stella’s rising from the ashes of a monumental life event, luckily she's got the fiery chaos of being one of nine Coventry siblings to share it with. As seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Booze Britain. Stella is a nine-time Edinburgh Fringe veteran. "If you're a TV executive... see her now" The Skinny "Stella […]
Relive the ‘90s! Relive the Word! Award-Winning broadcaster, comedian and writer Terry Christian, celebrates the legendary TV show, The Word with a unique one-man comedy show. With some rarely seen clips and a no-holds-barred Q&A, Terry hosts this stand-up performance that delves into the iconic and quintessentially ‘90s ground-breaking and hugely influential TV show. As […]
Yorkshire’s biggest b*****d and Edinburgh Comedy Awards BEST NEWCOMER 2024 is back! This time he's dead… dead good!! And also dead. He's a dead man. Join the nation's favourite demonic working men’s club owner as he dazzles you from beyond the grave. 'Ghoulish absurdity at its classist’ ***** Standard 'A one-man old-time variety show... Triumphant' […]
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED THE THE OLD POST OFFICE. A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time. The panel's focus is on fun and some satire which has been chaired by Chris O'Neill over a hundred times. There will also be […]
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED THE THE OLD POST OFFICE. Stand-up about mental health (NOT mental illness). Celebrating good mental health by having a laugh. For people sick of all the sob stories and pity porn. As seen on BBC, ITV and Channel 5. As heard on BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2 and BBC […]
A Comedy Tapas is fast-paced fun. There will be a number of comedians doing short bits. No one will like them all, but everyone will like some... Just like tapas. And just like tapas, it will be a bit unclear how many or which acts will be taking the stage. Some will be tasters for […]
DUE TO FAMILY CIRCUMSTANCES TONY HAS HAD TO CANCEL HIS SHOW AT THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL. HIS SLOT HAS BEEN FILLED BY MICHAEL SHAFAR. PLEASE CHECK THE EVENT BELOW. Tony Law's breakthrough came after he won the Amused Moose Laughter Award with his Edinburgh Fringe sell-out show Go! Mr Tony! Go!. His show Nonsense Overdrive enjoyed […]
Since moving to London from Australia in 2023, Michael Shafar has quickly become one of the most exciting new acts on the UK comedy circuit. He regularly headlines some of the biggest clubs in the UK and has amassed 120,000+ followers online. In this unfiltered and unapologetic hour, Michael will weigh into the topics that […]
Described as 'undeniably funny' by Chortle, Troy Hawke is an erudite, home-schooled 1930s throwback, the Errol Flynn of the high street. Educated, but utterly clueless, he tackles modern issues head on in his unique, untimely manner. Having gained popularity through viral social media videos, where he offers eccentric greetings and compliments to strangers on the […]
Brand new hour from one of the most refreshing and original comedic voices to emerge from the North-West in recent years. Fast becoming a TV regular Josh has recently made breakthrough appearances on The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV1), Would I Lie To You (BBC 1), 8 Out of 10 Cats does Countdown (Channel 4), Dancing […]
THIS SHOW HAS BEEN MOVED THE THE OLD POST OFFICE. A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time. The panel's focus is on fun and some satire which has been chaired by Chris O'Neill over a hundred times. There will also be […]
An award-winning comedian (Best UK Compere 2019 and Holsten Pils ‘Fans of Comedy’ award), Sally-Anne has performed all over the world providing tour support for Sarah Millican, Russell Howard, Russell Kane, Hal Cruttenden and Suzi Ruffell. She was co-host on Tell Teresa (BBC Radio Ulster) and appeared in Mark Steel’s Unite (BBC Radio 4). Her […]
UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO AN UNFORESEEN DAYTIME FAMILY COMMITMENT, TEZ HAS HAD TO CANCEL THIS PERFORMANCE. HOWEVER, HE WILL STILL BE PERFORMING AT THE EVENING GALA SHOW. Talk To Tez! An hour of crowd participation and fun. Tez Ilyas is one of the most celebrated entertainers in British comedy. Star of The Tez O’Clock, he has […]
We return for our eighth year with an outstanding line up of comedians (SO FAR!), with more acts to be announced. Now taking place over five days, the festival culminates with the Live At The Apollo-style gala show on the final night at Theatre Severn. SCOTT BENNETT (MC)Scott Bennett is a stand-up comedian and writer […]
