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AT
THE SITCOM EXPERIENCE
DEL & RODNEY – THE
COMEDY DINNER SHOW
MON 8 – THU 11 FEB, 7.15PM
RENE & EDITH – THE COMEDY
DINNER SHOW
FRI 12 FEB, 7.15PM
SAT 13 FEB 2.30PM & 7.15PM
This live situation comedy dining experience is
back by popular demand. With funny live songs,
laughter, music and interaction, this promises to
be an evening of side-splitting entertainment as
well as a great meal. One of the most enjoyable
dining experiences you will ever have!
TICKETS £39.50*
PICK OF THE FEST
SAT 6 FEB, 7.45PM
A handpicked selection of great comedians
giving you a taste of what’s to come in the
festival.
TICKETS £14*
ROMESH RANGANATHAN
TUE 9 FEB, 7.45PM
TICKETS £15*
ADAM HILLS
MON 15 FEB, 8PM
TICKETS £21*
CAT (THE PLAY!!!)
Written by Jamie Beamish
& Richard Hardwick
SUN 14 FEB, 4PM & 7.45PM
Dave was one of the original cast of Cats.
On opening night he was sacked. He was
not a happy pussy...
Starring Gerard McCarthy
(Beautiful Thing at Curve)
as Dave, CAT (The Play!!!)
isn’t so much a love letter
to musical theatre…
more a death threat!
Not for the faint
hearted: contains
high kicks and
swearing!
TICKETS £12* - £8*
ED BYRNE:
OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN
WED 17 FEB, 8.45PM
TICKETS £20*
STEVE HALL: ZEBRA
FRI 19 FEB, 7.45PM
TICKETS £10*
AN INTERVIEW
WITH JOHNNY VEGAS
SAT 20 FEB, 12NOON
TICKETS £6*
BRIAN CONLEY:
ALIVE AND DANGEROUS
SAT 20 FEB, 8PM
TICKETS £22.50
OLD FOLKS TELLING JOKES
SAT 20 FEB, 7.45PM
Hosted by Arthur Smith
A showcase of comedians aged
over 55 – this show proves that
the old ones can be the best.
TICKETS £14*
COMEDY HEAVEN
SUN 21 FEB, 7.30PM
The spectacular finale show for
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
TICKETS £16.50*
*Plus 15% Transaction Fee
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
INFORMATION
CONTENTS
SPONSORS
The great companies that sponsor the festival 4
WELCOME
Welcomes from Geoff Rowe and Steve North 5
BUSINESS PARTNERS CLUB
ROLL OF HONOUR
Our local business supporters 6
OUR LISTINGS EXPLAINED
How the listing section works 7
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
More useful bits 8
WATCH OUT FOR
More than your average comedy festival.
Here’s some things to look out for 9
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER
A-Z OF ACTS
Performers names at a glance 16 – 17
FESTIVAL DIARY
Times, events, titles, venues and prices
for quick reference 18 – 32
SHOW LISTINGS
Find out more about the shows
(listed in alphabetical order) 34 – 141
AND THE WINNERS WERE......
A round up of the winners from Leicester Mercury
Comedian of the Year 142
MAPS & VENUE INFORMATION
Find your way around the festival 154 – 157
CONTACT & PEOPLE
Get in touch with the team behind the festival 158
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
People and organisations we want to thank 158
For all the latest news and gossip from the festival
subscribe to our newsletter.
VISIT THE WEBSITE TO REGISTER
COMMENTS:
We work with over 250 promoters who take the responsibility
for organising the individual events. We co-ordinate the
programme and provide overall marketing and publicity. This
means that we do pass on your praise, comments and criticism
to the relevant promoter or organiser of the event. We are
keen to know what you think of events, venues, marketing,
workshops and everything that takes place
as part of the festival.
WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF EVENTS FOR
YOU TO CHOOSE FROM THIS YEAR!
You can now use our search facility on our website to filter
your choices.
TICK THE BOXES next to the dates, start times or venues to
find events at the time and place to suit you, or use our keyword
search to find an event if you know the title or performer.
Once you find an event – make a night of it using our
SUGGESTIONS FOR OTHER EVENTS before and after
the event you’re interested in.
WWW.COMEDY-FESTIVAL.CO.UK
Our contact details can be found on page 158
so please do get in touch!
“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph
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HIGHLIGHTS
WELCOME TO DAVE’S
LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2016!
We continue to produce exclusive shows you simply cannot see
anywhere else. This year these include The UK Pun Championships
(taking place on, er, Punday 8th February), Leicester Mercury
Comedian of the Year, Silver Stand Up, Hotel D’Comedie and Odd
Couples. We’re thrilled to welcome comedy legends Johnny Vegas
and Nicholas Parsons to the festival for special events.
The festival has once again grown and this year we are
proud to present over 780 events, across the 19 days!
Every year more and more people visit the festival
from across the UK and Europe and we look forward to
welcoming them, as well as all our many loyal fans from
Leicester & Leicestershire.
What’s great about the festival is that audiences love seeing the “big”
names and special events, but also flock to our many venues to check
out the comedy stars of the future. This year we have more venues
than ever before, so don’t just stick to the safe stuff. Explore the
brochure and you will find some great shows by some of the greatest
emerging talent. We’re also proud this year to have extended the
festival into Leicestershire. Both the Tiger Roar With Laughter Fringe
and the BIG Weekends will present over 30 shows across Leicester
and Leicestershire.
A huge thank you to the team at Dave, who are continuing their
support as title sponsor. They are a great team to work with and
we’re proud to have them on board for the 5th year.
This year’s line-up includes shows by Arthur Smith, Brian Conley,
David O’Doherty, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Katherine Ryan, Sofie
Hagen, Vic & Bob, Romesh Ranganathan, Sara Pascoe, Sean
Hughes & Seann Walsh. We’re also thrilled to provide an opportunity
for established comedians to try out new material – the festival is
increasingly seen as being the place where acts give birth to their new
shows. Flick through the brochure and check out work-in-progress
shows from acts including Elliot Steel, John Kearns, Kate Lucas,
Luisa Omielan, Matt Richardson, Nish Kumar & Suzi Ruffell.
Tickets are now on sale (from our festival ticket office – call the team
on 0116 242 3595). Many shows will sell out in advance so check out
what you want to see, plan your festival and get your tickets as soon
as you can. We’ve worked hard to ensure the booking fees are kept
as low as possible – details are on page 8.
A HUGE thank you to everyone who works on the festival and supports
what we do. A particular thank you to all the promoters & venues.
We couldn’t do it without you.
Cheers
Geoff Rowe BEM / Director, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival is one of the most exciting events in our year. With
over 780 performances dedicated to pure comedy, held in a city that embraces and promotes
the festival with such enthusiasm, we feel very privileged to be the main sponsor for the
fifth year.
We’re thrilled that the festival has grown so much in
the last few years. It’s testament to a truly amazing
bunch of passionate people that run the festival and
the wide variety of exceptional talent we have
in this country.
We’re also proud to have Dave events at the festival
through shows like ‘The UK Pun Championship’
which promises to be bigger and better than ever.
Here’s to a fantastic festival in 2016.
Steve North / General Manager, Dave
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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ROLL OF HONOUR
BUSINESS PARTNERS CLUB
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
BUSINESS PARTNERS
CLUB EVENTS
PLATINUM MEMBERS
BROCHURE LAUNCH
GOLD MEMBERS
PREVIEW SHOW
SILVER MEMBERS
24Sevensameday Ltd
36 Bedford Row
Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland
Curve
Federation of Small Businesses
Hair@1RD
James Sellicks Estate Agents
& Chartered Surveyors
King Richard III Visitor Centre
Leicester Tigers
LPT NHS Stop Smoking Service
Somerbys
The Belmont Hotel
The City Rooms
The Park Veterinary Group Ltd
The Rowleys Partnership Ltd
BUSINESS DINNER
SPONSORED BY
WINNERS SHOW
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INFORMATION
OUR LISTINGS EXPLAINED
Don’t forget that everything in our brochure is listed alphabetically rather than in date order. The performance dates for each show
are shown under each entry in black. We’ve also included an A-Z list of all the performers in the festival, with page references so you
can easily find them, and a festival diary, so you can see who is performing on each day.
Appearance
dates in black
with keyline
Weekends
in bold
Refers to map
on page 104
Signifies letter
and colour change
in listings
Differing times
on different dates
Price
Reserved /
non reserved
seating
Approximate
finish time
DLCF Fridge
Start time
Reserved Seating Non Reserved Seating DLCF Fridge
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
DAVE’S LEICESTER COMEDY
FESTIVAL AND SPARKLE
PRODUCTIONS
BRONZE WINNER OF SPECIAL
AWARD: CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
AT THE BRAND EXPERIENCE
AWARDS 2015
DAVE’S LEICESTER COMEDY
FESTIVAL AND SPARKLE
PRODUCTIONS
WINNER OF BEST
SPONSORSHIP ACTIVATION
AT THE BRAND EXPERIENCE
AWARDS 2014
NOMINATED FOR EUROPEAN
SPONSORSHIP AWARDS
BEST ARTS & CULTURE SPONSORSHIP
GEOFF ROWE
WINNER OF SMALL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE
OF THE YEAR AT THE LEICESTER MERCURY
BUSINESS EXECUTIVE AWARDS 2015
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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INFORMATION
FESTIVAL INFORMATION
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS:
Tickets for all festival shows are available from
our festival box office.
Give the helpful ticketing team a call on 0116 242 3595
or click on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
Tickets are also available to buy in
person from either the ticket office
in Highcross or at Curve (both
located in Leicester city centre).
Our ticketing service is provided
by Curve.
TICKET OFFICE OPENING TIMES ARE:
www.comedy-festival.co.uk Monday – Sunday 24/7
0116 242 3595 Monday – Saturday 10am – 6pm
Highcross (in person) Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Saturday
10am – 6pm
Sunday
11am – 5pm
Outside of these times, tickets may be available to purchase direct
from the venue. Details are listed on pages 154 - 157.
BOOKING FEES
We’ve worked hard to keep booking fees as low as possible for our box
office, working with our ticketing partner Curve. Each transaction will be
charged a 15% booking fee, up to a maximum of £3 per transaction.
We believe these charges are lower than most ticket offices around.
There is no transaction fee if you prefer to print your tickets at home.
If you have any feedback on our centralised ticket office, do let us
know info@comedy-festival.co.uk.
These are the booking fees and arrangements for our main festival box
office, managed by our official ticket partner Curve. If you buy tickets
from elsewhere, the booking fees and arrangements may be different
so please check with who you are buying tickets from.
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival is produced by Big Difference
Company, a registered charity (1135167).
If you want to contact the show promoter, contact details are shown
on page 150-153.
COMMENTS
We work with over 250 promoters who take the responsibility for
organising the individual events. We co-ordinate the programme and
provide overall marketing and publicity. This means that we do pass
on your praise, comments and criticism to the relevant promoter or
organiser of the event. We are keen to know what you think of events,
venues, marketing, workshops and everything that takes place as part
of the festival. Our contact details can be found on page 154 so please
do get in touch!
DIRECTIONS
We’ve included basic maps (page 150-153) which show the location of
Festival venues. We have tried to include postcodes for as many venues
as possible so you can search online or type it into your Sat Nav.
PRICES & TIMES
Prices for events are contained in this brochure; full price tickets are
shown and relevant concession/discounted prices are shown in brackets.
Those who are entitled to discounts do vary according to the event, so
check with the box office when booking. Start times are shown and
indicates the time the performance will start; the venue may open before
this and you are advised to check when booking tickets. We have also
tried to suggest finish times (so you can enjoy more than one event
in a day). It is difficult to guarantee finish times as comedy shows do
sometimes overrun and delays can happen but we hope the estimates
are useful.
UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION:
Visit: www.comedy-festival.co.uk or join our Facebook group
Twitter: @DavesLeicsFest
Listen: .BBC Radio Leicester www.bbc.co.uk/leicester
– Official radio station
Read: Leicester Mercury for interviews & reviews
GET THERE EARLY!
Some of the venues have fixed seating and you’ll get issued with an
exact seat when you buy your ticket (reserved). Other venues allocate
seats on a first come, first served basis so there are occasionally
queues of people waiting to get in to make sure they get the “best”
seats (unreserved). We’ve indicated which option is relevant next to
each event. If the seating is unreserved, and you turn up late, you
might be sat/stood at the back of the room.
ACCESS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
All the promoters and venues that put on events try and ensure that
everyone is able to attend Festival events and have a comfortable
time when they get there. We have produced a guide to visiting our
venues for people with disabilities and this can be downloaded from
our website or by contacting our office. If you want to discuss visiting
a venue further, contact the relevant promoter (details are shown on
page 150-153).
ACCOMMODATION
If you’re coming from out of town, there are several hotels in Leicester
where you can stay and catch some laughs late into the night. Our
official hotel is The Belmont Hotel and our website has information
about deals and how to book.
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HIGHLIGHTS
WATCH OUT FOR:
SPECIAL
OFFERS
There will be various special offers promoted leading up to, and during, the festival. These are often available via
twitter or facebook or sign up to our newsletter which is sent out from time to time and is the best way to get the latest
festival news. You can subscribe to the newsletter via our website www.comedy-festival.co.uk.
THE BIG WEEKENDS
New for 2016, a great line up
of shows in Loughborough &
Melton. The BIG Weekends are
taking over these Leicestershire
towns and providing a taste of
the main festival. See the advert
on page 14 for more details.
CHARITY SHOWS
This year you can once again
have a few laughs and feel
content in the knowledge that the
ticket money is going towards
good causes. There are various
charity shows in the programme,
including our traditional charity
gala finale show, Comedy
Heaven, in aid of Prostaid and
Amnesty International. We are proud that activities during the festival
will also support LOROS, Charity Link, Hope Against Cancer, Lord’s
Taverners, Big Difference Company and Soft Touch Arts.
BEYOND A JOKE
Following the success last
year, we have increased the
number of talks & seminars
we are promoting as part of the
festival. These build on previous
seminars and are aimed at
people who want to delve a
little deeper into issues linked
to contemporary comedy. Topics
this year include comedy &
mental health/wellbeing, comedy
& free speech and the history
of puns. Also watch out for
exclusive events with Nicholas
Parsons & Johnny Vegas.
In association with
www.beyondthejoke.co.uk
THE SECRET TOURS
A complete sell out in past years,
join us on The Secret Tour. See
several festival shows in one
night. The catch? We won’t
tell you which shows you’ll be
seeing. Take a chance, you
won’t regret it. Taking place on
Friday 12th & 19th February;
a unique way to start your festival weekend. Tickets are only available
in advance from www.comedy-festival.co.uk or 0116 242 3595.
TIGER ROAR WITH
LAUGHTER FRINGE
New for 2016, the Roar with
Laughter Fringe takes place in
Everards pubs across Leicester
& Leicestershire. 7 pubs are
putting on great nights of comedy
featuring top comedians including
Angela Barnes, Joey Page &
Sofie Hagen. Check out the
listings for more information.
EUROPEAN COMEDY FESTIVALS NETWORK
Over the past few years we have developed our links with some of the
best European comedy festivals. This has developed into the European
Comedy Festivals Network, with members including Zulu Comedy
Festival (Denmark), Comedy Box (Norway) & Lund Comedy Festival
(Sweden). We are delighted to welcome representatives from these
festivals to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016.
LEICESTER FRIDGE
Back for another brilliant year,
a selection of brilliant shows
featuring locally sourced acts
and their friends. Check out the
advert on page 145 and look for
the “fridge” icon next to shows.
FREE SHOWS
Don’t let the excess of Christmas mean you can’t come along and have a laugh. We have a host of free shows
every day of the festival, as well as shows for as little as £5. There really is no excuse! Many free shows are
ticketed so get your ticket in advance to guarantee entry.
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A–Z OF ACTS
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
A
Aatif Nawaz 35
Abandoman 35
Abi Roberts 35
Adam Broomfield-Strawn 67
Adam Hess 35, 36, 46
Adam Hills 36
Adam Larter 36
Adam Rushton 120
Adam Vincent 36
Addy van der Borgh 48
Adham Finsher 36
Ahir Shah 36, 37, 67
Aidan Gotaley 37
Al Grant 55
Al Greaves 49
Alex Davies 63
Alex Hylton 37, 94
Alex Smith 37
Alfie Brown 38
Alfie Moore 38, 94
Ali Brice 38
Alice Fennel 115
Alison Thea-Skot 38
Alun Cochrane 39
Amadeus Martin 39
Amir Khoshsokhan 39
Andrea Hubert 40
Andrew Bird 40
Andrew Bridge 40
Andrew Fearn 126
Andrew Hunter Murray 105
Andrew Lawrence 40
Andrew O’Neill 41
Andrew Ryan 41, 46
Andy Hollingworth 41
Andy Holloway 41
Andy Kind 42
Andy Zaltzman, 42
Angela Barnes 42
Angie Belcher 42
Angus Dunican 42, 52
Anna Ptaszynski 105
Anne Reid 43
Annie McGrath 43
Anthony King 34, 96, 131, 134
Archie Maddocks 43
Arthur Smith 43, 106
Ashley Frieze 43
B
Barry Doods 91
Beard 45
Beasts 45
Bec Hill 45
Becky Walker 45
Bella Bardot 66
Ben Briggs 45
Ben Clark-Betts 45
Ben Ennis 72
Ben Fogg 46
Ben Keaton 43
Ben Macpherson 107
Ben Powell 46
Ben Van Der Velde 46
Benjamin Bello 112
Benji Waterstones 54
Beth Vyse 47
Bisha K Ali 74
Bob Mortimer 115
Bobby Mair 48
Brendan Murphy 48
Brett Goldstein 48
Brian Conley 49
Bruce Edhouse 49, 73, 113
Bryan Lacey 94
C
Caimh McDonnell 50
Candy Gigi 50
Carey Marx 50
Carl Donnelly 50
Carly Smallman 50
Caroline Ryan 51
Charlie Baker 51
Charmaine Wombwell 122
Charmian Hughes 51
Che Burnley 51
Cheekykita 51
Chris Betts 52
Chris Brooker 52
Chris Kehoe 52
Chris Lumb 63
Chris Martin 53
Chris McCausland 53
Chris McIlroy 53
Chris Norton-Walker 105
Chris Purchase 53
Chris Ramsey 53
Chris Washington 53
Christian Reilly 54
Christian Steel 54
Christian Talbot 54
Ciamh McDonnell 125
Claire Cogan 49
Clare Plested 54
Cokey Falkow 55
Craig Deeley 57
D
Damian Clark 58
Damian Kingsley 58
Dan Clark 58
Dan Mitchell 58
Dan Nightingale 59
Dan Schreiber 105
Dane Baptiste 59, 105
Daniel Nicholas 57, 59, 132
Danielle Ward 59
Danny Deegan 59
Danny James Clives 34
Danny McLoughlin 60
Danny O’Brien 46, 60
Danny Posthill 60
Danny Ward 60
Daphna Baram 60
Darius Davies 74
Darrell Martin 89, 90
Darren Walsh 61, 114
Dave McGuckin 77
Dave The Bear 48
David Elms 61
David Mills 61
David Morgan 46, 61, 106
David O’Doherty 61
David Stanier 61
David Trent 62
David Ward 62
Debbie McGee 108
Devvo 62
Diane Spencer 62
DMU Comedy Society 69
Doug Segal 63
Dr John Cooper Clarke 63
Duncan Oakley 94
E
Ed Aczel 64
Ed Byrne 64
Ed Eales-White 49
Ed Gamble 64
Ed Patrick 65
Eddie French 63
El Baldiniho 65
Eleanor Conway 65
Eleanor Morton 65
Eleanor Tiernan 46, 65
Eleanour Tiernan 90
Elf Lyons 65
Elis James 66
Ellie Taylor 98
Elliot Steel 66, 69
Emily Lloyd Saini 66, 128
Emma Kennedy 77
Eric Lampaert 66
Erich McElroy 66
Erika Benning 133
Evelyn Mok 67
F
Felicity Ward 47, 67, 68
Fin Taylor 47
Fiona Pearce 58
Fran Jenking 68
Francis Foster 68
Freddie Farrell 68, 69
Funmbi Omotayo 69
G
Gabby Best 46
Gareth Hughes 107
Gareth Morinan 70
Gareth Richards, 70
Gary Colman 70
Gary Delaney 70, 96, 125
Gary Tro 70
Geoff Norcott 71
George Egg 71, 90
George Fouracres 60
George Lewis 54
George Rigden 94
Georgia Hurt 75
Giacinto Palmieri 71
Glenn Moore 71
Goose 72
Grainne Maguire 72
H
Hall Cruttenden 73
Hannah Croft 58
Hannah Silvester 73
Hap 73
Harriet Dyer 73
Harriet Kemsley 73
Hayley Ellis 74
Henning Wehn 96
Henry Maynard 130
Henry Paker 74
Henry Perryment 72
Henry von Stifle 74
Hilary Fox 75
Honarary Northern Geezers 75
Honky Book 132
Howard Read 91, 96
I
Iain Stirling 76
Ian Cognito 76
Ian Hall 73, 76, 96, 113
Ian Lane 76
Ian Seaburn 79
Ian Smith 77
Ishi Khan-Jackson 77
Ivan Gonzale 101
Ivo Graham 78
J
Jack Britton 57, 78
Jack Campbell 78, 94
Jack Lane 141
Jake Lambert 69, 79
Jamali Maddix 47, 79
James Acaster 79
James Alderson 79
James Cook 79
James Farmer 80
James Harkin 105
James Loveridge 80
James Meehan 80
James O’Brien 134
James Ross 80
James Veitch 80
James Wilson-Taylor 44
Jamie Dalgleish 80
Jarleth Regan 81
Jarred Christmas 46, 81
Jason Forbes 60
Jason Neale 81, 113
Jason Williamson 126
Jay Hampson 81
Jay Islaam 44
Jen Brister 82
Jim Bayes 82
Jim Smallman 82, 90
Jo Caulfield 77
Jo D’Arcy 82
Joanna Neary 82
Jody Kamali 83
Joe Barnes 72
Joe Bor 81, 83
Joe Lycett 83
Joe Sutherland 83
Joe Wells 83
Joel Dommett 84, 90
Joey Page 84
John Gordillo 84
John Hastings 85
John Kearns 85
John McKeever 85
John Otway 85
John Pendal 86
John Robertson 86
John Robins 47, 86
John-Luke Roberts 38, 86
Johnny Smith 48
Johnny Vegas 40, 86, 91
Johnston & Milton 87
Jo-Jo Bellini 87
Jon Long 87
Jon Pearson 87, 105, 140
Jon Pointing 49
Jon Wagstaffe 87
Jonathan Hipkiss 120
Jonathan Mayor 88
Jonny Awsum 88
Jonny Pelham 88
Jordan Brookes 54, 88
Josh Pugh 113
Josie Long 88
Joy Carter 89
Joz Norris 89
Julian Deane 89
Juliet Myers 89, 91
Juliette Burton 89
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A–Z OF ACTS
Just Joanne 95
Justin Panks 91
K
Kai Humphries 92
Karen Sherrard 92
Kat Bond 46
Kate Lucas 92
Kate Smurthwaite 92
Katherine Ryan 92
Katie Mulgrew 92
Katie Pritchard 93
Keith Carter 90
Kevin Precious 93
Kinky Boot Institute 131
Kiri Pritchard-McLean 93
Knowing Smirk 133
L
Larry Dean 94
Laura Anderson 75
Laura Lexx 95
Lawrence Clark 95
Lee Lard 95
Leo Kearse 74
LetLuce 123
Lewis Cook 63
Lewis Schaffer 96
Lewys Holt 57
Lindsey Santoro 34
Lindsey Warnes Carroll 96
Lloyd Griffith 90, 97
Lloyd Langford 47, 97
Lost Voice Guy 97
Lou Conran 97
Lovdev Barpaga 97
Luca Cupani 97
Lucy Porter 98
Lucy Roper 98
Lucy Thompson 93, 136
Luisa Omielan 98
M
Mads Brynnum 98
Mark Dolan 98
Mark Nelson 98
Mark Olver 56
Mark Palmer 99
Mark Simmons 99, 114
Mark Smith 99
Mark Watson 99
Markus Birdham 99
Marny Godden 99
Martin Ballard 78
Masai Graham 68, 69
Masud Milas 105
Mat Ewins 100
Matt Forde 100
Matt Green 100
Matt Hollins 100
Matt Reed 90, 100
Matt Richardson 100, 126
Matt Winning 101
Matthew Highton 76
Max Olesker 101
Maxine Jones 101
Megan Smith 103
Mel Moon 101
Michael Brunström 101
Michael Crump 34
Michael Fabbri 101
Michael J Dolan 102
Michael Stranney 102
Mik Artistik 102
Mike Newall 102
Milo McCabe 102
Missimp 102
Mitch Benn 39, 96
MJ Hibbert 103
Mnozil Brass 103
Morgan Berry 103
Mr B 103
Mr Susie 104
N
Natalie Smeaton 63
Nathan Cassidy 104
Nathan Caton 48, 104
Nathan Willcock 104
Nathon Caton 90, 94
Nicci Take 104
Nicholas Parsons 76
Nick Doody 90, 105
Nick Revell 105
Nicola James 79
Nish Kumar 105
Noise Next Door 90, 105
Norm Rocher 106
Norman Lovett 106
O
Olaf Falafel 102
Oliver Meech 106
Omar Hamdi 107
P
Pappys 107
Pat Cahill 108
Patrick Draper 82
Patrick Monahan 38, 74, 108
Paul Aitchison 103
Paul Cookson 108
Paul Currie 108
Paul Daniels 108
Paul Duncan McGarrity 108
Paul F Taylor 125, 133
Paul Foot 109
Paul Kerensa 39
Paul McCaffrey 48, 89, 90, 109
Paul Ricketts 109
Penella Mellor 109
Penny Matthews 109
Pete Firman 47, 110
Pete Otway 110
Pete Teckman 110
Peter Antoniou 110
Peter Brush 91, 110
Peter Dobbing 110
Phil Drew 111
Phil Jarvis 91
Phil Jerrod 111
Phil Kay 91, 111
Phil Nichol 111
Phil Wang 60
Pierre Novellie 112
Pippa Evans 112
Poetman 63
Prince Abdi 112
Professor Elemental 113
Pun Man 113
Q
Quincy 69
R
Rachel Fairburn 114
Rachel Parris 114
Rahul Kohli 114
Rebecca Shorrocks 125
Red Redmond 115
Reduced Shakespeare Company 115
Regent College 123
Rhys James 115, 116
Ria Lina 52, 116
Richard Herring 116
Richard Pulsford 116
Richard Todd 70
Rick Molland 103
Rob Beckett 116
Rob Coleman 117
Rob Gee 131
Rob Kemp 117
Rob Mulholland 117, 141
Rob Rouse 90, 117
Robbie Ormond 117
Robert Newman 117
Robin Morgan 118
Robyn Perkins 52, 118
Roisin Conaty 118
Romesh Ranganathan 118
Romina Puma 118
Rory McGrath 119
Rose Revan 115
Rose Robinson 103
Rosie Malone 66
Rousha Browning 45, 119
S
Sadia Azmat 119
Sahar Mirhadi 119, 120
Sajeela Kershi 77, 120
Sam Bellerby 120
Sam Carrington 121
Sam Gore 72
Sam Nicoresti 120
Sam Savage 121
Sam Simmons 121
Samantha Baines 121
Sara Mason 121
Sara Pascoe 77, 121
Sarah Callagham 122
Sarah Franken 122
Sarah Iles 52
Sarah Kendall 122
Sarah Keyworth 37, 122
Scottish Falsetto Puppet Theatre23
Screaming Keating 48
Sean Hughes 123
Sean McLoughlin 123
Sean Moran 123
Sean Walsh 124
Shappi Khorsandi 124
Shazia Mirza 124
Sheraz Yousaf 124
Shirley 96, 125
Simon Caine 44, 49
Simon Donald 125
Simon Evans 126
Simon Munnery 126
Simon Schatzberger 40
Sofie Hagen 47, 111, 127
Sophie Willan 54
Sorcha Shanahan 45
Spiky Mike 69, 125
Stella Graham 128
Stephanie Laing 74
Stephen Bailey 128
Stephen Carlin 128
Steve Bugeja 48, 128
Steve Day 94
Steve Gribbin 129
Steve Hall 129
Stu Goldsmith 55
Stuart Baxter 129
Stuart Goldsmith 129
Stuart Laws 129
Stuart Woodings 113
Sully O’Sullivan 103
Suzanne Rowland 95
Suzi Bennett 130
Suzi Ruffell 129
Sy Thomas 130
T
Tamar Broadbent 130
Terri Shaw 63
Tez Ilyas 130, 131
The Boy with Tape on His Face 47
The Herbert 132
The Order of the Silly Billies 133
The Same Faces 134
The Thinking Drinkers 134
Thom Tuck 38, 135
Thomas Rackham 136
Tiff Stevenson 135
Tim Fitzhigham 136, 140
Tim Renkow 136
Tim Shishodia 136
Tom Adams 136
Tom Allen 56, 70, 136
Tom Burgess 120
Tom Little 137
Tom Lucy 69, 79
Tom O’Mahoney 46
Tom Parry 137
Tom Stade 137
Tom Toal 137
Tom Ward 137
Tom Wragg 137
Tom Young 138
Tony Basnett 138
Tony Coward 138
Tony Jameson 138, 141
Tony Law 139
Tony Vino 131
Tudur Owen 139
Twisted Loaf 139
U
UCL Graters 139
Uppingham Theatre Company 47
V
Valdemar Pustelnik 139
Van Helsing 140
Vic Reeves 115
Viv Groskop 140
W
Wayne Kerr 66
Wild Willy Barrett 85
Will Close 103
Will Duggan 140
Will Hodgson 141
Will Seaward 141
X
Xenovius 66
Z
Zahra Barri 130
Zoe Lyons 70, 96, 141
“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer
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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 3 RD 2016
7.30am 8.45am Business Breakfast Trinity Chapel 50
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.30pm 7.30pm Jen Brister - Work in Progress The Cookie 82
7.00pm 9.30pm Bucket Juke Box 49
7.00pm 8.00pm Patrick Monahan The Disco Years Heroes @ The Criterion 108
7.00pm 8.00pm Peter Pizzeria Festival Launch Show PETER Pizzeria 111
7.00pm 8.30pm Ready To Launch In Aid Of Rainbows Hospice The Belmont Hotel 114
7.00pm 8.30pm Stamford Arms Roars With Laughter Stamford Arms 127
7.30pm 9.00pm High Sheriffs Charity Comedy Night: Leicester Warning Zone 74
7.30pm 8.30pm Jonny Pelham: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 88
7.50pm 8.50pm Joy Carter: Aspects of Joy Kayal 89
8.00pm 8.45pm Jay Hampson Tries His Best The Exchange Bar 81
8.00pm 9.00pm Max and Ivan: The End The Cookie 101
8.15pm 9.45pm Proper Funny's Festival Launch Party Heroes @ The Criterion 113
8.30pm 9.30pm Jack Campbell - Is This The Best of Jack Campbell? The Looking Glass 78
8.30pm 9.30pm Rahul Kohli - Newcastle Brown Male Manhattan 34 114
9.00pm 10.00pm Robin Morgan - Free Man The Exchange Bar 118
9.00pm 10.00pm Static The Belmont Hotel 128
9.10pm 10.10pm Blind Charlie Harwood - Blues in the key of booze Kayal 48
9.30pm 10.30pm A Lovely Evening with Lindsey, Danny & Michael Manhattan 34 34
9.30pm 10.30pm Andrew Bird - Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 40
9.30pm 10.30pm Ben Van Der Velde - How Strange It Is To Be Anything At All The Looking Glass 46
9.30pm 10.30pm Valdemar Pustelnik - Wanna be lonely with me? The Cookie 139
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
12.00pm 2.15pm Shakespeare Martineau (Comedy) Curry Club Chutney Ivy 124
6.15pm 9.00pm Alternative Business Awards 2016 Curve 38
6.30pm 7.30pm Danny Deegan: Work in Progress Kayal 59
6.30pm 7.30pm Funmbi Omotayo PETER Pizzeria 69
6.30pm 7.30pm Paul McCaffrey - Pesky Bleeder (Work in Progress) The Cookie 109
7.00pm 11.30pm A bellyful of laughs in aid of Charity Link Chutney Ivy 34
7.00pm 8.30pm Hotel D'Comedie: Loughborough Holywell House 75
7.00pm 8.00pm Lady Heroes @ The Criterion 93
7.00pm 8.00pm Laughter Yoga Workshop Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre 94
7.30pm
8.30pm
Daniel Nicholas: Reverb
(The Love Story of Terrance The Crocodile and Julia the Mannequin)
Attenborough Arts Centre 59
7.30pm 8.30pm George Egg: Anarchist Cook Loughborough College Arts Academy 71
7.30pm 8.30pm Jack Campbell - Boy Girl Brain The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 78
7.30pm 8.30pm Markus Birdman - Grimm Realities The Belmont Hotel 99
7.30pm 10.00pm Reeves and Mortimer De Montfort Hall 115
7.30pm 9.00pm Richard Herring - Happy Now? Firebug 116
7.30pm 8.30pm Valdemar Pustelnik - A Sensitive Viking (work-in-progress) The Regent Sports & Social Club 139
7.50pm 8.50pm Doug Segal: How To Read Minds And Influence People Kayal 63
8.00pm 9.00pm Chris Kehoe - The Pleasure of My Company The Exchange Bar 52
8.00pm 10.30pm Dr. John Cooper Clarke & Guests. O2 Academy 63
8.00pm 9.30pm Gray's Comedy Cafe Grays@LCB Depot 72
8.00pm 9.30pm Joel Dommett - Conquer Loughborough Town Hall 84
8.00pm 9.00pm Noise Next Door: Noise In The Hood The Cookie 105
8.00pm 10.00pm Rob Beckett: Mouth Of The South Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 116
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8.00pm 11.00pm Rob Rouse - Roboscopy The Y 117
8.15pm 9.15pm Darren Walsh in S'pun Heroes @ The Criterion 61
8.15pm 9.15pm Sam and Jon's Jam Sandwich: A Sketch Too Far Manhattan 34 120
8.30pm 9.30pm Che Burnley - Elvis Was A Racist The Looking Glass 51
8.45pm 9.45pm Paul Foot's Game of Dangers PETER Pizzeria 109
9.00pm 10.00pm Brendan Murphy: Bagman The Regent Sports & Social Club 48
9.00pm 10.00pm Larry Dean: Work In Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 94
9.00pm 10.00pm Static The Belmont Hotel 128
9.10pm 10.00pm Rock N Roll Radio Idiot Kayal 118
9.15pm 10.05pm Dan Nightingale - Edinburgh Preview The Exchange Bar 59
9.30pm 10.30pm Andrew Lawrence - Uncensored The Cookie 40
9.30pm 10.30pm Jason Neale's Footprint Heroes @ The Criterion 81
9.30pm 10.30pm Molland and Sullivan: Freestyle Comedy The Looking Glass 103
9.30pm 10.30pm Sahar Mirhadi: Dawn of the Geek Manhattan 34 120
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.00pm 9.45pm Peter's Secret Tour: Loughborough It's a secret 111
6.15pm 7.15pm Kai Humphries: How To Be Happy Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 92
6.30pm 7.30pm Bat-Fan PETER Pizzeria 44
6.30pm 7.30pm Christian Reilly: Songs Of Insolence Kayal 54
6.30pm 7.30pm Luisa Omielan and Ellie Taylor - Work in Progress The Cookie 98
7.00pm 8.15pm Hotel D'Comedie: Loughborough Holywell House 75
7.00pm 9.00pm Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Early Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 90
7.00pm 8.30pm Laugh Your Ed Off at The Black Horse Black Horse 94
7.00pm 7.45pm Robbie Ormrod: Wormland The Exchange Bar 117
7.00pm 8.00pm Sahar Mirhadi : Dawn of the Geek The Belmont Hotel 120
7.00pm 8.00pm Sofie Hagen - Bubblewrap Heroes @ The Criterion 127
7.00pm 8.30pm Star & Garter Roars With Laughter The Star & Garter 127
7.00pm 9.30pm The Comedy Asylum Attenborough Arts Centre 131
7.15pm 8.15pm Amir Khoshsokhan - Milk & Hedgehogs Duffy's Bar 39
7.30pm 8.30pm Falling dumb Grays@LCB Depot 67
7.30pm 9.30pm Festival’s Finest Manhattan 34 68
7.30pm 8.30pm George Egg: Anarchist Cook Upstairs at the Western 71
7.30pm 8.30pm Matt Forde: Get The Political Party Started Firebug 100
7.30pm 10.00pm Reeves and Mortimer De Montfort Hall 115
7.30pm 8.30pm Sam Savage: Looking Out For Linda The Regent Sports & Social Club 121
7.45pm 8.45pm MARK NELSON: Older Than Jesus Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 98
7.50pm 8.50pm Mark Palmer - Best Medicine Kayal 99
8.00pm 10.15pm Best of The Festival ft Jarred Christmas The Y 46
8.00pm 9.00pm Gary Delaney: There's Something About Gary The Cookie 70
8.00pm 8.45pm Rachel Fairburn:Skulduggery (Work in Progress) The Exchange Bar 114
8.00pm 9.30pm Steve Gribbin O2 Academy 129
8.15pm 9.15pm Darren Walsh in S'pun Heroes @ The Criterion 61
8.30pm 9.30pm Chick Ass Comedy The Belmont Hotel 52
8.30pm 9.30pm Sarah Franken - Who Keeps Making All These People The Looking Glass 122
8.30pm 9.30pm Sofie Hagen - Work In Progress Bob's BlundaBus 127
8.45pm 9.45pm Chris McCausland Duffy's Bar 53
8.45pm 9.45pm Joel Dommetts Pick of the Week PETER Pizzeria 84
9.00pm 10.00pm Andrew O'Neill: History of Metal Echos 41
9.00pm 11.00pm Comedy Club Loughborough Town Hall 55
9.00pm 10.00pm Mark Dolan: Ten Things You Need To Know About Life The Regent Sports & Social Club 98
9.00pm 10.00pm Steve Bugeja - Day Release The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 128
9.00pm 10.00pm Stuart Baxter: Sworn Out Grays@LCB Depot 129
“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph
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9.00pm 10.00pm Will Duggan - A Man Gathering Fish The Exchange Bar 140
9.10pm 10.10pm Best Of Irish Kayal 46
9.15pm 10.15pm Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 124
9.30pm 10.30pm Dan Clark - New Material Show Firebug 58
9.30pm 10.30pm Dead Cat Comedy Club The Looking Glass 62
9.30pm 11.30pm Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Late Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 90
9.30pm 11.00pm Leicester Fridge: Battle For Leicester Heroes @ The Criterion 95
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
9.45pm 10.45pm Ria Lina: Taboo Raider The Belmont Hotel 116
10.30pm 11.30pm Christian Steel - You F@!?#ng Write It Kayal 54
10.30pm 11.30pm The Welford Experiment PETER Pizzeria 135
10.45pm 11.45pm Justin Panks: Joy is the Enemy of Progress Manhattan 34 91
11.45pm 00.45am Leicester Fridge: Naked Comedy Manhattan 34 96
11.45pm 1.00am Leicester Fridge: Midnight Feast Duffy's Bar 95
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6 th 2016
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
12.30pm 1.30pm Ben Briggs - Taking the Safety Off The Cookie 45
1.30pm 2.45pm Comedy in a Car: Leicester Ramada Encore 56
2.00pm 3.00pm Paul Cooksons Pants on Fire! Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre 108
2.00pm 3.00pm The Incomplete Works of Paul F Taylor The Cookie 133
3.00pm 4.00pm Andy Hollingworth: Illustrated Lecture Loughborough College Arts Academy 41
3.30pm 4.30pm Bruce Edhouse: The Jon Pertwee Recipe Book and Me The Cookie 49
4.00pm 5.15pm Comedy in a Car: Leicester Ramada Encore 56
4.45pm 5.40pm Daphna Baram: Something To Declare Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 60
5.00pm 6.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
5.00pm 6.00pm Ian Hall - Ianertia The Cookie 76
5.00pm 6.00pm Laurence Clark: Independence The Belmont Hotel 95
5.00pm 5.50pm Maxine Jones: Now We Are Sixty Grays@LCB Depot 101
5.45pm 7.00pm Toad Radio Live! The Exchange Bar 136
5.50pm 6.50pm Jo-Jo Bellini: This & That Heroes @ The Criterion 87
6.00pm 7.00pm Lucy Porter - Perspective Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 98
6.00pm 7.00pm Matt Forde: Get The Political Party Started Firebug 100
6.15pm 7.00pm Hurt & Anderson Manhattan 34 75
6.30pm 7.30pm Aatif Nawaz: Muslims Do It 5 Times A Day Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 35
6.30pm 7.30pm Christian Reilly: Songs Of Insolence Kayal 54
6.30pm 7.30pm John Hastings: Marked From the Start PETER Pizzeria 85
6.30pm 7.30pm Rhys James Remains The Cookie 115
6.30pm 7.30pm Sam & Tom in: In Memori-Tom Grays@LCB Depot 120
7.00pm 8.00pm Grainne Maguire: Great People Making Great Choices The Belmont Hotel 72
7.00pm 8.00pm Hap (Less One) Attenborough Arts Centre 73
7.00pm 8.00pm Jonny Awsum: Live in Loughborough! Loughborough College Arts Academy 88
7.00pm 8.00pm Mr Susie's Interstellar Bobbins Heroes @ The Criterion 104
7.00pm 7.45pm Robbie Ormrod: Wormland The Exchange Bar 117
7.00pm 8.30pm Rose & Crown Roars With Laughter The Rose & Crown 119
7.00pm 8.00pm Tony Cowards - Daft Pun The Regent Sports & Social Club 138
7.15pm 8.15pm Amir Khoshsokhan - Milk & Hedgehogs Duffy's Bar 39
7.15pm 8.10pm Mat Ewins Will Make You A Star Bob's BlundaBus 100
7.15pm 8.15pm Sketch Artistes Manhattan 34 126
7.15pm 9.30pm Tom Parry - Yellow T-shirt! & Matthew Crosby - Smaller Than Life Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 137
7.30pm 10.15pm An Evening with Paul Kerensa: Live & Unrude Church of the Martyrs 39
7.30pm 8.30pm George Egg: Anarchist Cook Upstairs at the Western 71
7.30pm 8.30pm Henry Paker: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 74
7.45pm 10.00pm Pick Of The Fest Curve 112
7.50pm 8.50pm Danny O'Brien: Ah Jaysus Kayal 60
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8.00pm 9.30pm Alun Cochrane - A Show With a Man in It Firebug 39
8.00pm 10.00pm Andrew O'Neill Metal (Full band) O2 Academy 41
8.00pm 9.00pm Dane Baptiste - New Stuff The Cookie 59
8.00pm 10.30pm Just the Tonic's Seven Quid Saturday - Festival Special Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 91
8.00pm 9.00pm Omar Hamdi: Work in Progress The Exchange Bar 107
8.00pm 8.50pm The Secret Life of Putin's Lovely Frock Grays@LCB Depot 134
8.15pm 9.15pm Ed Aczel: The Random Flapping of a Butterfly's Wings Heroes @ The Criterion 64
8.30pm 9.30pm Angie Belcher: Mythical Creature Manhattan 34 42
8.30pm 9.30pm Charmian Hughes: When Comedy Was Alternative (The Laughs And Loves Of A She-Comic) Bob's BlundaBus 51
8.30pm 9.30pm Joey Page: Imajoenary (Work In Progress) The Belmont Hotel 84
8.30pm 9.30pm Sam Carrington: Awkwardly Mobile (Work In Progress) The Regent Sports & Social Club 121
8.30pm 9.30pm Sarah Franken - Who Keeps Making All These People The Looking Glass 122
8.45pm 9.45pm David Elms: Follow That Boy! Duffy's Bar 61
8.45pm 9.45pm Odd Couples PETER Pizzeria 106
9.00pm 10.00pm Stephen Carlin - The Gospel According to Stephen The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 128
9.15pm 10.30pm Best Of Irish Kayal 46
9.15pm 10.00pm Lovdev Barpaga - Infectious The Exchange Bar 97
9.30pm 10.30pm Bec Hill - Caught On Tape The Looking Glass 45
9.30pm 10.30pm Dead Cat Comedy Club The Looking Glass 62
9.30pm 10.20pm Francis Foster - Mixed Race White Bloke Grays@LCB Depot 68
9.30pm 10.30pm John Robertson - Let's Redecorate! Heroes @ The Criterion 86
9.45pm 10.45pm Do Not Leave This Room The Belmont Hotel 63
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
9.45pm 10.45pm Paul McCaffrey Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 109
9.45pm 10.25pm Robyn Perkins: [I'm a] Work in Progress Manhattan 34 118
9.45pm 10.45pm Stella Graham - StellaGram The Regent Sports & Social Club 128
10.00pm 11.00pm Circuit Breakers Firebug 54
10.30pm 11.30pm Conversation Garden Does A Panel Show Upstairs at the Western 57
10.30pm 11.30pm Late Night Delivery PETER Pizzeria 94
10.45pm 11.45pm Hate n Live Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 74
10.45pm 11.45pm John Robertson's The Dark Room Heroes @ The Criterion 86
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7 th 2016
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
12.30pm 1.45pm Comedy in a Car: Loughborough Holywell House 56
1.00pm 2.00pm Sara Pascoe and The Museum of Robot Pussycats PETER Pizzeria 121
1.30pm 3.00pm Shirley's Super Smashing Sunday Funday Club Heroes @ The Criterion 125
2.00pm 3.00pm Alfie Moore - Work in Progress Kayal 38
2.00pm 2.50pm Gary Colman- Class The Cookie 70
3.00pm 4.15pm Comedy in a Car: Loughborough Holywell House 56
3.20pm 4.20pm Juliette Burton - Work In Progress Kayal 89
3.30pm 4.20pm Harriet Dyer: Nonsense (Edinburgh Preview) The Cookie 73
4.00pm 8.00pm Annie McGrath/Twins : Work In Progress Juke Box 43
4.30pm 6.00pm Leicester Fridge: A Question of Snort The Exchange Bar 95
4.40pm 5.40pm Kevin Precious: Gecko Kayal 93
5.00pm 6.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
5.00pm 6.00pm Ed Patrick: Junior Optimist - work in progress Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 65
5.00pm 8.00pm Emergency! Comedy with Xtra Shiny Balls The Y 66
5.00pm 6.30pm Pappys Flatshare Slamdown Firebug 107
5.00pm 6.00pm Alfie Brown - Work In Progress The Cookie 38
5.50pm 6.50pm Viv Groskop: Be More Margo Heroes @ The Criterion 140
6.00pm 7.00pm Ashley Frieze - Who Wrote This ShIt!? Kayal 43
6.00pm 8.15pm Nish Kumar & Masud Milas Double Bill WIP Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 105
6.00pm 8.30pm Tom Young's Games Night The Regent Sports & Social Club 138
6.30pm 7.30pm Kate Lucas - Work in Progress The Cookie 92
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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6.45pm 7.30pm Van Helsing's Music Box Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 140
7.00pm 8.30pm Laugh Your Ed Off: Sunday Session Black Horse 94
7.00pm 7.45pm Robbie Ormrod: Wormland The Exchange Bar 117
7.00pm 8.00pm Sofie Hagen - Bubblewrap Heroes @ The Criterion 127
7.00pm 8.00pm Tom Allens Society: Punday Eve Special PETER Pizzeria 136
7.15pm 8.15pm Andrew Bridge - AART Bob's BlundaBus 40
7.20pm 8.20pm Matt Green: Fit For Purpose Kayal 100
7.30pm
9.30pm
Reduced Shakespeare Company - The Complete Works
of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised]
The Little Theatre 115
8.00pm 9.00pm Ahir Shah: Distant The Cookie 37
8.00pm 10.30pm Funhouse Comedy Club The Swan in the Rushes 69
8.00pm 9.00pm Honorary Northern Geezers The Exchange Bar 75
8.00pm 9.00pm Pappy's - Live at Firebug! Firebug 107
8.00pm 9.00pm What's the Story Showcase Attenborough Arts Centre 140
8.15pm 9.15pm Paul Currie presents FFFFFFFMILK! Heroes @ The Criterion 108
8.15pm 10.15pm Sean Hughes: Mumbo Jumbo Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 123
8.30pm 9.30pm Eleanor Tiernan - Don't Cry For Me Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 65
8.30pm 9.30pm James Ross - Leopardoptera The Looking Glass 80
8.30pm 9.30pm Jordan Brookes: Adventures in Limited Space Duffy's Bar 88
8.30pm 9.30pm Sofie Hagen - Work In Progress Bob's BlundaBus 127
8.40pm 9.40pm Yet Another Comedy Podcast LIVE Kayal 141
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
PUNDAY FEBRUARY 8 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
1.00pm 2.00pm It's a punny old world BBC Radio Leicester 78
6.30pm 7.30pm Tony Jameson - Football Manager Ruined my Life The Cookie 138
7.00pm 9.00pm The UK Pun Championships 2016 Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 135
7.15pm 10.00pm Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Curve 62
7.15pm 8.15pm Mik Artistik's Ego Trip The Soundhouse 102
7.30pm 8.30pm Elliot Steel: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 66
8.00pm 9.00pm Sarah Kendall : A Day in October The Cookie 122
8.00pm 9.00pm Show Tryout: Panelbeaters Firebug 125
8.30pm 9.15pm The Elvis Dead The Soundhouse 132
9.00pm 10.00pm Evelyn Mok - Under Construction The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 67
9.30pm 10.15pm Hilary Fox: Permission to be Me The Soundhouse 75
9.30pm 10.30pm Mark Simmons The Cookie 99
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.30pm 7.30pm Adham Fisher: Extreme Commuter PETER Pizzeria 36
6.30pm 7.30pm Pippa Evans: There Are No Guilty Pleasures The Cookie 112
7.00pm 8.00pm Goodbear Heroes @ The Criterion 72
7.15pm 10.00pm Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Curve 62
7.30pm 8.30pm Tony Jameson: Is This What I’ve Become? The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 138
7.45pm 10.00pm Romesh Ranganathan - Irrational Curve 118
8.00pm 9.00pm Ishi Khan-Jackson: I'mMigrant The Guildhall 77
8.00pm 9.45pm Millions of Voices: Improv on Alderaan Upstairs at the Western 102
8.00pm 10.30pm “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Gong Show Kayal 125
8.00pm 9.00pm Simon Munnery: And Nothing But The Cookie 126
8.15pm 9.15pm Michael Stranney & Olaf Falafel: Expect The Unexporcupine Heroes @ The Criterion 102
8.15pm 9.15pm Pugh and Woodings' Comedy Trumpet Manhattan 34 113
8.45pm 9.45pm The Winners Show PETER Pizzeria 135
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9.00pm 10.00pm Ivo Graham: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 78
9.30pm 10.30pm Andrew O'Neill is Trapped Down A Well The Cookie 41
9.30pm 10.30pm The Comedy Inquisition Manhattan 34 132
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.30pm 7.30pm Tiff Stevenson - Mad Man The Cookie 135
6.30pm 7.30pm Tom Little: My Nose Was Running PETER Pizzeria 137
7.00pm 8.00pm Cheekykita- A mancunian horror-ish fish Tale Heroes @ The Criterion 51
7.00pm 8.30pm Schools' Comedy Showcase Regent College Studio 123
7.15pm 10.00pm Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Curve 62
7.30pm 8.30pm Aidan Goatley: Mr Blue Sky The Belmont Hotel 37
7.30pm 8.30pm Carey Marx - Work In Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 50
7.30pm 9.00pm High Sheriffs Charity Comedy Night: Rutland Rutland County Museum 75
7.30pm 10.00pm The Thinking Drinkers’ Legends of Liquor Melton Theatre 134
8.00pm 9.00pm Ben Powell: Ex-Politician The Exchange Bar 46
8.00pm 9.00pm Carl Donnelly - Jive Ass Honky The Cookie 50
8.00pm 10.00pm Robert Newman - The Brain Show Firebug 117
8.00pm 10.00pm Simon Evans: In the Money Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 126
8.00pm 9.00pm Small World Of Sport Duffy's Bar 126
8.15pm 9.15pm Caroline Ryan - Anatomy of Dating Heroes @ The Criterion 51
8.15pm 9.15pm Rob Kemp - Hubris The Exchange Bar 117
8.30pm 9.30pm David Stanier's Silly Party The Looking Glass 61
8.30pm 9.30pm Julian Deane The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 89
8.45pm 9.45pm Ian Smith: Whereabouts PETER Pizzeria 77
9.00pm 10.00pm Emily Lloyd Saini: Is This Part Of The Show? The Belmont Hotel 66
9.00pm 10.00pm MJ Hibbett (and Steve) - Hey Hey 16K The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 103
9.15pm 10.15pm Ian Lane - Aloof! The Exchange Bar 76
9.30pm 10.30pm Ben Clark-Betts: Bumbaclark! Heroes @ The Criterion 45
9.30pm 10.30pm Nathan Willcock: State of the Nathan (Work in Progress) Manhattan 34 104
9.30pm 10.30pm Stephen Bailey: Should've Been A Popstar The Cookie 128
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.30pm 7.30pm Chris Betts: Social Animal PETER Pizzeria 52
6.30pm 7.30pm Gagging for Attention The Cookie 69
6.30pm 7.30pm Pugh and Woodings: GBH Kayal 113
7.00pm 11.30pm A bellyful of laughs in aid of Charity Link Chutney Ivy 34
7.00pm 8.00pm Buddhism And Cats The Exchange Bar 49
7.00pm 8.00pm Hall & Edhouse: The Two Syds 2 Heroes @ The Criterion 73
7.00pm 8.00pm Jack Britton's Greatest Hits (Debut Album) Attenborough Arts Centre 78
7.00pm 8.30pm (S)miles Per Gallon Comedy Club Sturgess Suzuki 126
7.15pm 8.15pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
7.15pm 10.00pm Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Curve 62
7.30pm 8.30pm Aidan Goatley: Mr Blue Sky The Belmont Hotel 37
7.30pm 8.30pm Alison Thea-Skot: Some Like It Thea-Skot The Regent Sports & Social Club 38
7.30pm 8.45pm An Audience with Henry VIII Upstairs at the Western 39
7.30pm 10.00pm Bottle Rocket Comedy Club Melton Theatre 48
7.30pm 8.30pm James Alderson in The Hunger James Manhattan 34 79
7.30pm 8.30pm Mark Smith - Log Flume The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 99
7.30pm 10.00pm Mnozil Brass - Yes! Yes! Yes! De Montfort Hall 103
7.45pm 8.45pm Punel Show Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 114
7.50pm 8.50pm Peter Dobbing: Armchair Futurologist III Kayal 110
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8.00pm 9.15pm Andy Zaltzman - Satirist for Hire Firebug 42
8.00pm 10.15pm David O'Doherty: We Are All In The Gutter, But Some Of Us Are Looking At David O'Doherty The Cookie Comedy Club @ O2 Academy 61
8.00pm 9.30pm Feed Bellies Not Bins Comedy Club The West End Centre 67
8.00pm 9.30pm Gray's Comedy Cafe Grays@LCB Depot 72
8.00pm 9.00pm James Cook in Always Be Rolling: Throne of Games The Exchange Bar 79
8.00pm 9.00pm Rory McGrath: Remembers (... Or Is It Forgets?) The Cookie 119
8.00pm 10.00pm Sleaford Mods Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 126
8.00pm 11.00pm Wax Comical - Comedy Chip Shop The Noels Arms 140
8.15pm 9.15pm Matt Hollins Showcase to DC Productions Heroes @ The Criterion 100
8.30pm 9.30pm Christian Talbot is shite at being Irish The Looking Glass 54
8.30pm 11.00pm Commentary Phoenix 57
8.30pm 9.15pm Of, Or At A Fairly Low Temperature Attenborough Arts Centre 106
8.30pm 9.30pm Paul Ricketts' West End Story Bob's BlundaBus 109
8.45pm 9.30pm James & Seaburn: Piano Chocolat Manhattan 34 79
8.45pm 9.45pm Paul Foot's Game of Dangers PETER Pizzeria 109
9.00pm 10.10pm Abi Roberts: Downtown Abi The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 35
9.00pm 10.00pm John McKeever: Multifarious The Regent Sports & Social Club 85
9.00pm 10.00pm Sy Thomas - Poster Boy The Belmont Hotel 130
9.10pm 10.10pm Sean Moran - Role Model Kayal 123
9.15pm 10.15pm Jim Bayes - Pure Jim The Exchange Bar 82
9.15pm 10.15pm Will Hodgson: Chi-Town Ramble Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 141
9.30pm 10.30pm Jason Neale's Footprint Heroes @ The Criterion 81
9.30pm 10.30pm The Cookie does Countdown The Cookie 132
9.45pm 10.35pm James Meehan: Beast Wars (Edinburgh Preview) Manhattan 34 80
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
5.00pm 6.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
6.00pm 6.50pm Luca Cupani: Still Falling Bob's BlundaBus 97
6.00pm 10.00pm The Secret Tour It's a secret 134
6.15pm 7.15pm Jim Smallman - My Girls Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 82
6.30pm 7.30pm Rachel Parris: Work In Progress The Cookie 114
6.30pm 7.30pm Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Pop Socks! Kayal 123
6.30pm 7.30pm This is Your Trial PETER Pizzeria 135
7.00pm 8.00pm Buddhism And Cats The Exchange Bar 49
7.00pm 8.30pm Cricketers Roars with Laughter The Cricketers 57
7.00pm 9.00pm Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Early Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 90
7.00pm 8.30pm Laugh Your Ed Off at The Black Horse Black Horse 94
7.00pm 8.00pm Sy Thomas - Poster Boy The Belmont Hotel 130
7.00pm 8.00pm Tim Renkow: Kim Jong-Un, Mohammed, Jesus & Other Power Hungry Maniacs Heroes @ The Criterion 136
7.15pm 8.15pm Adam Hess Time Bob's BlundaBus 36
7.15pm 8.15pm Jamali Maddix - Work In Progress Duffy's Bar 79
7.15pm 10.00pm Rene and Edith's Le Comedy Dinner Show Curve 115
7.30pm 8.30pm Felicity Ward - What If There Is No Toilet? Firebug 67
7.30pm 8.30pm James Alderson in The Hunger James Manhattan 34 79
7.30pm 8.30pm John McKeever: Multifarious The Regent Sports & Social Club 85
7.30pm 8.30pm Lloyd Griffith - Baroque and Roll The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 97
7.30pm 10.00pm Square Mile Exiles Newfoundpool Working Men’s Club 127
7.30pm 8.30pm Tom Wragg - Genius Grays@LCB Depot 137
7.45pm 8.45pm Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous, £7.50 Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 96
7.50pm 8.50pm Kate Smurthwaite - Wrong Sort of Feminist Kayal 92
8.00pm 9.00pm Damian Kingsley: Knock Knock The Exchange Bar 58
8.00pm 11.00pm Gay Comedy Night The Y 70
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8.00pm 10.30pm Jon Pearson: I Am What I Am Melton Theatre 87
8.00pm 9.00pm Matt Richardson: Work-in-Progress The Cookie 100
8.00pm 10.30pm Mr B. Gentleman Rhymer O2 Academy 103
8.15pm 9.15pm Devvo: "Yorkshire 'til I Die" Heroes @ The Criterion 62
8.30pm 10.00pm Boylesque Attenborough Arts Centre 48
8.30pm 9.30pm Chris Betts: WIP The Belmont Hotel 52
8.30pm 9.30pm Mel Moon - Sick Girl The Looking Glass 101
8.30pm 9.30pm Phil Kay: MegaBusy Bob's BlundaBus 111
8.45pm 9.45pm Elf Lyons - Work in Progress Duffy's Bar 65
8.45pm 9.45pm Joel Dommetts Pick of the Week PETER Pizzeria 84
8.45pm 9.35pm Johnston & Miltons Wireless Show: Vol 1 Manhattan 34 87
9.00pm 10.00pm BattleActs! The Regent Sports & Social Club 44
9.00pm 10.00pm John Gordillo: Progress in Work The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 84
9.00pm 10.00pm Sajeela Kershi - Shallow Halal Grays@LCB Depot 120
9.10pm 10.10pm Amadeus Martin - God Created Brixton Kayal 39
9.15pm 10.15pm Aatif Nawaz: Stronger (Work in Progress) Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 35
9.15pm 10.15pm Pete Teckman: Never Too Late The Exchange Bar 110
9.30pm 10.30pm Dead Cat Comedy Club The Looking Glass 62
9.30pm 10.30pm Jarred Christmas - Have a Hoon on This Firebug 81
9.30pm 11.30pm Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Late Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 90
9.30pm 10.30pm Sean McLoughlin - Whatever It Takes The Cookie 123
9.30pm 10.30pm Simon Donald's School of Swearing Heroes @ The Criterion 125
9.45pm 10.45pm Angus Dunican: WIP The Belmont Hotel 42
9.45pm 10.30pm Jon Long & Winding Road Manhattan 34 87
9.45pm 10.45pm Tom Ward: Work In Progress Bob's BlundaBus 137
10.30pm 11.30pm DANNY WARD - Stand Up Comedian Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 60
10.30pm 11.30pm Jamie Dalgleish - I Drink, Therefore I Am The Exchange Bar 80
10.30pm 11.30pm Mads Brynnum: One Geek to Rule Them All PETER Pizzeria 98
10.30pm 11.30pm Sheraz Yousaf: The Pursuit of Manlyness Kayal 124
10.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
10.45pm 11.45pm The Honky Bonk History of The Beatles Heroes @ The Criterion 132
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 13 th 2016
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
12.30pm 1.30pm Fran Jenking: 'This Will Be Ace' The Cookie 68
1.30pm 2.45pm Comedy in a Car: Leicester Ramada Encore 56
2.00pm 3.30pm Comedy Club 4 Kids De Montfort Hall 55
2.00pm 3.00pm Short & Curly: A Curly Night In (Work In Progress) The Cookie 125
2.30pm 5.00pm Rene and Edith's Le Comedy Dinner Show Curve 115
3.30pm 4.30pm Rob Coleman: Ship of Fool The Cookie 117
4.00pm 5.15pm Comedy in a Car: Leicester Ramada Encore 56
4.45pm 5.45pm Oliver Meech's Improvised Magic Show Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 106
5.00pm 6.00pm Ben Fogg - How I won Best Newcomer 2016 Grays@LCB Depot 46
5.00pm 6.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
5.00pm 6.00pm Daniel Nicholas: Scripted The Cookie 59
5.00pm 6.00pm Sadia Azmat - Work In Progress The Belmont Hotel 119
5.00pm 5.45pm Sarah Keyworth: Through The Banister The Exchange Bar 122
5.50pm 6.50pm Romina Puma - Not disabled...Enough! Heroes @ The Criterion 118
6.00pm 7.00pm Jarlath Regan - But You Can Call Me Jarlath Firebug 81
6.00pm 7.00pm King Street Comedy 54a King Street 93
6.00pm 6.50pm Luca Cupani: Still Falling Bob's BlundaBus 97
6.00pm 6.45pm Rob Mulholland - Weedophile The Exchange Bar 117
6.15pm 7.10pm An Evening With Woody Allen(ish) Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 40
6.30pm 7.30pm Ahir Shah - Work In Progress Kayal 36
6.30pm 7.30pm Immigrant Diaries Grays@LCB Depot 77
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6.30pm 7.30pm Sarah Callaghan: 24 (Preview) The Cookie 122
6.30pm 7.30pm Tom Stade: You're Welcome Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 137
6.30pm 7.30pm Zoe Lyons PETER Pizzeria 141
7.00pm 8.00pm Adam Hess Time Heroes @ The Criterion 36
7.00pm 8.00pm Freddie Farrell & Masai Graham: Brand New Jokes The Exchange Bar 69
7.00pm 8.00pm Grainne Maguire: Great People Making Great Choices The Belmont Hotel 72
7.00pm 10.00pm The Comedy Box Take Over St Martin's Square 131
7.00pm 8.00pm Tony Cowards - Daft Pun The Regent Sports & Social Club 138
7.15pm 8.15pm Giacinto Palmieri: Nietzsche,women and I Bob's BlundaBus 71
7.15pm 10.00pm Rene and Edith's Le Comedy Dinner Show Curve 115
7.30pm 8.30pm Chris Betts & Angus Dunican: DOUBLE HANDER More Coffee Co. 52
7.30pm 8.30pm Hayley Ellis - FOMO The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 74
7.30pm 8.30pm Jon Wagstaffe- It was this big Manhattan 34 87
7.30pm 8.30pm Mixed Doubles Upstairs at the Western 103
7.30pm 9.30pm The Clean (As Possible) Comedy Show Central Baptist Church 131
7.30pm 9.50pm Wisdom of a Fool The Little Theatre 141
7.45pm 8.40pm Pun Man's Pun Party Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 113
7.50pm 8.50pm Dan Mitchell - Plate Expectations Kayal 58
8.00pm 10.15pm Best of The Festival ft Pete Firman The Y 47
8.00pm 9.00pm Charlie Baker: Just The One Firebug 51
8.00pm 9.00pm Dude Looks Like A Lady Grays@LCB Depot 64
8.00pm 9.00pm John Kearns: Work in Progress The Cookie 85
8.00pm 9.00pm Jonny Pelham: Before and After Duffy's Bar 88
8.00pm 10.00pm Just the Tonic's Saturday Night Comedy With Special Guest Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 91
8.00pm 10.30pm Live at De Montfort Hall De Montfort Hall 96
8.00pm 9.30pm Professor Elemental O2 Academy 113
8.00pm 9.20pm The Love Game: Shadi ki Bhaat The Guildhall 133
8.15pm 9.00pm Joe Sutherland: Model Actress The Exchange Bar 83
8.15pm 9.15pm Tatterdemalion Heroes @ The Criterion 130
8.30pm 9.30pm Discount Comedy Checkout: Improv Show The Looking Glass 63
8.30pm 9.30pm Ian Smith - Work in Progress The Belmont Hotel 77
8.30pm 9.30pm Phil Kay: MegaBusy Bob's BlundaBus 111
8.30pm 9.30pm Tom Young's Lacking Confidence The Regent Sports & Social Club 138
8.45pm 9.45pm Euroversity Challenge PETER Pizzeria 67
8.45pm 9.35pm Johnston & Miltons Wireless Show: Vol 2 Manhattan 34 87
9.00pm 11.00pm Leicester Stands Up at The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe The Royal Oak 96
9.00pm 10.00pm Proper Smashing: Court In The Act The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 113
9.05pm 10.00pm Tez Ilyas - Tez Talks The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 131
9.10pm 10.10pm Nathan Cassidy: 42 (preview) Kayal 104
9.15pm 10.15pm John Pendal International Man of Leather The Exchange Bar 86
9.15pm 10.10pm The Sunny Side Show Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 134
9.20pm 10.20pm Felicity Ward - Work in Progress Duffy's Bar 68
9.30pm 10.30pm Chris Martin: This Show Has A Soundtrack The Cookie 53
9.30pm 10.30pm David Trent - How Is This Helping? Heroes @ The Criterion 62
9.30pm 10.30pm Dead Cat Comedy Club The Looking Glass 62
9.30pm 10.30pm Drunk In Charge Grays@LCB Depot 63
9.45pm 10.45pm BattleActs! The Regent Sports & Social Club 44
9.45pm 10.30pm Chris Brooker Out Of Nowhere! Manhattan 34 52
9.45pm 10.45pm Tamar Broadbent: Brave New Girl (Work In Progress) The Belmont Hotel 130
9.45pm 10.45pm Tom Ward: Work In Progress Bob's BlundaBus 137
10.00pm 11.00pm Jarred Christmas And Hobbit - Beat My Box Firebug 81
10.30pm 11.30pm Jamie Dalgleish - I Drink, Therefore I Am The Exchange Bar 80
10.30pm 11.30pm Karen Sherrard: A Fête Worse Than Death Kayal 92
10.30pm 11.30pm Late Night Delivery PETER Pizzeria 94
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10.45pm 11.45pm Beard: The Grin Of Love Heroes @ The Criterion 45
10.45pm 11.45pm Eleanor Conway's Walk Of Shame Manhattan 34 65
10.45pm 11.45pm Hate n Live Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 74
10.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14 th 2016
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
12.30pm 1.45pm Comedy in a Car: Melton Mowbray Melton Theatre 56
1.00pm 2.30pm Say What You Like: Comedy, Politics and Free Speech PETER Pizzeria 122
1.30pm 3.00pm Shirley's Super Smashing Sunday Funday Club Heroes @ The Criterion 125
2.00pm 3.00pm Abi Roberts: Work In Progress The Cookie 35
2.00pm 2.50pm El Baldiniho: Buy wand, get wand free Kayal 65
3.00pm 4.15pm Comedy in a Car: Melton Mowbray Melton Theatre 56
3.20pm 4.20pm Juliet Meyers - Jive talkin'/Dog walkin' Kayal 89
3.30pm 4.30pm Andrea Hubert - Work in Progress Heroes @ The Criterion 40
3.30pm 4.40pm Beyond The Pail: A Plotless Play of Pun and Pottiness Upstairs at the Western 47
3.30pm 4.30pm Stuart Laws. Who said anything about stopping it? (1hr show) The Cookie 129
4.00pm 5.00pm Ask The Industry podcast: LIVE PETER Pizzeria 44
4.00pm 6.00pm Cat (The Play!!!) Curve 51
4.40pm 5.35pm John-Luke Roberts: Stdad-Up Heroes @ The Criterion 86
4.40pm 5.40pm Laura Lexx - Work In Progress Kayal 95
5.00pm 6.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
5.00pm 6.00pm James Veitch - Work in Progress The Cookie 80
5.00pm 5.45pm Richard Pulsford: Unexpected Items in Badinage Areas The Exchange Bar 116
5.50pm 6.45pm Thom Tuck: August Institution Heroes @ The Criterion 135
6.00pm 6.40pm Chris Washington - 90s Child. The Exchange Bar 53
6.00pm 6.50pm Luca Cupani: Still Falling Bob's BlundaBus 97
6.00pm 8.30pm The Same Faces - Improvised Comedy The Regent Sports & Social Club 134
6.15pm 7.10pm An Evening With Woody Allen(ish) Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 40
6.30pm 7.30pm Harriet Kemsley - Good Girl (Work in Progress) The Cookie 73
6.30pm 7.30pm Valentines Day Karma Sutra-tacular PETER Pizzeria 140
7.00pm 8.00pm Adam Vincent: Judgemental Duffy's Bar 36
7.00pm 8.00pm Alex & Sarah: Chasing Tales The Exchange Bar 37
7.00pm 8.00pm Will Seaward Has a Good Go at Alchemy Heroes @ The Criterion 141
7.45pm 9.45pm Cat (The Play!!!) Curve 51
7.45pm 8.45pm Samantha Baines: Scientific Work in Progress Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 121
8.00pm 9.30pm Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel The Y 44
8.00pm 9.00pm Bobby Mair The Cookie 48
8.00pm 10.30pm Just The Tonic Valentines Special - Seven acts for £7 Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 91
8.00pm 11.00pm Noels Arms Comedy Spectacular The Noels Arms 105
8.00pm 8.55pm Pete Firman - Live at Firebug! Firebug 110
8.15pm 9.45pm Alternative Comedy Memorial Society Heroes @ The Criterion 38
8.15pm 9.15pm The Hysterikal Quality Assortment The Exchange Bar 133
8.30pm 9.30pm Chris McCausland Duffy's Bar 53
8.30pm 9.30pm Michael J Dolan - Fucked Thumbs The Looking Glass 102
8.30pm 9.30pm Phil Kay: MegaBusy Bob's BlundaBus 111
8.40pm 9.40pm Andy Kind - Soldier Boy Kayal 42
9.15pm 10.15pm Dude Looks Like A Lady Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 64
9.30pm 10.30pm Jonathan Mayor is Screaming! The Looking Glass 88
9.30pm 10.30pm Pete Otway - Six Years From Then The Exchange Bar 110
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
MONDAY FEBRUARY 15 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
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6.30pm 7.30pm Damian Clark - Grand Theft Damo The Cookie 58
7.00pm 8.00pm Michael Fabbri - Rent asunder Heroes @ The Criterion 101
8.00pm 10.00pm Adam Hills: Clown Heart Curve 36
8.00pm 9.00pm Mark Watson: I'm Not Here 2016 Tour Preview The Cookie 99
8.30pm 9.15pm Andy Holloway: SPARK The Soundhouse 41
9.00pm 10.00pm Danny McLoughlin: So Far So Good (Work-in-Progress) The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 60
9.00pm 10.00pm Phil Jerrod: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 111
7.30pm 8.40pm Beyond The Pail: A Plotless Play of Pun and Pottiness Upstairs at the Western 47
7.30pm 8.20pm Danielle Ward: Dani Frankenstein The Soundhouse 59
9.30pm 10.15pm Katie Pritchard - Even The Little Ones The Soundhouse 93
9.30pm 10.30pm Tez Ilyas - Work in Progress The Cookie 130
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.30pm 10.00pm Fine & Funny Dining Soft Touch Arts @ 50 New Walk 68
6.30pm 7.30pm Matt Winning - Mugabe and Me (3D) The Cookie 101
6.30pm 7.30pm Prince Abdi PETER Pizzeria 112
7.00pm 8.00pm Sara Mason Burt Lancaster Pierced My Hymen Heroes @ The Criterion 121
7.15pm 8.15pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
7.30pm 8.30pm Rhys James: Knew Stuff The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 116
8.00pm 9.00pm Joe Lycett: Work In Progress The Cookie 83
8.15pm 9.15pm Jody Kamali - Spectacular! Heroes @ The Criterion 83
8.30pm 10.30pm Irish Dave's Foreign Invaders Manhattan 34 77
9.00pm 10.00pm Alex Smith - The Art of Grooming The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 37
9.30pm 10.30pm Cock-Kane The Clown UK Embraces Nihilism Heroes @ The Criterion 55
9.30pm 11.00pm Tony Law: Frillemorphesis The Cookie 139
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
11.00am 4.00pm Leicester Fridge: Mini Fridge - For Kids Attenborough Arts Centre 96
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
8.00pm 11.00pm 14/48 For Laughs The Y 34
6.00pm 7.00pm I Say - The Annual Comedy Conversation Hugh Aston Building 76
6.30pm 7.30pm Pierre Novellie PETER Pizzeria 112
7.00pm 8.00pm Henry von Stifle - Enter The Dragon Heroes @ The Criterion 74
7.15pm 8.15pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
7.30pm 8.30pm Andrew Ryan: Missing The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 41
7.30pm 8.30pm Tudur Owen : The News Where You Are The Regent Sports & Social Club 139
7.45pm 10.00pm Anne Reid - In A New Key Curve 43
8.00pm 8.45pm Alex Hylton: I Came, I Saw, I Complained The Exchange Bar 37
8.00pm 9.00pm James Acaster - Reset (Work-in-Progress) The Cookie 79
8.00pm 9.30pm Josie Long & Friends Firebug 88
8.00pm 10.00pm Shappi Khorsandi LIVE Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 124
8.15pm 9.15pm Chris Purchase, Distant Manhattan 34 53
8.15pm 9.15pm Jody Kamali - Spectacular! Heroes @ The Criterion 83
8.30pm 9.30pm Glenn Moore - Glengarry Glen Glenn Bob's BlundaBus 71
8.30pm 9.30pm Gore: What is he good for? The Looking Glass 72
8.45pm 10.30pm Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In Curve 64
9.00pm 10.00pm Gary Tro & Richard Todd: Work In Progress The Belmont Hotel 70
9.00pm 10.00pm Pat Cahill : Panjandrum The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 108
9.15pm 9.55pm Talk Like An Egyptian The Exchange Bar 130
9.30pm 10.30pm Brett Goldstein and his Mystery Box (WIP) The Cookie 48
9.30pm 10.15pm President Obonjo stole my identity Manhattan 34 112
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9.30pm 10.30pm Steve Bugeja - Work in Progress The Looking Glass 128
9.30pm 10.30pm The Order of the Silly Billies Heroes @ The Criterion 133
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
6.00pm 7.00pm Silver Stand-up The Belmont Hotel 125
6.15pm 7.15pm UCL Graters Presents: Red Leicester Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 139
6.30pm 7.30pm David Morgan - Blammo! The Cookie 61
6.30pm 7.30pm Joey Page: Catastrophe Party PETER Pizzeria 84
6.30pm 7.30pm Lost Voice Guy - Disability For Dunces Kayal 97
7.00pm 10.00pm Lee Lard -The UK'S No. 1 Comedy Tribute to Peter Kay Juke Box 95
7.00pm 8.00pm Pierre Novellie: Work In Progress Heroes @ The Criterion 112
7.15pm 8.15pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
7.30pm 8.30pm Ahir Shah - Work In Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 37
7.30pm 10.00pm Arse Biscuits - A Quiz Night Melton Theatre 43
7.30pm 8.30pm David Ward Mocks The Weekend The Regent Sports & Social Club 62
7.30pm 8.30pm Joe Bor: Bear Grylls And Me The Belmont Hotel 83
7.50pm 8.50pm Nick Revell - Feminist Porno Jihadi Kayal 105
8.00pm 10.00pm Chris Ramsey : All Growed Up The Y 53
8.00pm 9.00pm Gareth Richards - Comedy in the Key of Gareth Grays@LCB Depot 70
8.00pm 9.00pm John Robins - Speakeasy Firebug 86
8.00pm 9.00pm Katie Mulgrew - Drop. The. Mic. The Exchange Bar 92
8.00pm 9.00pm Lloyd Langford - Work In Progress The Cookie 97
8.00pm 10.00pm Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee: The Intimate Magic Tour Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 108
8.00pm 9.00pm Peter Antoniou - 'Psychic' Comedian Upstairs at the Western 110
8.00pm 11.00pm Tom Adams Attenborough Arts Centre 136
8.15pm 9.15pm Chris Purchase, Distant Manhattan 34 53
8.15pm 9.15pm Jody Kamali - Spectacular! Heroes @ The Criterion 83
8.30pm 9.35pm Scarlet Shambles: It Used to be Me Bob's BlundaBus 122
8.30pm 9.30pm Tom Toal in Help us Tom Toal you're our only hope The Looking Glass 137
8.45pm 9.45pm In Conversation with Standard Issue Curve 77
8.45pm 9.45pm Paul Foot's Game of Dangers PETER Pizzeria 109
9.00pm 10.30pm Hotel D'Comedie Hotel Maiyango 75
9.00pm 10.00pm Penella Mellor: Work In Progress The Belmont Hotel 109
9.00pm 10.00pm Phil Nichol - I Don't Want To Talk About It. The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 111
9.00pm 10.00pm Shazia Mirza: The Kardashians Made Me Do It The Regent Sports & Social Club 124
9.10pm 10.10pm Paul Duncan McGarrity- Today is the Good Old Times of Tomorrow Kayal 108
9.15pm 10.00pm Chris McIlroy presents The Legend of Davey Kelly The Exchange Bar 53
9.30pm 10.15pm President Obonjo stole my identity Manhattan 34 112
9.30pm 10.30pm The Order of the Silly Billies Heroes @ The Criterion 133
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
10.30pm 11.30pm Autistic Fantastic - Jay Islaam Manhattan 34 44
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19 th 2016
9.00am 5.00pm A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum BBC Radio Leicester 34
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
2.30pm 4.15pm The Last Wolf in England Attenborough Arts Centre 133
6.00pm 10.00pm The Secret Tour It's a secret 134
6.15pm 7.15pm Jim Smallman - Biscuits For All Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 82
6.30pm 7.30pm Angela Barnes: Come As You Are The Cookie 42
6.30pm 7.30pm Blind Charlie Harwood - Blues in the key of booze Kayal 48
7.00pm 8.30pm Barley Mow Roars With Laughter Barley Mow 44
7.00pm 8.30pm Black Dog Roars With Laughter Black Dog 47
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7.00pm 8.00pm Jasper Cromwell Jones & Friends The Belmont Hotel 81
7.00pm 9.00pm Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Early Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 90
7.00pm 8.00pm Norman Lovett: Entertaining Moaner Heroes @ The Criterion 106
7.00pm 8.00pm Roisin Conaty - Work in Progress Firebug 118
7.15pm 8.15pm Archie Maddocks: Shirts vs Skins (Work in Progress) Duffy's Bar 43
7.15pm 8.15pm Becky, Sorcha, DeeDee & Roo: Bobs Angels Bob's BlundaBus 45
7.15pm 8.15pm Croft & Pearce: There's Always Something The Little Theatre 58
7.30pm 8.30pm Nicci Take: Prey The Regent Sports & Social Club 104
7.30pm 8.30pm Rahul Kohli - Newcastle Brown Male Manhattan 34 114
7.30pm 8.40pm Revan and Fennell Upstairs at the Western 115
7.30pm 8.30pm Sajeela Kershi - Sharia’s L.A.W. Grays@LCB Depot 120
7.30pm 8.30pm Suzi Ruffell: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 129
7.30pm 9.00pm The Search For A King The Guildhall 134
7.45pm 8.45pm Nick Doody Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 105
7.45pm 10.00pm Steve Hall: Zebra Curve 129
7.50pm 8.50pm Morgan Berry - Watership Down Kayal 103
8.00pm 9.30pm An Evening with Mitch Benn O2 Academy 39
8.00pm 10.15pm Best of The Festival ft The Boy With Tape on His Face The Y 47
8.00pm 10.00pm Katherine Ryan De Montfort Hall 92
8.00pm 9.30pm Laughter at LOROS LOROS Hospice 94
8.00pm 9.00pm Nathan Caton: Straight Outta Middlesex The Cookie 104
8.15pm 9.15pm Abandoman Firebug 35
8.15pm 9.15pm Gareth Morinan - Height Heroes @ The Criterion 70
8.30pm 9.30pm Lou Conran - I Love Lou C The Looking Glass 97
8.30pm 9.30pm Phil Drew: Y!kes My Girlfriend's Pregnant! The Belmont Hotel 111
8.30pm 9.30pm Rousha Browning - Jumble Sale Bob's BlundaBus 119
8.30pm 9.30pm Tony Basnett Always Lands On His Feet Manhattan 34 138
8.45pm 9.45pm Joe Wells - 10 Things I Hate About UKIP Duffy's Bar 83
8.45pm 9.45pm Joel Dommetts Pick of the Week PETER Pizzeria 84
9.00pm 10.00pm Goose: Kablamo The Little Theatre 72
9.00pm 10.30pm Hotel D'Comedie Hotel Maiyango 75
9.00pm 10.20pm Jake Lambert & Tom Lucy The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 79
9.00pm 10.00pm Lucy Roper: InappROPERiate The Regent Sports & Social Club 98
9.00pm 10.00pm Suzy Bennett Gumption! Grays@LCB Depot 130
9.10pm 10.10pm Amadeus Martin - God Created Brixton Kayal 39
9.30pm 10.30pm Dead Cat Comedy Club The Looking Glass 62
9.30pm 11.30pm Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Late Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 90
9.30pm 10.25pm Marny Godden:Flap 'em on the gate Heroes @ The Criterion 99
9.30pm 10.30pm On Yer Bike: The Maggie Thatcher Game Show The Cookie 107
9.45pm 10.45pm Clare Plested: The Essential Collection The Belmont Hotel 54
9.45pm 10.45pm Her & Her Manhattan 34 74
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
10.00pm 11.00pm Daphne Do Edinburgh in Leicester Firebug 60
10.30pm 11.30pm Paria Exchange Kayal 107
10.30pm 11.30pm The Welford Experiment PETER Pizzeria 135
10.45pm 11.45pm Twisted Loaf Present Stale Mate Heroes @ The Criterion 139
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20 th 2016
12.00pm 12.20pm 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Guildhall 34
12.00pm 1.00pm An Interview with Johnny Vegas Curve 40
12.30pm 1.15pm James Farmer - Ultimate Worrier The Cookie 80
1.00pm 2.00pm Joz Norris: Breakfast Of Champions Heroes @ The Criterion 89
2.00pm 3.00pm The Incomplete Works of Paul F Taylor The Cookie 133
2.20pm 3.20pm I, The Universe - Matthew Highton Heroes @ The Criterion 76
3.00pm 4.00pm Best and Bond Bob's BlundaBus 46
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3.30pm 4.30pm Freddie Farrell & Masai Graham: Brand New Jokes The Cookie 69
3.30pm 4.30pm Michael Brunström: The Hay Wain Reloaded Heroes @ The Criterion 101
4.00pm 5.00pm Go Ukulele Crazy: Comedy Concert PETER Pizzeria 71
4.00pm 5.00pm Penny Matthews: It's Life Jim, But It's Sh*t Bob's BlundaBus 109
4.30pm 4.55pm BUMP Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 49
4.40pm 5.30pm Ali Brice: Wear My Hat Heroes @ The Criterion 38
5.00pm 6.00pm Ben Fogg - How I won Best Newcomer 2016 Grays@LCB Depot 46
5.00pm 6.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
5.00pm 6.00pm Ed Gamble - Lawman The Cookie 64
5.00pm 6.00pm The Knowing Smirk Comedy Show The Belmont Hotel 133
5.30pm 6.30pm Goose: Yankin' The Corduroy (Work-In-Progress) The Little Theatre 72
5.50pm 6.40pm Tim Shishodia - Scurochiaro Heroes @ The Criterion 136
6.15pm 7.15pm Matt Reed - Stalked Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 100
6.30pm 7.20pm Cutlery Safety Training - Level 1 Manhattan 34 58
6.30pm 7.30pm Joel Dommett: Work in Progress The Cookie 84
6.30pm 7.30pm Johnny Vegas Is Unprepared But Ready Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 86
6.30pm 7.30pm Sajeela Kershi - Sharia's L.A.W. Grays@LCB Depot 120
6.30pm 7.30pm Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Pop Socks! Kayal 123
7.00pm 8.00pm Clare Plested: Work in Progress The Belmont Hotel 54
7.00pm 8.30pm Fairfield Roars With Laughter The Fairfield Inn 67
7.00pm 8.00pm John Hastings Work In Progress The Regent Sports & Social Club 85
7.00pm 8.30pm Laugh Your Ed Off at The Black Horse Black Horse 94
7.00pm 8.00pm Roisin Conaty - Work in Progress Firebug 118
7.00pm 8.00pm Sea Men (A Naval Tale) - LetLuce Heroes @ The Criterion 123
7.00pm 8.30pm Stamford Arms New Talent Night Stamford Arms 127
7.15pm 8.15pm Croft & Pearce: There's Always Something The Little Theatre 58
7.15pm 8.15pm Eleanor Morton: Allotted Mucking Around Time Bob's BlundaBus 65
7.15pm 8.15pm Elis James - Work in Progress Duffy's Bar 66
7.30pm 8.30pm Angela Barnes: Work in Progress The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 42
7.30pm 8.15pm Craig Deeley: Truly, Madly, Deeley Manhattan 34 57
7.30pm 10.15pm Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year The Y 96
7.30pm 8.40pm Revan and Fennell Upstairs at the Western 115
7.30pm 9.00pm The Search For A King The Guildhall 134
7.45pm 10.00pm Old Folks Telling Jokes hosted by Arthur Smith Curve 106
7.45pm 8.45pm Peter Brush - Awkward Jokesmith Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 110
7.50pm 8.50pm Morgan Berry - Watership Down Kayal 103
8.00pm 10.00pm Brian Conley: Alive and Dangerous Curve 49
8.00pm 9.00pm Comedy in the Dark Phoenix 56
8.00pm 10.00pm John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett O2 Academy 85
8.00pm 10.00pm Just the Tonic's Saturday Night Comedy With Johnny Vegas Compere Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 91
8.00pm 9.00pm Seann Walsh: Work in Progress The Cookie 124
8.00pm 9.00pm Suzy Bennett Gumption! Grays@LCB Depot 130
8.00pm 9.00pm The Book of Northern Attenborough Arts Centre 131
8.15pm 9.15pm Beth Vyse as Olive Hands in Game of Hands (work in progress) Heroes @ The Criterion 47
8.30pm 9.30pm Adam Larter: There my Hat! Bob's BlundaBus 36
8.30pm 9.15pm Hannah Silvester: The Ballad of Hannah Silvester Manhattan 34 73
8.30pm 9.30pm Lucy Roper: InappROPERiate The Regent Sports & Social Club 98
8.30pm 9.30pm Phil Drew: Y!kes My Girlfriend's Pregnant! The Belmont Hotel 111
8.30pm 9.30pm Red Redmond - Green The Looking Glass 115
8.30pm 9.30pm Tim Fitzhigham & The Gambler Firebug 136
8.45pm 9.45pm David Mills: Don't Get Any Ideas The Little Theatre 61
8.45pm 9.45pm Mike Newall : High on Gravy Duffy's Bar 102
8.45pm 9.45pm Odd Couples PETER Pizzeria 106
9.00pm 10.00pm Diane Spencer: Stoopid Rules The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe 62
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9.10pm 10.10pm Sailor Kayal 120
9.15pm 10.15pm Ian Cognito: Work In Progress Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 76
9.30pm 10.30pm Comedian's Cinema Club: Split Screen Bob's BlundaBus 55
9.30pm 10.30pm Dead Cat Comedy Club The Looking Glass 62
9.30pm 10.30pm Digging For Kings - Back In The Community Grays@LCB Depot 63
9.30pm 10.30pm Future Stars Showcase The Cookie 69
9.45pm 10.45pm A Taste of Funny The Regent Sports & Social Club 34
9.45pm 10.45pm Norm Rocher: I Hat Lenny Henry The Belmont Hotel 106
10.00pm 11.00pm Beasts Firebug 45
10.30pm 11.30pm Conversation Garden Does A Panel Show Upstairs at the Western 57
10.30pm 11.30pm Late Night Delivery PETER Pizzeria 94
10.30pm 11.20pm Milo McCabe - Work In Progress Kayal 102
10.45pm 11.45pm Hate n Live Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall 74
10.45pm 11.45pm Kafka or Magaluf Heroes @ The Criterion 91
10.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21 ST 2016
11.15am 3.35pm The Agincourt Show The Guildhall 131
1.00pm 2.00pm Comedy or Tragedy - a seminar about comedy & well-being PETER Pizzeria 56
1.30pm 3.00pm Shirley's Super Smashing Sunday Funday Club Heroes @ The Criterion 125
2.00pm 3.00pm Geoff Norcott: Work in Progress Kayal 71
2.00pm 3.00pm John Pendal International Man of Leather The Cookie 86
3.00pm 4.30pm Arthur Smiths Guided Walk King Richard III Visitor Centre 43
3.20pm 4.20pm Carly Smallman Love & Other Catastrophes Kayal 50
3.30pm 4.25pm Beth Vyse: As Funny As Cancer Heroes @ The Criterion 47
3.30pm 4.30pm Jo D'Arcy and Patrick Draper: Cretins The Cookie 82
4.00pm 5.00pm Comedian's Comedian LIVE Bob's BlundaBus 55
4.40pm 5.40pm Caimh McDonnell: Gorilla in the midst Kayal 50
4.40pm 5.40pm Joanna Neary - Faceful of Issues Heroes @ The Criterion 82
5.00pm 7.00pm ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Bob's BlundaBus 57
5.00pm 6.00pm Eric Lampaert - Alien of Extraordinary Ability The Cookie 66
5.00pm 6.15pm No Such Thing as a Fish with the QI Elves The Y 105
5.50pm 6.50pm Candy Gigi - Chicken Soup Heroes @ The Criterion 50
6.00pm 7.00pm Erich McElroy's Imperfect Update to Picking the Perfect President Kayal 66
6.00pm 8.30pm The Same Faces - Improvised Comedy The Regent Sports & Social Club 134
6.30pm 7.30pm Sam Simmons is Not A People Person The Cookie 121
7.00pm 9.30pm Danny Posthill - Britains Got Talent Finalist 2015 Juke Box 60
7.00pm 7.50pm The Herbert in Proper Job - Spencer Jones Heroes @ The Criterion 132
7.15pm 8.15pm Burning Duck Comedy Club Showcase Bob's BlundaBus 49
7.20pm 8.00pm Milo McCabe - Work In Progress Kayal 102
7.30pm 10.00pm Comedy Heaven Curve 56
7.30pm 8.30pm James Loveridge - Work in Progress The Looking Glass 80
8.00pm 9.00pm Comedy in the Dark Phoenix 56
8.00pm 9.00pm From The Stage to The Ring The Musician 69
8.00pm 9.00pm Hal Cruttenden: Straight Outta Cruttenden The Cookie 73
8.00pm 9.00pm Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett The Cookie Comedy Club @ O2 Academy 83
8.15pm 9.15pm Stuart Goldsmith: "This Is Actually My Sixth Rodeo" Heroes @ The Criterion 129
8.30pm 9.30pm Kiri Pritchard - McLean is a Hysterical Woman The Looking Glass 93
8.30pm 9.20pm The Herbert in Pound Shop - Spencer Jones Bob's BlundaBus 132
8.40pm 9.40pm Cokey Falkow - Work In Progress Kayal 55
9.30pm 10.30pm Ben Van Der Velde - How Strange It Is To Be Anything At All The Looking Glass 46
9.45pm 11.45pm NeverMind The BusStops Bob's BlundaBus 104
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
www.1000years.co.uk present
1000 YEARS SHOW
In March last year, Anthony began his 1000 Years project. A series of light hearted, 20 minute long historical shows based around songs.
Over 500 of them have now been performed and this show features excerpts from Richard III, Magna Carta and Agincourt.
Show times are 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm and SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES. NO TICKETS!!! but can reserve from venue.
FREE with bucket donation. www.1000years.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)
TIME: 12pm (12.20pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
The Y and 14/48:UK present
14/48 FOR LAUGHS
The world’s quickest theatre festival pops-up at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. In just 24 hours, 4 short comic plays are written, rehearsed
and professionally staged. Join our host David Morgan (the latest co-host of ITV’s ‘I‘m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here NOW!) to witness
the results! Supported by Leicester Arts Festivals via Arts Council England.
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1535
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £7
Charity Link present
A BELLYFUL OF LAUGHS IN AID OF CHARITY LINK
Come and enjoy curry and comedy in aid of Charity Link. Chutney Ivy will treat you to an extra special comedy experience with local comedian
Anthony King headlining and you will have a nice warm feeling knowing that proceeds raised will help local vulnerable people and children who
are experiencing poverty, hardship and crisis. Ticket price includes a free drink on arrival & a meal.
www.charity-link.org/comedyfestival
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Chutney Ivy Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (6)
TIME: 7pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £25
A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM
A look back over the past 22 years of Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. This exhibition will feature photographs of comedians
and iconic festival moments, celebrating the longest running comedy festival in Europe
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: BBC Radio Leicester Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (3)
TIME: 9am (5pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Joke’s on Us Free Festival
A LOVELY EVENING WITH LINDSEY, DANNY & MICHAEL
Join Lindsey Santoro (Birmingham Comedy Festival Breaking Talent Award 2014 nominee) Danny James Clives (shortlisted for BBC Radio
New Comedy Award 2014) and Michael Crump (BBC’s Danny and The Human Zoo) as they tell jokes for roughly 56 minutes.
Lindsey: “Innate funny bones” Psychologies Magazine Danny: “Delightful lo-fi” Oppo Comedy Michael: “Oozes comedy talent & appeal” Smoof comedy
www.facebook.com/events/1647737325505089
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
A TASTE OF FUNNY
A Taste of Funny is West London’s newest and brightest comedy night. Their first visit to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival
brings fast paced, freestyling, future household names in a carefully curated and lovingly hosted cabaret of the best new talent.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
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EVENTS
AATIF NAWAZ: MUSLIMS DO IT 5 TIMES A DAY
After an incredible run at the Edinburgh Fringe and multiple runs in London’s West End, Aatif Nawaz brings his critically acclaimed
debut comedy show for a special one-off performance in Leicester. “A man with big ambitions - this is brave, important comedy” Three Weeks
“A fine gag comedian that excels at interacting with the crowd” Spiked Comedy “Side Splittingly Hilarious” EdFringe Review
www.aatifnawaz.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 ()
AATIF NAWAZ: STRONGER (WORK IN PROGRESS)
How can Kanye West help save the world from Global Warming? The answers lie in ‘Stronger’, Aatif’s follow-up up to his critically acclaimed
debut show ‘Muslims Do It 5 Times A Day’. Join Aatif on a quest to find humanity in an increasingly selfish world and laughs in the unlikeliest
of places. “A man with big ambitions, this is brave, important comedy” Three Weeks “Side Splittingly Hilarious” EdFringe Review
www.aatifnawaz.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
ABANDOMAN
Ireland’s top comedy hip hop improv team, Abandoman, return for one night only. Using their trademark blend of audience interaction
and razor-sharp freestyling, Abandoman will take you on a magical journey, transforming the audience’s likes, loathes and daydreams into
hit songs and captivating tales. Join them for the finest musical party in Leicester. “Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile.” Chortle.co.uk
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £9 (£7)
Bawls Out Comedy present
ABI ROBERTS: DOWNTOWN ABI
Pull up to the bumper and go downtown with Abi. Join her in tales of Welsh debauchery, the perils of jazz and an unfortunate incident
with Jeremy Clarkson in Harrods. Find out what happens when your parents want you to be an opera singer and you end up tap-dancing
in a pig costume, promoting a butchers shop. “True comedy genius” GQ “More than just a stand-up” Chortle
www.abiroberts.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Bawls Out Comedy present
ABI ROBERTS: WORK IN PROGRESS
After her sell-out Edinburgh 2015 stand-up comedy show DOWNTOWN ABI, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival fave Abi Roberts returns
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with a Work In Progress show, showcasing her newest material, voices and takes on the issues of the day. Expect big laughs and proper jokes,
plus a host of impressions, maybe some musical take offs and all for a measly ZERO QUID! “Comedy genius” GQ Magazine
www.abiroberts.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: FREE
ADAM HESS TIME
Fosters Edinburgh Best Newcomer nominee 2015 does a work in progress show on a bus because that’s just the way things go I guess.
He’s still funny though. “For high quality gags per minute there is no better comedian” The Independent
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £4 (£3)
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
ADAM HESS TIME
Join Adam for a bunch of Adam Hess time. He got nominated for ‘Best Newcomer’ at Edinburgh festival but don’t take their
word for it. Check out his “funny” comedy for yourself. The show is about when he woke up one day in Mexico with no memory and
a bandage around his stomach & a piece of paper in his pocket with a long number on it “For high quality gags per minute there’s no
better comedian” The Independent
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £4 (£3)
ADAM HILLS: CLOWN HEART
Adam Hills (host of Channel 4’s groundbreaking The Last Leg) has fast become one of the most popular comedians in the UK.
His combination of positive, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity has seen him receive numerous awards, glowing reviews
and a legion of fans around the world.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £21
Weirdos Comedy present
ADAM LARTER: THERE MY HAT!
This is not a work in progress, this is no pit-stop. This is everything I’ve got for you Leicester. This is 100% insanity, on top of a bus with
every bit of energy that can be mustered. I believe in miracles. Where you from? You sexy thing. There my hat. There my hat.
“Stubbornly divorced from any conventional idea of success.” Fest, “Isn’t something that would fit into a normal comedy club” The Skinny
www.adamlarter.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £4.78 (£4.27)
One Show Only
ADAM VINCENT: JUDGEMENTAL
Fresh from his sell out run in Edinburgh, comedy writer for Channel Four’s The Last Leg, Adam judges himself & the world with wanton
cynicism but now wonders if this is just his way of avoiding life. Probably. “hilariously irreverent, Vincent is undeniably one of the more talented
comedians I have seen at the Fringe” Broadway Baby. As featured on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. “Had the audience in stitches” Rip it up
www.brcomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£4)
ADHAM FISHER: EXTREME COMMUTER
Adham Fisher is not your average commuter. He travels to every station, street and stop on transport networks across the world
in the fastest possible time. Mostly he does it for no reason, but there are some Guinness World Records at stake for this. Really.
Learn about his pointless quests, his bizarre international media attention and never complain about your commute again.
www.cribbit.net/adham.asp
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
AHIR SHAH - WORK IN PROGRESS
Ahir Shah presents an hour of work-in-progress stand-up ahead of the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe. It’ll probably be about politics,
the information revolution, the future of work, modernity, and postcapitalism, but might be about something quite different so don’t worry if that
doesn’t sound like your bag. Winner: Best Show, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2014.
“Passionate, poetic and powerfully funny” **** The List
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
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AHIR SHAH - WORK IN PROGRESS
Ahir Shah presents an hour of work-in-progress stand-up ahead of the 2016 Edinburgh Fringe. It’ll probably be about politics,
the information revolution, the future of work, modernity, and postcapitalism, but might be about something quite different so don’t
worry if that doesn’t sound like your bag. Winner: Best Show, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2014.
“Passionate, poetic and powerfully funny” **** The List
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
AHIR SHAH: DISTANT
Thoughtful wastrel Ahir Shah does a funny and good stand-up show about the importance of faraway things. Topics include World War One,
cigarettes, vegetarianism, Islamism, capitalism, politics, climate change, love, and pirates. “A questing argument against compassion fatigue
and a generational cri de coeur.” **** The Guardian
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£7)
AIDAN GOATLEY: MR BLUE SKY
Please buy a ticket for my show as my wife has a cake addiction and judges success on my ability to provide carrot cake.
The show is worth it though and will demonstrate how Jason Statham, a plane flight and a hit from the 70s led me to happiness.
“A riotously funny comedian” ***** Broadway Baby “A natural raconteur” -***** Fringeguru “Very, very funny” **** Daily Express
www.aidangoatley.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Jokes On Us Free Festival present
ALEX & SARAH: CHASING TALES
Join Sarah Keyworth and Alex Hylton, as they take on love, sexuality and dating in this debut show. For two very different reasons,
these two comics have been trying to meet women for the first time in their lives. They’ve both got some cracking stories about it, and
they’re both going to tell you all about them. **** The List **** “consistently funny, one of the best shows of the fringe” EdFringeReview.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Jokes On Us Free Festival
ALEX HYLTON: I CAME, I SAW, I COMPLAINED
Northern boy Alex Hylton has been performing comedy for 2 and 1/2 years. In that time he’s performed gigs to 400 people at the
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Gilded Balloon, Edinburgh and to just 3 people at the Red Lion, Dudley. He’s travelled all over the UK, but was he impressed? Find out as Alex takes
on travel, tourism and his tiny Ford Fiesta called Betty in this debut ‘Pay What You Like’ show. “Consistently Funny” **** EdFringeReview
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Avalon Promotions present
ALEX SMITH - THE ART OF GROOMING
Have you ever felt that perhaps you have too much money? That the money you have set aside for a house, a car or that kidney transplant
a doctor has told you that you critically need, could be put to better use? Perhaps it could be better spent making someone else’s hand worth
more than most people’s car? Well then perhaps you, like Alex, have recently decided to get engaged. Alex takes you on his wedding journey.
www.alexsmithcomedian.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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Get Comedy present
ALFIE BROWN - WORK IN PROGRESS
The ever unpredictable Alfie Brown returns to Leicester after critically acclaimed runs at London’s Soho Theatre with a brand new hour
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of engaging stand up. Constantly evolving and striving for ways to innovate, Brown is pushing stand up further than where his contemporaries dare
to. “Quite simply the future of British stand-up” Brian Donaldson, The List
www.alfiebrown.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £6
Blue Light Comedy present
ALFIE MOORE - WORK IN PROGRESS
Cop-turned-comedian Alfie, star of hit BBC Radio 4 Comedy ‘It’s a Fair Cop’ brings an all new work-in-progress hour ahead of his International
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tour. “a genuinely lovely, accomplished comic with a huge following both live and on the radio. Wonderful, warm, funny... with thought-provoking stuff
and real shocks”. Kate Copstick, The Scotsman. – “offbeat, revealing and very funny” Daily Mail - part of the Kayal all-dayer
www.alfiemoore.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
Weirdos Comedy proudly presents the one and only
ALI BRICE: WEAR MY HAT
This show will be silly silly fun fun! Let’s all get together and have a big old silly silly fun fun time. I’d like a go on the paternoster.
Please take me. “joyously bonkers” Chortle “anarchic hyper-weirdness” The Scotsman “a natural, endlessly watchable clown...a smorgasbord
of fun and oddness” ShortCom “Brice is bold and relentless...a celebration of silliness; a joyfully silly show for silly people” FringeGuru
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 4.40pm (5.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
ALISON THEA-SKOT: SOME LIKE IT THEA-SKOT
Alison Thea-Skot brings her surreal, joyous and unhinged character comedy to Leicester. Hang out with Celine Dion, join the Heartbreak Club
and end on a finale from ‘The Woman With Feet For Hands’. Let Thea-Skot coax you into her world, where ultimately you become the hero.
“Brave, silly, a little bit unhinged and very, very funny” ***** Funny Women “An exhilarating show” **** The List
www.alisontheaskot.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
The Leicester Mercury present
ALTERNATIVE BUSINESS AWARDS 2016
Join us for an evening celebrating the serious men and women who drive the region’s economy. For one night only the business community
in Leicestershire show their fun side and salute 12 individuals in exciting and unique categories. Hosted by Patrick Monahan (winner of ITV’s
– “Show Me The Funny”). In association with Smallman & Son, and supporting Big Difference Company, Hope Against Cancer & Lord’s Taverners.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 6.15pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £20
ALTERNATIVE COMEDY MEMORIAL SOCIETY
The strange and glorious comedy night marches on Leicester, with a brilliant bill of baffling and brilliant acts. All hosted -
and over-booked - by Thom Tuck (“fruity” - The Guardian) and John-Luke Roberts (“mournful” - Fest). N.B. While the show is no
longer in a yurt, “don’t break the yurt” remains a permitted heckle. “Genuinely alternative and properly comedic” The Guardian.
“Not always comedy” Three Weeks.
www.noblefailure.org
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
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Avalon present
ALUN COCHRANE - A SHOW WITH A MAN IN IT
A man who has jokes. Jokes about manliness, womanliness, hobbies, ageing, fighting, perfume, beards, snoods, feminism, fundamentalism,
and hopefully some profound understanding about life itself. “Brilliant no-frills stand-up comedy” List. He is heard on Radio 4 in Alun Cochrane’s
Fun House, Just a Minute and is known as the Cockerel on Absolute Radio’s Frank Skinner Show and podcast.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £12.50 (£10)
AMADEUS MARTIN - GOD CREATED BRIXTON
A story about Amadeus Martin’s quest over a 30 year period, from a youngster to an adult to convince a Polish pen pal to set foot in Brixton,
and how this was impossible due to its bad reputation. Living in Brixton used to embarrass Amadeus, because of the negativity attached to it.
But this negativity was driven by his ignorance of the area, coupled with the media campaign for it to be this way.
www.amadeusmartin.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 9.10pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
CatFace Talent present
AMIR KHOSHSOKHAN - MILK & HEDGEHOGS
So You Think You’re Funny Finalist, BBC New Comedy Award finalist & The Piccadilly Comedy Club’s New Comedian of 2015, Amir Khoshsokhan
tells a love story about love, hedgehogs and milk. “An act that mixed the clever with the accessible...he got funnier and funnier” Bruce Dessau,
Evening Standard “So compelling is Khoshsokhan’s curious manner that even the most unpromising crowd seems utterly mesmerised” Fest
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
RGR and Foundry Group present
AN AUDIENCE WITH HENRY VIII
His Majesty does not have syphilis. He wants to make that quite clear. And as for the wives, there were good reasons why they had to go.
And since we’re asking the awkward questions, Henry has one: where is God? He’s been waiting 468 years to meet him and he’s running out
of patience. A Brighton Fringe sell out, the 16th century King meets a 21st Century audience. Heads will roll.
www.upstairsatthewestern.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Andy Wright presents
AN EVENING WITH MITCH BENN
Mitch features on BBC Radio 4 where he has been a regular contributor to The Now Show since 1999, and BBC Radio 2’s It’s Been a Bad Week
(since 2000). He is also an occasional contributor to Jammin’ on BBC Radio 2. In 2004 he created his own aptly named series, Mitch Benn’s
Crimes Against Music on Radio 4, featuring Robin Ince and Alfie Joey; this has now run to three series.
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
Church of the Martyrs present
AN EVENING WITH PAUL KERENSA: LIVE & UNRUDE
Writer for BBC1’s ‘Miranda’ and ‘Not Going Out’ among countless others, Paul’s the in-demand comic who plays comedy clubs and cathedrals. He’s
one of the few to have appeared both at London’s Comedy Store and on Radio 2’s Pause For Thought. A decade into his stand-up career, Paul’s oneman
show has played to packed-out churches and other venues. Supported by Leicester Lad John Fryer, singer/songwriter.
www.martyrs.org.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Church of the Martyrs Map Ref: MAP 2 (40)
TIME: 7.30pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £12.50 (£10)
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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MLA Talent present
AN EVENING WITH WOODY ALLEN(ISH)
Acclaimed actor Simon Schatzberger plays Woody Allen performing his iconic 1960’s stand up material. The performance is spell binding
as you are transported back to Woody’s early stand up in Greenwich Village. A must see for any Woody fan and lover of American stand up.
www.woodyallenish.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.15pm (7.10pm)
ENTRY: £8
AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHNNY VEGAS
Johnny Vegas started his stand up career in the 1990s & quickly became perhaps the most fearlessly confessional stand-up comedian
in the UK. In 1997 he won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year and went on to huge acclaim at gigs across the UK. More recently,
he met a knitted monkey, drank tea and became one of Britain’s best-loved comic actors. Join him in an in depth interview with Festival
Director Geoff Rowe. As part of Beyond a Joke.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 12pm (1pm)
ENTRY: £6
Glorious Talent present
ANDREA HUBERT - WORK IN PROGRESS
Join comedian and BAFTA Rocliffe award winner Andrea Hubert for an afternoon of uplifting work-in-progress comedy (including some
horrific anecdotes about her Jewish mother, a long bit about the vagaries of depression and a jaunty little tale about how she once killed
a dog by accident, then lied about it.)
www.gloriousmanagement.com/artist/andrea-hubert
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
ANDREW BIRD - WORK IN PROGRESS
A work in progress show about trying to think what you think about things, worrying too much what other people think while not having
anytime to think. Trying not to think negative. When do you think you feel grown up? Maybe you could think about coming to the show. What
do you think? Writer 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown “Funny, likeable and effortless” Time Out “Comedy gold...going to be a star” The Scotsman
www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Andrew Bridge presents
ANDREW BRIDGE - AART
What time is it? It’s time for Aart. Get inside your now, eat you’re Mind Pie and journey into Art with Mikey. “Any show that makes me laugh,
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|feel good about myself and leave my nostrils filled with that reassuring smell of plasticine is just about the greatest anything ever” ****The Skinny
As seen on BBC Scotland / Pick of the Fringe “The best Character Comedy you have yet to see” Colin Hoult (Derek )
www.andrew-bridge.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
RBM present
ANDREW LAWRENCE - UNCENSORED
LIVE AT THE APOLLO star, Andrew Lawrence, is one of the most subversive and intelligent comedians to emerge in recent years, recently
recorded his fourth series for BBC Radio 4. He brings you his most honest, fearless and uncompromising stand-up show to date.
“Hilarious audience banter - he is in a class of his own.” Edinburgh Evening News.
www.andrewlawrencecomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
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makin projects present
ANDREW O’NEILL IS TRAPPED DOWN A WELL
Andrew O’Neill is trapped down a well. Andrew O’Neill brings his inventive, surreal and splendid stand-up show Andrew O’Neill is trapped
down a well to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival! Andrew has been performing his clever and off-kilter comedy around the world for over
a decade so don’t miss this brand new show from one of the funniest comedians in the UK!
www.thecookieleicester.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
Andy Wright presents
ANDREW O’NEILL METAL (FULL BAND)
Stand-up comedian, metalhead, gender spastic, musician, oddball. “keeping the true flame of creativity burning bright” TimeOut “so funny
I put him in my new TV show” Steve Coogan “talented, intelligent and unique. Bringing the spirit of the alternative 80s back into the comedy circuit”
Dazed & Confused
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £10
ANDREW O’NEILL: HISTORY OF METAL
What is Heavy Metal? What does it taste like? Does it hurt?
Andrew answers all the questions you were afraid to ask the big hairy men in that pub you’ve always avoided. Mixing music & comedy,
he paints a picture of a subculture & history that has rocked the world. History Of Heavy Metal has previously been nominated for Best Show
at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Includes entry to Echos Rock & Indie after party
www.echosnightclub.co.uk www.andrewoneill.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Echos Map Ref: MAP 4 (60)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £10
Off The Kerb Production present
ANDREW RYAN: MISSING
Irish funnyman and festival favourite, Andrew Ryan returns to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival with a brand new work-in-progress hour.
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DLCF Best New Show Nominee 2015. **** “Going to be a huge star” Time Out “Very sharp jokes” chortle.co.uk **** “well paced, well written, delivers
plenty of laughs” The Mirror **** “an hour of hilarious comedy” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine
www.andrewryancomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
ANDY HOLLINGWORTH: ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
Andy’s images feature some of the most revered laughter makers from across the globe and his huge archive of work, gathered over 21 years,
is considered to be one of the most comprehensive in the industry. Andy’s work is on display in the National Portrait Gallery & The British Library.
Andy will be reliving his encounters with folk like Steve Martin, Ricky Gervais, Sarah Millican, Eddie Izzard and Rik Mayall. As part of Beyond a Joke.
www.andyhollingworth.com
Photo © Andy Hollingworth Archive
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough College Arts Academy Map Ref: MAP 4 (62)
TIME: 3pm (4pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£7)
Jokes On Us Free Festival present
ANDY HOLLOWAY: SPARK
Award winning musical comedian and “up-and-coming comedy god of the future” (WeLoveComedy) ANDY HOLLOWAY brings a 45-minute
work-in-progress show to ‘Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival’ for the first time. Expect songs about cats, stories from his life and a joke
that works most of the time.
www.andyhollowaycomedy.weebly.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent
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The Comedy Agency present
ANDY KIND - SOLDIER BOY
Joining the British Army was a family tradition dating back four generations. Until Andy Kind broke rank and became a comedian.
That decision saw battle lines drawn inside the ancestral home, and turned the family dinner table into a conflict zone. But the mission of this
turncoat is simple: to negotiate a truce from the domestic war of attrition, and to make his family proud. “absolutely hilarious!” Guardian
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.andykind.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 8.40pm (9.40pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door (£5)
ANDY ZALTZMAN - SATIRIST FOR HIRE
Your chance to have the issues you care about satirised to order by one of Britain’s leading political comedians. Andy Zaltzman,
the British-based half of the global smash hit topical podcast The Bugle, in which he lampoons the planet alongside John Oliver, returns
to Leicester to take satirical commissions from you, the public, in his unique interactive live show.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £11 (£9)
Off The Kerb Productions present
ANGELA BARNES: COME AS YOU ARE
After a total sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015, the star of Channel 4’s Stand Up for the Week, BBC Two’s Mock the Week, BBC Three’s
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Russell Howard’s Good News and BBC Radio 4’s News Quiz is back and has decided to embrace who she is. You are
cordially invited to join her, just Come As You Are. “A gloriously down-to-earth, straight talking and extremely funny comic” Guardian.
www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Off The Kerb Productions present
ANGELA BARNES: WORK IN PROGRESS
It’s been a busy 12 months for Angela Barnes, with her second sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe under her belt, she’s also had her
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own Radio 4 series commissioned based on her debut solo show ‘You Can’t Take it With You’. Angela returns to Leicester with a work-in-progress
hour to warm up her new show ahead of the Fringe. “Barnes’ spark is infectious and her delivery is fast, furious and seriously funny” The List.
www.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
ANGIE BELCHER: MYTHICAL CREATURE
Equally at home on the stand-up circuit as in a posh tent at a literature festival, Angie presents naughty stanzas and awkward stories.
This show is for anyone who’s ever felt a failure. Includes new poem “Ode to Aldi” “Like Pam Ayres with attitude and an adult audience”
Bristol Evening Post **** FringeReview “Instantly relatable and simply fun to watch” Apples and Snakes. Finalist - WTF Female Comedy Newcomer
2015
www.angiebelcher.wordpress.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
EMX Management proudly presents
ANGUS DUNICAN WORK IN PROGRESS
Comedian, storyteller and Haven holiday disco dancing champion 1992 (sic.) Angus returns with molten, unformed comedy for the pleasure
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of your nice head. Join the Amused Moose and Hobgoblin new act finalist as he makes his way around this work-in-progress of his latest vanity
project. “Angus is not your average stand-up -such astute and well written turns of phrase.” The List. “Nicely surreal” Chortle.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £5
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ANNE REID - IN A NEW KEY
“I love to sing!” Anne Reid and her musical director Jason Carr present an evening of songs and stories, music and memories, filming
with Daniel Craig, performing Shakespeare at Buckingham Palace and making Last Tango in Halifax! Reid is one of Britain’s most-loved
and respected actors, star of the very popular Last Tango in Halifax, Ladies of Letters, Dinnerladies and The Mother
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.45pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £16 - £20
ANNIE MCGRATH/TWINS : WORK IN PROGRESS
Annie McGrath is one half of sketch duo *Twins* and is half a person in her own right. Come and see her workshop a classic combination
of character/stand up comedy. “Stole the show... beautiful timing and spot-on delivery” The Tab “Safe, hilarious hands” Ed Fringe Review
“Flatly caustic” Chortle “Genuinely brilliant” Whats On London “Act to watch out for” Daily Mirror
www.jukeboxleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Juke Box Map Ref: MAP 1 - A1 (15)
TIME: 4pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
CatFace Talent present
ARCHIE MADDOCKS: SHIRTS VS SKINS (WORK IN PROGRESS)
This is the debut show of award winning comedian and fiendishly good-looking dynamo love guru* Archie Maddocks. Being mixed race,
he’s always felt a pressure to pick a team. Join him as he explores the crashing together of two separate worlds, and where he fits in, or fits
out (is that a thing?) within them. *None of this is true. Except award winning. That’s totally true.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
Father Ted Legend Father Austin Purcell presents
ARSE BISCUITS - A QUIZ NIGHT
Multi award winning actor and comedian Ben Keaton steps out of the shadows to present a pub quiz as Father Austin Purcell - his character
from the hit Channel 4 sitcom Father Ted. Known as “the most boring priest in the world” Father Austin has a brain like Wikipedia - vast and unreliable.
Part stand up, part quiz - this is a fantastic evening for comedy fans and quizzers alike.
www.meltontheatre.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
£2 per person (Team of 4 = £7,
ENTRY: Team of 6 = £10, Team of 8 = £12)
ARTHUR SMITH’S GUIDED WALK
Arthur returns to guide you around the streets of Leicester showing off some of the places of historic significance. Expect tales of murder,
mayhem and debauchery. Discover the truth about what’s buried under the Guildhall. Discover the hidden car park under Jubilee Square.
Discover who drank in The Globe pub... and finally discover he’s probably making everything up. Bring a waterproof
www.arthursmith.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: King Richard III Visitor Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (18)
TIME: 3pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
NCF Comedy
ASHLEY FRIEZE - WHO WROTE THIS SHIT!?
When you’re watching broadcast TV, catching up on the papers, listening to yet another generic band, or accidentally reading online
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comments and thinking - “someone took time out of their day to make this” Yeah! That. Musical stand-up comedian Ashley Frieze is free-wheeling
to 42 and wondering “Who wrote this shit!?”. “It’s a little bit funny”, Elton John. “Why why why?”, Tom Jones. Part of the Kayal All-Dayer.
www.ashleyfrieze.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
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ASK THE INDUSTRY PODCAST: LIVE
Join us for a special edition of the “Ask The Industry” podcast, hosted by Simon Caine and featuring Directors from key comedy festivals
in the UK & Europe. The perfect opportunity to find out more about how the festivals work, what happens behind the scenes, and how you
can maybe get a spot at one of them. There will be plenty of opportunities for the audience to ask questions and get involved in the discussion.
As part of Beyond a Joke.
www.simoncaine.co.uk/AskTheIndustryPodcast
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 4pm (5pm)
ENTRY: FREE
So Comedy by arrangement with Austentatious Ltd present
AUSTENTATIOUS: AN IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN NOVEL
Undoubtedly one of the most talked-about shows on the UK comedy scene, Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel is a comedy
play spun in the inimitable style of Jane Austen - and based entirely on audience suggestions. Book early! “One of the most enjoyable shows
on the fringe.” The Guardian “Constant wit & verve” The Times
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1552
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £12 (£10)
AUTISTIC FANTASTIC - JAY ISLAAM
Jay has Asperger’s. So he lacks empathy. Which is another way of saying he doesn’t give a f*** about you or your problems.
And he couldn’t be happier! Award-winning comedian Jay Islaam premieres his first full-length show @ Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
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“A very funny comedian.” BBC London “A comedy genius.” World of Comedy “The most controversial new comedian on the scene.” Black Country Radio
www.jayislaam.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Everards Tiger Present
BARLEY MOW ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
Nick Doody’s stand up career got off to a pretty good start: while still a student, he supported Bill Hicks on his final tour of the UK, at Bill’s
request. Joining Nick will be Darren Harriott (powerful & poignant material from Leicester Square New Act of the Year semi-finalist & Comedy
Store King Gong winner) and Sofie Hagen, winner of the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer 2015. Ticket includes free pint of Tiger.
www.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/barley-mow-leicester
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Barley Mow Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (2)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
BAT-FAN
Join Bat-Fan, James Wilson-Taylor, for stand-up, sketches and songs direct from Gotham City. Learn how James thinks he’s perfectly
placed to replace Ben Affleck in the upcoming film Batman vs Superman. Directed by Jon Brittain Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho and
John Kearns - 1Shtick) **** “Wildly, fanatically talented” The Skinny.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
BATTLEACTS!
The show that sees two teams of fearless improvisers pitched against each other by a ball-busting compere. Each team attempts to
prove their worth and battle it out for the ultimate prize: the audiences respect! A high-octane mix of seemingly impossible challenges,
no two shows are the same!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 12th: 9pm (10pm) / 13th: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
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PBJ Management present
BEARD: THE GRIN OF LOVE
Innovative and playful, the brand new two-part sketch group Beard weave joyful, bizarre and enthralling comedy. Part romance, part
nightmare, part darkly intimate experience, The Grin of Love is the latest offering from these masters of tension and surprise.
“A real comic oddity” The Guardian
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
BEASTS
Big time sketch heroes BEASTS come to Leicester with an hour of inspired silliness. As heard on BBC Radio 4. “Unforgettably nutty” **** Times.
“Delightfully entertaining” **** Telegraph. “Pure, unabashed silliness” **** Metro. “The new breed of sketch show” Guardian
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 10pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
Dead Cat Comedy present
BEC HILL - CAUGHT ON TAPE
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What do you regret? Bec only has one life regret and it haunts her. But now it’s time to change that... Winner: The Barry Performers’ Choice Award
for Best Show, Edinburgh Fringe 2014. “Brilliantly conceived...” ***** Sunday Herald. “Bec Hill: exuberant, daft and inventive” **** Scotsman.
You definitely won’t regret seeing this show! @bechillcomedian
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 - ZZ (49)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
BlundaBus present
BECKY, SORCHA, DEEDEE & ROO: BOBS ANGELS
Becky Walker won the DLCF2014 Liberty Award for running Heroes bar and putting up with Bob Slayer. Then at Edinburgh Fringe, along with
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Sorcha Shanahan & Rousha Browning, they all run Heroes venues whilst Bob falls over drunk. DeeDee ran Bob’s door in the first two clubs he got
banned from 2008-10. Tonight all four get a promotion and are on stage in their own right. “Four of the funniest women I know...” Bob Slayer
www.blundabus.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
The Crumblin Cookie present
BEN BRIGGS - TAKING THE SAFETY OFF
After sell out shows at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival in 2014 and 2015, Ben Briggs brings another hour of stand up comedy to the festival. Brash,
confrontational and dark, but always very, very funny. Not to be missed. “Inherently appealing style” Chortle. Nominated Best Act in The Midlands
Comedy Awards 2014. Finalist in The English Comedian of the Year 2015. No Under 18’s.
www.benbriggs.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 12.30pm (1.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Ben Clark-Betts presents
BEN CLARK-BETTS: BUMBACLARK!
Join local comic Ben Clark-Betts for his first one hour show for Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Ben will probably unleash confessional
stories, observe some stuff and maybe reflect on significant life events over the last two years, including double-barrelling his name, joining
a website to walk other people’s dogs, and doing a course on data protection. Or maybe not (he hasn’t finished writing it yet).
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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Shaven Ape Ltd. present
BEN FOGG - HOW I WON BEST NEWCOMER 2016
“A once in a lifetime chance to see the greatest living stand-up of every generation. Ben Fogg delivers a technically-perfect, pant-wetting,
heart-warming, erection-inducing walrus of a show. He burns himself into our hearts and minds like a flamethrower making love to a volcano.
Like comedy? See it done properly for once.” Ben Fogg - winner ‘best newcomer 2016’
www.foggblogg.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: FREE
BEN POWELL: EX-POLITICIAN
Ben Powell was elected as a Local Councillor aged 23, with a determination to change the face of the political establishment forever.
Now a washed up ex-politician at 28, it’s safe to say that he failed. Fresh from the Alternative Reality Tour with Josie Long, Grace Petrie & Co,
he tells the story of his journey from committee meetings to comedy clubs and the existential crisis that led him there.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Dead Cat Comedy present
BEN VAN DER VELDE - HOW STRANGE IT IS TO BE ANYTHING AT ALL
Watch a fuzzy gentlemen do his best to convince you that he’s not a brain floating in a jar, whilst working out precisely how the
humanity has managed to get this far without totally destroying itself. “Wonderfully improvised riffs showcasing his impressive spontaneity
and sharp tongue.” Edinburgh Festivals Magazine @benvandervelde www.benvandervelde.com
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
BEST AND BOND
Two of life’s fighters bring you an hour of comedy. On a bus. GABBY BEST - Funny Women Award Winner and The Independent’s
‘One to Watch’. As seen on Top Coppers (BBC), I Want my Wife Back (BBC) and Glitchy (ITV2)... KAT BOND - Best known as one half
of critically acclaimed duo ‘That Pair’ **** (The Times). As heard & seen on BBC Radio 4, Call the Midwife, Kerry Howard’s BBC Comedy
Feeds, Doctor Browns Blaps Channel 4
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 3pm (4pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Hilarity Bites present
BEST OF IRISH
Three of Ireland’s finest acts come to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival for a special night of top comedy. Danny O’Brien - “Danny O’Brien is
a serious young talent in the making” - The Examiner Tom O’Mahoney - “Psychotically funny B**tard” - Rik Mayall Eleanor Tiernan - “Tiernan boasts
a magnificent curl in her lip and snarl in her voice.” - Sunday Times
www.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/best_of_irish_2016.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 5th: 9.10pm (10.10pm) / 6th: 9.15pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 advance / £9 door
Bottle Rocket Comedy present
BEST OF THE FESTIVAL FT JARRED CHRISTMAS
Bottle Rocket Comedy presents the finest hand-picked line ups from across the festival. Our opening line up includes festival favourite
and Kiwi Legend JARRED CHRISTMAS “One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone.” Time Out PLUS DAVID MORGAN (Star of Safe Word ITV2),
ANDREW RYAN (“Utterly brilliant, going to be a huge star” Time Out) and the “Fast, funny, and vibrant” ADAM HESS.
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1553
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £13 (£11)
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Bottle Rocket Comedy Club present
BEST OF THE FESTIVAL FT PETE FIRMAN
Headlined by Magic superstar Pete Firman. Expect his trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic.
The star of BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’ and special guest on countless other TV shows, which recently include BBC2’s ‘The Sarah Millican
Television Programme’, BBC1’s ‘Celebrity Mastermind’ and Channel 4’s ‘Comedy Mash-Up’. Plus FELICITY WARD, FIN TAYLOR and JAMALI MADDIX.
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1554
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £13 (£11)
Bottle Rocket Comedy Club present
BEST OF THE FESTIVAL FT THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE
A truly incredible act, THE BOY WITH TAPE ON HIS FACE, has sold out shows across the world and wowed the crowds at the Royal Variety Show. Don’t
miss one of the most in-demand acts around in a rare club set, truly best seen and not heard. “A truly magical experience” Chortle Also featuring JOHN
ROBINS (Radio X Podcast with Elis James), Welsh Wonder LLOYD LANGFORD and this years Edinburgh Best Newcomer SOFIE HAGEN.
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1555
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £15 (£13)
Glorious Managment present
BETH VYSE AS OLIVE HANDS IN GAME OF HANDS (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Beth Vyse’s ridiculous creation Olive Hands: England’s Sassiest Presenter, is hosting a slap stick Games Show “Game of Hands” expect
celebrity guests a plenty, her ever loving son Jazz Hands, leopard print and a bottle of cheap white wine. Come on get your Hands in!!
***** “Hands down the funniest thing I’ve seen on the fringe” Broadway Baby **** “the performer might be upstaged by a Vibrator” CHORTLE
www.bethvyse.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Glorious Management present
BETH VYSE: AS FUNNY AS CANCER
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Vyse is back and this time it’s personal! A bodacious and ballsy look at her battle with breast cancer. Hear the tale of her Stoke-on-Trent family;
The Waltons on Alcohol, her time with Nelson Mandela, The Royal Shakespeare Compney and settling down with Michael Jackson. **** “Visionary
piece on surviving cancer” THE STAGE **** “her experiences are so vividly to life it’s difficult not to wish to hear more” SKINNY
www.bethvyse.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.25pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Uppingham Theatre Company present
BEYOND THE PAIL: A PLOTLESS PLAY OF PUN AND POTTINESS
In the early 1960s Alan Bennett, Peter Cook, Jonathan Miller and Dudley Moore took the theatre world by storm with ‘Beyond The Fringe’. Now,
over half a century later, Uppingham Theatre Company is looking to whip up at least a strong breeze with ‘Beyond The Pail’, a sequel - of sorts.
With quick-fire quips and deadpun humour, this one-act comedy is a feast for all fans of wordplay. “I loved the play” Gyles Brandreth
www.beyond-the-pail.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 14th: 3.30pm (4.40pm) / 15th: 7.30pm (8.40pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
Everards Tiger present
BLACK DOG ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
The final weekend of the Tiger Roar With Laughter Fringe arrives with a fab line up of stand up comedy. Bletchley’s leading Reverend, Henry King,
leaves his congregation behind to spread the Good Word across UK pubs. An incredible act, not to be missed! Joining the Rev King will be Joey
Page - fresh from supporting Josie Long & Noel Fielding – and other special guests. Ticket includes buffet & a free pint of Tiger.
www.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/black-dog-oadby
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Black Dog Map Ref: MAP 2 (38)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
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ADDY VAN DER BORGH presents
BLIND CHARLIE HARWOOD - BLUES IN THE KEY OF BOOZE
Booze harmonica legend Blind Charlie Harwood makes his first festival appearance since his sell-out show in Edinburgh in August 2015.
He’s been licking the blues for 35 years and has been described in various music magazines.
“A tour de force Performance” **** Chortle “A brilliant natural clown” Daniel Kitson in The Telegraph “Born to make people laugh” The Times
www.addyvanderborgh.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 3rd: 9.10pm (10.10pm) / 19th: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance
John Noel Management present
BOBBY MAIR
Bobby Mair delivers dark, honest and hilarious pure stand-up. As seen on Never Mind the Buzzcocks, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Russell Howard’s
Good News, Sweat the Small Stuff and Virtually Famous. “Bobby Mair is clearly a brilliant stand-up. He’s either going to be a huge international
comedy star or the funniest homeless man ever” Jimmy Carr. “Hilarious” Alan Davies. “A bona fide tour de force” Guardian.
www.bobbymair.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Melton Theatre present
BOTTLE ROCKET COMEDY CLUB
Bottle Rocket Comedy returns to Melton Theatre with a top line up of comedy talent to celebrate Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival...
Featuring three of the UK’s finest comedians, don’t miss this night of laughter with Nathan Caton, Paul McCaffrey & Steve Bugeja.
www.meltontheatre.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8 Concessions, £5 Students)
Doe Demure present
BOYLESQUE
Doe Demure brings you a tongue-in-cheek variety show featuring boylesque performances from some of the best on the circuit.
Starring: International male burlesque performer, Dave The Bear;Bristol based cabaret burlesque performer and co-producer of
‘The Copper Feel Cabaret’, Screaming Keating; New rising talent Johnny Smith.
www.attenborougharts.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 8.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £15 (£13)
BRENDAN MURPHY: BAGMAN
A stupid, surreal, one-man Sesame Street - without the puppets... BAGMAN is an “incredibly engaging” (The Skinny) deadbeat character
comedy taking you on “an erratic, absurd, bag-themed cabaret” (EdFringe Review) through the stories contained within the contents of
a forgotten cloakroom.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
BRETT GOLDSTEIN AND HIS MYSTERY BOX (WIP)
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival award-winning comedian (2013) Brett Goldstein returns with a show that he definitely hasn’t
written in time for this blurb. What will be in Brett’s box? Stick your hand in to find out. It might be experimental. It might be boring.
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It might be the best goddamn show you’ve ever seen. The only way to find out is to reach inside... So why not buy a ticket and see for yourself...
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
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BRIAN CONLEY: ALIVE AND DANGEROUS
The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Showcasing his many talents, there’ll be
singing, laughs, and much, much more in this latest variety show from one of Britain’s most loved performers.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £22.50
Club Smashing present
BRUCE EDHOUSE: THE JON PERTWEE RECIPE BOOK AND ME
After 2 sell-out years of his unusual play, Crabula!, and his debut solo hour last year, affable oddball Bruce Edhouse is back! Join me as
I look back at some of the most rubbish sci-fi merchandise ever made, some of which I bought myself in the 80’s (when Dr Who was strictly
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for wimps, wierdos and fatties). And learn how a strange group of people across the world joined together to celebrate a certain recipe book...
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
BUCKET
Ed Eales-White and Jon Pointing slam down a new character/sketch/double act comedy show. Writers and performers of BBC mini series
Life Guru “The pair make an excellent double act” (Scotsman) “They have created characters so true to life you can practically smell them” (Stage)
As seen on BBC Three, E4 and Channel 4. ‘Fringe’s Funniest Newcomersa 2015’ and ‘Best Sketch Acts’ - The Guardian
www.jukeboxleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Juke Box Map Ref: MAP 1 - A1 (15)
TIME: 7pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Simon Caine presents
BUDDHISM AND CATS
This show is about over thinking life, and trying not to do that... and failing. I’m trying to a better person, but it’s not going very well.
If you got your idea of adulthood from F.r.i.e.n.d.s but reality hasn’t met expectations, if you fail to be in the moment and find yourself living
through your phone, and if you feel connected online and profoundly disconnected from people offline, this is the show for you.
www.simoncaine.co.uk/?id=DLCF
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: FREE
CCM THEATRE present
BUMP
A funny and engaging show for children of all ages about befriending those noises in the night that give us all a little fright. After reading
a page of a favourite book, Clinky’s eyes begin to droop, a yawn,a stretch and a scratch of the bum. The land of Nod has not yet come. What
is it that keeps Clinky from sleep? Original music by Jonathan Todd. Directed by Michele Gutteridge. Written and performed by Claire Cogan.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 4.30pm (4.55pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Heroes and Al Greaves Comedy Solutions present
BURNING DUCK COMEDY CLUB SHOWCASE
York’s new alternative comedy solution the Burning Duck Comedy Club presents it’s debut show in Leicester! Introducing songs, sketches,
presentations and other artisanal hand-crafted boutique comedy from Al Greaves and his maverick northern pals. “Greaves is a sweetheart
who will make you clap, cheer and grin without realising it” (Skinny). “their selection of alternative comedy is a delight”. (York Press)
www.burningduckcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 Advance or Pay What You Want
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De Montfort University present
BUSINESS BREAKFAST
The launch of Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 to guests and friends from local businesses, at De Montfort University, where the
festival began back in 1994.
www.dmu.ac.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Trinity Chapel Map Ref: MAP 1 - B1 (36)
TIME: 7.30am (8.45am)
ENTRY: By invite only
NCF Comedy
CAIMH MCDONNELL: GORILLA IN THE MIDST
Everybody’s favorite unpronounceable Irishman is back with an hour of stand-up comedy and storytelling. He got married, he’s got a novel
coming out, he’s had rather a big falling out with a large supermarket chain involving cheesecake. Come - it’ll be good. Seriously.
“Delivers cracking high-octane anecdotes” The Independent, “Outstanding” The Telegraph. And those two papers never agree about anything!
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.WhiteHairedIrishman.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 4.40pm (5.40pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
CANDY GIGI - CHICKEN SOUP
After winning last years’ Malcom Hardee award for comic originality at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Candy Gigi comes back with a
show that is “As close to a mental health case study as you can get” Chortle. Gigi takes you through her life as a single Jewish woman,
desperate to find a nice yiddish boy to make her mum happy. “Indescribably odd” The Metro
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 5.50pm (6.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£5)
Glorious Management Ltd present
CAREY MARX - WORK IN PROGRESS
Carey Marx returns to Leicester (NOMINATED BEST SHOW DAVE’S LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009) with a work in progress show
based on subjects so cutting edge the world might not be ready for this. This could be the build up for the Edinburgh Festival or something you
could only get to see now here tonight. “Sharp, sweet, cheeky, cynical, romantic and rude as he ever was.” Chortle **** “Comedy at its best.” Fest
www.gloriousmanagement.com/artist/carey-marx
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Avalon Promotions present
CARL DONNELLY - JIVE ASS HONKY
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Carl Donnelly returns with his all new show about therapy, depression, relationships, body issues
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and family. Carl has appeared on various TV and radio shows (Mock The Week, Russell Howard’s Good News, 5live, Talksport). He has also been
described as an “Observational genius” by The Guardian, “A complete natural” by Chortle and “Ludicrously funny” The Skinny
www.carldonnelly.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
RBM present
CARLY SMALLMAN LOVE & OTHER CATASTROPHES
Star of ITV2’s ‘Viral Tap’ and BBC2’s ‘The Rob Brydon Show’, Carly Smallman brings you her latest hour of musical stand-up. Though she’s
not promising it’ll be light-hearted. “Downright hilarious, Smallman is a must see” GQ. “Smutty, Outspoken jollity” The Telegraph. “A bundle of energy”
The Sun” A work in progress.
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 3.20pm (4.20pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
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Heroes present
CAROLINE RYAN - ANATOMY OF DATING
Caroline’s back.... and this time she’s flying solo. You may have seen her sold out show at last years festival at The Criterion or in
Edinburgh 2015 (well for 10 minutes at least!). This time the show promises to be Bigger, Brighter, Braver and Bolder! Join Caroline on
her journey exploring the Anatomy of Dating in the 21st Century. A Pay What You Want show with options to reserve tickets
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
CAT (THE PLAY!!!)
Dave was in the original cast of Cats. On opening night he was sacked. He was not a happy pussy... After sold out runs in Ireland and the 2014
Edinburgh Fringe Festival, this brand new comedy about the greatest musical theatre star that never got to shine finally makes it to Leicester.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 14th: 4pm (6pm) / 7.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £8 - £12
Off The Kerb present
CHARLIE BAKER: JUST THE ONE
Charlie Baker brings the funny with his award-winning blend of stand-up and song. Live! One hit wonders underscore jokes about life
as a husband, comfort eater and besotted father of one son. So good you’ll go out and download Shaddap You Face. Star of Edinburgh Comedy
Fest Live 2012 and 2014, and Comedy Central at The Comedy Store. “Genuinely funny” **** Daily Herald.. “Bulletproof” The Guardian.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
CHARMIAN HUGHES: WHEN COMEDY WAS ALTERNATIVE
(THE LAUGHS AND LOVES OF A SHE-COMIC)
Izzard, Skinner, Brand, Hardee, comedian Charmian’s had hot steaming cuppas with them all- during anarchic days of the Tunnel Club and
a doomed love affair with Tinky Winky. “A stripped-back and delightful tale of alternative comedy’s heyday” The List. “Fans of comedy as well
as fans of comedy history will enjoy this show” Bruce Dessau/Beyond a Joke. “Four stars!” Funny Women. Glastonbury mc. Huffpost blogger.
www.charmianhughes.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Dead Cat Comedy present
CHE BURNLEY - ELVIS WAS A RACIST
“The only thing Negroes can do for me is buy my records and shine my shoes.” Elvis Presley 1957. In 1989 Public Enemy decreed that
Elvis was racist, in 2015 Che tries to prove power, money and privilege makes it alright. “A special talent” - Liverpool Comedy Festival
www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Cheekykita present
CHEEKYKITA- A MANCUNIAN HORROR-ISH FISH TALE
Cheekykita is a ridiculous clown comedian “Mancunian maverick no one else out there” The Alarmist. “A silly horrorish story with a spooky girl,
a crabskally, half Puffa half Pirana fish, an exorcism... amongst other strange goings on... you may be scared, laugh, cry... and be flabbergasted!”
She may just be the biggest loony of the festival this year, but her lunacy had many people in stitches” Prague Post
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph
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CHICK ASS COMEDY
London’s Laugh Train Home host Robyn Perkins **** (ThreeWeeks, English Comedian of the Year Finalist) and Sarah Iles, (Comedy
Network Award winner) are joined by award-winning musical comic Ria Lina (****Scotsman) for an hour of stand-up, comedic storytelling,
and musical comedy.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
CHRIS BETTS & ANGUS DUNICAN: DOUBLE HANDER
Melton’s More Coffee Co. host a fantastic night of stand-up comedy featuring two of the UK’s favourite comedians. The “properly hilarious”
Chris Betts will give you a taste of his critically acclaimed observational show - Social Animal, followed by the “witty and articulate”
Angus Dunican who’s come to share some of his more bizarre experiences...
www.morecoffeeco.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: More Coffee Co. Map Ref: MAP 3 (58)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
EMX Management proudly presents
CHRIS BETTS: SOCIAL ANIMAL
Chris loves to watch, and his favourite view is from behind the bar. Betts has studied Man at our watering holes and come back hopeful.
Think Jane Goodall polishing glasses. Comedy Reserve 2014, NATY finalist 2015, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year finalist 2014,
“Zinging turn of phrase” Scotsman “Natural comedic touch” Broadway Baby, Daily Telegraph Top 20 jokes of the Fringe, Mirror Top 25 Jokes
of the Fringe. www.chrisbettsisntfunny.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
EMX Management proudly presents
CHRIS BETTS WORK IN PROGRESS
What do people want more than anything? A new phone? But after that! A better world? But your better is different from his better
is different from Bjork’s better etc. So which is the best better? Chris has no idea, and never will, but he’s having fun trying to find out.
Daily Telegraph Top 20 jokes of the Fringe2015. Mirror Top 25 Jokes of the Fringe 2015. “Zinging turn of phrase” Scotsman.
www.brcomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Eros Comedy present
CHRIS BROOKER OUT OF NOWHERE!
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After fifteen years hard graft Chris Brooker is ready to be an overnight success. Or maybe he should grow up, cut his hair and get a proper job.
A brand new show from the cult comedian of Challenge TV about ambition, Uncledom and enduring immaturity. May contain huge errors
of judgment. “Very funny, very quick, On the spot humour.” BBC
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
CHRIS KEHOE - THE PLEASURE OF MY COMPANY
“The mind is everything. What you think you become.” So said Buddha who clearly thought himself to be a poorly made garden ornament.
Now, 2,500 years later, award-winning comedian and piratical misanthrope Chris Kehoe, fighting a losing battle with idiocy, opens his
acerbic mind for your consideration in an hour of absurdity, satire and knob gags.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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So Comedy by arrangement with Troika present
CHRIS MARTIN: THIS SHOW HAS A SOUNDTRACK
Movies always have a soundtrack, so why can’t a stand up show? Join “one of the UK’s best observationalists” (The Guardian) for a brand
new stand-up show accompanied by its own original soundtrack. “Destined for greatness” Sunday Times “Tight, well structured, funny and original”
Chortle
www.chrismartincomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND
Comedian Chris McCausland returns with a brand new hour of stand-up for just two nights! Its brand new, its an hour and its
stand-up - enough said. Just come along! “A must see!” (Sunday Times). “Critics choice” (Times). “One to watch” (John Bishop).
“Truly brilliant observational humour ... one of the funniest stand-ups I have seen in recent years” (Three Weeks).
www.chrismccausland.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 5th: 8.45pm (9.45pm) / 14th: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
CHRIS MCILROY PRESENTS THE LEGEND OF DAVEY KELLY
If you ever found yourself in a marriage that was loveless, abusive, adulterous or violent and needed a way out in 1960s Northern Ireland,
a divorce was one way out. In a land where murder was more socially acceptable than divorce however, most people just sought out Davey Kelly
- a man who rose above sectarian bigotry and political ideology and killed solely for money. Lots and lots of money. This is his daft story.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Comedy 42 present
CHRIS PURCHASE, DISTANT
Chris wants to make friends! Distant is the story of one man’s quest to get closer to everyone around him. Owner of Comedy 42 and
recently hand-picked to support Reginald D. Hunter on tour Chris’ new show is a whirlwind of hilarity and joy. “Charismatic and entertaining”
Comedy Central “Top stuff. You were confident, funny and self deprecating” Jack Whitehall “Had the crowd roaring... loud, charismatic” Stand
www.christopherpurchase.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Avalon present
CHRIS RAMSEY : ALL GROWED UP
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, Celebrity Juice regular, star of BBC2’s Hebburn, and the man who once got pizza delivered to
a moving train has extended his hit tour into Spring 2016! Join him as he explores getting older, taking responsibility, and all of the other
terrifying realisations that come with being dragged kicking and screaming into modern adulthood.
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1548
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £17
CHRIS WASHINGTON - 90S CHILD.
The nineties are remembered for things like , Britpop, Rave Music,The Haçienda, Ecstasy & Gazza crying in the 1990 World Cup Semi
Final... At 26 years old, Chris’ memories are more centred around swapping pogs, watching Brookside with his mum and method acting
in preparation for the primary school nativity (work in progress).
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 6pm (6.40pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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NCF Comedy present
CHRISTIAN REILLY: SONGS OF INSOLENCE
Perrier/Chortle award-winning musical comedian with songs in the key of grrr. “Blisteringly funny songs” (Stage). “Sex, politics and
rock ’n’ roll...The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” (Scotsman). “If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall, you’re a fan already” (Guardian).
“The sonofabitch got funny!” (Rich Hall). “Hysterical” **** (ThreeWeeks). “An amazingly high-quality show” **** (Broadway Baby).
www.christreilly.com/edfringe
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£7)
CHRISTIAN STEEL - YOU F@!?#NG WRITE IT
An hour of crowd work, riffing and improvisation by one of the best acts on the circuit. Christian plays all over the world and his
new show is about you! Russel Kane “Brilliant & Vibrant” “Christian Steel? His fast paced Geordie delivery was just outstanding, using
a good combo of his own material and audience participation!” EDFRINGE.COM As seen on TV & Film.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
Dead Cat Comedy present
CHRISTIAN TALBOT IS SHITE AT BEING IRISH
Ireland! Home of the black stuff and the Craic. The whole world wants to be Irish and sure why wouldn’t they? So what happens
if you actually are and you’re shite at it? “An absolutely engaging performer.” The Scotsman
www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Meet the Circuit Breakers - we’ve scoured the country to find the very best new comedians who are primed and ready to explode
onto the comedy circuit and beyond. This years crop boasts newcomers George Lewis, Benji Waterstones, Sophie Willan and Jordan Brookes.
Don’t miss your chance to catch the finest comedy talent here first!
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 10pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £6
CLARE PLESTED: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION
A diva driven comedy compilation. It’s the comedy equivalent of an emotional breakthrough album. “Plested’s a natural character actress”
(Scotsman). “Like a better looking Dave Allen... it’s a pleasure to spend time in Plested’s company” (chortle.co.uk). “A sassy and vivacious
performance... a sheer delight” (BritishTheatreGuide.info). Character comedy by one half of the critically acclaimed Plested and Brown.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
CLARE PLESTED: WORK IN PROGRESS
Mucking around from character comedian Clare Plested. Expect sequins. Expect Sambucca. Expect everything to go wrong. “Sharp
and witty character comedy... the laughs kept coming... she’s great” (Three Weeks). “Like a better-looking Dave Allen, she’s wonderful company
- the kind of woman you’d like to have a glass of wine with, it’s a pleasure to spend time in Plested’s company” (Chortle.co.uk).
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
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EVENTS
Heroes of the Fringe present
COCK-KANE THE CLOWN UK EMBRACES NIHILISM
Magic Music Mayhem. And Balloons. Plenty of Balloons. Al Grants alter ego has entered a warped dark place. Satisfy your curiosity as
to why this tantalising individual brings a sledgehammer to that rather flimsy 4th wall Testimonials: Neil Bond - “Sheer psychological brilliance”
Simon Chadwick - “Scary Audience Participation, anarchy and filth” You don’t need any more testimonials. Fear the Facepaint
www.cribbagecomedy.co.uk/algrant.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
The Comedy Agency present
COKEY FALKOW - WORK IN PROGRESS
Since starting in the late 90s, Cokey Falkow established himself as one of South Africa’s premier stand-up acts. Appearing at a wide variety
of clubs & numerous international comedy festivals, he gathered a cult following. This led to 3 national one-man tours in South Africa and
conquering the LA circuit before setting his sights on our sceptred isle. A work in progress towards his debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe.
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.cokeyfalkow.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 8.40pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Eric Lampaert and PBJ Management present
COMEDIAN’S CINEMA CLUB: SPLIT SCREEN
Love movies? Comedy? We force stand-up comics to improvise their way through a film they may only have half-remembered, or never seen!
For Leicester we’re doing Speed. Choose Team Keanu and experience the action in an actual bus. Team Hopper will be next door. Linked by live
camera feed to not miss any action! Forget the quiet cinema screen, these acts are bursting through it and shoving the film right in your face!
www.comedianscinemaclub.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Chambers Mgmt present
COMEDIAN’S COMEDIAN LIVE
Stu Goldsmith shines a light on the darkest creative secrets of his fellow comics, and then tries to convince them that they’re depressed...
Nominated for the Chortle Internet Award in 2013, 2014 and 2015. Previous guests include David Cross, Patton Oswalt, Matt Lucas, Tommy
Tiernan, Katherine Ryan and David O’Doherty. As part of Beyond a Joke.
www.comedianscomedian.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 4pm (5pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Just the Tonic present
COMEDY CLUB
Just the Tonic has been putting on comedy shows in the East Midlands and Edinburgh for almost 20 years. A regular event at the Town Hall,
this thriving monthly Comedy Club presents the best of the established and the up-and-coming comedians on the circuit.
www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough Town Hall Map Ref: MAP 4 (64)
TIME: 9pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £10
COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS
The best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit doing their thing for an audience of children and their families, but
without the rude bits. It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance
of heckles like “why is that your face!?”
www.demontforthall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: De Montfort Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (8)
TIME: 2pm (3.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 plus £3 transaction fee (Family of four £20)
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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COMEDY HEAVEN
Hosted by Mark Olver, the spectacular finale show for Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016, in aid of Amnesty International, Prostaid
and Big Difference Company. Some of the best acts from the festival gather to raise money for good causes and see the festival out in style.
In aid of Big Difference Company. Registered Charity 1135167
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £16.50
Sturgess Motor Group present
COMEDY IN A CAR: LEICESTER
Back after a sell out run in 2015! Proving that Top Gear isn’t the only place to head if you love comedy & cars. Join your host Tom Allen
(“one of the funniest acts on the circuit” GQ magazine) for a guided tour around Leicester; in a fabulous car provided by the lovely folk at Sturgess.
You and three friends can enjoy being driven around in this highly exclusive festival event, visiting some of Leicester’s landmarks
www.tomindeed.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Ramada Encore Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (22)
TIME: 1.30pm (2.45pm) / 4pm (5.15pm)
ENTRY: £12
Sturgess Motor Group present
COMEDY IN A CAR: LOUGHBOROUGH
In 1841, Loughborough was the destination for the first package tour organised by Thomas Cook. Your host, the award winning Tom Allen,
sets out to explore this historic tourist destination and find out why hundreds of years later holiday makers still flock to this county town.
Expect fun things: comedians, giggles, gags & roundabouts, all from the comfort of a Sturgess car.
www.tomindeed.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Holywell House Map Ref: MAP 4 (61)
TIME: 12.30pm (1.45pm) / 3pm (4.15pm)
ENTRY: £12
Sturgess Motor Group present
COMEDY IN A CAR: MELTON MOWBRAY
Tom Allen goes off-piste and takes his celebrated motoring experience into Leicestershire to explore The Rural Capital of Food,
Melton Mowbray. There might be pork pies, there might be Stilton, or you might just meet some of Tom’s funny friends as you and 3 other
lucky people cruise round the town in a snazzy car provided by Sturgess. Limited tickets available so book early!
www.tomindeed.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)
TIME: 12.30pm (1.45pm) / 3pm (4.15pm)
ENTRY: £12
Big Difference Productions present
COMEDY IN THE DARK
Comedy in the Dark returns to Leicester after sell-out shows in the UK and Europe. We present what is a truly unique comedy experience
where comedians take on the challenge of performing in the pitch black. Your favourite stand ups, one hour, no lights. In aid of Big Difference
Company, registered charity 1135167.
Line up announced on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Phoenix Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (21)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £10
COMEDY OR TRAGEDY - A SEMINAR ABOUT COMEDY & WELL-BEING
Much has been written about the “tears of a clown” syndrome and how many comedians live with depression and poor mental health. This seminar
will move the discussion forwards and explore how being a comedian can negatively impact on the health and well-being of an individual. Does the
lifestyle of a comedian contribute to poor well-being? What can comedians do to manage the intensity of life on the road? As part of Beyond a Joke.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 1pm (2pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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EVENTS
BlundaBus present
COMEDYOPOLY: BOARD GAMES WITH COMEDIANS
Bob Slayer’s surprise hit of Edinburgh Fringe! Who knew that comedians playing board games on a bus would be such a hilarious and
unmissable spectator sport... The biggest names in Comedy are literally queuing up to throw dice, tiddle winks and generally lark about...
Monopoly, Twister, Risk, Cluedo, Chess, Hungry Hippos... “Spirit of the Fringe...” (Guardian)
www.blundabus.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
BlundaBus present
COMEDYOPOLY: BOARD GAMES WITH COMEDIANS
Bob Slayer’s surprise hit of Edinburgh Fringe! Who knew that comedians playing board games on a bus would be such a hilarious
and unmissable spectator sport... The biggest names in Comedy are literally queuing up to throw dice, tiddle winks and generally lark about...
Monopoly, Twister, Risk, Cluedo, Chess, Hungry Hippos... “Spirit of the Fringe...” (Guardian)
www.blundabus.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Phoenix Cinema, Dave McGuckin & Dan Nicholas present
COMMENTARY
An experiment in media-mashups has been taking place at Phoenix Cinema, and now it comes to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Prepare
to be astounded as comedians, poets, musicians and more take films and animations and bend them, twist them and break them into entirely
new, completely unique performances. Prepare for a live experience like no other in this years’ festival! #WhatAreYouWatching?
www.phoenix.org.uk/commentary
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Phoenix Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (21)
TIME: 8.30pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £6
Tetrad present
CONVERSATION GARDEN DOES A PANEL SHOW
Late night mayhem as Leicester’s favourite (and only) cult comedy trio Daniel Nicholas, Jack Britton, and Lewys Holt are back after
the roaring success of their chat show (which was halted because it got too big) with a panel show! Just like off the telly! Expect: hilarity,
stripping, guest comedians, wine and questionable audience interaction, as it’s YOU who answers the questions.
www.conversationgarden.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
CRAIG DEELEY: TRULY, MADLY, DEELEY
Craig Deeley doesn’t want much in life: unlimited wifi, clamoring adoration, and an absence of idiots - and it’s this one he
struggles with. Find out how, in his quest to rid his life of buffoonery, he’s all-too-often the worst culprit.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Everards Tiger present
CRICKETERS ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
A brilliant night of comedy featuring a VERY special guest we cannot announce. But trust us; this will be an amazing gig! Featuring Chris Betts
(Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian of the Year finalist, “a confident style and solid set” Chortle) and Sean McLoughlin who recently appeared
on Russell Howard’s ‘Stand Up Central’. “What a genuinely fresh and powerful voice... it is wonderful” The Scotsman. Ticket includes free pint of Tiger.
www.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/the-cricketers-aylestone
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cricketers Map Ref: MAP 2 (47)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent
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Vivienne Smith Management present
CROFT & PEARCE: THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING
Ed Fringe Favourites, winners of the 2014 Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award, and stars of BBC R4 bring their new hit show to DLCF
for two nights only! These rising stars will soon be heard in their own sketch series on BBC R4: The Croft and Pearce Show. “Sketch comedy at
its very best” (Alistair McGowan), “Fantastically talented comedians” ***** (Broadway Baby), “Loads of laughs throughout” ***** (One4Review)
www.thelittletheatre.net
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £9 (£7)
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
CUTLERY SAFETY TRAINING - LEVEL 1
Do you know how to safely operate a butter knife? Do you know how to minimise injury from an unsupervised fork? Do you have
“spoon-Sense”? Health & Safety really has gone mad courtesy of comedy character Ian Crawford, an adviser from the Steel & Cutlery
Manufacturers Association. What he has to share is deadly serious and you’d be forking mad to miss him!
www.safecutlery.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.20pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Get Comedy present
DAMIAN CLARK - GRAND THEFT DAMO
Damo had his phone stolen. But what would you do if mysterious photos appeared in your iCloud? This is what Damo did.
“Let yourself in on one of the funniest secrets in town” - Scotsman.
www.damianclark.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6.50)
DAMIAN KINGSLEY: KNOCK KNOCK
Solo stand up show about identity, pretending and pretentiousness, and the heartfelt desire to punch my best friend in the face.
*Warning - there are no knock knock jokes in this show and it may contain some strong language. No weak language.
“Slick, well-evoked anecdotal material - powered by punchlines” Chortle
www.damiankingsley.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
DAN CLARK - NEW MATERIAL SHOW
Dan Clark, star and creator of BBC3’s hit sitcom HOW NOT TO LIVE YOUR LIFE, returns to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival with
a work in progress show. Brand new stand up routines, songs, stories with the odd old routine thrown in for good measure. All for a value price!
“Ludicrously likeable.” Times
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
DAN MITCHELL - PLATE EXPECTATIONS
Fresh from a near sell out run at the Edinburgh Festival, Carmarthens own Dan Mitchell is bringing his food based show
“Plate Expectations” to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Dan Mitchell - Plate Expectations We’ve all got to eat. But why go to an all you
can eat buffet and just have a salad?
www.danmitchellcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance
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EVENTS
Gag Reflex present
DAN NIGHTINGALE - EDINBURGH PREVIEW
Dan returns to Leicester with his new storytelling stand-up show about the thrills of quiet eccentricity and the unnerving comfort
of conformity. “Funny as hell” Leicester Mercury, ***** Three Weeks, ***** Broadway Baby
www.gagreflex.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.05pm)
ENTRY: FREE
UTC Artist Management present
DANE BAPTISTE - NEW STUFF
Foster’s Edinburgh Best Newcomer Nominee returns to Leicester to work on new material. “Observational comedy at it’s finest” The Independent.
“it’s not hard to see why he is being praised as the next big thing” Edinburgh Festival Magazine
www.utcartistmanagement.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
Tetrad present
DANIEL NICHOLAS: REVERB
(THE LOVE STORY OF TERRANCE THE CROCODILE AND JULIA THE MANNEQUIN)
A surreal anti-love story, about a blow up crocodile and a mannequins head told in reverse. Terrance wants to become a semi-professional
ukulele player, but it’s not all it’s cracked up to be as his marriage starts to deteriorate. Think ‘500 Days of summer’ meets ‘Memento’ and you’re
on the right track. Nominated for ‘Best Festival Debut’ in Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2015 www.reverblovestory.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Tetrad present
DANIEL NICHOLAS: SCRIPTED
‘Comedy’. Questionable Audience Interaction. Surreal Tales. Weird Noises. Weird Movement. Dancing. Name Tags. A Twist. Serious undertones.
‘Jokes’. A Box. Dating. Radiohead. Dark. Suspect to change. Dan Nicholas. You. 60 Minutes. A Script. Nominated for ‘Best Festival Debut’ in Dave’s
Leicester Comedy Festival 2015
www.danielnicholas.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Danielle Ward/Jokes On Us
DANIELLE WARD: DANI FRANKENSTEIN
Nottingham’s third best lady female MC (from the Bestwood Park/Top Valley area) and masculine feminist pop sensation “Dani Frankenstein”
brings her unique mix of slow sexy ballads and high energy beats to DLCF. Musical character comedy created by Danielle Ward (Do The Right
Thing Podcast, Dave Gorman’s Absolute Radio Show, Mock The Week, The News Quiz)
www.danielleward.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.20pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Hilarity Bites present
DANNY DEEGAN: WORK IN PROGRESS
Danny Deegan returns to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival with a brand new show of new material from his global travels.
“His seamless interactions with the crowd demonstrate that he’s a natural-born comedian... appealing to both the young and old,
female and male” Three Weeks
www.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/danny_deegan_2016.html
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
“A strong line-up” the sunday times
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Phil McIntyre Entertainments present
DANNY MCLOUGHLIN: SO FAR SO GOOD (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)
Danny McLoughlin brings new things to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016, come and sit with him for an hour as he tells you all about them.
Chortle Student Comedian of the Year (2008) & star of ‘Dave’s One Night Stand’ (Dave). Danny’s sharp wit, unique material and likeable persona
have seen him become a much sought after act. With an amiable, confident stage presence and polished set, Danny keeps the audience in stitches
and hanging on his every word. www.mcintyre-ents.com/talent/danny-mcloughlin
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE with donation
Hilarity Bites present
DANNY O’BRIEN: AH JAYSUS
After a hugely successful sell out run at The Edinburgh Fringe in 2014 and 2015, multi-award winning Irish comedian Danny O’ Brien
arrives with his brand new solo show ‘Ah Jaysus’. “Danny O’Brien is a serious young talent in the making” - The Examiner “Great energy”
Entertainment.ie “Danny is destined for stardom!” The Laughter Lounge
www.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/danny_o_brien_2016.html
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £7
DANNY POSTHILL - BRITAINS GOT TALENT FINALIST 2015
Danny Posthill is undoubtedly one of the most promising British comedians. “Impressionist Danny Posthill brings a bevy of other characters
with him including Billy Connolly, David Beckham, Gary Barlow, Michael McIntyre, John Bishop, Alan Carr - and is funny in his own right too.”
Richard Batson, EDP24 “Effortless performer of the highest quality” Joke Club Comedy Clubs “Lol” Gary Barlow
www.jukeboxleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Juke Box Map Ref: MAP 1 - A1 (15)
TIME: 7pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
Cosmic Comedy present
DANNY WARD - STAND UP COMEDIAN
Combines the energy of youth with the focus and cynicism of adulthood, Wards hilarious and slightly daft stand-up comedy is “Slick, quick
and packed with funny material” (ThreeWeeks) Nominee 2013 Leicester Mercury Comedian Of The Year Winner 2013 Amused Moose People’s
Choice Award for Best Show “Delightfully clever punchlines” Chortle “Observational gags coming thick and fast” Leicester Mercury
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
DAPHNA BARAM: SOMETHING TO DECLARE
Stand up comic Daphna Baram brings her “immigrational comedy” to Leicester after a successful Edinburgh run. This show will
make you British in 50 minutes. It’s a bargain - it took her 14 years. How to pass the Englishness test, build a New Jerusalem and become
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UKIP’s biggest nightmare. “***** Masterful... Has the room in fits of laughter” Bunbury; “Illuminating and poignant... Fresh and enlightening” The List
www.missd.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 4.45pm (5.40pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
DAPHNE DO EDINBURGH IN LEICESTER
Multi-racial sketch trio and talented creeps, Daphne, are Phil Wang, Jason Forbes and George Fouracres. After its sell-out run at the
2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they were nominated for the Foster’s ‘Best Newcomer’ award, Daphne finally bring their debut show
to Leicester. “An eye-catching debut” **** THE GUARDIAN.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 10pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £6
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DARREN WALSH IN S’PUN
After winning Dave’s Joke of the Fringe with his debut 5 star sell-out show PUNDERBOLT, Darren returns to Leicester (where
he won the UK’s first Pun Championships), with a new show. Walsh is breathing new life into the art of one-liners with his unique blend
of animations, videos, sound effects, drawings and ad-libbing. “A tall guy with a big talent for short jokes” The Stage.
www.darrenwalsh.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
So Comedy by arrangement with Troika present
DAVID ELMS: FOLLOW THAT BOY!
It’s his third show and lucky pup Elms is back chasing his own tail, learning about envy and, as always, love. “Incredibly strong and quite
impossible to resist” **** Scotsman “Elms is no ordinary comedian... a born performer” **** The List “Celebratory stories of loved ones, presented
in a silly, joyous and - most importantly - funny way” **** - The Skinny
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £6
Vivienne Smith Management present
DAVID MILLS: DON’T GET ANY IDEAS
David Mills is back with brand new, razor sharp rants delivered with his signature cocktail swagger and his biting, derisive wit! Expect
a smart hour of spikey comedy and irreverent commentary for grown-ups. “Like the sharp-suited lovechild of Larry Grayson and Dave Allen,
Mills combines laid-back storytelling with acerbic wit” Broadwaybaby 2015 ***** “an hour in his company is an indulgent delight” Chortle 2015 ****
www.thelittletheatre.net
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
Corrie McGuire for ROAR Comedy presents
DAVID MORGAN - BLAMMO!
David Morgan (as seen on ITV2’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now!) loves a great many things: boys, television and lists of three things.
He’d love to tell you all about them. As seen on Virtually Famous (E4), Xtra Factor, Sweat The Small Stuff (BBC3) and as team captain being
mean to celebrities on Safeword (ITV2).
www.thisisdavid.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
Chambers Management Touring Proudly present
DAVID O’DOHERTY: WE ARE ALL IN THE GUTTER,
BUT SOME OF US ARE LOOKING AT DAVID O’DOHERTY
David O’Doherty, the Lidl Enya, the broken Bublé, is delighted to present an evening of talking and songs played on a stupid keyboard from 1986. Life
is like a box of chocolates, but one where somebody else has eaten all the chocolates. And replaced them with mouse heads and dishwasher tablets.
As seen and heard on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and The Unbelievable Truth for BBC Radio 4. www.davidodoherty.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £16 (£14)
Dead Cat Comedy present
DAVID STANIER’S SILLY PARTY
Wahoo! And also hooray! It’s David Stanier’s Silly Party - the party focused comedy show with loads of jokes, games and fun. RSVP
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“Yes please!” and come and have a very very brilliant time! Hilarity Bites Comedian of the Year 2012, “an impressive arsenal of jokes, beautifully,
banally silly” Gigglebeats
www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian
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GFY PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT
DAVID TRENT - HOW IS THIS HELPING?
HELLO LEICESTER. I’M WORKING ON A NEW HOUR OF MATERIAL. THIS IS ONE OF THE WORKING SHOWS. IT WILL CONTAIN AT LEAST
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HALF AN HOUR OF SOLID GOLD LAUGHS AND HALF AN HOUR OF INTERESTING BUT NOT YET FULLY FORMED SMASH IT OUT THE PARK LAUGHS.
I’LL KEEP THE PRICE AS LOW AS I CAN. COME DOWN. IT’LL BE GREAT. “David Trent is the best comedian who has ever walked the earth”
EVERYONE IN THE WORLD www.davidtrent.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
DAVID WARD MOCKS THE WEEKEND
From BBC3’s We Are Klang and ITV’s Stand Up Hero, writer, presenter and top stand up, David Ward, gives us a unique insight into the
makings of the comedy world through the eyes of a stand-up. A mix of hardhitting observational stand up, intriguing characters, topical
material and a secret peek behind that fourth wall. “engrossing, a skilful bit of storytelling” chortle “darkly funny” Three Weeks
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Dead Cat Comedy present
DEAD CAT COMEDY CLUB
Every Friday and Saturday of the Festival! Dead Cat Comedy Club is UK’s ultimate indie comedy experience. Join us for a stand-up comedy
showcase featuring the finest comics of the festival. “A good laugh for everyone, I cannot recommend it highly enough.” The Salfordian Meow x
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
DEL & RODNEY THE COMEDY DINNER SHOW
Your hosts for this hilarious evening of pure theatrical improvisational comedy and caricature are the crème brûlée of Peckham
and look like Del, Rodney, Uncle Albert and friends.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.15pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £39.50
Heroes present
DEVVO: “YORKSHIRE ‘TIL I DIE”
Listen! MC Devvo and the Pagatash Crew... Devvos back ive been out of the game. You f**ks made the game no better, heads up yer arse and
yer chasin’ cheddar... We’ve nothing yet we live better. Just singing owt for free in Gods own country. Im Yorkshire til I die... Rotheram’s got
scandle, Barnsley got scandle, Doncaster’s got scandle, Shefield’s got Meadowhall... Devvo is really back in Leicester. Don’t miss it!
www.fat-pie.com/devvo
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £7
difunny.co.uk present
DIANE SPENCER: STOOPID RULES
Hilarious standup comedian Diane Spencer’s brand new show. A mixture of social commentary, observations and storytelling as always,
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packed with punchlines. If you want to know what you’re in for, watch her previous 6 shows for free on YouTube. “half horrifying, half fascinating,
all hilarious” The Skinny ****
www.difunny.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
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EVENTS
Grays@LCB Depot present
DIGGING FOR KINGS - BACK IN THE COMMUNITY
After a horrendously lacklustre desire to get back on the stage, the comedy pairing is finally set to re-emerge in this ridiculously
over-hyped follow-up to their Yr9 end of term production of Blast From The Past Back in the Community is a dystopian future-scape where
prisoners are reintegrated back into society, based solely on their successful display of useless, but crowd-pleasing talents.
www.diggingforkings.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Dead Cat Comedy present
DISCOUNT COMEDY CHECKOUT: IMPROV SHOW
Hilarious improvisation is on the menu as some weird and wonderful suggestions are taken from the audience while performing short-form
improvisation games. With performers Chris Lumb (Russell Howard’s Good News), Natalie Smeaton, Eddie French and Terri Shaw. “5 stars”
Remote Goat “Blew the roof off” Toby Hadoke
www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Cook and Davies Present
DO NOT LEAVE THIS ROOM
Imagine you’re trapped in a room. How do you get out?’ - Trapped in a mysterious room with their minds beginning to pickle, bombastic sketch
duo Cook and Davies launch into an odyssey of sketches. Expect high energy, slick wordplay and at least one character made of cardboard boxes
in “a sketch show unlike those you’ve seen before” Broadway Baby “Douglas Adamesque” ThreeWeeks
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £5
NCF Comedy in association with Andrew Roach Talent present
DOUG SEGAL: HOW TO READ MINDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE
Doug Segal is an exciting new breed of psychological entertainer combining comedy with seeming feats of mind reading. This unique show
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promises to make the audience into mind readers. There’s nothing psychic or spooky - everything is achieved using skills from Doug’s background
in psychology & advertising. Hard science abused in the name of tawdry entertainment. “Imagine if Derren Brown was funny” Evening Standard
www.dougsegal.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£5)
Andy Wright presents
DR. JOHN COOPER CLARKE & GUESTS.
POET; MOVIE STAR; ROCK STAR; TV & RADIO PRESENTER; COMEDIAN; SOCIAL AND CULTURAL COMMENTATOR. Britain’s best loved and
most important performance poet. John is as vital now as he was in the 70s; His biting, satirical, political and very funny verse, delivered in a unique
rapid-fire performance style which resonated with the punk movement. He toured with all the seminal bands; The Pistols, The Clash, The Buzzcocks
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £20
Poetman present
DRUNK IN CHARGE
Performance Poetry, Charming & Dapper, Arguably Comedy, Occasional Rapper. An avid cyclist with a thirst for homebrewing beer. Two hobbies
that when combined smashed two bikes and one rib. Its about Life, Love, Happiness, Joy, Hope, Relationships & tips to overcome Day Job Drudgery.
Plus Music and some Pop Culture & Current Events thrown in. Rhymes written & performed by a local dude, sometimes lewd, but never crude!
www.poetman.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £3 (£2.50)
“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times
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DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY are a sketch comedy group made of up 5 award winning comic women of equal gumption, if not stature.
The show consists of all-original material inspired by the mundane and the ridiculous as perceived through the inner workings of five
over-active imaginations. This will be the Dudes first time at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
www.ladydudescomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £7
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY
DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY are a sketch comedy group made of up 5 award winning comic women of equal gumption, if not stature.
The show consists of all-original material inspired by the mundane and the ridiculous as perceived through the inner workings of five
over-active imaginations.
www.ladydudescomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £7
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Little Wander Ltd present
ED ACZEL: THE RANDOM FLAPPING OF A BUTTERFLY’S WINGS
Ed Aczel “Britain’s greatest living anti-comedian” Guardian, returns with his surly contribution to ‘comedy’. Ed tries once again to nail down
the nature of existence. Aczel is known for not following the rules of stand up comedy and he aims to use his show, with help of the Chaos Theory,
to change the world once and for all - although it may turn out to be too complicated. “Britain’s greatest entertainer” Time Out
www.littlewander.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
ED BYRNE: OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN
That bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that
might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 8.45pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £20
Avalon Promotions present
ED GAMBLE - LAWMAN
Star of Almost Royal (E4) and the not beard one from the Peacock and Gamble Podcast, Chortle Award-winning Ed Gamble moseys back into
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town with a brand new stand-up show about why it’s hip to be square. He’s a prophet, a shaman and a wildly inaccurate blurb writer. As seen on
Russell Howard’s Good News and Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live (BBC Three). “Attention grabbing liveliness and considerable flair” Telegraph
www.edgamble.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £8
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ED PATRICK: JUNIOR OPTIMIST - WORK IN PROGRESS
Ed Patrick is a rising stand-up comedian and junior doctor. Following his first experiences working in the much loved NHS, he now brings
his debut stand-up show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Former finalist in both the Chortle Student Comedy Awards and Paramount
Comedy Funniest Student Award. “Masterful, often playfully provocative writing” Chortle
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £5
Reward Projects present
EL BALDINIHO: BUY WAND, GET WAND FREE
Up and coming magic comedy starlet “El Baldiniho” presents his debut DLCF hour of puns, prop gags, live music and of course, magic related
nonsense. “Baldiniho’s magic is very much influenced by Paul Daniels’ uncle, Jack” Sayeed Nowan (The Polygraph) As seen at major UK music
and comedy festivals. El Baldiniho is sensitively portrayed by sketch actor, Jason Jared (John Bishop’s Britain BBC1, Mad Bad Ad Show C4)
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.elbaldiniho.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 2pm (2.50pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
OXYGEN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT
ELEANOR CONWAY’S WALK OF SHAME
Have you ever done the walk of shame? Ferocious clubber and party girl Eleanor Conway spent her twenties partying around the world
as a music journalist. Now with a year of sobriety from alcohol and substances under her belt she’s learnt a few things. Previewing her debut
solo show about porn, sex, drugs, drink and all the stuff you’re supposed to know by Tinder age 31.
www.eleanorconway.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Weirdos Weekender present
ELEANOR MORTON: ALLOTTED MUCKING AROUND TIME
Award nominated Eleanor Morton brings her highly anticipated second Fringe show to Leicester. As heard on Radio4 Extra. Praise
for Allotted Mucking Around Time: “Eleanor Morton’s uncanny comedy is intelligent, enjoyable and very funny” TV Bomb “A perfectly formed,
awkward hour of social ineptitude” Broadway Baby “A wonderfully whimsical experience” Three Weeks
www.eleanormortoncomedian.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Mandy Ward Artist Management present
ELEANOR TIERNAN - DON’T CRY FOR ME
Eleanor Tiernan making her debut at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. You may have watched her on The Alternative Comedy Experience
on Comedy Central. A regular at the Edinburgh fringe festival, Eleanor writes and performs on Irish Pictorial Weekly on RTE in Ireland.
“A distinctive, inspired comic mind” Scotsman. “Tiernan boasts a magnificent curl in her lip and snarl in her voice.” Sunday Times
www.eleanortiernan.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Dawn Sedgwick Management present
ELF LYONS - WORK IN PROGRESS
Award-winning comedian Elf Lyons presents a work in progress performance of her new kooky stand-up show. “Enthusiastically peculiar...
showing sexy, nerdy and funny aren’t mutually incompatible.” CHORTLE “Endearingly eccentric... She has a knack for fostering the desire to be
her new best friend.” FEST “The funniest, most intimate, and sexualised word vomit you’ve ever experienced” THIS IS RADELAIDE, Australia
www.theelflyons.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
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ELIS JAMES - WORK IN PROGRESS
Star of ‘Josh’ and ‘Crims’ (BBC3), and host of the Radio X Saturday morning show with John Robins, Elis James brings an hour of new
material to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Also seen on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), 8 Out of 10 Cats (C4) and heard regularly
on Radio 4’s The News Quiz... “This wonderful Welsh wit is always a pleasure to spend time with” Time Out “Hootingly funny” Chortle
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £6
Off The Kerb Productions present
ELLIOT STEEL: WORK IN PROGRESS
Following impressive performances and wowing audiences at Festivals (Reading, Leeds, V & Latitude) and gigging across the UK Elliot Steel
is the new must-see comic to watch out for in 2016. Catch the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee as he works up his debut hour
at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. “One to watch” The Independent
www.offthekerb.co.uk/elliot-steel
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
The Y present
EMERGENCY! COMEDY WITH XTRA SHINY BALLS
Join headliner Xenovius fortune teller and mystic guru as he polish off his xtra shiny crystal ball and predict an evening of bare cheeked
burlesque and raucous comedy. With Rosie Malone and her poodle parlour as well as a host of friends from the ‘wild animal’ Bella Bardot,
to the tongue in cheek pop art polka dot bikini and the ukulele stylings of failed children’s entertainer Wayne Kerr. More acts to be confirmed.
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1533
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 5pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
EMILY LLOYD SAINI: IS THIS PART OF THE SHOW?
Debut Stand-up show from comic Emily Lloyd Saini (Funny Women Finalist 2011) (BattleActs Improvised Comedy) Emily didn’t want to
do comedy, but people kept laughing at her. Still working out whether she’s funny or has just had something on her face for 2 years, she invites
you to take a journey through life as a half-indian East Midlands girl, trying to make it big in London.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
PBJ Management present
ERIC LAMPAERT - ALIEN OF EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY
This Franco-British nomad with an American green card knows no borders; both with his neurotic oft taboo approach to comedy and literally,
by sporadically gigging all over the World in various languages. He belongs nowhere. He is an alien. Maybe it’s time for him to leave this planet.
www.ericlampaert.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £6
NCF Comedy present
ERICH MCELROY’S IMPERFECT UPDATE TO PICKING THE PERFECT PRESIDENT
American comic Erich McElroy, returns with the latest on the madness that is the American president election. There’s less than a year
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to go until the election. The race to find the next leader of the free world has entered a crucial stage, and Erich’s here to explain what it all means.
“Well worth it, even if you’re not in the least bit political.” Edinburgh Evening News “A box worth ticking” The Metro
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.erichmcelroy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
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EUROVERSITY CHALLENGE
Join us to figure out who is the funniest country in Europe in our very own mash up of Eurovision Song Contest and University Challenge!
Expect nonsense and mayhem, together with the odd question (maybe very odd) all held together by Ahir Shah (“charismatic and of
rewardingly cerebral approach” The Guardian). Teams will represent Denmark, Norway and UK.
www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
UTC Artist Management present
EVELYN MOK - UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Swedish multi-award winning rising star Evelyn Mok presents a work in progress of her highly anticipated debut show ahead
of the Edinburgh Fringe.
www.utcartistmanagement.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Everards Tiger present
FAIRFIELD ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
Celebrate the last weekend of the Tiger Roar With Laughter Fringe with a line up of great comedy. Stuart Goldsmith (nominated for Best Show at
Leicester Comedy Festival 2011. “A charming expert stand-up” Times), Diane Spencer (“a flame-haired, filth-firing force of nature...” Sunday Express)
and special guests. Ticket includes buffet & a free pint of Tiger.
www.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/the-fairfield-south-wigston
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Fairfield Inn Map Ref: MAP 2 (48)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
Shotgun Comedy present
FALLING DUMB
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DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING LEAVE YOU IRRITATED, MADDENED AND DESPAIRING FOR HUMANKIND? EYELASHES ON CARS. POOR GRAMMAR.
ADVERTS. SOCIAL MEDIA. STUPID PEOPLE. If so, this is the show for you. If not, why not buy a ticket for your carer? Fosters “South coast comedian
of the year” finalist Adam Broomfield-Strawn brings his Edinburgh Fringe show to Grays LCP depot in the search for intelligent life. But will he find it?
www.shotguncomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
The Real Junk Food Project present
FEED BELLIES NOT BINS COMEDY CLUB
The Real Junk Food Project is no laughing matter... well... actually, it is tonight! Feed Bellies Not Bins Comedy Cub lays on a very special treat as it
opens its doors for a night of incredible stand-up comedy, headlined by the NATY finalist 2015 & Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year finalist
2014, Chris Betts (“Zinging turn of phrase” Scotsman “Natural comedic touch” Broadway Baby).
Full line up announced at www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The West End Centre Map Ref: MAP 2 (53)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
FELICITY WARD - WHAT IF THERE IS NO TOILET?
As Seen on The John Bishop Show and Russell Howard’s Good News. Felicity Ward brings her critically acclaimed show about mental illness,
irritable bowel syndrome and her search for the nearest toilet to Leicester back for one night only. Anxiety can be cruel, but very, very funny.
**** Time Out **** Chortle **** Guardian **** The Sunday Times
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph
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FELICITY WARD - WORK IN PROGRESS
As seen on The John Bishop Show, Russell Howard’s Good News and Josh, as heard on The Museum of Curiosity. In 2015 Felicity wrote
a show about mental illness and her bumhole (IBS). At the Edinburgh Fringe festival it was the 3rd best reviewed comedy show. Always one
to flog a dead horse she is writing another show about mental illness called: 50% More likely To Die. This is the first work-in-progress of that show.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 9.20pm (10.20pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£5)
Jokes On Us Free Festival present
FESTIVAL’S FINEST
Not sure who to see at this years’ festival? Have a look at this: the Festival’s Finest is a free entry showcase of some of the best acts
performing at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Acts from around the world perform short sets to give a flavour of their style and craft
in this taster session of stand-up.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 7.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
The Miller Partnership present
FINE & FUNNY DINING
“Fine & Funny Dining - The Miller Partnership in association with Soft Touch Arts and The White Peacock presents an evening of comedians,
fabulous food & a comedy punch!” In aid of the Soft Touch Cooking Up Business initiative co sponsored by Niche Magazine and Corporate
Architecture. Tables of 8 are £350 and individual tickets cost £49 per person, please contact traceyannemiller@hotmail.com to make a booking.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Soft Touch Arts @ 50 New Walk Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (24)
TIME: 6.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: By invite only
FRAN JENKING: ‘THIS WILL BE ACE’
The ever-impressive man of mirth will be banging out a mix of his strong routines, new material & never-said-out-loud-before nonsense.
Prepare for laughs and maybe some mayhem. I guarantee you that this... will... be... ace. Support act TBA. “Fran walked on stage, picked up
the magic talking stick, made people laugh and then everyone cheered because he was good at those things” NCF Comedy
@francisjenking
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 12.30pm (1.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
FRANCIS FOSTER - MIXED RACE WHITE BLOKE
Francis Foster is a comedian who talks about failure, his own mostly - he is a man struggling to cope with life and the existence he
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finds himself in. Being half English and half Latino, whilst hailing from South London, means that Francis spends his time perpetually confused.
This is a show about being mixed race and not really understanding what that means.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.20pm)
ENTRY: FREE
FREE COMEDY present
FREDDIE FARRELL & MASAI GRAHAM: BRAND NEW JOKES
Join two rising stars of the stand-up world as they each do 30 minutes of BRAND NEW JOKES. One of these acts has been on Dave’s ‘Joke of
the fringe’ list for two years running at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the other act was massively overlooked. “Annoyingly good” Gary Delaney
(Mock the Week) “One to watch for sure!” Joe Lycett (Live at the Apollo)
www.freddiefarrell.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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FREE COMEDY present
FREDDIE FARRELL & MASAI GRAHAM: BRAND NEW JOKES
Join two rising stars of the stand-up world as they each do 30 minutes of BRAND NEW JOKES. One of these acts has been on Dave’s
‘Joke of the fringe’ list two years running at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the other act was massively overlooked. “Annoyingly good”
Gary Delaney (Mock the Week) “One to watch for sure!” Joe Lycett (Live at the Apollo)
www.freddiefarrell.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: FREE
KKD Enterprises present
FROM THE STAGE TO THE RING
Quincy trades punchlines for punches, when he brings you into the mind of a Comedian turned Boxer - throwing out jabs, sorry I mean jokes
and winning his fight against Diabetes. Going toe to toe with his career and facing his biggest test... The fight! Float like a butterfly sting like
a real Comedian - a show not to miss!
www.beyondcompere.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Musician Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (32)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£7 Students)
Funhouse Comedy present
FUNHOUSE COMEDY CLUB
Funhouse Comedy has been running acclaimed shows across the region since 2002 with stars such as Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert among
many top stars to play on their path to the top. Six of the hottest rising stars of the circuit join compere Spiky Mike for a night of fun and laughter
in the delightful function room upstairs at this excellent Loughborough venue.
www.funhousecomedy.co.uk/html/fun_house_comedy_venues_loughborough.htm
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Swan in the Rushes Map Ref: MAP 4 (65)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance
CKP Present
FUNMBI OMOTAYO
As recently seen on BBC1’s The John Bishop Show, Amused Moose Laugh Off Winner Funmbi puts together a brand new show. Following
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on from his debut hour which earned him 5 four star reviews, catch this show early! “Plenty of original insights and honest home-truths to enjoy”
Chortle. “A charming young comic... he’s got the jokes to back up his charm. Soon, he could be playing to thousands” TimeOut
www.funmbi-omotayo.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
Off The Kerb Productions present
FUTURE STARS SHOWCASE
Join Jake Lambert (“Brilliant one-liners” Chortle), Elliot Steel (“One to watch” The Independent) and Tom Lucy (“Outstanding young comic
and one to watch. Headed for great things!” Harry Hill) as they show why they are three of the most promising up and coming stand up comics
on the circuit.
www.offthekerb.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
DMU comedy presents
GAGGING FOR ATTENTION
Gagging for attention is DMU comedy society’s stand up showcase. The show has run every February in Leicester and most Augusts
in Edinburgh for the past 5 years. So come along for a night of fun and laughter, as both new and seasoned members perform for your viewing
pleasure. “These fresh faced funny people may very well be your overpriced grouchy comics of the future!” - three weeks.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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GARETH MORINAN - HEIGHT
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An intellectual rant about height discrimination, masquerading as an award winning comedy show. Performed by a comedian masquerading as
someone who knows what they’re on about. “A unique force to be reckoned with” - Chortle “Like the kooky lecturer everyone wishes they had” -
FringeGuru You may or may not recognise Gareth Morinan as that short man who’s appeared on various TV shows including C4’s The IT Crowd.
www.gmorinan.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
FoxyComedy present
GARETH RICHARDS - COMEDY IN THE KEY OF GARETH
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Join Gareth Richards, Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer nominee 2010, for a show of hilarious stand-up, silly jokes, and gorgeously
low-key comedy songs. Gareth has appeared on Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), Live at the Electric (BBC3), and has performed live on Radio 1.
Gareth co-hosted Frank Skinner’s Sony Award-winning Absolute Radio show for two years and supported Frank on his 2014 Tour.
www.lcbdepot.co.uk/grays
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £6
GARY COLMAN- CLASS
A brand new show from that Geordie chancer and “best deadpan act since Jack Dee” (GQ). Working class boy meets upper class girl...
Not so much a love story as an act of class war. A love story. “This show will have you in hysterics” Three Weeks, “A seasoned gag-smith with
a sharp eye for the absurdities of family life” London Evening Standard, “Laugh out loud... not much in this hour misses the mark” The Scotsman
www.garycolman.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 2pm (2.50pm)
ENTRY: FREE
CKP present
GARY DELANEY: THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT GARY
...and that something is he likes to write jokes. An awful lot of them. Also he appears to have some jizz in his hair. There’s that as well.
Gary thinks a good joke should be like a drunk Glaswegian, short & punchy. His new tour show is not only great for people who like lots
of jokes but also fun for people who enjoy getting offended by jokes too. Mock The Week Regular Double Sony Award Winner Chortle
Award Nominee www.garydelaney.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £12
GARY TRO & RICHARD TODD: WORK IN PROGRESS
GARY TRO and RICHARD TODD (Amused Moose Laugh Off Winner 2012) new ideas, new nonsense and new shouting in preparation
for their debut comedy shows.
www.garytro.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £4
The Y present
GAY COMEDY NIGHT
Join us for a packed line up with headliner Zoe Lyons and her brilliantly observed routines and sharply written material. Described as
“Confident and razor sharp” Observer Magazine, her 2014 show at the Fringe “Mustard Cutter” received a bag load of four and five star reviews.
Compere Tom Allen a firm favourite on the circuit guides us through a splendid night with no less than 5 acts to wet the appetite!
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1532
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £14 (£12)
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Charlotte Hamilton Artist Management present
GEOFF NORCOTT: WORK IN PROGRESS
Previously nominated for Best new Show at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. **** The Telegraph “On the comedy circuit, Norcott is
an absolute tonic”. **** The Mirror “A comedian with a big future”. As well as being an in demand live comic, Geoff writes for a lot of top
TV shows, including: The Sarah MIllican Television Show, 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown & C4’s Alternative Election.
- part of the Kayal all-dayer www.geoffnorcott.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: £7
GEORGE EGG: ANARCHIST COOK
George takes his absurd mixture of stand-up comedy, striking innovation and extreme multitasking to Loughborough. Whilst performing
stand-up comedy George prepares a three course meal on the equipment hotels unwittingly provide (iron, kettle, trouser press etc) If you want
to, you can taste it at the end. “a genius... the friendly face of anarchy, the anarchic face of food & the foodie face of comedy” Scotland on Sunday
www.anarchistcook.info
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough College Arts Academy Map Ref: MAP 4 (62)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
GEORGE EGG: ANARCHIST COOK
An absurd mixture of stand-up comedy, striking innovation and extreme multitasking. Whilst performing an hour of stand-up comedy
George prepares a three course meal on the equipment hotels unwittingly provide (iron, kettle, trouser press and so on). And if you want to,
you can taste it at the end. “a genius... the friendly face of anarchy, the anarchic face of food & the foodie face of comedy” Scotland on Sunday
www.upstairsatthewestern.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
GIACINTO PALMIERI: NIETZSCHE,WOMEN AND I
“You go to women? Do not forget the whip!”, wrote the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche. No surprise that he had a very difficult
relationship with women. So it wasn’t good news for comedian Giacinto Palmieri to discover the resemblance with his own relationship
with women. But why this resemblance? And, above all, who is holding the whip? Come and laugh at two funny losers for the price of none.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
GLENN MOORE - GLENGARRY GLEN GLENN
Glenn Moore, “Tipped for great things” (GQ), from critically acclaimed sketch duo Thnderbards, will tell a torrent of seriously
silly jokes for an hour, and you’re invited. “Great one-liners” (Chortle.co.uk).
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
GO UKULELE CRAZY: COMEDY CONCERT
Come and join us as we perform for you our concert repertoire including many comedy numbers.
Be prepared to join in with the actions and the singing!
www.goukulelecrazy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 4pm (5pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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PBJ Management present
GOODBEAR
When two friends find themselves in a potentially life threatening situation, it’s not just their own lives which flash before their eyes.
Join Joe Barnes and Henry Perryment for a brand new character-led sketch show which contemplates the big issues: life, death, our very
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existence! Accompanied by an original score with “ingenious direction” (Sunday Times) by George Chilcott. “Pure comedy goldust” (ScribeMagazine)
www.goodbearcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
So Comedy Present
GOOSE: KABLAMO
Sweaty one-man cartoon. Breakneck poly-character comedy from an MDMA marionette. You won’t know what’s hit you but you’ll like it.
“A fabulous, breakneck performer who morphs feverishly between characters and ideas” The Independent, **** “High gag rate. Impressive stuff.
Top Seven Sketch Shows of the Fringe” Time Out, **** “You just have to submit to this force of nature” Chortle
www.thelittletheatre.net
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
So Comedy Present
GOOSE: YANKIN’ THE CORDUROY (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)
Goose try out bits (jokes that work) and bobs (jokes that don’t work). At this stage of the year, we’re normally trying something
ludicrously ambitious on a demeaningly low budget. Come watch that bubble burst. One of the hits of 2015’s Edinburgh Fringe. ****
“You just have to submit to this force of nature, until it deposits you, dizzy but exhilarated” Chortle. **** “Hugely impressive” Daily Mirror.
www.thelittletheatre.net
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)
TIME: 5.30pm (6.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Dead Cat Comedy present
GORE: WHAT IS HE GOOD FOR?
Comedy, hopefully. Do you like it? Good. Here’s an hour of it, plus some pathos if I can find an excuse to crowbar that in. Work in progress
show from a 5-time award winning comedian and Russell Howard’s Good News writer. “A Class Act Indeed” Chortle
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
GRAINNE MAGUIRE: GREAT PEOPLE MAKING GREAT CHOICES
Since most of us make our most important decisions riddled with doubt, self hatred and armed only with quotes incorrectly attributed
to Marilyn Monroe to guide us, can we be trusted to do it right? Grainne Maguire, as seen on Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience,
and as heard on Women’s Hour & The Now Show has a good old think about it. **** Chortle, The Skinny, Three Weeks “Extremely Funny” The Times
www.grainnemaguire.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: FREE
FoxyComedy presents
GRAY’S COMEDY CAFE
Enjoy a mirth-filled mixed-bill of comedic talent including some of the hottest up-and-coming acts and an established headliner. Don’t watch
this space, as it’s a brochure and it won’t change... but check the website, where we update with the latest news! Sample the sublime culinary
delectations of Gray’s homemade dishes, then shed those calories through laughter-cise! One of a regular stand-up night, with MC Ben Ennis
www.lcbdepot.co.uk/grays
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
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CKP present
HAL CRUTTENDEN: STRAIGHT OUTTA CRUTTENDEN
Host of Live At The Apollo & star of Radio 4, Hal is back ranting about the real evils of the modern world - over sharing on social media and
the 5:2 diet. The more he complains the funnier he gets. As seen on The Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie To You? The Great British
Bake Off; An Extra Slice, Live At The Palladium & Have I Got News For You. ‘Hugely Talented’ Times
www.halcruttenden.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £14
Club Smashing present
HALL & EDHOUSE: THE TWO SYDS 2
“Hey, Ian!” “Yes Bruce?” “Last year’s show was good fun, wasn’t it? Everyone seemed to really enjoy it.” “Yeah, they did.” “How are we going
to top that this time - what do you think, new sketches and that?” “Yeah. And dancing. Dancing and a-prancing!” “Oh, ok. If you want.”
“I do. It’ll be a cowabunga retro-rad double act with lots of daft laughs for everyone.” “Ian, you’re not doing it dressed like that, are you?”
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
HANNAH SILVESTER: THE BALLAD OF HANNAH SILVESTER
Hannah Silvester explores guilt, sex, mortality and the rational life choices made by a perfectly sane woman in the absolute prime of her life. Join the
Midlands Comedy Award Breakthrough Act Winner 2014 in her first solo show. Warning: Will contain songs. “She’s a woman with a lot of attitude, and a
way of expressing it that is often viciously, hilariously blunt” Chortle
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
Fowl Humour present
HAP (LESS ONE)
Come meet Hap, the most useless being you will ever meet. Laugh at the idiot as he learns to fend for himself and function like
an acceptable human being. Unfortunately he isn’t really much of a human being, he’s just a bloody clown. ‘Hap (Less One)’ is a unique
free-for-all in physical comedy and clowning, as we learn to find humour in a fool’s tragedy. From award winning company Fowl Humour.
www.fowlhumour.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£4.50)
Gag Reflex present
HARRIET DYER: NONSENSE (EDINBURGH PREVIEW)
Just a new hour of funny from my brain. As heard on BBC Radio 4Extra. “She was a breath of fresh air, will have you in stitches”
**** Broadway Baby. “A wonderfully whimsical show” **** Arts Award Voice. “Absolutely fantastic” Broadway World
www.gagreflex.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.20pm)
ENTRY: FREE
MHA Talent present
HARRIET KEMSLEY - GOOD GIRL (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Harriet Kemsley brings her brand new show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival after the success of her debut ‘Puppy Fat’. This year
she has been supporting Stewart Francis and Katherine Ryan on their nationwide tours as well doing stand up on The One Show as part
of their Edinburgh Showcase. Join this “quirky very funny new stand-up” (Time Out) in her hilarious new hour.
www.harrietkemsley.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
MLA present
HATE N LIVE
The London and Edinburgh hit late comedy show comes to Leicester Hosted by Darius Davies and Leo Kearse and other top comedians
each night, the panel have to improvise comedy routines on subjects that the audience hate and suggest on the night. Every show is different
and every show is hilarious. Its a riotous and offensive and very very funny.
www.facebook.com/Hate-n-Live-1384236988532180/timeline
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Avalon Promotions present
HAYLEY ELLIS - FOMO
Hayley Ellis has the Fear of missing out (FOMO to the kids) Join award winning Ellis (tour support for Rob Delaney and Kerry Godliman)
for her follow up hour to find out how neurotic we all really are. “Perkily engaging” - The Scotsman “Flashes of brilliance” - Fest “Destined
for comedy greatness” - XFM **** Giggle Beats
www.hayleyellis.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
Off The Kerb Productions present
HENRY PAKER: WORK IN PROGRESS
Henry Paker (“One of the Funniest men on the planet” The Guardian) returns to Leicester with a brand new work-in-progress hour.
Henry’s TV and Radio credits include BBC3’s Russell Howard’s Good News, Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live, Live at the Comedy Store and
has co-written/stars in BBC R4’s Small Scenes.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
Heroes of Fringe
HENRY VON STIFLE - ENTER THE DRAGON
Renowned entertainer, amateur hairdresser and world record holder for the longest time a man has carried a toaster, Henry von Stifle is ready to
share his secrets of working in North Korea for MI5 - all along to the entire soundtrack to Enter the Dragon. “An hour of solid nonsensical laughter”
ShortCom.co.uk
www.heroesoffringe.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
HER & HER
Two up-and-coming acts tell tales of anxiety, heartbreak and happiness. Comedians Stephanie Laing & Bisha K Ali bring you an hour of warm,
winsome and weird stand-up comedy. Goofy and peculiar, Stephanie’s comedy is a mix of silliness, filth and unusual observations, underpinned
by a disarming honesty. Bisha’s laid-back charm, along with her ability to surprise and delight audiences has made her one to watch.
www.hernher.tumblr.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
HIGH SHERIFFS’ CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT: LEICESTER
A great night of comedy, put together & supported by the High Sheriffs of Leicestershire & Rutland. Featuring Chris Betts
(“Zinging turn of phrase” Scotsman “Natural comedic touch” Broadway Baby), Darren Walsh (UK Pun Champion 2014, Dave’s Funniest
Joke of the Fringe) and the fantastic Carly Smallman (ITV2’s ‘Viral Tap’ and BBC2’s ‘The Rob Brydon Show’). In aid of Warning Zone.
www.patrickmonahan.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Warning Zone Map Ref: MAP 2 (55)
TIME: 7.30pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £12
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HIGH SHERIFFS’ CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT: RUTLAND
A great night of comedy, put together and supported by the High Sheriffs of Leicestershire & Rutland. Join us for a great night of 3 of the
best stand up comedians around plus a brilliant host. Full line up to be announced on www.comedy-festival.co.uk In aid of Warning Zone
www.warningzone.org.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Rutland County Museum Map Ref: MAP 2 (44)
TIME: 7.30pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £12
HILARY FOX: PERMISSION TO BE ME
Outrageous, lighthearted fun. I’m not saving the world here people, just having a laugh! Miss Hilary Fox is one of the most fabulously
original and surprisingly left of field comedy personalities to emerge in recent years. Expect shockingly good songs, with more than
a certain rude cheekiness and an abundance of affable charm. “Oh my days @MissHilaryFox is so bl**dy funny. Go an see her!” Ninia Benjamin
www.hilaryfoxcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
HONORARY NORTHERN GEEZERS
Stand-up comedy from three cheeky chappies who’ve defected from down South and taken up permanent residence in the North West
of England. Prepare to have your funny bones pushed to the brink with hilarious gags, observations, one-liners, stories, and even a little
ukulele music.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Big Difference Company present
HOTEL D’COMEDIE
Check in at Hotel D’Comedie and experience a series of unique comedy moments in one of Leicester’s swankiest hotels! Take a tour
of the hotel’s luxurious suites to encounter and interact with a variety of intriguing comedy acts. Set in different rooms through Hotel Maiyango,
this is an interactive show where the four comedians perform outside of their comfort zones. Not to be missed!
www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Hotel Maiyango Map Ref: MAP 1 - A1 (13)
TIME: 9pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Big Difference Company present
HOTEL D’COMEDIE: LOUGHBOROUGH
A chance to see this exclusive festival show in a new setting! Take a tour of Holywell Guest House and bump into to some it’s more unusual
visitors. This intimate show will introduce to four comedians who are guaranteed to give you a night to remember. Limited tickets available.
In aid of Big Difference Company. Registered Charity 1135167
www.holywellguesthouse.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Holywell House Map Ref: MAP 4 (61)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
HURT & ANDERSON
Hurt and Anderson will entertain you with a mix of “genuinely quick-witted” (The Stage) sketch comedy and “absolutely fabulous” (York Vision)
musical comedy. Navigating from pop culture to the political, these girls are “...a pleasure to watch” **** (Broadway Baby) “These girls could
be the next Mitchell and Webb” **** (ThreeWeeks).
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 6.15pm (7pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“A strong line-up” the sunday times
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
Big Difference Company & Equity present
I SAY - THE ANNUAL COMEDY CONVERSATION
A very special festival event. Comedy legend Nicholas Parsons (Just A Minute, The Ed Sullivan Show, The Comic Strip, The Benny Hill Show)
talks to Festival Director Geoff Rowe about the state of British comedy, how it has changed over the years and whether it’s in a fit state. A must
see event for everyone interested in comedy and the comedy industry. In association with Equity & De Montfort University. As part of Beyond a Joke.
In aid of Big Difference Company. Registered Charity 1135167 www.dmu.ac.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Hugh Aston Building Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (14)
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £5
Heroes present
I, THE UNIVERSE - MATTHEW HIGHTON
2225 space is overrun with tourists, amongst them a young couple who just want a ‘real’ experience. In order to get it they will travel
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galaxies to watch the last God die. A story so moving the Universe itself personified just to tell it. Compelling, silly, hilariously absurd, it’s show,
like no other “Highton has the storyteller’s gift.” **** Chortle “Disorientating, bizarre and rather brilliant” **** Broadway Baby
www.matthewhighton.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 2.20pm (3.20pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Avalon Promotions present
IAIN STIRLING - TOUCHY FEELY
Double BAFTA nominated Iain Stirling is back following 4 successive sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. A show about
post-referendum Scotland and that time he annoyed the armed forces! Credits include; Love Island (ITV), Drunk History (Comedy Central)
The Now Show, Dilemma (Radio 4), Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3),The Josh Widdicombe Show (XFM), Russell Howard’s Stand
www.iaindoesjokes.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
IAN COGNITO: WORK IN PROGRESS
Outspoken, opinionated and totally clued up, Ian Cognito’s take on the world will have you convinced and convulsed (with laughter) as he
spits his darkly humorous vitriol over an unsuspecting crowd.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
Club Smashing present
IAN HALL - IANERTIA
Winner Best New Show 2014 and Best Poster 2015. Maybe Best Fake Hair this year? Ianertia: a gormless man’s attempt to escape a creative
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cul de sac of spent ideas. Emerging from a skip of broken dreams with a plethora of absurd comic characters he made out of his brain, features
wigs (obvs), props, terrible puns, slapstick, karaoke and cardboard. “Brilliantly daft. Something for just about everyone” Leicester Mercury
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £3
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
IAN LANE - ALOOF!
This one man stand-up comedy show by Ian Lane contains the following: 3 types of sneezes; 3 impressions of screensavers; 4 impressions
of toilet seats; 6 rejected designs for Fire Exit signs; 6 wooden spoons they don’t tell you exist in pubs; 1 song about sudokus; 1 short play
about car indicators; 1 joke my mum wrote; 0 photos of my roof. Stats correct at time of printing. “Likeable enough” Broadway Baby
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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IAN SMITH - WORK IN PROGRESS
Award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC1’s The Ark, BBC3’s Sweat the Small Stuff) returns with a work-in-progress of his
fourth solo show. ***** The Mirror ***** Three Weeks “Proper star quality” The Guardian “You’d do well to catch him now before his
inevitable jump to the big time” The Telegraph “I’m convinced that Ian Smith’s carefully crafted act is one of the best you will see at the festival”
The Mirror
www.iansmithcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
EMX Management proudly present
IAN SMITH: WHEREABOUTS
Following two hugely successful shows, award-winning comedian Ian Smith (BBC1’s The Ark, BBC3’s Sweat The Small Stuff) returns with
his third hour. It’s about whereabouts things are and whatabouts they’re doing there. “Fantastically funny” (Times) “An hour of controlled
madness, consistently intelligent and laugh out loud funny” **** Skinny ***** ThreeWeeks **** Metro **** Broadway Baby
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
IN CONVERSATION WITH STANDARD ISSUE
The sharp and witty online women’s magazine hosts a killer line-up of funny women talking about comedy, women, feminism and other topics as yet
undecided. Join Sara Pascoe, Jo Caulfield, Emma Kennedy and another exciting name TBC* for what’s bound to be an excellent evening of chat.
As part of Beyond a Joke.
www.standardissuemagazine.com
*Line-up subject to change
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 8.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £12
Sajeela Kershi presents
IMMIGRANT DIARIES
Statistics don’t tell the story, people do Who are these ‘bloody Immigrants’. Hear from them in this multi Award winning antidote to anti-immigration
/refugee rhetoric. Funny, sublime stories from host Sajeela & her guests. Residents of this marvellously multi-cultural Island. *****(Argus)
*****(FreshAirFringe) *****(AsianCultureVulture) *****(Remotegoat)
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
Jokes On Us Free Festival present
IRISH DAVE’S FOREIGN INVADERS
Comedy & Cocktails’ Dave McGuckin is mounting a comedy invasion Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Join him and a selection of great
“foreign” comedians active in the British comedy scene today, including President Obonjo, Ishi Khan-Jackson and more! Nobody tell
the Home Office...
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
2Funny Comedy present
ISHI KHAN-JACKSON: I’MMIGRANT
Her ancestors joined the wave of migration from India to Africa. Ishi grew up with a confused identity. She then migrated from Africa
to the UK. So who is Ishi now? In her new stand up hour, Ishi explores migration, identity & belonging. “Engaging Raconteur” Three Weeks
Funny Women Best Show nominee.
www.2funny.org.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
IT’S A PUNNY OLD WORLD
To celebrate UK Punday, a panel of experienced and distinguished pundits discuss the history of puns and how (& why) they have become
an essential part of the British sense of humour. What are the key characteristics of puns? Why do we groan when a pun is told? The panel
will include comedians, academics and the odd special guest. Chaired by Martin Ballard, BBC Radio Leicester.
As part of Beyond a Joke.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 1pm (2pm)
VENUE: BBC Radio Leicester Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (3)
ENTRY: FREE
Off The Kerb Productions present
IVO GRAHAM: WORK IN PROGRESS
Festival favourite, Ivo Graham works up a brand new show ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. It’s been a busy 12 months for Ivo with numerous
TV and radio appearances as well as a total sell-out run of his critically acclaimed show ‘No Filter’ at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2015. “Cleverly
constructed comic timing” **** Edinburgh Evening News. “Beautifully constructed comedy” The Scotsman.
www.ivograham.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS:
Tickets for all festival
shows are available from
our festival box office
Give the helpful ticketing team a call on 0116 242 3595 or click on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
Tickets are also available to buy in person from the ticket office in Highcross & from Curve.
FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICE 0116 242 3595
Tetrad Presents
JACK BRITTON’S GREATEST HITS (DEBUT ALBUM)
In Jack Britton’s much awaited debut album every song is an instant hit. Come along for an hour of passion, ferocity and infectious vibes,
featuring such favourites as ‘I know what you did last summer (because you do it every summer)’ and ‘Arklife’. Get down, get dirty, get
a bit uncomfortably shouty with Leicester’s one and only comedy diva. Double bill tickets available at www.attenborougharts.com
www.jackagbritton.tumblr.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
The Cookie present
JACK CAMPBELL - BOY GIRL BRAIN
Jack Campbell’s new show which is basically just a new hour of stand-up and he has picked the title based on a bit of material to create
the illusion of something with a theme. Contains structure.
www.jackcampellcomedian.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
ENTRY: £5
Dead Cat Comedy present
JACK CAMPBELL - IS THIS THE BEST OF JACK CAMPBELL?
Jack brings to you his debut hour show, again. The show travelled from Leiceater to Edinburgh via Adelaide, so why not finish it back
in the city where it all started for the English Comedian of the year 2014. Twitter YourboyJC
www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
ENTRY: £5
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
EVENTS
Off The Kerb Productions present
JAKE LAMBERT & TOM LUCY
Join Jake and Tom, two of the most exciting stand-ups in the UK, as they deliver their brand new shows at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
Tom Lucy - “Outstanding young comic and one to watch. Headed for great things!” Harry Hill Jake Lambert - “Brilliant one-liners” Chortle
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10.20pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
Get Comedy present
JAMALI MADDIX - WORK IN PROGRESS
As seen on BBC1’s ‘The John Bishop Show’ and fresh from supporting Jim Jefferies to a packed Hyde Park audience Jamali Maddix
is bringing his unprecedented, unedited and unflinchingly funny debut hour to Leicester. Come and see a star in the making. “Maddix
genuinely feels like a fresh voice” Chortle
www.getcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
JAMES & SEABURN: PIANO CHOCOLAT
James & Seaburn are in the best traditions of the comedy double act; eccentric, off kilter but still accessible and endearing. Through
the mediums of stand-up, sketch, songs and silliness, James & Seaburn present a fun-filled journey through modern life, touching on themes
as diverse as alien invasion, charity stunts, career angst and the emotional trauma of lost socks.
www.jamesandseaburn.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Phil McIntyre Entertainments present
JAMES ACASTER - RESET (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)
4 time Foster’s Comedy Award Nominee for Best Show; 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015, James Acaster brings new things to Dave’s Leicester
Comedy Festival 2016. As seen on Live At The Apollo, Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week (BBC) & 8 Out of 10 Cats (Ch 4) As Heard
on James Acaster’s Findings (Radio 4) and The Josh Widdicombe Show (XFM) “This is stand-up of the highest, most playful order” Guardian
www.jamesacaster.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £8
JAMES ALDERSON IN THE HUNGER JAMES
“Best Comedian 2014” James Alderson has been through a lot of ups and downs in his life! Join James as he explores his life and
tries to work out how he’s arrived at being out of shape, middle aged, and out of breath, and see if maybe, just maybe, he can find
a way to conquer food once and for all! “A joy to watch!” I Want Comedy “Deserves a bigger stage!” The Portsmouth News
www.jamesalderson.net
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
JAMES COOK IN ALWAYS BE ROLLING: THRONE OF GAMES
Expanded and Updated! Award-winning comedian James Cook explains how board games can change your life, save the world and
get you an all-expenses- paid trip to Germany. “wonderfully genuine, highly accessible and interesting” Gigglebeats “an hour better spent
than playing Monopoly” Chortle “Brilliant, charming, v.funny” Richard Osman off of Pointless
www.jamescookcomedian.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times
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Glorious Management present
JAMES FARMER - ULTIMATE WORRIER
Join James (writer for 8 Out of 10 Cats, League Of Their Own, Have I Got News for You) as he worries about worrying too much, about worrying
too much... about worrying. Think Inception, but with a lot more worrying. Jimmy Carr tour support 2014. “Very funny” (Bedfordshire on Sunday).
“Sharp and Witty” (BroadwayBaby)
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 12.30pm (1.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Dead Cat Comedy present
JAMES LOVERIDGE - WORK IN PROGRESS
Following on from his sold out debut show James Loveridge brings another hour of hilarious true stories to Dave’s Leicester Comedy
Festival as this exciting young comedian/loveable idiot comes to terms with growing up. “This undoubtedly the best free show that I have
seen at the Fringe.” Broadway Baby
www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Gag Reflex present
JAMES MEEHAN: BEAST WARS (EDINBURGH PREVIEW)
Multi award-winning comedian James (from Gein’s Family Giftshop and Funz & Gamez) presents his debut solo show. One man’s journey
into finding out what the shit he’s doing with himself. A look at class, race, growing up and whether or not he’s actually called James.
“This is an adventure” Steve Zissou. “Razor sharp timing and cutting northern wit” Shortcom. “Refreshingly nonchalant” Time Out
www.gagreflex.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.35pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Dead Cat Comedy present
JAMES ROSS - LEOPARDOPTERA
High-energy, left field stand-up for people who’ve read a book, without pictures, and enjoyed it. Charming moustachioed comedian
WLTM audience with GSOH for fun, maybe more. Sell-out run, Edinburgh Fringe 2015 5* One4Review 4* Daily Mirror “[the] irresistable
momentum of a drunk on an obstacle course.” The Socialist Twitter: @jamesrosscomedy
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
MHA Talent present
JAMES VEITCH - WORK IN PROGRESS
Join James Veitch (author of the Best-Selling book ‘Dot Con’) as he brings his brand new show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival.
“Veitch is ahead of the curve” Guardian. “Ingenious... one to watch” Independent
www.veitch.me
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £6
JAMIE DALGLEISH - I DRINK, THEREFORE I AM
Fresh faced young Glaswegian Jamie Dalgleish may not look like your typical drunken philosopher, but having now spent half his life
drinking, the former ‘Scottish Comedian of the Year’ now invites you to join him in a riotous hour of stories about Battling the Bottle, Aristotle...
and any other piss that’ll get him a laugh! “Full of energy & instantly likeable, a bright future in Stand-Up” Edinburgh Festival Journal
www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
EVENTS
JARLATH REGAN - BUT YOU CAN CALL ME JARLATH
It’s the perfect show to start your Saturday night fresh from a sell-out run at the Leicester Square Theatre. A rip-roaring standup show from
the host of global hit podcast, An Irishman Abroad. As recommended by The Times, Guardian, Telegraph, Independent, Huffington Post, and
Marc Maron. As seen on Russell Howard’s Good News “More laughs in the first 15 minutes than most comedians can muster in a whole hour” Metro
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
JARRED CHRISTMAS - HAVE A HOON ON THIS
Jarred Christmas is laying his comedy smack down in the form of energetic storytelling, pumped full of jokes and banter. Issues will be dealt
with, feelings will be kicked in the teeth, current affairs will be smacked round the head, hype will be used in the blurb and tall tales will be told.
“One of the funniest men to pick up a mic” Time Out.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £12 (£10)
JARRED CHRISTMAS AND HOBBIT - BEAT MY BOX
A stand-up comedy and beat box collaboration. Hobbit is an award winning beat boxer, Jarred Christmas is an award winning comic.
When their powers combine, they create a very fun and daft show. Music from the mouth, a loop station, a tubby man dancing, theme tunes,
8 mile style beat box battles, games, prizes and shit loads of laughter. It’s party time! What time is it? Seriously mate,
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 10pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Proper Funny Comedy present
JASON NEALE’S FOOTPRINT
Following Sold Out shows @ DLCF 2015 and a successful 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Leicester’s own affable everyman returns with
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a Brand New Solo Show. “Well-written sharp gags & stories tied together with a stage persona that warms an audience instantly” Exchange Comedy
“Unafraid to push the boundaries with his humour, often smashing through them altogether with a sense of glorious purpose” Commentary
www.jasonneale.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want (£4)
JASPER CROMWELL JONES & FRIENDS
We follow the posh hapless adventurer on his latest adventure. A new character show from Joe Bor, award winning comedian and TV warm
up for The Graham Norton Show, Mock The Week, Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Sunday Night at The Palladium. As seen on Dave. Listed in
the top jokes of the fringe in The Independent, The Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror.
www.joebor.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
JAY HAMPSON TRIES HIS BEST
Jay Hampson is many things. Some he’s good at some he’s not but he always tries his best even if it sometimes falls short. This is the debut
work in progress show from the Amused Moose Laugh Off Finalist, Beat The Frog World Series Winner and promising new(ish)comer Jay.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
JEN BRISTER - WORK IN PROGRESS
Jen Brister returns to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival with a brand new show that at the time of registering she hadn’t started
writing yet. No doubt it will be hilarious* (*I can’t guarantee that.) Here’s some stuff that people she didn’t pay said about a completely
different show. “Blisteringly Funny” The List; “Gorgeously talented” Time Out; “This is as near perfect stand up as I have seen” Scotsgay
www.jenbrister.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
JIM BAYES - PURE JIM
Pure Jim is Jim’s 2nd solo show. After What am I doing here? focussed on being a fat frustrated 30 something Pure Jim is the brilliant
& hilarious story of losing weight, learning to live healthier & trying to be a better human both physically & socially with somewhat varied
results. Brilliant observations, sharp lines & well crafted jokes this is a great fun show not to be missed from 1 of the UK’s bright new acts
www.jimbayescomedy@gmail.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Red Comedy proudly present
JIM SMALLMAN - BISCUITS FOR ALL
So in 2015 Jim Smallman got nominated for Best New Show at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Then he went to Edinburgh and had
a great time. This is 2016’s new show. It’s not written yet. By February 19th, it will be. Will it be funny? Probably. He’ll bring biscuits for
you and do at least one joke about how you say the word “Belvoir” because he’s from Leicester originally. In summary: New show.
Will be good. Come! www.jimsmallman.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.15pm (7.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
Red Comedy proudly present
JIM SMALLMAN - MY GIRLS
There are two girls in comedian Jim Smallman’s odd little life: his precocious, entertaining eleven-year-old daughter with whom he shares
ridiculous adventures, and his new wife, the love of his life, who happens to be a retired adult performer. This show is about them. Best New
Show nominee, Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2015. “Beautiful comedy from the stand-up who wears life on his skin” Sunday Times.
www.jimsmallman.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.15pm (7.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
JO D’ARCY AND PATRICK DRAPER: CRETINS
Patrick Draper (“Killer punchlines” Funhouse Comedy, “Compelling stage presence” Stagefright Comedy) & Jo D’Arcy
(“Great persona, excellent timing and very visual” The Stand Comedy Clubs). Two of the most impressive up & coming acts on the circuit
bang their heads together, for a brand new hour of offbeat dark twisted stories and nonsense. We’ll be clever, we’ll be stupid, and
we’ll probably throw in a sing-song too.
www.patdraper.me.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Claire Stephens Management present
JOANNA NEARY - FACEFUL OF ISSUES
The much-loved Celia, housewife and host, returns on tour with her Toxborough Village Hall Chat Show, in aid of the Animal Hospital for
a kitten who needs an iron lung. Topical talks, showbiz exclusives, celebrity interviews plus a local locksmith’s bawdy confessions, a recipe
for air soup and a photograph of a conker. “It’s a smart, fun and exquisitely crafted show” The List “A gloriously lo-fi show” Bruce Dessau
www.joneary.com/home.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 4.40pm (5.40pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
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JODY KAMALI - SPECTACULAR!
An exhilarating character comedy show set in a dysfunctional circus. Think David Copperfield meets Ben Stiller meets Hammer Horror
gone wrong in this riotous, surreal parody of circus and magic. “A chaotic and exciting performance that left the audience in stitches” EdFringe
Review “It’s mayhem. Pure, unadulterated madness. And it’s completely hilarious.” Nouse
www.jodykamali.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
JOE BOR: BEAR GRYLLS AND ME
A new stand up show from award winning comedian and TV warm up for The Graham Norton Show, Mock The Week, Never Mind
The Buzzcocks and Sunday Night at The Palladium. As seen on Dave. Listed in the top jokes of the fringe in The Independent, The Daily
Mail and The Daily Mirror. “Joe Bor is a must see” Alan Carr
www.joebor.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £4 (£3)
Chambers Management Touring Proudly present
JOE LYCETT: THAT’S THE WAY, A-HA A-HA, JOE LYCETT
The self-proclaimed ‘absolute lad’ is back with an all new stand-up show, following appearances on Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats
Does Countdown and a wine tour of the French Riviera. There’s a good chance you’ll Lycett. Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee. “Cheeky, warm
and super-funny” Time Out. “Entertainingly mischievous” Guardian. “Finds brilliance in what could be merely workaday” Chortle.
www.joelycettcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £12 (£10)
Chambers Management Touring Proudly present
JOE LYCETT: WORK IN PROGRESS
Join award-winning sparky stand up Joe Lycett as he workshops material for his third hour show. Expect it to be rough round the edges, interactive,
potentially slightly awkward, but most of all BLOODY GOOD FUN. His 2012 show got nominated for Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer so it
can’t be all bad. As seen on Celebrity Juice and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. ‘Imaginative and cheekily subversive comedy... Entertainingly mischievous’
(Guardian). ‘A delightfully natural style that builds a real connection with the audience... an accomplished storyteller’ (Chortle). www.joelycettcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
Old Man Management present
JOE SUTHERLAND: MODEL ACTRESS
Exciting newcomer Joe Sutherland is a triple-threat: Singing! Dancing! Mime! - None of these will feature in his show; he’s just very
threatening. With a baby-face and the voice of an angel on 40 B&H a day, Joe is “definitely one to watch” (Chortle), “oozing star power
from every pore” (The Mirror). This is a FREE 45 minute preview of his solo debut (work in progress).
www.joesutherland.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8.15pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Glorious Management present
JOE WELLS - 10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT UKIP
The follow up show to the critically acclaimed (**** Chortle, **** Broadway Baby) debut show ‘Night of The Living Tories’. As heard on
Radio 4 Extra and ‘No Pressure To Be Funny’. As seen on Amnesty International’s ‘Human TV’ and supporting both Alexei Sayle and Frankie
Boyle. Joe Wells believes you should treat all people with love and compassion, but that’s not easy when a quarter of them voted UKIP
www.joewells.org.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph
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Off The Kerb Productions present
JOEL DOMMETT - CONQUER
One of the UK’s most energetic and charming comedians returns to the road! Joel’s fourth solo show retells his hilarious quest
to become world champion at, well, literally anything he can claim world championship at.
www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough Town Hall Map Ref: MAP 4 (64)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £11 (£9 students)
Off The Kerb Productions Present
JOEL DOMMETT: WORK IN PROGRESS
Join Joel at The Cookie as he tries out brand new material ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe 2016. Star of ITV’s Reality Bites, BBC3’s
Impractical Jokers and Russell Howard’s Good News. “Hilarious, delightful tales” The Scotsman “Excellent storytelling comic” The Guardian
www.joeldommett.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
JOEL DOMMETT’S PICK OF THE WEEK
Join Joel (Impractical Jokers BBC Three, Reality Bites ITV2, Russell Howard’s Good News, Sky1’s Bring the Noise) as he handpicks
his favourite acts from each week of the festival. Your chance to see 3 of the best festival comedians, hosted by the “hilarious” (The Scotsman)
“manically funny” (Three Weeks) Joel Dommett. Line up confirmed on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
www.joeldommett.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £9
JOEY PAGE: CATASTROPHE PARTY
Alternative comedian, Joey, 30, one previous owner, with all of his own teeth and hair, has been on television (as seen on Nevermind
the Buzzcocks, BBC Three Comedy Presents and Noel Fielding’s Luxury Comedy) yet he still lives at his mum’s house. Here he is moaning
about it in a fun way, whilst simultaneously looking at how awful the modern world is and celebrating his 10th year as a stand-up comedian.
www.joey-page.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
PBJ Management present
JOEY PAGE: IMAJOENARY (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Joey Page 31, has moved out of his mum’s and is worried about the apocalypse, heartburn and white van men who smoke outside
his window. He is in awe of washing machines and wants to escape reality. Have a swim around inside his head for an hour, the water’s
fine and there’s a wicked slide.
www.joey-page.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Off The Kerb Productions present
JOHN GORDILLO: PROGRESS IN WORK
Take this unique opportunity to see one of Britain’s most fertile comic minds running out brand new material in intimate surroundings.
John has appeared on many stand up shows, hosting the BBC’s seminal current affairs show RDA and has directed works by everyone
from Eddie Izzard to Reginald D Hunter. “Brilliant. Poignantly funny” **** The Scotsman
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
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EMX Management proudly presents
JOHN HASTINGS WORK IN PROGRESS
John has been through things. He needs to write a show he has two ideas for and has no idea which one will show up with him but he
hopes you enjoy it. Amused Moose Best Show Finalist 2015, Just For Laughs 2015 and as seen on Seann Walsh’s Late Night Spectacular
& The One show. “This fast growing comic is a pleasure to watch” The Times.
www.brcomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
EMX Management proudly presents
JOHN HASTINGS MARKED FROM THE START
John is a premature born, nervous yet confident, coddled, only grandson in his family. After years of being protected from any sort
of responsibility he recently became his nephew’s godfather. See how this brought him closer to his father and discover why the NHS isn’t
really that bad. “This fast growing comic is a pleasure to watch” Times. “Well crafted show” The Herald.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
The Mason Sisters @ PBJ present
JOHN KEARNS: WORK IN PROGRESS
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A work in progress from a man who made comedy history by wearing a wig and false teeth. Come see how easy it really is. Winner of the Fosters
Edinburgh Comedy Award 2014, Newcomer Prize 2013 & Panel Prize 2008. “A true comedy original” Time Out.
www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/john-kearns
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £6
Good Stick Limited present
JOHN MCKEEVER: MULTIFARIOUS
After a fantastic Edinburgh Fringe John is proud to bring his debut solo show to DLCF! With only his body, voice and trusty clothes rack,
he effortlessly morphs from persona to persona, blurring the lines between stand-up, storyteller and multiple personality disorder. Come
and meet the multifarious mind of John McKeever! “McKeever’s talent for character creation is a thing of delight” Broadway Baby ****
www.john-mckeever.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 11th: 9pm (10pm) / 12th: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Andy Wright presents
JOHN OTWAY AND WILD WILLY BARRETT
John Otway is an English singer-songwriter who has built a sizeable cult audience through extensive touring, a surreal sense of humour
and a self-deprecating underdog persona. Otway teamed up with Wild Willy Barrett in 1972 and the pair released their first single.
Gypsy/Misty Mountain was a dedication to the fortune teller who had assured Otway that fame and stardom was just around the corner.
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £12
The Cookie present
JOHN PENDAL INTERNATIONAL MAN OF LEATHER
This solo stand-up comedy show is the true story of how a shy Baptist boy from Watford became an unlikely international sex ambassador,
when he won the 25th annual ‘International Mr Leather’ contest in Chicago in May 2003. Armed with a love of spreadsheets he set out to
tour the world representing every kink and fetish regardless of whether he liked them or not.
www.johnpendal.com/iml.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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Exchange Comedy Club present
JOHN PENDAL INTERNATIONAL MAN OF LEATHER
This solo stand-up comedy show is the true story of how a shy Baptist boy from Watford became an unlikely international sex ambassador,
when he won the 25th annual ‘International Mr Leather’ contest in Chicago in May 2003. Armed with a love of spreadsheets he set out to
tour the world representing every kink and fetish regardless of whether he liked them or not.
www.johnpendal.com/iml.html
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
The Fear Corporation
JOHN ROBERTSON - LET’S REDECORATE!
John Robertson (The One Show, Videogame Nation) eulogises his best friend in this kinky, heartbreaking show about death, grief,
bondage and mental health. Contains jokes. “A splendid comedy beast. ****;” Kate Copstick, The Scotsman ****; The List, ****; The Skinny,
“his material is edgy, intelligent and smoothly-delivered ****” The Age, Melbourne
www.thejohnrobertson.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
The Fear Corporation present
JOHN ROBERTSON’S THE DARK ROOM
The Dark Room is the world’s only live-action videogame! After 4 million YouTube hits and sell out shows in Edinburgh, London, Hong Kong,
Melbourne and Berlin, come to Leicester and see it in a bus! Win £1000! Or some crap we found in a charity shop! “NOT TO BE MISSED”
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The Guardian, *****; The Skinny ****; The Scotsman *****; FringeReview, WINNER Argus Angel Brighton Fringe 2013 “Don’t miss it” Daily Telegraph
www.thejohnrobertson.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
JOHN ROBINS - SPEAKEASY
All new show from comedian, firebrand, sometime DJ and all-time vibe magnet. A festival favourite returns after critically acclaimed,
sell-out shows. One half of The Elis James and John Robins Show on XFM. as Seen on Russell Howard’s Stand-Up Central (Comedy Central)
and Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled (Dave). “Humane, interesting and consistently funny” **** Independent.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £9 (£7)
JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS: STDAD-UP
An idiotic comedy show about having and then not having a father, and how stupid you need to make yourself look to get away with
speaking ill of the dead. Incredible silliness from the Alternative Comedy Memorial Society co-host and Radio 4 News Quiz writer, who’s
currently training with Philippe Gaulier. “Intelligent, precise and deadly funny” **** Chortle.co.uk. “An exquisite moment with peas”
***** One4Review.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 4.40pm (5.35pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
Just the Tonic present
JOHNNY VEGAS IS UNPREPARED BUT READY
Johnny Vegas returns to Leicester after last year’s brilliant sell out show. A very rare chance to spend an hour in the company of the man.
This will be one of the first public outings of his new show. To know Johnny Vegas, you really have to see him live. Come listen to the man that
can make the mundane and tragic into comedy gold. The funniest man this country has produced. Hurry up, it will sell out!
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £12 (£9)
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Jokes On Us Free Festival present
JOHNSTON & MILTON’S WIRELESS SHOW: VOL 1
Johnston & Milton unfurl their surreal and idiotic imaginations in the form of radio style comedy. Come and be part of a live recording
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treating your ears to bizarre characters, beautiful sound effects and a blistering array of fake radio commercials which mock the hyper-capitalism
of our age whilst simultaneously making you want to buy false nasal hair. So put on that nice jumper we picked out for you and join us.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.35pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Jokes On Us Free Festival present
JOHNSTON & MILTON’S WIRELESS SHOW: VOL 2
Do we love you? Of course we do. We’ve held off from visiting Mildred’s house by the stark windswept beaches of Northumberland to
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perform a second radio style comedy show just for you. Good comedy should be about escapism, so close your eyes and allow your lovely head
to be flooded by a wave of joyous sound effects, eclectic imagery and strange characters. It’s a totally different show than yesterday!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.35pm)
ENTRY: FREE
thejomarsh present
JO-JO BELLINI: THIS & THAT
Miss Bellini will sing, sashay, season and sauté an evening of song and salacious sensations that will get your juices flowing with a cabaret
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style that’s never been seen before - anywhere! Jo-Jo Bellini whips the audience into a frenzy while whipping up supper, the menu is accompanied
by her impressive lungs belting out a carefully-selected list of Tom Jones classics. **** Three Weeks **** The Mumble
www.jojobellini.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 5.50pm (6.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
JON LONG & WINDING ROAD
Stand up comedy with songs. The best way to know if you’ll like this is to watch one of my videos online. Get there from
twitter @JonLongStandUp and if you like it come along, it’s free entry/pay-what-you-want! Winner of the Comedy Store King Gong London
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September 2015, 2nd Place at the Cavendish Arms Summer Competition 2015. “Jon has great crowd skills backed up by great material” Tom Craine
www.jonmarklong.wix.com/jonlongstandup
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
JON PEARSON: I AM WHAT I AM
Jon is what he is... a big man, with big and often unique opinions. From hopscotch as a valid exercise routine to his positive twist
on modern day cannibalism. Join Jon for a laughter filled hour of standup comedy, looking at the world from an elevated 6ft 6in perspective.
“Very tall and hugely funny” Lucy Porter “Brilliant and witty gags” - EdFringeReview.com
www.jonpearson.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
JON WAGSTAFFE- IT WAS THIS BIG
Come on a journey into the world of simple man, Jon Wagstaffe. A man with a crazy past who just really likes fishing. Watch Jon bridge
the gap between fishing and everyday life.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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Dead Cat Comedy present
JONATHAN MAYOR IS SCREAMING!
What a world! What a world! Discover what in the world makes Jonathan scream. Joy? Pleasure or pain? Absolute fury? The Church
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of Mayor is on the march so join his expanding cult. No Gatorade or smocks. “Marvellously wicked” Sarah Millican “Hilarious. Charmingly vicious.
Not sure how he gets away with it sometimes” Jason Manford
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Gag Reflex present
JONNY AWSUM: LIVE IN LOUGHBOROUGH!
Join Jonny for a laugh-packed hour of musical comedy and feel-good factor. “A truly magnificent show ... if The X Factor had a comedy entry
he would be too good for it” ***** (Three Weeks). “Guaranteed to lift your spirits” ***** (Mirror). As featured on the BBC Radio 2 Arts Show.
www.loucoll.ac.uk www.jonnyawsum.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough College Arts Academy Map Ref: MAP 4 (62)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7
JONNY PELHAM: BEFORE AND AFTER
Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival where the show received 4 stars from the Scotsman, The Sunday Times and the
Daily Mirror, as well as being a Guardian pick for The Fringe’s funniest newcomer Jonny Pelham brings his hotly anticipated debut
show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival “The Laughs are explosive” Chortle.co.uk
www.brcomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
JONNY PELHAM: WORK IN PROGRESS
Following on from his critically acclaimed show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival (4*’s The Scotsman, The Sunday Times,
The Daily Mirror and a Guardian pick for The Fringe’s funniest Newcomers) Jonny Pelham brings his new show to Dave’s Leicester
Comedy Festival. “The Laughs are explosive” Chortle
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
JORDAN BROOKES: ADVENTURES IN LIMITED SPACE
Truth and fiction knock lumps out of each other on the battleground of a pale, malnourished man’s body and mind. A nonsense
delve into identity, ambition and the lies we tell ourselves to get out of bed in the morning. Expect stand-up, character sketches,
unnatural smiling and a callous lack of emotional pay-off in this vaguely anticipated debut hour. **** Chortle **** List **** Fest
***** The Mirror
www.brcomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £4 (£3)
JOSIE LONG & FRIENDS
Josie Long presents a one-off show that promises daftness, excitement and surprises, featuring a host of special guests.
“An original and unflagging spirit, oozing enthusiasm and intellect, Long builds delightful comedy worlds.” **** THE TIMES
“A passion for ideas and creativity” **** THE GUARDIAN “London’s Lena Dunham” EVENING STANDARD
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
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NCF Comedy
JOY CARTER: ASPECTS OF JOY
Joy Carter was born in Nigeria. She was adopted by a white couple and grew up as the only black person in Scunthorpe, which was
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not relaxing. After a spell as a showgirl, which sat easily with her Christian faith, she turned to comedy. She tells her story through stand up/music
and is the only person on the stand-up circuit who plays the flute angrily. However her underlying theme is hope. “So Brilliant” Jo Brand
www.Joycarter.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance (£4)
Heroes of Fringe present
JOZ NORRIS: BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS
Award-winning idiot Joz Norris (of the Chortle Award-nominated Weirdos Collective) returns to Leicester with a new one-off, high-concept
comedy show. This one is a solo show performed in two adjacent venues simultaneously in which, via multimedia and lots of running, Joz
tries to entertain two audiences at once. “An absolute idiot... Simple, silly and screamingly funny.” Fest
www.joznorris.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 1pm (2pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Avalon Promotions present
JULIAN DEANE
Hilarious debut from multi-award-winning comedian Julian Deane. “Deliciously twisted, seriously good gags, quick, sharply written
and endlessly repeatable lines” Guardian. “His trick is to make you think you’re watching standard stand-up fare, then twisting expectations
with sharp, original punchlines” Independent.
www.juliandeane.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
NCF present
JULIET MEYERS - JIVE TALKIN’/DOG WALKIN’
A flipping Portuguese rescue dog with issues and an evil imaginary child are ruining my life but I love them both. Stand-up, stories,
a bit of tenderness (mostly caused by bruising when the dog chased a squirrel), a dash of beligerence and confessions of peeing on things.
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* A work-in progress show * writer for 8/10 Cats and Sarah Millican tv prog * Part of Kayal Sunday all-dayer “Smart and very funny” Independent
www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 3.20pm (4.20pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
NCF Comedy in association with Andrew Roach Talent present
JULIETTE BURTON - WORK IN PROGRESS
Work in progress show from award-winning performer, Juliette Burton. It’s decision time. Juliette has to make a BIG choice and she has
to make it now. WINNER: Argus Angel Award (Brighton Fringe 2015 and 2012) “Burton’s got huge talent and then some!” ***** DAILY MIRROR
“Powerful stuff” **** SUNDAY EXPRESS *Part of the Kayal All-Dayer*
www.julietteburton.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 3.20pm (4.20pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC FIVER FRIDAY - EARLY
Five Top Comedians for a Fiver. Leicester’s regular comedy club brings high quality / bargain price. Paul McCaffrey, from BBC3’s
‘lmpractical Jokers’ and one of our favourite comedians at the moment. We have 2 other acts that we are not allowed to list (oooh... how exciting).
Compere “sad-eyed Jack Nicholson lookalike” (Leicester Mercury) Darrell Martin. Hurry up. These shows sell out so hurry!
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent
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Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC FIVER FRIDAY - EARLY
Five Top Comedians For A Fiver. Just the Tonic “consistently boosting the most interesting line ups in the country” The Times. Keith Carter
appears as one of his characters. Nathon Caton ‘specialises in laidback, on-the-nose material, chopping down fools of all colours’ GUARDIAN
and Jim Smallman ‘wonderfully gritty’ Guardian. Hosted by “a cheeky c’&” (Ricky Bervais), Mr Darrell Martin. Hurry up and book!
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC FIVER FRIDAY - EARLY
Five Top Comedians For A Fiver - “the best comedy club in the country“ Johnny Vegas. lan Cognito - Cognito has been compared to Lenny Bruce.
Matt Reed is a cheeky Geordie who has been headlining clubs for years. We will have 2 more top acts acts booked. See Just the Tonic website
for full listings. Darrell Martin comperes... giving away drinks and generally fooling around
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
Just The Tonic Presents
JUST THE TONIC FIVER FRIDAY - LATE
Just the Tonic’s Fiver Friday now in a late night package. Different to early show: Rob Rouse ‘cartoon face and cheeky banter allow him to get
away with murder’ Independent. George Egg “hugely entertaining variety turn”. Paul McCaffrey “Likeable, animated and fluid with a first rate
sense of timing” Chortle. Another act TBC. Maybe hosted by Darrell Martin (might get someone better).
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC FIVER FRIDAY - LATE
5 acts for a fiver: Just the Tonic’s late night tonight is a stonker: Lloyd Griffith “The next big thing” FHM “Lloyd Griffith is the king of the
unexpected. His sense of fun is infectious, his singing voice faultless and his anecdotes are told with boundless confidence.” THREEWEEKS Keith
Carter is Nige, one of the best comic creations around. We have 2 more acts TBC. Check our website for details. An amazing night
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC FIVER FRIDAY - LATE
Fiver Friday’s going out with a bang! Joel Dommett ‘Manically funny act’ THREE WEEKS ‘Hilarious.. delightful tales’SCOTSMAN. You know him
does tele n that. Nick Doody is one of the circuits great unsung heroes. Staying that, he received a string of 5 star reviews in Edinburgh in 2015.
2 other acts that we are awaiting confirmation as I write. Hosted by the Duracell bunny of comedy Darrell Martin. Check listings
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC SEVEN QUID SATURDAY - FESTIVAL SPECIAL
Leicester’s weekly comedy club pulls out all the stops and brings festival special Saturday shows. This week we see it headlined by the mightily
impressive Noise Next Door. This is pure fun. This is roof raising nonsense from the best pack on the circuit. Paul McCaffrey from BBC3’s Improbable
Jokers, does an opening set. Irish stand up Eleanour Tiernan fits neatly in the middle. Plus compere.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
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Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC VALENTINES SPECIAL - SEVEN ACTS FOR £7
Want to avoid over priced restaurants. Still want to go out on this day of romance but not feel ripped off? Come to Just the Tonic. You give us £7
and we will put comedians on. At time of going to press we have Barry Doods, Juliet Myers, Howard Read and Phil Kay That is already a monster
night. Look at website for more. Have a laugh with us! Love and mayhem
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
Just The Tonic present
JUST THE TONIC’S SATURDAY NIGHT COMEDY WITH JOHNNY VEGAS COMPERE
Just the Tonic brings another ridiculously great bill of comedy. We have Johnny Vegas compering and amother surprise act that we cannot
announce. Also on the bill is Peter Brush. He came to Edinburgh with us Iast year. He is peculiarly in a very funny way. We love him. Stephen Bailey
completely storms this gig when he does it. A spectacular night.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
ENTRY: £13
Just The Tonic Presents
JUST THE TONIC’S SATURDAY NIGHT COMEDY WITH SPECIAL GUEST
We have 1 big name act booked that we cannot announce. It’s a surpise. We have another one awaiting confirmation that will be listed on
our website. This will be a fantastic night. Our problem is we are aiming so high for our acts that we have to keep some secret. Grab a ticket
and have a fantastic night. Check our website for more details as we get them. We are confident this will sell out once we announce.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
ENTRY: £10
JUSTIN PANKS: JOY IS THE ENEMY OF PROGRESS
Are you happy? No, of course not. You’re not supposed to be. The only human beings who’re truly happy sit around the war memorial
drinking shoe polish. Forget trying to be being happy, embrace the misery and try to enjoy the simple things in life, such as an hour of
unpretentious, brutally honest stand-up comedy that’s way better than you think it’s going to be.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
ENTRY: FREE
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Phil Jarvis presents
KAFKA OR MAGALUF
Part Rave, Part Nightmare, an immersive trip to a bureaucratic nightclub. Clipboard or waffle? Dance or cry? Kafka or Magaluf? “admirably
shambolic...highly recommended”(So it goes, John Fleming’s blog),“showed creativity and talent and certainly lived up to the remit of the night
being for new and different things”(nottscomedyreview blog), CRITIC’S CHOICE Gareth Morinan Alternative New Act Of The Year Award 2014.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
ENTRY: FREE
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MZA & Kaibosh present
KAI HUMPHRIES: HOW TO BE HAPPY
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“Happy, original and surreal. An immensely gifted stand-up”(Skinny); High-octane, happy-go-lucky Geordie star of Comedy Central’s ‘Comedy Store’,
Kai has toured UK, Australia & 15 countries across Europe. “Enormous fun, warm and positive” Chortle; “Sunny friendliness & impossible likeability
that makes his rude humour feel mischievous & thoroughly inoffensive, hilarious!” 4STARS 3-Weeks “Side-splittingly funny”(Fest)
www.kaihumphries.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.15pm (7.15pm)
ENTRY: £7.50 (£6)
NCF Comedy present
KAREN SHERRARD: A FÊTE WORSE THAN DEATH
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Welcome to the village fête in Llanfairchwaraesboncen in the South Wales valleys, hosted by 76 year old Iris Evans. Complete with competitions,
slide shows and featuring guest speaker, Esme de Flange, a lascivious TV gardener providing advice on sowing seed, trimming your shrubbery
and producing a prize marrow. But will you be able to contain yourself for... THE RAFFLE? “Warm, witty and winsome” Colin Sell BBC R4
www.karensherrard.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
UTC Artist Management present
KATE LUCAS - WORK IN PROGRESS
Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2014 Kate Lucas presents a work in progress of her highly anticipated debut show ahead of the
Edinburgh Fringe. “Delightfully crude...gleefully nasty” Chortle
www.utcartistmanagement.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
NCF Comedy present
KATE SMURTHWAITE - WRONG SORT OF FEMINIST
Left-wing, feminist, atheist comedy from Kate Smurthwaite - writer for Have I Got News For You? and BBC3’s BAFTA-winning The Revolution
Will Be Televised. Kate has appeared on Question Time, The Big Questions and This Morning but was recently deemed “too controversial” for
Goldsmith’s College. A show about choice, freedom, the feminist movement, asylum seekers in the UK, Couples Come Dine with Me and edible pants.
www.katesmurthwaite.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
KATHERINE RYAN: KATHBUM
Star of Live At The Apollo, QI and The Jonathan Ross Show, the razor sharp and hilariously funny Canadian returns with a highly anticipated
new show. Hot on the heels of a complete sell-out UK and Australian tour, Katherine hits the road with another terrific comedy show. Put this
at the top of your ‘must see’ list for this year’s comedy diary. “Young, smart and acridly funny.” SUNDAY TIMES “Thoughtful, funny and just
twisted enough.” THE TIMES “Warped wit... striking presence... killer lines... calm confidence.” SCOTSMAN
www.demontforthall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: De Montfort Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (8)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £18 (plus £3 transaction fee)
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
KATIE MULGREW - DROP. THE. MIC.
At the time of writing this, comedian Katie Mulgrew just had a baby and has absolutely no idea what this show will be about. All she knows
is that it will be a free stand up show from a sleep deprived shell of a woman. She’ll just be happy for an audience who don’t throw up on her
or expect to be breastfed. **** The Skinny **** Gigglebeats **** Ed Fest Mag
www.katiemulgrew.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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Jokes on Us Free Festival present
KATIE PRITCHARD - EVEN THE LITTLE ONES
Come along and enjoy some sublime craziness, all in the name of fun. Expect Characters, shiny costumes, sweets, parodies and original
songs on her Ukulele called George. Katie is also very proficient at impersonations of inanimate objects, and is a professional Kazoo player.
It’s going to be one big magical mystery tour around the inner workings of her brain. Who knows what could happen?
www.katiepritchard.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 9.30pm (10.15pm)
VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)
ENTRY: FREE
Barnstormers Comedy and NCF Comedy present
KEVIN PRECIOUS: GECKO
Gecko finds former RE teacher Kevin Precious falling out with a Brighton New Age type, bemoaning a Facebook request from a former
associate who’s doing very well (and is keen to show it), and offering a version of an old metaphysical idea by way of resolution. Sound
complicated? Don’t worry, it isn’t. “Kevin’s stage charisma and poise set him head and shoulders above” The Times. Part of the Kayal All-Dayer.
www.kevinprecious.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 4.40pm (5.40pm)
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
KING STREET COMEDY
54a King Street (aka Nigel’s Coffee Shop) is no stranger to comedy. Having played host to Mark Steel during his three week visit
to Melton Mowbray this well-loved café opens up its basement for one night of top quality stand-up comedy. This will be one cosy gig you’ll
never forget! Limited availably so book early!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
VENUE: 54a King Street Map Ref: MAP 3 (56)
ENTRY: £5
Dead Cat Comedy present
KIRI PRITCHARD-MCLEAN IS A HYSTERICAL WOMAN
Join Leicester Mercury & Amused Moose Finalist Kiri Pritchard-McLean as she performs an impossibly ambitious debut hour show
investigating genetics, gender and race - what a laugh. Is Kiri likely to end up committing an accidental hate crime? Come along and find out!
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
ENTRY: £5
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS:
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shows are available from
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Give the helpful ticketing team a call on 0116 242 3595 or click on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
Tickets are also available to buy in person from the ticket office in Highcross & from Curve.
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Lucy Thompson presents
LADY
Leicester Local, Midlands Comedy Best New Act Runner Up and Birmingham Breaking Talent award nominee Lucy Thompson brings you an
a brand new Show. “Lady” is a new women’s magazine. Watch as interviewer and story writer Tony meets some of the wonderful and tragic
characters with some tales to tell who will grace the pages of Take a Breaks biggest rival. “Brilliant” The Voodoo Stands Up
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
ENTRY: FREE
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Chambers Management Touring Proudly present
LARRY DEAN: WORK IN PROGRESS
Following his Best Newcomer nomination at the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, 2015, Larry Dean brings a new show to Dave’s
Leicester Comedy Festival.
www.larrydeancomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
LATE NIGHT DELIVERY
Fancy some late night laughs in the festivals newest venue? Of course you do. A mixed bill of great festival acts all performing
under the watchful eye of George Rigden, one of the best hosts on the UK comedy circuit.
Line up confirmed on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
The Black Horse present
LAUGH YOUR ED OFF AT THE BLACK HORSE
3 nights of brilliant comedy at this great pub. Each night will feature a top line of comics from across the UK circuit, plus special
guest headliners. Confirmed acts include Duncan Oakley (“the future of Rock N’ Roll comedy” NME), Nathan Caton (‘Live at the Apollo’)
and Steve Day (“warm, funny and thought provoking” The Scotsman). Check the website for full listing.
www.blackhorse-aylestone.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Black Horse Map Ref: MAP 2 (39)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
The Black Horse present
LAUGH YOUR ED OFF: SUNDAY SESSION
A great night of comedy at a great pub. Bryan Lacey (“A silver tongued charmer” Metro) is joined by Alfie Moore (‘Show Me The Funny’
ITV And BBC Radio 4), Alex Hylton (‘So You Think You’re Funny’ finalist) and comedy singer songwriter/rock musician Duncan Oakley
(BBC Radio 4; “a frequent dash of silliness” Chortle).
www.blackhorse-aylestone.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Black Horse Map Ref: MAP 2 (39)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
LOROS present
LAUGHTER AT LOROS
Join us for a great night of comedy at LOROS Hospice, a local charity which cares for over 2,500 people every year. An evening of amazing
comedy, hosted by English Comedian of the Year 2014, Jack Campbell. Since winning the competition, Jack has gigged across Europe
& Australia. Full line up will be announced on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
www.loros.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: LOROS Hospice Map Ref: MAP 2 (41)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £9
LAUGHTER YOGA WORKSHOP
Laugh yourself to wellbeing! Come and join us for a fun filled gentle exercise session focussing on laughter therapy. Suitable for all ages.
Pre booking required.
www.leics.gov.uk/loughboroughlibrary
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre Map Ref: MAP 4 (63)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £3
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NCF Comedy in association with Andrew Roach Talent present
LAURA LEXX - WORK IN PROGRESS
Marriage isn’t easy at the best of times... let alone when you’re a comedian. And so is your brand new husband. Join Laura Lexx (Funny
Women Finalist) as she explores the ways in which stand-up comedy has ruined her life and tries to expose the cliches of marriage and the
painful stereotypes foisted on both sexes. Can marriage be funny without being negative about it? Let’s find out... “Real comedic steel” Guardian
- part of the Kayal All-Dayer www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 4.40pm (5.40pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
LAURENCE CLARK: INDEPENDENCE
How far can any of us become truly independent? Laurence takes up the challenge of finding out. Laurence was named Shortlist
magazine’s Funniest New Comedian and came runner-up at the Edinburgh Fringe’s Amused Moose Laughter Awards. Star of BBC1’s
“We Won’t Drop the Baby” and BBC2’s Are You Having A Laugh?
www.laurenceclark.co.uk/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
LEE LARD -THE UK’S NO. 1 COMEDY TRIBUTE TO PETER KAY
Now in his 10th year and with over 2500 performances under his belt, Lee Lard is still being voted the most popular comedy tribute
act in the UK! Lee’s outstanding tribute to Bolton’s funny man Peter Kay has now been enjoyed by thousands of fans throughout the UK
and abroad. Lee Lard’s Peter Kay Tribute Show is as popular now as ever and continues to ‘sell out’ wherever he goes.
www.jukeboxleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Juke Box Map Ref: MAP 1 - A1 (15)
TIME: 7pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £6
Leicester Fridge proudly present
LEICESTER FRIDGE: A QUESTION OF SNORT
The comedy pub quiz with a difference returns for the second year! With prizes available for either correct or funny answers, why not
get yourself a team together and spend your Sunday afternoon seeking the answers to life’s great questions with local comedians. In proper
pub quiz style, entry is £1 per team member, payable at the start of the quiz.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 4.30pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £1 per team member
Leicester Fridge proudly present
LEICESTER FRIDGE: BATTLE FOR LEICESTER
A sell-out smash last year, teams from Leicester’s regular comedy nights square up to one another, to find out whose is the funniest
night in town! Last year’s winners Proper Funny will be defending their title on home turf, hoping to retain the unique Battle for Leicester
trophy, made from the rubble of the Council Offices which were blown up on the final day of last year’s festival. £5 advance or PWYW on the door.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £5
Leicester Fridge proudly present
LEICESTER FRIDGE: MIDNIGHT FEAST
Leicester’s finest B&B landladies Faye (Just Joanne) & Trish (Suzanne Rowland) will be putting on a show especially for you. Imagine
a party at your great aunt’s: cheesy footballs, rubbish parlour games, family arguments with a few local guest comedians thrown in. Free
entry for Fridge Loyalty Card holders only. Don’t want to miss out? Then get yourself to one of Leicester’s regular comedy nights & pick up a card!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 11.45am (1am)
ENTRY: FREE with a Fridge Loyalty Card
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Leicester Fridge proudly present
LEICESTER FRIDGE: MINI FRIDGE - FOR KIDS
11am: The Even More Further Adventures of Shirley - a highly immersive show the whole family can take part in. 1pm: Lindsey & Ian’s Incredible
Interactive Improv - sing, dance and be daft in a wig, with Lindsey Warnes Carroll & Ian Hall. 3pm: Kids’ Court - children get the chance to put
parents, siblings & friends on trial for their heinous crimes! Three shows in one day - all for kids!
To find out more & buy additional tickets visit www.attenborougharts.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 11am (4pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£15 for family group of 4)
Leicester Fridge, ahem, ‘proudly’ present
LEICESTER FRIDGE: NAKED COMEDY
For one night only, local comedians get their kit off and perform totally starkers live on stage... will they rise to the occasion or wilt like
flowers in the midday sun? Either way, it’s all for a good cause! All proceeds go to charity, see the festival website for more details. Not
for the easily offended or the excessively squeamish. Entry with advance ticket only - no door sales on the night.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 11.45am (12.45am)
ENTRY: £8
LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR
Now in it’s 22nd year, the stellar list of past winners include Josh Widdicombe, Johnny Vegas, Jason Manford, Seann Walsh
and Rhod Gilbert. Join us as we present this year’s finest up and coming acts, nominated by top comedy promoters from across the UK.
A serious comedy competition.
In aid of Big Difference Company. Registered Charity 1135167
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 7.30pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £16 (£14)
Anthony King presents
LEICESTER STANDS UP AT THE ROYAL OAK, KIRBY MUXLOE
Leicester Stands Up is back again in Kirby Muxloe with more great comedians in this regular festival show organised by comedian,
the Kirby born and bred Anthony King. National comedy circuit regulars and some new talent will grace the stage. You can get a great
meal at this venue too but, honestly, book in advance. Tickets are available from the venue and the box office but get them early because
this show sells out! www.akstandup.com/lsu
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Royal Oak Map Ref: MAP 2 (51)
TIME: 9pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £10
Lewis Schaffer presents
LEWIS SCHAFFER IS FREE UNTIL FAMOUS, £7.50
Lewis Schaffer is not free in Leicester but only £7.50. New York comic is stuck in the UK with his inspirational and shocking comedy. Satire,
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jokes and a plot. The Scotsman reported “This is one of the most brilliant and amazing comedy shows I have ever seen in my life.” and Fringe Guru
wrote “Schaffer’s crass, offensive, disturbingly-hilarious bumbling is working toward something genuinely liberating.”
www.lewisschaffer.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: £7.50
LIVE AT DE MONTFORT HALL
A jam-packed evening headlined by The German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn and featuring Zoe Lyons, Howard Read, Gary
Delaney and everyone’s favourite musical comedian and Radio 4 star Mitch Benn! Phew!
www.demontforthall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: De Montfort Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (8)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £20 plus £3 transaction fee
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Glorious Management present
LLOYD GRIFFITH - BAROQUE AND ROLL
I wrote this blurb in August and I’m writing the show as you read this but you can expect jokes, songs, dancing, probably a story about
Grimsby Town. You’ll laugh, you’ll fall in love with me (again). As seen on BBC3’s Sweat The Small Stuff & Radio 1’s Live Lounge Comedy Club.
“His sense of fun is infectious, his singing voice faultless and his anecdotes are told with boundless confidence” Three Weeks. PLEASE COME
www.lloydgriffith.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
LLOYD LANGFORD - WORK IN PROGRESS
Join Lloyd for a box fresh new hour of ramshackle but charming stand up comedy that may contain jokes about the clavicle,
endangered parrots and the etiquette of finding a box of free sex toys in your hotel room. This is being written in October 2015
and these things may change. As seen on Q.I (BBC1), as heard on The Unbelievable Truth (BBC Radio 4). “Just the right level of Welshness”
**** The Mirror
www.thecookieleicester.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
NCF Comedy
LOST VOICE GUY - DISABILITY FOR DUNCES
Can you really not talk? Have you considered an exorcism? Are you just in it for the parking? Have you ever tried talking just to see
what happens? How do you have sex? Seriously, can you not talk at all? These are just a few of the bizarre questions that BBC Comedy
Award winner Lost Voice Guy gets asked on a regular basis. Now he’s decided to answer them all for you in his new show.
www.lostvoiceguy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Dead Cat Comedy present
LOU CONRAN - I LOVE LOU C
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(I’m in my dressing gown eating boiled eggs, drinking coffee, making this up) Imagine visiting your favourite spinster Aunty, no one dares ask about
her living situation, she’s a touch eccentric but always has a comedy story for every situation. That. “Naturally funny” Sarah Millican
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
LOVDEV BARPAGA - INFECTIOUS
Lovdev Presents his first ever solo show providing 45 minutes of Stories, puns, and one-liners in the finest tradition. Lovdev really
is the 21’st Century Asian Ken Goodwin go support this guy
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Luca Cupani presents
LUCA CUPANI: STILL FALLING
Winner: So You Think You’re Funny? 2015 “funny and fresh and so, so moreish” Kate Copstick The man who was too funny for Italy
has moved to the UK! After an impressive Edinburgh Fringe, he’s now coming to Leicester! Equipped with a strong Italian accent, he delivers
hilariously crafted material (and something new!!) with a lot of bizarre observational humour. Living the dream... and STILL FALLING!!
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 6pm (6.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want (£3)
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
LUCY PORTER - PERSPECTIVE
Lucy Porter returns to Leicester with her brand new show ‘Perspective’. An hour of stand-up and storytelling from one of the
country’s most enduringly popular stand-ups, as heard on Radio 4’s The News Quiz and as seen on QI. “Impeccably punch-lined anecdotes...
genuinely delightful” The Telegraph. Book early.
www.lucyporter.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
LUCY ROPER: INAPPROPERIATE
Lucy Roper explores the realms of what is good and bad taste with a mixture of poetry, rap, one-liners, storytelling
and terrible, terrible puns.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 19th: 9pm (10pm) / 20th: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
CatFace Talent present
LUISA OMIELAN AND ELLIE TAYLOR - WORK IN PROGRESS
Ellie Taylor and Luisa Omielan join forces to bring you an hour of feel-good stand up comedy. You might recognise Ellie Taylor from
Mock the Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats, Snog Marry Avoid, or Comedy Central’s Brotherhood. Luisa Omielan’s viral #ThighGap video performed
at the Melbourne Comedy Festival has over 28 million views. Her solo shows ‘What Would Beyonce Do?!’ And ‘Am I Right Ladies
are comedy phenomenons!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
MADS BRYNNUM: ONE GEEK TO RULE THEM ALL
Do you know what THAC0 stands for? Are you concerned with whether Darth Vader or Voldemort would win in a fight? And do you
firmly believe that Han did in fact shoot first? Danish comedian Mads Brynnum returns to Leicester with a show that answers what we
can learn about parenting from Darth Vader, why playing Dungeons & Dragons is the perfect training for being a politician, and what to
do when the zombies come.
www.madsbrynnum.dk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
MARK DOLAN: TEN THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LIFE
Why do only middle class people seem to have allergies? At what point can you lip-kiss a female friend? And why are some people
apparently so damn busy they can only sign off emails with their initial? Mark Dolan will answer these questions and more with his hilarious,
brand new stand-up show for 2016. **** “Fantastic, thoroughly entertaining” METRO
www.markdolan.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
MZA & Amity Productions present
MARK NELSON: OLDER THAN JESUS
Award-winning Scottish stand-up with some thoughts on life now he is officially older than Jesus. Telegraph Critic’s Choice & Star
of BBC1 ‘Don’t Drop the Baton’. “Wonderfully crafted gags... talent that is simply obscene!” LIST; “Blistering material which pushes dangerously
near the boundaries of good taste.” SUNDAY TIMES; “Powerful punchlines, devastatingly effective.” CHORTLE;
www.mza-artists.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: £7.50 (£6)
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The Comedy Agency present
MARK PALMER - BEST MEDICINE
We have all heard the saying “Laughter is the best medicine” and it’s true - laughing is good for you! Worry and anxiety cause stress,
which eats away at our health. The root cause of most sicknesses and diseases is stress. Start laughing and it will reduce your stress.
Mark Palmer, described by the press as “Clean, Classy and Clever”, brings us his “BEST MEDICINE”. Great comedy with no harmful side-effects!
www.markpalmer.co.za
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Cosmic Management present
MARK SIMMONS
Puns, one-liners and prop gags - a master of the long lead-in with delightfully daft but carefully crafted jokes. Runner up 2013 Leicester
Mercury Comedian Of The Year. Fresh from 50 date tour support with Seann Walsh. “This show is absolutely jam packed with jokes, his delivery
and comedic timing are perfect” One4Review, 2015.
www.cosmiccomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Avalon Promotions present
MARK SMITH - LOG FLUME
Mark Smith (Nick Helm’s Heavy Entertainment, Russell Howard’s Good News, car owner) is back with a brand new show. Expect to hear
him bang on about tattoos, all night petrol stations and the ways in which he can improve himself and not feel like he is simply treading water
as his life rushes past him at a terrifying rate. Don’t panic though, there’s also a couple of dick jokes. “One to Watch” Guardian
www.marksmithcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
Impatient Productions present
MARK WATSON: I’M NOT HERE 2016 TOUR PREVIEW
“Terrifyingly funny” The Times, “Belly laugh brilliant...the audience was weeping with laughter” Time Out, “Mark Watson is a Prodigy”
The Guardian Mark Watson (multi-award-winning star of numerous TV shows and his own cult Radio 4 series) returns with a preview of
the follow-up show to his highly celebrated ‘Flaws’. In short: if you like comedy, but you don’t come and see this, you’re acting very oddly.
www.markwatsonthecomedian.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £16
Phil McIntyre Entertainments present
MARKUS BIRDMAN - GRIMM REALITIES
Growing up, my Preacherman father made me draw Bible stories. I don’t remember the stories, but I draw great. A modern day comedic and visual
take on those Grimm’s classics; Cinderella, Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood. A reality tale for the 21st century. A children’s fable for adults.
Amused Moose Best Show nominee 2015. An example of observational comedy done flawlessly, I can give this show nothing but praise. Highly
recommended. ***** - Keepingupwithnz.com www.markusbirdman.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
Marny Godden presents
MARNY GODDEN: FLAP ‘EM ON THE GATE
As part of hugely popular cult comedy show The Grandees, Marny Godden has brought to life a collection of very colourful characters.
In this, her debut solo show, she mixes clowning and storytelling taking the audience on an uplifting fun-packed adventure. Meet The Little Wula,
The Hoover Lady and Wilmot Brown, the finest actor in London Town to name a few.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.25pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph
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Bemused Goose Productions
MAT EWINS WILL MAKE YOU A STAR
Having performed 19,000 times ACROSS 4 SEPARATE COUNTIES; gigging in venues like chip shops and U-boats (and once performing
in a packet of Doritos); Mat “Leicester” Ewins returns to the city that gave him his middle name. Leicester. Ewins will talk of the highs
and lows of being A MAJOR HOLLYWOOD STAR AND HE WILL MAKE YOU ONE TOO. “Unquestionably a very strange man... whilst delivering
massive hilarity” GUARDIAN www.matewins.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.10pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Avalon present
MATT FORDE: GET THE POLITICAL PARTY STARTED
Following his sell-out Edinburgh 2015 run Matt Forde, now widely acknowledged as the country’s leading political comedian returns with
a brand new show tackling some of the many great questions facing our country in the aftermath of the election. Will we have a second referendum?
Will David Cameron serve a full term? Will Jeremy Corbyn still be Labour leader by the time of this gig? As seen on Mock the Week
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 5th: 7.30pm (8.30pm) / 6th: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £10
MATT GREEN: FIT FOR PURPOSE
Based on current trends, Matt is about halfway through his life. What has he achieved and what can he look forward to? Does he
deserve a mid-life crisis yet? “Really funny” **** The Scotsman “Spot-on observational humour” **** Everything Theatre “Why someone
as funny as this isn’t doing the Apollo, or having a Radio 4 series of his own, is a bit of a mystery” **** Theatre Bath. Part of the Kayal All-Dayer.
www.mattgreen.org
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.20pm (8.20pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
DCP present
MATT HOLLINS SHOWCASE TO DC PRODUCTIONS
Local comedian Matt Hollins, has been plying his trade up and down the country for the past 12 years, but his big break to stardom
has eluded him. But that could all change tonight, he’s going to perform in front of comedy industry expert Dave Cheddarton. Cheddarton
is head of the influential DC Productions, he’ll go on after Matt and do a comedy Q & A session, before deciding whether to sign Matt
to his stable.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£4)
Get Comedy present
MATT REED - STALKED
This is the story all about how his life got flipped, turned upside down, and he’d like to take a minute - just sit right there - to tell you
about the time he was stalked. A true story about how one fan’s loyalty became an obsession. “Absolutely hilarious” BBC “Clever audience
banter that never missed a trick” Leicester Mercury
www.getcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.15pm (7.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
James Grant & Fluid Thinking Present
MATT RICHARDSON: WORK-IN-PROGRESS
Join multi-award winning Matt Richardson as he works out some new jokes and tells some old ones all ready to go on tour.
“Sharp, Funny and Warm” - Heat Magazine. As seen on The Xtra Factor, Big Brothers Bit on the Side, Celebrity Squares, Celebrity Juice
and a Documentary about spoiled dogs. Really.
www.mattrichardsoncomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £4 (£3)
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Avalon Promotions
MATT WINNING - MUGABE AND ME (3D)
Matt Winning: Mugabe and Me Moderately anticipated debut hour of idiosyncratic nonsense from Winning (The Comedy Zone 2013,
finalist BBC New Comedy Awards 2012, winner Hilarity Bites New Act 2011, finalist Chortle Student Comedy Awards 2010 and 2011).
Also co-creator of the ‘cultish’ (Independent) Fringe show the Bearpit Podcast (Podcast) with Mat Ewins, John Kearns, Adam Hess,
Richard Gadd, Lolly Adefope and Fin Ta
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £3
Dawn Sedgwick Management present
MAX AND IVAN: THE END
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Welcome to Sudley-on-Sea. Take a look around. You don’t have long. Seriously. Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award and Melbourne Barry Awardnominees
Max and Ivan (BBC1’s ‘W1A’, Radio 4’s ‘Casebook of Max and Ivan’) bring their smash Edinburgh Fringe hit to Leicester as they tell an epic
tale of a small town, on the day of its destruction. ***** The Times ***** The Mirror **** Guardian **** Sunday Times **** The Scotsman
www.thecookieleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £7
MAXINE JONES: NOW WE ARE SIXTY
With a month to go, Maxine Jones is bewitched, bothered and bewildered by the prospect of turning 60. Maxine has appeared
on BBC Woman’s Hour and RTE Arena. This performance is in preparation for her fourth Edinburgh show. “Audience loved it”
Buxton Review, “Brilliant” Northern Standard, “Made me laugh a lot” Jo Enright, “Top 10 feminist fatales” Chortle,
“Witty, warm and polished” Brighton Review
www.maxinejonescomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 5pm (5.50pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Dead Cat Comedy present
MEL MOON - SICK GIRL
Upon deciding to end her own suffering after being diagnosed with a rare endocrine disease, Mum of two and Comedian Mel Moon (35),
began to write her journey using the best medicine she had access to, comedy. Soon after she became the youngest member of the
Euthanasia organisation Exit and began fine tuning the details required in order to reach a peaceful end. “Powerful and moving” Chortle
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
MICHAEL BRUNSTRÖM: THE HAY WAIN RELOADED
Warning - strictly for aficionados of weird and surreal material. Michael Brunström presents a brand new hour of absurdist
alternative comedy stunts and skits. Winner of the increasingly prestigious Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality 2015
(nominated 2014). “**** This is a strange and wonderful hour... I absolutely loved it.” Scotsman. “Big, bold and dumb” Chortle.
“What the...?” Metro
www.michaelbrunstrom.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
MICHAEL FABBRI - RENT ASUNDER
Michael Fabbri tears himself and the world apart and examines the pieces for jokes. Star of Michael Fabbri’s Dyslexicon
on Radio 4 CHORTLE AWARD NOMINEE BEST CLUB COMIC “exceptionally funny, extremely sharp, hugely enjoyable” The Scotsman
“Startlingly insightful” The Guardian
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £6
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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Dead Cat Comedy present
MICHAEL J DOLAN - FUCKED THUMBS
Video games and slow death. I’ve spent my whole life playing games. As my hands finally seize up around my controller I examine a life
I’ve failed to live. “Savagely funny” Chortle. “Gloriously and hilariously nihilistic” Time Out Twitter - @michaeljdolan
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
MICHAEL STRANNEY & OLAF FALAFEL:
EXPECT THE UNEXPORCUPINE
2015 New Act of the Year Michael Stranney and Laughing Horse New Act of the Year Runner Up Olaf Falafel bring you an hour
of fun-filled silly comedy. With a mixture of off-beat characters, one-liners and outlandish tales, they invite you into their wholly
unique worlds. “A delight” Steve Bennett, Chortle. “Satisfying, slick and silly” Three Weeks
www.olaffalafel.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
MIK ARTISTIK’S EGO TRIP
Mik Artistik’s Ego Trip are a strange and wonderful beast of a band, juggling a mix of stand up, rock, and performance art
effortlessly... and even getting funky with it. Its an incredibly daft, joyful, and sometimes poignant affair, as Mik tumbles around
the stage spluttering lyrics, occasionally tripping over leads whilst sprinkling straws all over the audience. Come along, sing, dance,
laugh... you wont regret it
www.mikartistik.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Fluid Thinking Management
MIKE NEWALL: HIGH ON GRAVY
A hysterical hour of storytelling from Manchester’s most Northern comic. From male grooming to rodents Mike has it all covered
in his eclectic hour of stand-up comedy. Join Mike as he gives you a glimpse of his world via a slightly off-kilter perspective.
*Please note that this show does not contain gravy. “well-crafted jokes, great call-backs and a wonderfully dry delivery” Three Weeks
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
MissImp present
MILLIONS OF VOICES: IMPROV ON ALDERAAN
MissImp, the East Midlands leading improv group, present Millions of Voices: a completely improvised show telling the story of everyday
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folk on the doomed planet of Alderaan - and all based on audience suggestions. In the world premiere of this touching & funny show, you’ll meet
normal Alderaanian people as they go about their lives, completely unaware that the Empire is about to blow their planet to smithereens...
www.missimp.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 8pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
IMWP present
MILO MCCABE - WORK IN PROGRESS
Following on from the success of 2015 cult Edinburgh hit ‘Genesisocide’, multiple award nominated character comic Milo McCabe presents
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the world premiere of his latest creative masterpiece. As seen on ITV1, BBC3, Channel 4 and Channel 5 ***** The New Current “...comic character
perfection” ***** Scotsgay “creative masterpiece” **** Chortle “undeniably funny” **** The Skinny “massive amounts of fun”
www.milomccabe.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 20th: 10.30pm (11.20pm) / 21st: 7.20pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
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EVENTS
MIXED DOUBLES
Sketch comedy quartet Mixed Doubles bring their distinctive brand of rapid-fire humour to Leicester. Since forming in 2012, the collective
of Will, Rose, Paul and Megan have won a Dave Comedy Award for ‘Modern Conversation’, graced BBC Radio 4 on Sketchorama and enjoyed
acclaimed runs at 2013 Edinburgh and 2014 Adelaide Festivals. Double up. You won’t regret it. “One to watch... a real flair for the silly” - Chortle
www.upstairsatthewestern.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
MJ HIBBETT (AND STEVE) - HEY HEY 16K
A new two-man musical from the team behind Dinosaur Planet, Moon Horse and Total Hero Team, featuring songs, dad jokes, time travel,
ZX Spectrums, Ada Lovelace, beer, tap dancing and Steve in the role of a lifetime: MJ Hibbett! “You’re pretty much guaranteed to love this funny,
inspiring show” Fringe Guru “An hour of uplifting comedy with very funny songs” Everything Theatre
www.heyhey16k.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
MNOZIL BRASS - YES! YES! YES!
This septet from Vienna is probably the strangest brass ensemble ever. With their musical virtuosity mixed with their unique kind of comedy
the only way to describe Mnozil Brass is possibly to label them a cross between Mr Bean and the Monty Python of the music world. They really
have to be seen to be believed which is why their concerts are selling out, so don’t miss this brand new show Yes! Yes! Yes!
www.demontforthall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: De Montfort Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (8)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £28 plus £3 transaction fee (Under 16s £16)
Dead Cat Comedy present
MOLLAND AND SULLIVAN: FREESTYLE COMEDY
It’s stand-up, but not as you know it: no rules, no backup, no script. Under the influence of the audience this international duo deliver
a unique hour of stand-up comedy every single show. “amazing” NME, “audacious” Scotsman, “a blast of hilarity” Manchester Evening News,
“a unique comedy experience” New Current twitter: @mollandsullivan facebook: www.facebook.com/mollandsulliv
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
RBM
MORGAN BERRY - WATERSHIP DOWN
Join award winning character comedian Joe Rowntree for Morgan Berry: Pet Bereavement Counsellor. (Rabbit Specialist) Born in
Barnsley raised in Africa- Bafrican! The car wash is in trouble. Morgan must save it from going under. Can his on-line course in Pet Bereavement
yield dividends and stop it from going ‘Watership Down.’ **** The Mirror “a rare bit of talent”
www.morgan-berry.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £5
Andy Wright presents
MR B. GENTLEMAN RHYMER
Mr.B began his Chap-Hop career in the summer of 2007 when he decided to bring elements of his previous incarnations (UK rapper,
jump-up breaks producer, banjolele maverick and dandy) together and create a genre. ‘A Piece Of My Mind’, his first ditty was released in
Japan on Second Royal Records and its accompanying video and UK tour dates alerted the rest of the world to this new musical form.
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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Bob Slayer presents
MR SUSIE’S INTERSTELLAR BOBBINS
Mr Susie is a hopelessly confused alien from a star on the other side of the universe. He’s come here to save Planet Earth but hasn’t
got a clue about anything at all. Mark Davison (Drunk Histories, Top Coppers, Plebs, Cuckoo, Toast Of London) returns with a brand new
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character comedy. “This is a brilliant show” The Guardian, on 2014’s Mr Susie’s Last Chance Cabaret “Wonderfully odd character creation” Time Out
www.bovismavis.wordpress.com/mr-susie
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7.50 (£5)
The Rat Pack Productions Ltd / NCF Comedy
NATHAN CASSIDY: 42 (PREVIEW)
A set list of YOUR choice from 42 options creating infinite different shows and a quest for the meaning of life. Can happiness be
found from chaos? Malcolm Hardee Award Nominee 2012 and Winner Best Show 2014/Nominee 2015 Buxton Fringe. “Awesome gig...
Cassidy creates great energy on the stage...a must see show.” Cool as Leicester 2015 “Gloriously entertaining” Chortle
www.nathancassidy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 9.10pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Off The Kerb Productions present
NATHAN CATON: STRAIGHT OUTTA MIDDLESEX
After stellar performances on BBC One’s Live at the Apollo, Radio 4’s Can’t Tell Nathan Caton Nothin’ and wowing audiences in comedy
clubs up and down the UK, this rising star is back with his unique blend of charming, charismatic and intelligent on-point comedy in a show
not to be missed! “...laidback, on-the-nose material, chopping down fools of all colours, both in day-to-day life and in the media” Guardian
www.nathancaton.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Nathan Willcock/Beyond Compere
NATHAN WILLCOCK: STATE OF THE NATHAN (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Nathan Willcock, Chortle Student Comedian Runner Up, brings you his new show. It’s about love, politics and not being very good at either.
It may or may not contain jokes about coffee, the Tories and a textile designer from the 19th century. “Slick and silly” Steve Bennett, Chortle
“Had them in stitches” The Tab, “Some handkerchief-based gags” Broadway Baby
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
BlundaBus present
NEVERMIND THE BUSSTOPS
Bob Slayer’s infamous late night aftershow that probably isn’t for you. Anything can happen if you let it: storytelling, gossip and more.
DoubleDing, room for one on top? But be warned, the BlundaBus is intimate so make sure you get a ticket to ride! Liberty Award Winner 2014,
Malcolm Hardee Award Winner 2013, Barry Award Winner 2014... “Brilliant off-the-cuff show” ThreeWeeks. “Spirit of the Fringe” Guardian.
www.blundabus.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21: 9.45pm (11.45pm)
TIME: 12, 13, 20: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
NICCI TAKE: PREY
What happens when the hunter becomes the prey? Men are Predators. But don’t know it! Nicci cross-dressed to change his staff’s
view of him and changed her view of the world. She isn’t a cross-dresser, she’s livid.
www.niccitake.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
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NICK DOODY
Nick Doody makes his Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival debut in a mash-up of favourites from his last few Edinburgh shows.
Expect insightful, imaginative, opinionated stand-up and the odd bit of offence that isn’t *that* gratuitous when you really think about it.
“Pure genius” The Scotsman “simply the best, unadulterate, gimmick-free hour of stand-up I’ve seen” Chortle
www.nickdoody.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
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NICK REVELL - FEMINIST PORNO JIHADI
“exhilarating and thought-provoking, angering and very funny.” Kate Copstick, Scotsman “if you are looking for some first-class, experienced
satire, this is your show.” Broadway Baby “incisive analysis, accessorised with colourful imagery and lots and lots of proper jokes.” Guardian
“the winning ability to mix a cohesive critique of society’s ills with a surreal, mashed-up worldview.” Bruce Dessau
www.nickrevell.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£7)
Phil McIntyre Entertainments present
NISH KUMAR & MASUD MILAS DOUBLE BILL WIP
2015 Fosters Comedy Award Best Show Nominee, Nish Kumar brings new things to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016. As seen on ‘Live At The
Apollo’, ‘The John Bishop Show’ (BBC) and ‘Alan Davies As Yet Untitled’ (Dave). As heard on ‘Newsjack’ (BBC R4). Introducing one to watch, Masud
Milas previewing his spectacular debut hour. Nish: “A truly impressive stand-up” ***** Time Out Masud: “Super chilled out” Time Out
www.mcintyre-ents.com/represent/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: £10
So Comedy by arrangement with QI Ltd present
NO SUCH THING AS A FISH WITH THE QI ELVES
The QI elves take to the road in the first live touring version of their multi-award-winning hit podcast, on the back of their sell-out Edinburgh
Festival run. Join Dan Schreiber, Andrew Hunter Murray, James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski as they serve up their pick of bizarre, extraordinary
and hilarious facts from the QI universe. “The QI elves drop so many facts your head will spin!” The Guardian
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1551
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 5pm (6.15pm)
ENTRY: £14 (£12)
NOELS ARMS COMEDY SPECTACULAR
The Noels Arms presents a comedy spectacular! Joining Melton Mowbray’s very own funny man, Jon Pearson for this special event will be:
Back by popular demand! Opening the show is: Chris Norton-Walker Closing the show will be the fantastic star of your TV screens: Dane Baptiste
Book your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Noels Arms Map Ref: MAP 3 (59)
TIME: 8pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £6
CKP present
NOISE NEXT DOOR: NOISE IN THE HOOD
The unstoppable comedy juggernaut that is The Noise Next Door are turning up the volume for their third national tour! Get ready for
a night of mind-blowing songs, jaw-dropping characters and side-splitting punchlines from the undisputed masters of off-the-cuff comedy.
As featured on BBC One, ITV2, BBC Three & Radio 1. “Hilarious ... a superior kind of chaos” Telegraph “Comedy gold” Guardian
www.thenoisenextdoor.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £12.50
“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent
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NORM ROCHER: I HAT LENNY HENRY
Lenny Henry ignored me when I tried to meet him backstage at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2011. 5 years later and I’m back
to tell the tale with this hashtag:
#comicreliefwesternphilanthropiccolonialismandpoliticalantipathyinrésistanceanupdatedanalysisofthecomediesofidentityinpopularculture
www.normrocher.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
Heroes present
NORMAN LOVETT: ENTERTAINING MOANER
Maybe best known for his role as Holly on Red Dwarf, Norman Lovett is a peerless stand up comedian who inspired the likes of
Stewart Lee. “A true master of his craft, genuinely brilliant.” Chortle. Tonight he might talk about Elvis? He might not? He will be hilarious.
www.normanlovett.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7
Big Difference Productions present
ODD COUPLES
From the producers of Comedy in the Dark, Hotel D’Comedie, Old Folks Telling Jokes and Comedy in a Car, join us for Odd Couples -
a chance to learn everything you never knew you wanted to learn about comedians - who, at least before the show starts, are best of friends.
If you love the TV show “Mr & Mrs” (& who doesn’t?!), you’ll like this. Line-ups include Sara Pascoe, John Robins and Joel Dommett. Hosted
by David Morgan. www.comedy-festival.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £9
Tetrad presents
OF, OR AT A FAIRLY LOW TEMPERATURE
How much denim do I wear? How many beards do I grow? Does my mum think I’m ‘cool’? Is there literally anything else that matters in life?
Are acronyms still ‘in’? OOAAFLT is a performance project that examines what is meant by being ‘cool’. It mixes contemporary dance with
storytelling and comedy to question what is ‘cool’ these days.
www.lewysholt.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£5)
OLD FOLKS TELLING JOKES HOSTED BY ARTHUR SMITH
A showcase of comedians aged over 55. A sell out as part of past Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festivals, and a huge hit at Edinburgh Fringe and The
Pleasance (London). This show proves that the old ones can be the best...
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.45pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £14
Oliver Meech presents
OLIVER MEECH’S IMPROVISED MAGIC SHOW
Oliver creates a unique comedy magic show at the drop of a (top) hat, from your suggestions. Always different. Always great fun. Discover
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what happens when spontaneity and impossibility collide. Total Sell Out 2013 and 2014. “My jaw hit the floor” (BBC). “Could rival Derren Brown”
(Theatre-Wales.co.uk). Magic Consultant: Discovery Channel. Ages 7-107.
www.olivermeech.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 4.45pm (5.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
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EVENTS
OMAR HAMDI: WORK IN PROGRESS
BBC3 and Radio 2 star, Welsh-Egyptian motormouth Omar Hamdi is “just what the comedy scene has been crying out for” Daily Telegraph.
He returns to the festival with an all-new work in progress show. As seen on ‘Seann Walsh’s Comedy Spectacular’ (BBC3) and ‘Free Speech’ (BBC3).
“Smashed it like a ceramic plate, every night of the tour” Russell Kane
www.noelgay.com/writers/item/190-omar-hamdi
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
ENTRY: FREE
Off The Kerb Productions present
ON YER BIKE: THE MAGGIE THATCHER GAME SHOW
Join Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho as she presents the most fabulous gameshow of all! On Yer Bike, The Maggie Thatcher Game
Show! Fresh from taking the Edinburgh Fringe and Leicester Square Theatre by storm former Prime Minister and global cabaret superstar
Margaret Thatcher now has her sights set on light entertainment!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
ENTRY: £10
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PAPPY’S FLATSHARE SLAMDOWN
Pappy’s (two time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominees and stars of BBC 3’s Badults) bring their hit podcast to Leicester. Flatshare Slamdown
is an anarchic, award-winning panel show set in Pappy’s fictitious flat. To help them in this exciting high-stakes contest they force their top
houseguests (from the world of comedy) to take sides and fight it out over a series of stupid games.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 5pm (6.30pm)
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
ENTRY: £5
PAPPY’S - LIVE AT FIREBUG!
Pappy’s (Britain Best Live Sketch Team, twice nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Award) return to Leicester for 1 night only.
Performing some of their classic sketches, some new bits and some bits that will come across as new because they’ve forgotten how they
went in the first place. Come and watch three out-of-shape men in their 30s revisit the site of former glories.
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
NCF Comedy present
PARIA EXCHANGE
Two men, one question, no script. Improvised theatre from Nottingham’s leading two person Improv show. Improvisers Ben Macpherson
and Gareth Hughes will make you laugh, smile and maybe even cry with their playful look at the human condition. A guaranteed unique show
that has never been seen before and will never be seen again. Don’t miss out.
www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
“A strong line-up” the sunday times
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The Mason Sisters @ PBJ present
PAT CAHILL : PANJANDRUM
Pat brings you his much loved and highly praised show direct from the Fringe. See such honest turns as Who’s Blown an Egg? and
Quite Busy by Pat Cahill. He’ll rattle his helmet in your direction and see who takes a bite! “The sheer joy and silliness in Cahill’s material
is irresistibly funny.” **** Time Out, “Stand-up with a difference, reminiscent of the old great comics” ***** BroadwayBaby.com
www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/pat-cahill
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £6
Vivienne Smith Management present
PATRICK MONAHAN THE DISCO YEARS
The family’s favourite funnyman (and occasional disco dancer) is on tour across the UK with his brand new stand-up show! Charged
by Patrick’s memories and reminiscences of being an immigrant to Great Britain, this is a laugh out loud show that is both thoughtful and
smart as well as brilliantly silly! As seen on ITV’s ‘SPLASH!’ ‘FAKE REACTION’, SHOW ME THE FUNNY and ‘CELEBRITY SQUARES’.
www.patrickmonahan.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £12 (£10)
PAUL COOKSON’S PANTS ON FIRE!
A family friendly hour of poems, ukuleles and audience participation. You’ll laugh, you’ll join in and hopefully buy a book! Paul has worked
as a poet for 26 years and is the National Football Museum’s Poet in Residence. A regular at schools & literature festivals, he’s sold over
a million books and his latest titles include Pants On Fire & Crazy Classrooms. “Every day should have a Paul Cookson moment” Simon Mayo
www.leics.gov.uk/loughboroughlibrary
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre Map Ref: MAP 4 (63)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: £3 (£7 for a family ticket)
PAUL CURRIE PRESENTS FFFFFFFMILK!
The master of surreal nonsense and bohemian clown presents his third full length show. Paul has appeared on national
UK TV(BBC3’s Live at the Electric, Jim Hensons Pajanimals) and gained a fan base that includes some of the UK’s comedy A-listers
such as Stewart Lee and Tony Law.“Paul Currie is like some sort of demented bohemian clown.” ***** Three Weeks
www.mrpaulcurrie.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
PAUL DANIELS AND DEBBIE MCGEE: THE INTIMATE MAGIC TOUR
Several years ago the most entertaining magic guy in the world, Paul Daniels, together with his wife, Debbie McGee, toured with a
small, intimate, magic show and had so much fun they have decided to do it again. They will be bringing their night of bafflement
and laughter up and down the country with a unique show that is definitely not to be missed.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £15
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PAUL DUNCAN MCGARRITY- TODAY IS THE GOOD OLD TIMES OF TOMORROW
Paul Duncan McGarrity. Comic, Archaeologist, Man. Those are the facts, everything else is interpretation. Paul Duncan McGarrity
returns with his third solo hour. After looking at himself in Awkward Hawk and the positive side of failure in Fail!, this years show looks
at why we revere the past and why we are absolute fools to do so. “Like a very tall, funny, excited child” Scotsman
www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 9.10pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5
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PAUL FOOT’S GAME OF DANGERS
Paul Foot pits two teams against each other, discussing a series of real-life perilous yet bizarre situations and attempt to work
out which of Paul’s unusual items will save them. The results? Surprising and true! The consequences for the losing team? Devastating.
www.paulfoot.tv
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £10
PAUL MCCAFFREY
Paul McCaffrey hit the ground running when he decided to give stand up a go, winning both The London Paper New Act of the Year and
the Latitude Festival New Act of the Year awards in the same year. Since then, he has continued to be a hit with audiences across the UK
and has become a much sought after act. “The relaxed, assured confidence of a stadium filler” Chortle “Born to be a Comic” The Scotsman
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
Avalon Promotions present
PAUL MCCAFFREY - PESKY BLEEDER (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Paul McCaffrey hit the ground running when he decided to give stand up a go, winning both The London Paper New Act of the Year
and the Latitude Festival New Act of the Year awards in the same year. Since then, he has continued to be a hit with audiences across the
UK and has become a much sought after act. This year saw Paul asked to perform support slots for Lee Mack.
www.paulmccaffrey.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
PAUL RICKETTS’ WEST END STORY
West End Story is a comedy storytelling show set in the 1990’s, featuring romance, bizarre escapades and a philosophy
of life - explaining how to have outrageous nightly adventure on a budget of £5. It’s a storytelling show about storytelling, creating
scenarios to create a social life in the heart of London “beguiling storytelling” Chortle; “go hear his story” Three Weeks
www.paulrickettscomedian.com/#West%20End%20Story%202015
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
PENELLA MELLOR: WORK IN PROGRESS
Penella Mellor is not a good grown up but she is a multi award winning comedian who is taking over the comedy world with
her delightfully dark material! Original, dark, effortless. Mary Poppins meets Kill Bill.
www.penellamellor.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Heroes Weirdos Weekender
PENNY MATTHEWS: IT’S LIFE JIM, BUT IT’S SH*T
Hi, I’m Penny and lately I’ve been doing a bit of soul-searching; trying to understand why things are the way they are in my life. My findings
so far are quite interesting! This show will be some kind of mixture of stories, art, silly fun, speed debating and general nonsense
(whoever he is!). It’ll examine my own life (which has gone a bit wrong) as well as life in general here on Earth... and beyond!*Eerie music!*
www.pennymatthews.wordpress.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 4pm (5pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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PETE FIRMAN - LIVE AT FIREBUG!
The star of BBC1’s ‘The Magicians’ and the UK’s leading comedian/magician is heading to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival with his
own trademark blend of crowd-pleasing comedy and jaw-dropping magic. Pete has guested on countless TV shows, BBC1’s ‘The John
Bishop Show’, BBC2’s ‘The Sarah Millican Television Programme’ and BBC3’s ‘Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live’. “The new poster-boy for British
comedy magic” Telegraph
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (8.55pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Fluid Thinking present
PETE OTWAY - SIX YEARS FROM THEN
Pete Otway was a BBC New Comedy Award Finalist in 2012. Some time before that he’d broken up with the girl he was meant to be with
and got back with her a long time later. This is the story of the things that happened in-between. A heartwarming and funny debut show with bits
about strangers, friendship, youth and love. Surprisingly not directed by Richard Curtis. (A work in progress)
www.peteotway.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Jokes On Us Free Festival present
PETE TECKMAN: NEVER TOO LATE
Pete Teckman is a late starter. Marriage, fatherhood and comedy all came late and in this show he reflects on life’s vagaries and takes
inspiration from others who achieved success later in life.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
PETER ANTONIOU - ‘PSYCHIC’ COMEDIAN
Direct from London’s West End. If you could ask a psychic a question what would it be? A clue about your past, present, future? Your
love life or just what colour is your underwear? Think of your question and ‘Psychic’ Comedian Peter Antoniou will read it from your
mind and provide an answer. Stand-up comedy meets mind reading. “His ad libs are fast and sharp, a balance between humour and
astonishment” The Scotsman
www.upstairsatthewestern.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
PETER BRUSH - AWKWARD JOKESMITH
Join awkward jokesmith Peter Brush as he performs extracts from his acclaimed Edinburgh solo show, interspliced with some
work in progress bits. “compellingly hilarious... first-class gag writing, an original and achingly funny voice” ****1/2 Chortle “Yorkshire’s
answer to Woody Allen” Harrogate Advertiser “unique observations and connections that stand-ups crave” The Guardian
www.peterbrush.net
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: £5
NCF Comedy
PETER DOBBING: ARMCHAIR FUTUROLOGIST III
His last two shows covered bitcoins, edible insects and virtual reality. What impending technological advances will the armchair futurologist have for
you this year? Accessible to all. (16+). Multiple comedy competition finalist including ‘NATYs’ and ‘SoYouThinkYou’reFunny’. “Brilliant” **** - Three
Weeks, “wonderful, energetic and entertaining” - Irish Examiner, “Pretty funny” - Bruce Dessau
www.petedobbing.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£5)
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PETER PIZZERIA FESTIVAL LAUNCH SHOW
The Festival starts here! Launching their new venue for 2016, PETER Pizzeria gives you a chance to explore their new quirky performance
space - The Violin Room - and introduces you to 3 of the most exciting festival acts. This exclusive event is headlined by the winner of the
Fosters Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Newcomer 2015 - Sofie Hagen.
www.sofiehagen.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7.50
PETER’S SECRET TOUR: LOUGHBOROUGH
A special version of the sell-out Secret Tour, organised by the folks at PETER, Loughborough. Over one evening this unique comedy
happening will take you to 3 shows that no one else will ever get to see. Meet at a secret location and trust our guide. Tickets must
be brought in advance.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: It’s a secret Map Ref: (SHH)
TIME: 6pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £20 (£15)
PHIL DREW: Y!KES MY GIRLFRIEND’S PREGNANT!
Whoops! Surprised new father, stand up and blogger Phil Drew shares his extreme baby preparation training regime, unique sex education
tips and explains why Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee told him to leave the country. Warning – this show contains pyrotechnics, a pregnant man
and implied danger! “Absolutely Amazing” Essex Chronicle
www.yikesmygirlfriendspregnant.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
Off The Kerb Productions present
PHIL JERROD: WORK IN PROGRESS
Winner of Best Debut Show at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival in 2015, The eloquent bearded weirdo returns with a brand-new hour
of stand-up as he warms up his second show ahead of the Edinburgh Fringe. “A comic whose instinctive mastery of his form immediately marks
him out as one to watch.” The Guardian. “Smart, polemical and witty observations full of insight and devoid of cliche.” Chortle
www.philjerrod.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
BlundaBus present
PHIL KAY: MEGABUSY
“High energy levels, emotionally charged and visceral storytelling... Kay was the chief influence on stand-ups who now regularly sell out
enormodomes, but the prospect of him hitting marks and dressing in the same stage suit every night for DVD continuity is a belly laugh in itself.
It’s a case of gripping the seat and holding on, not really knowing where this is going to go. Long may it last...” Herald Scotland
www.blundabus.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
Glorious Management Ltd present
PHIL NICHOL - I DON’T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT.
For a comedian, when life sucks, the material’s good. If life gets really bad, that’s even better. If it’s completely horrendous then it makes
for a great show. This should be a great show! “His joyous pursuit of chaos is as physical as it is intellectual... Phil Nichol is on a mission
to entertain us to within an inch of our lives. He’s succeeding.” for The Scotsman ***** “Phil Nichol is comedic dynamite” EdFest *****
www.philnichol.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £8
“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times
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PICK OF THE FEST
Not sure what to see as part of the festival this year? We’ve taken away some of the pain of looking through all the 750+ shows
with a handpicked selection of comedians giving you a great night out. Featuring Nish Kumar (“delightful” Time Out), Sara Pascoe
(‘Live at the Apollo’), Joel Dommett (“hilarious” Scotsman) and Tom Allen (“Catch him now before he’s famous” The Telegraph).
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.45pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £14
CKP present
PIERRE NOVELLIE
At last! The combination of early medieval Norse history and observational comedy the masses have been praying for. You might
recognise Pierre from BBC3, or if you had a child in South Africa between 1992-1998. This will be the final outing for this critically aclaimed
show - catch it while you can. “The dawn of a major talent” Guardian. “One to watch” Time Out
www.ckproductions.co.uk/portfolio-item/pierre-novellie
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
CKP present
PIERRE NOVELLIE: WORK IN PROGRESS
PEOPLE OF LEICESTER! Award-winning comedian Pierre Novellie comes to your town to try some new stuff out. Come, people of
Leicester, and aid me in discovering what is hilarious and what is not so hilarious. Your impact on my comedy will last a thousand years.
“Phenomenally good jokes” Guardian. “One to Watch” Time Out. “Well-crafted, hilarious routines” Sunday Times
www.ckproductions.co.uk/portfolio-item/pierre-novellie
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Chambers Management Touring Proudly present
PIPPA EVANS: THERE ARE NO GUILTY PLEASURES
Star of various things that her name isn’t in the title of (The Now Show, Showstoppers, Fast & Loose and other stuff you might have
heard of) and creator of such juxtaposing projects as Loretta Maine and the Sunday Assembly, Pippa Evans wants to celebrate all things
we pretend we don’t like. Mick Hucknall, picking your feet and jokes involving crotches are all on the list. What’s your guilty pleasure?
Come confess! www.pippaevans.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
PRESIDENT OBONJO STOLE MY IDENTITY
President Obonjo marches on in full uniform by his creator, Benjamin Bello who reveals quietly that the boastful larger than life President
had become more real than himself, and stolen his identity. The show is full of oddity , split personality and craziness. Both President
Obonjo and Benjamin Bello laugh at themselves and they plunge the audience into an absurd world of self inflation and deflation.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
PRINCE ABDI
Somalian born Prince Abdi is a Stand-Up, actor, writer and a regular on the UK comedy circuit. His versatile and unique story
telling style of comedy made him the perfect choice to support Reginald D Hunter, Stephen K Amos & Dave Chappelle on their national
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tours, as well as performing alongside Chris Rock & Louis CK. Join him as he road tests a brand new show. “Pacy, upbeat and infectious” Chortle
www.chortle.co.uk/comics/p/33275/prince_abdi
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
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Andy Wright presents
PROFESSOR ELEMENTAL
A purveyor of Chap Hop, Steampunk, Comedy and Hip Hop. Professor Elemental has created a unique neo-Victorian blend of hip hop and
comedy, and is the man behind the world’s first steampunk rap album. His music charts subjects such as steam-powered flight, underwater
discovery, and nice cups of tea. With a heart of brass and a fine pith helmet, he embodies the Victorian spirit of invention and exploration.
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
Proper Funny Comedy present
PROPER FUNNY’S FESTIVAL LAUNCH PARTY
Following last year’s Sold Out Show, The “Proper Funny Festival Launch Party” returns to kick things off with a bang! Voted “Funniest Night
Out in Leicester” at last year’s “Battle For Leicester”, the Launch Party includes sets ranging from previous Festival Award Winners/Nominees
to some of the very finest emerging acts, all seamlessly held together by Jason Neale. Don’t miss out: it’s sure to be “Proper Funny!
www.properfunnycomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4) advance or Pay What You Want
Club Smashing & Proper Funny Comedy present
PROPER SMASHING: COURT IN THE ACT
Three of Leicester’s premier funsters - Jason Neale (Proper Funny), Bruce & Ian Hall (Club Smashing) present an hour
of mind-bending, unexplainably inexplicable goings-on... Ooh Yeah! An improvised court-room fiasco where you decide who you want
to put on trial! Think Judge Judy. Think Judge Rinder. Then forget them and come to this
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4) advance or Pay What You Want
Jokes on us present
PUGH AND WOODINGS’ COMEDY TRUMPET
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Award winning comedians Josh Pugh and Stuart Woodings embark on an hour of madcap shenanigans, zany stand-up, and screwball sketches, in
what promises to be a lot of fun. Josh Pugh - Midlands New Act of the Year 2014 “The best new act I’ve seen in a year” Dave Francis, The Holly Bush
Stuart Woodings - CAN Comedy/Hot Water Comedy New Comedian winner 2015. “Stu has no timing and uses hacky material” Josh Pugh
www.joshpughcomedy.com/ComedyTrumpet
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
NCF Comedy
PUGH AND WOODINGS: GBH
Do you like comedy that starts on time in a venue where all fire exits are clear and accessible? Then this IS the show for you! Join Midlands
New act of the Year 2014 Josh Pugh and CAN Comedy New Comedian winner 2015 Stu Woodings for their overly ambitious 1-hour show! Stu
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Woodings has been described by his contemporaries as “Punctual” Josh Pugh “Uses quotation marks inappropriately” “Competent” City and Guilds
www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
MLA Talent present
PUN MAN’S PUN PARTY
The UK Pun Champion and Pun Superhero returns with a pun laden show that wowed the Edinburgh Festival last year. Joke after joke
and with audience suggestions too the most fun and groan inducing show at the Festival
www.justthetonic.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.45pm (8.40pm)
ENTRY: £7.50
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Darren Walsh and Mark Simmons
PUNEL SHOW
Ever pundered what shows like Have I Got News For You, Mock the Week, QI or Never Mind The Buzzcocks would be like if they were
based on puns? Punder no longer. Darren Walsh (“Punbelievable!” The Mirror) and Mark Simmons (“perfectly-timed, clever one-liners”
Leicester Mercury) join forces to present the Punel Show; a new panel show format focussed on puns and general silliness. Special guests
to be announced. www.darrenwalsh.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm)
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
ENTRY: £5
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS:
Tickets for all festival
shows are available from
our festival box office
Give the helpful ticketing team a call on 0116 242 3595 or click on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
Tickets are also available to buy in person from the ticket office in Highcross & from Curve.
FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICE 0116 242 3595
Rachel Fairburn presents
RACHEL FAIRBURN: SKULDUGGERY (WORK IN PROGRESS)
We’re told never to make assumptions, but people have been making them about Rachel all her life. Adorable, sweet & friendly are the
usual ones. Trustworthy another. Join her as she tests brand new material but don’t tell her any secrets. It won’t do you any good.
“Darkly hilarious wunderkind.” The Skinny
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (8.45pm)
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
ENTRY: FREE
So Comedy by arrangement with Troika present
RACHEL PARRIS: WORK IN PROGRESS
Rachel Parris (Austentatious & The IT Crowd) presents a collection of songs, stories and stand-up about not having it all. No house,
husband, child, wage? No problem. Come watch her laughing at her life. “One sometimes doubts that Britain’s got talent - but Parris
has it in spades” Guardian
www.rachelparris.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
ENTRY: £6
RAHUL KOHLI - NEWCASTLE BROWN MALE
One Geordie specialising in comedy on current affairs. His jokes about society are as revolutionary as Russell Brand’s opinion
on Kim Kardashian’s ass. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn, you might even orgasm. You won’t. That’d be insane, but now I guess you’ll definitely come?
As seen on BBC Big Asian Comedy Night 4 1/2* - EdinburghStudentArtsReview “Go & see this show, comedy needs more Rahul Kohlis.”
4* Broadway Baby
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
ENTRY: FREE
The Belmont Hotel present
READY TO LAUNCH IN AID OF RAINBOWS HOSPICE
Come join us at The Belmont Hotel for a fabulous night of Comedy.all for a good cause, proceeds from the night going to Rainbows
Hospice for Children & Young People. The show will feature a great comedy line-up chosen from the many Dave’s Leicester Comedy
Festival shows on offer.you’ll be guaranteed a right laugh!
www.belmonthotel.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
ENTRY: £10
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Dead Cat Comedy present
RED REDMOND - GREEN
Award-Losing comedian Red Redmond brings his 2nd solo stand-up show to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. Sad? Anxious? Desperate
for attention? Red wants you to know you’re not alone. An hour of bullshit from the man who brought you nothing whatsoever. “Warm, smart
and wholly loveable” GiggleBeats
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
REDUCED SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
- THE COMPLETE WORKS OF SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) [REVISED]
All 37 Plays in 97 Minutes! Join these madcap men in tights as they weave their wicked way through all of Shakespeare’s Comedies,
Histories and Tragedies in one wild ride that will leave you breathless and helpless with Laughter. “PITHIER THAN PYTHON. IRRESISTIBLE.”
New York Times “STUPENDOUS, ANCHORLESS JOY!” Times
www.thelittletheatre.net
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)
TIME: 7.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £16 (£14)
25 Years of
REEVES AND MORTIMER
25 Years of Reeves and Mortimer: The Poignant Moments will be a celebration of the first 25 years of their professional collaboration
from Vic Reeves Big Night Out through Smell of Reeves and Mortimer, Bang, Bang It’s Reeves and Mortimer and Shooting Stars. Expect
up-lifting moments, some musical moments, maybe some magic, several dancing styles, some show of physical strength but always
some poignant moments! www.demontforthall.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: De Montfort Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (8)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £35 plus £3 transaction fee
RENE AND EDITH’S LE COMEDY DINNER SHOW
Be transported back to the 1940’s as René, Edith and the loving waitress Yvette, perform this live comedy dinner theatre show
as if you were on set in the famous Café René. With funny live songs, laughter, music, and interaction, this promises an evening
of side-splitting entertainment as well as a great meal, one of the most enjoyable dining experiences you will ever have!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
12th: 7.15pm (10pm)
TIME: 13th: 7.15pm (10pm), 2.30pm (5pm)
ENTRY: £39.50
REVAN AND FENNELL
Funny Women Variety Award winners, Revan and Fennell, make their DLCF debut with their critically acclaimed brand of observational,
character-driven and fast-paced sketch comedy. They may not be particularly satirical, edgy or off the wall... but they went to drama school
and know how to warm up their voices. Sort of. “Excellent comic chemistry, An extremely clever and enjoyable show” 5* Three Weeks
www.upstairsatthewestern.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.40pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
Glorious Management present
RHYS JAMES REMAINS
The boy Rhys James brings his splash-hit comedy show Remains to Leicester for one night only. It’s got jokes. It’s got poems. It’s got videos. It’s
got legs! Welcome to big school. “Has star in waiting running through him like Blackpool through a stick of rock” (Bruce Dessau, BeyondTheJoke).
“Destined for great things... Charismatic, clever and self-aware” (Guardian). **** Independent, **** Time Out, **** Scotsman.
www.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2015/rhys_james
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
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Glorious Management present
RHYS JAMES: KNEW STUFF
It’s time for Rhys to stop banging on about the stuff he was banging on about and start banging on about some different stuff for once
ok guys? The kid’s a bloody WHIZZ at comedy though so you’ll have a great time. It’s a work in progress of what will undoubtedly turn out
to be the greatest comedy show in the history of art. “Whip-smart dickhead” Time Out.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
ENTRY: £3
RIA LINA: TABOO RAIDER
In Taboo Raider, Ria addresses the touchy issues in society: racism, disability, religion, body image; and asks is political correctness
doing more harm than good? Witty and audacious, Ria is shamelessly angling for another commission, because who, secretly, doesn’t
revel in discussing awkward dinner party topics like ‘do we still need political correctness?’ & ‘Does free speech really exist?’.
www.rialina.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS:
Tickets for all festival
shows are available from
our festival box office
Give the helpful ticketing team a call on 0116 242 3595 or click on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
Tickets are also available to buy in person from the ticket office in Highcross & from Curve.
FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICE 0116 242 3595
RICHARD HERRING - HAPPY NOW?
After years of drifting aimlessly and alone, Richard Herring is now settled down with a wife and a tiny baby. Is he finally happy now?
Or does responsibility for the lives of others come with its own terrors? In his twelfth solo stand up show, Richard examines whether we
can ever hope to be truly content. If we were never unhappy would happiness have any meaning? “At the very top of his game” The Scostman
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7.30pm (9pm)
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
ENTRY: £12.50 (£11)
Mirth of Forth Comedy present
RICHARD PULSFORD: UNEXPECTED ITEMS IN BADINAGE AREAS
UK Pun Championship finalist at the DLCF in 2014 and 2015, Richard Pulsford performs his very best gags, puns, one liners and wordplay
in this solo show. As seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2015. “Pulsford has strong material” Chortle “Delivered a number of great puns
I wish I had thought of myself” Gary Delaney “Richard has more one-liners than a joke machine on overdrive!” Patrick Monahan
www.richardpulsford.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 5pm (5.45pm)
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
ENTRY: FREE
Off The Kerb Productions present
ROB BECKETT: MOUTH OF THE SOUTH
Beckett’s back with a brand-new hour of funnies and he’s taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread! Star of BBC1’s Live at
the Apollo, BBC2’s Mock the Week & Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats. **** “a revelation” Scotsman. “Relentlessly smiley, perpetually grinning
Londoner whose unshowy, unpretentious but thoroughly funny shtick has every chance of winning him a big audience” Guardian.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
ENTRY: £14 (£12)
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Custard Comedy present
ROB COLEMAN: SHIP OF FOOL
When Rob Coleman set off to row the Atlantic in 2003, he survived on ignorance and chocolate. 12 years and 2 unsuccessful attempts
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later, he (now aged 50) really wants to have another go at crossing an ocean in a small boat. But is this wise? Should the coastguard be informed?
And who would want to go with him anyway? Join Rob on a journey that takes him from failure to... well no one quite knows. Exciting, isn’t it?
www.robcolemancomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
ROB KEMP - HUBRIS
Is ‘cocky’ Rob Kemp the right man to cover the complex topic of hubris in one solitary hour? He seems to think he is, but he’ll need a laptop and a
powerpointer (not a thing) to do it. Hubris; The pride before a fall. The wheelie to impress a girl before tumbling gracelessly off a kerb. The buttery
trousers of arrogance. Join him for an experiment in preparation and overconfidence.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Hilarity Bites Act Management present
ROB MULHOLLAND - WEEDOPHILE
High-octane hilarity from Yorkshire’s Funniest Non-Musical New Comedian (Great Yorkshire Fringe). A show bursting with densely-layered
jokes and intricately-woven stories about one man’s 14-year love affair with weed and the impact it’s had on his fragile psyche. Not just for
stoners; non-smokers and the high-curious welcome. Hilarity Bites New Act of the Year 2015. “Very, very tall and equally as talented” Time Out
www.robmulhollandcomedy.tumblr.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 6pm (6.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
ROB ROUSE - ROBOSCOPY
As seen on 8 out of 10 cats, Dave’s One Night Stand, Spoons, John Bishop’s Only Joking. 8 Edinburgh Fringe shows, 3 UK tours. Rob
promises to have a damn good rummage around inside himself for your entertainment. “The tears of laughter came in floods...
He is a great Storyteller.” The Scotsman “He’s a man with genuinely funny bones.” The Sunday Times
www.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1550
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)
TIME: 8pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
Tickled Pig Productions present
ROBBIE ORMROD: WORMLAND
Tickled Pig Productions presents Robbie Ormrod’s debut solo show: Wormland. Expect silliness, sadness, joy, and a splash of romance.
Oh, and many a laugh too. “Top-notch performer” **** Broadway Baby, “The audience’s favourite... stole the show” The Stand Comedy Club.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 7pm (7.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Phil McIntyre Entertainment present
ROBERT NEWMAN - THE BRAIN SHOW
After volunteering for a brain-imaging experiment meant to locate the part of the brain that lights up when you’re in love, Rob emerges with
more questions than answers. Can brain scans read our minds? Are we our brains? How can you map the mind? The show includes a specially
constructed MRI-hat that will record Robert’s real-time brain activity throughout. “the funniest comedian I have ever seen.” Sunday Times
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £12.50 (£10)
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
SO Comedy present
ROBIN MORGAN - FREE MAN
A work-in-progress of the debut hour from Laughing Horse New Act of the Year Finalist and star of BBC Radio’s “The Greatest Welshman
You’ve Never Heard Of”. “Brilliant silly humour.” Ed Fest “Intelligent and hilarious. I highly recommend.” Joe Lycett “Skilled writer’s pen for
a killer line.” Giggle Beats
www.robinjmorgan.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE
ROBYN PERKINS: [I’M A] WORK IN PROGRESS
Robyn Perkins (**** - Three Weeks) is the only American to become an English Comedian of the Year Finalist. Her debut show
bounces between her father-issues and issues with her fatherland. “A likeable, confident American. Witty and sharp.” - Chortle
“sharp, insightful, touching, but above all really, really funny.”-Three Weeks
www.robynperkins.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.25pm)
ENTRY: FREE
NCF present
ROCK N ROLL RADIO IDIOT
It’s one music fan’s ambition to put some rock back into radio Every job has its pitfalls and England’s craziest radio station in a high
crime area awaits him. Can he play Frank Zappa on the breakfast show? Will he improve the station before the locals set fire to i?
Contains top quality naughty jokes. A show for music fans and radio anoraks.
www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 9.10pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Avalon present
ROISIN CONATY - WORK IN PROGRESS
Star of Taskmaster (Dave TV) and Man Down (Channel 4), with regular appearances on Have I Got News For You (BBC One), 8 Out of 10 Cats
(Channel 4) and Would I Lie To You (BBC One), Roisin Conaty is a brilliant and multi-talented comic and actress. “A fast-paced, refreshing
and exciting talent with an engaging and original world view” SUNDAY TIMES. “Conaty is certainly one to watch” THE INDEPENDENT
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £9
Off The Kerb Productions present
ROMESH RANGANATHAN - IRRATIONAL
Romesh Ranganathan’s brand new show explores the rationality of his worldview. Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close
to his heart and explain why everyone else is wrong about them. “Ranganathan’s punchlines are sharper and funnier than many of his
peers” The Guardian
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.45pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £15
ROMINA PUMA - NOT DISABLED... ENOUGH!
Romina Puma is a work in progress disabled. She has muscular dystrophy, one of the mildest types of this disease. Having a progressive
disease means she has to work out how to deal with the changes throughout her life, but she always finds a funny way. She tells the story
of becoming disabled and talks about relationships, sex, wheelchairs and many more things you never knew would make you laugh.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 5.50pm (6.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£3)
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
EVENTS
So Comedy by arrangement with Curtis Brown present
RORY MCGRATH: REMEMBERS (... OR IS IT FORGETS?)
The star of BBC’s Three Men In A Boat and They Think It’s All Over looks back on his life and career. Join Rory as he remembers some bits
and makes up the rest. Contains adult themes and traces of peanut oil.
www.socomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
ENTRY: £12 (£10)
Everards Tiger present
ROSE & CROWN ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
The Tiger Roar With Laughter Fringe continues with Robyn Perkins, an American comedienne who’s been bringing her “engaging persona” (Chortle)
to comedy clubs around the UK & US since 2011. She was a finalist in the Funny Women competition in 2014 and is joined by Paul McCaffrey (“He has
charm, charisma and success written all over him” Evening Standard) and other special guests. Ticket includes free pint of Tiger.
www.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/the-rose-crown-thurnby
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
VENUE: The Rose & Crown Map Ref: MAP 2 (50)
ENTRY: £10
Heroes of Fringe present
ROUSHA BROWNING - JUMBLE SALE
It’s a JUMBLE SALE!!! So... Bring along clothing, odd items, inflatable toys or just empty out your handbags and manbags, for the chance
to have your items featured in the show. Characters and performances will be created from using your unwanted items (You’ll get the items
back after the show... this isn’t an elaborate way to mug you!)
www.heroesoffringe.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
ENTRY: FREE
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SADIA AZMAT - WORK IN PROGRESS
Sadia returns after the success of her show ‘I Am Not Malala”. Since then she has recorded a comedy short for BBCiPlayer ‘Things I have
been asked as a British Muslim’ and appeared in online series ‘Uncovered’ for Bend It Like Beckham creator Gurinder Chadha. A totally unique
and enthralling voice, her stand up tackles difficult subjects in an utterly charmingly manner. “Hilarious and insightful” Sunday Times
www.sadiaazmat.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
ENTRY: £5
SAHAR MIRHADI : DAWN OF THE GEEK
Dawn of the Geek is a story of self acceptance, of passion meeting obsession, and of stereotypes dancing in a dazzling Anglo-Iranian
beat. We learn how she dealt with the recurrence of being shunned for Nintendo, left for wrestling and lied to by Walt Disney. Expect
treats and lots of love in this tale of discovery. Sahar Mirhadi is a Geek. It’s not her fault. Everyone can be a Geek.
www.saharmirhadi.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror
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Jokes on Us Free Festival present
SAHAR MIRHADI: DAWN OF THE GEEK
Dawn of the Geek is a story of self acceptance, of passion meeting obsession, and of stereotypes dancing in a dazzling Anglo-Iranian beat.
We learn how she dealt with the recurrence of being shunned for Nintendo, left for wrestling and lied to by Walt Disney. Expect treats and
lots of love in this tale of discovery. Sahar Mirhadi is a Geek. It’s not her fault. Everyone can be a Geek.
www.saharmirhadi.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Adam Rushton presents
SAILOR
At The Tender Age Of 19 Adam decided to make something of himself and join the RAF, Unfortunately they wouldn’t have him so he joined the Navy
instead. Leaving behind his lucrative high octane career in Mcdonalds and his long term girlfriend of 3 months Adam embarked on a 5 year journey,
travelling the world aboard the famous flag ship HMS Ark Royal. Packed full of stories about his 5 years as a professional drinker.
www.adamrushtoncomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 9.10pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5
JAMJAR (Jews and Muslims joined against racism) present
SAJEELA KERSHI - SHALLOW HALAL
Sajeela’s an agnostic in agony sitting on the faith fence. She’s had enough of Koran hijacking extremists & Dawkins spouting atheists.
Confused by the 21st Century? keep calm & book this critically acclaimed inclusive show now! Winner AWA Award (2015) Star of Edinburgh
Award Winning Show(2007) ****(BroadwayBaby) ****(ThreeWeeks) ****(One4Review)
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
JAMJAR (Jews and Muslims joined against racism) present
SAJEELA KERSHI - SHARIA’S L.A.W.
Work-in-Progress of Sharia’s L.A.W. (Little Asian Women) Celebrating the kick ass women in all our families. Sometimes you need to visit
the past to understand who you are today? Partician, Refugees, sibling rivalry, misogyny and a ‘Lota’laughs. Winner AWA Awards 2015 Star
of 2007 Edinburgh Award Winning Show Hackney Finalist 2011 “smart, funny with a mischievous glint” The Times
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 19th: 7.30pm (8.30pm) / 20th: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
SAM & TOM IN: IN MEMORI-TOM
Join comedy’s most hotly-tipped funeral as Sam lays to rest his late-mate Tom, tragically killed in an accident legally proven to
be no one’s direct fault. Expect hymns, skits, killer stunts (cancelled) and a minute’s silence/disco. Come dressed for a R.I.P.-roaring success.
“Absolutely” ***** - Remote Goat, “Tarantino-esque”, **** - Broadway Baby, “Fluids” **** - Gigglebeats, “Mistakes” **** - Three Weeks
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: Pay What You Want
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
SAM AND JON’S JAM SANDWICH: A SKETCH TOO FAR
Fresh from their crowd pleasing 10 night run at the Edinburgh Fringe 2015, Sam and Jon are hitting the road with their show this year.
The midland boys once again promise to bring their manic style, a finale that will leave you cheering and the return of audience favourites:
Derek and Simon, the Harrison Ford obsessed and sexually inactive geeks. “Laugh out load funny” Jon Richardson “Great work” Jack Whitehall
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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EVENTS
SAM CARRINGTON: AWKWARDLY MOBILE (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Awkwardly Mobile is about the fun in life’s less comfortable moments, whether that’s in work, family, dating or comedy itself.
After a four star debut hour at The Edinburgh Fringe last year, Sam Carrington is now delighted to bring a brand new hour to Dave’s
Leicester Comedy Festival 2016. “Sam has his new career mapped out as a stand-up comedian.” Trevor Davies, The Mirror
www.samcarrington.me
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
SAM SAVAGE: LOOKING OUT FOR LINDA
Come and watch Sam Savage stick a wig on her head and call herself Linda Larkin. An hour of beautifully crafted nonsense.
“Hilariously off-kilter” Three Weeks. “upbeat and endearing a comedy natural” Chortle. “Utterly convincing” Bruce Dessau.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
The Mason Sisters @ PBJ present
SAM SIMMONS IS NOT A PEOPLE PERSON
It could be about animals, it could be about arseholes, we’ll just have to wait and see! Won’t we? A work in progress from the winner
of the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award 2015. “This really is Simmons at the top of his game: exhaustingly funny, daft and truly daring.”
***** Time Out, “Impeccably woven stream of weirdness... This show both demands attention and deserves it.” ***** The Times
www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/sam-simmons
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
SAMANTHA BAINES: SCIENTIFIC WORK IN PROGRESS
Award-winning comedian Samantha Baines wonders if we’re alone in the universe and if Brian Cox will go out with her. Expect science,
feminism and chocolate puns. As heard on BBC Radio 4. As seen on Lee Nelson’s Well Funny People and Call the Midwife. “Samantha Baines
is hilarious” Broadway Baby “mind-blowing...you’ve got nothing to lose...except perhaps your centre of gravity” Huffington Post
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm)
ENTRY: £4 advance or Pay What You Want
Bob Slayer
SARA MASON BURT LANCASTER PIERCED MY HYMEN
The true story of Sara’s glitzy, hilarious and disturbing childhood in Beverly Hills. Growing up with film stars kids in LaLa Land was
fun, from kidnap to drugs to shrinks and to parties, the roller coaster Rock ‘N Roll life comes at a price. Unorthodox is putting it mildly!
“My pick of the Fringe shows this year.” (PWYL)
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Dawn Sedgwick Management present
SARA PASCOE AND THE MUSEUM OF ROBOT PUSSYCATS
A new religion for the faith-less age: Hatty the Hoover wants to break up with Henry. Thousands are trapped in a Lewisham gym. Rabbits lose
their sex drive. Jason Donovan comes round. One of the pods on the London Eye is haunted, but which one? A teenager’s face is so oily that
the US go to war with it. And more. And the robot pussycats. A new show from a lady who has been on Live at the Apollo, QI and Buzzcocks.
www.sarapascoe.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 1pm (2pm)
ENTRY: £9
“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent
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SARAH CALLAGHAN: 24 (PREVIEW)
Sarah Callaghan previews a brand new hour of stand-up. “A powerhouse. She’s an utter natural on stage...radiates confidence” Chortle
**** “Fiercely impressive and quite stunning debut hour...jokes arrive unforced from a charismatic discourse” The Scotsman
**** Guardian’s Top 8 Best Newcomers at the Edinburgh Fringe 2015 Malcolm Hardee Award Nominee 2015
www.sarahcallaghan.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
Dead Cat Comedy present
SARAH FRANKEN - WHO KEEPS MAKING ALL THESE PEOPLE
Critically acclaimed, award-winning one-person sketch show Sarah Franken serves up another insanely surreal smorgasbord
of multi-voiced satirical madness. Witness the brutal slaughter of sacred PC cows. Nothing’s safe from this explosion of her subconscious.
“I left sore with laughter and breathless in awe of Franken’s talent” **** (Scotsman) “A master of illusion” - Robin Williams
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
PBJ Managment present
SARAH KENDALL : A DAY IN OCTOBER
Sarah brings her Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated and winner of the Comic’s Choice award at Melbourne Comedy festival
show, to Leicester. In this hour-long narrative, Sarah takes audiences back to a day in October 1990, when her best friend died for exactly
11 seconds. “Her tale is funny, tender and has a finale that absolutely knocked the wind out of my sails.” ***** The Herald
www.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/sarah-kendall
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£7)
SARAH KEYWORTH: THROUGH THE BANISTER
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In the same week as registering for this brochure, Sarah Keyworth came second in the Funny Women Awards, ran a half marathon and realised she
could squeeze through the gap in her banister. Catch this Nottingham-born rising star in her debut solo show before she really starts showing off.
“Sharp lines with a cheeky smile” “Excellently deadpan” Huffington Post.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 5pm (5.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
SAY WHAT YOU LIKE: COMEDY, POLITICS AND FREE SPEECH
What are the relationships between comedy, censorship and freedom of speech? How politically and ethically responsible can, and
should, comedians be? How far is too far for comedy? These questions, and more, will be hotly debated by a panel of comedians, public
figures and academics. This is one lively debate not to be missed! Come along and have your say! As part of Beyond a Joke.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 1pm (2.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Charmaine Wombwell in association with Susanna Jeffrey
SCARLET SHAMBLES: IT USED TO BE ME
Bold, honest and funny, this heart-warming physical noir performance from Charmaine Wombwell explores the hilarious desperation
of heartbreak and is inspired by the dark clown within us all. Scarlet’s beautiful tales and earthy sounds reveal the sometimes fleeting
connections between people that can make a mark on our lives forever. She hopes to make her mark on yours...
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.35pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
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EVENTS
Regent College present
SCHOOLS’ COMEDY SHOWCASE
The young people of Leicester are a funny lot and it gives us great pleasure at Regent College to once again host a showcase of their comedy
work. Learners from several schools including Sir Jonathan North Community College, St Paul’s School and Bushloe High School come together
for an evening of fun and laughter. Each year the comedy changes reflecting new trends in humour. These are the Stand-Up stars of tomorrow.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Regent College Studio Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (23)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £3
NCF present
SCOTTISH FALSETTO SOCK PUPPET THEATRE - POP SOCKS!
The Socks are back again with their annual mix of new show (Pop Socks), and last year’s Edinburgh sellout smash (Minging Detectives)
plus surprises galore. Leicester once more gets to see the new stuff first (and sometimes, what happens in Leicester stays in Leicester).
“One of the truly great comic inventions of our time” Theatre Bath 2015 “An absolute winner” Chortle
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
Heroes present
SEA MEN (A NAVAL TALE) - LETLUCE
Charmingly anarchic breakthrough duo LetLuce were wholly responsible for 2014 word of mouth hit Show Pony. Put your lovely armbands
on for an absurdist, magical voyage and more “excellent surreal mayhem” (Sunday Times). Join LetLuce as they voyage into the ridiculous
with the cockle-warming tale of an unlikely friendship, set in the heart of The Atlantic Ocean. “Skilful, joyful, old-fashioned clowning” Guardian
www.let-luce.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: FREE
SEAN HUGHES: MUMBO JUMBO
Multi award winning comedian Sean Hughes is back with a new show called Mumbo Jumbo. Though out his life he has been battling to
stay on the right side of sanity. This is because in middle age he has realised that the two sides of his brain are in constant conflict. There
is common sense against mumbo jumbo and mumbo jumbo seems to have the upper hand.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £11 (£10)
MHA Talent present
SEAN MCLOUGHLIN - WHATEVER IT TAKES
After finally clawing his career out of the toilet and towards the stars, Sean McLoughlin should be at his happiest, right? Unfortunately
this long-awaited improvement in career has coincided with an astonishing collapse in his personal life. Sean has beaten the system and
yet finds himself at the mercy of it. From these two conflicting circumstances a question has emerged: Can a man rise and fall at the same time?
www.seanmcloughlincomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
NCF Comedy present
SEAN MORAN - ROLE MODEL
At 35, Sean Moran is definitely an adult. But despite being a dad and former teacher, what sort of role model is he really? Mixing
personal anecdotes with observations on politics, religion, celebrity culture and driving etiquette via the odd impression, Role Model is
a hilarious look at the difficulty in setting a good example when it’s hard enough trying to convince everyone you know what you’re doing.
www.ncfcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 9.10pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
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Off The Kerb Productions present
SEANN WALSH: WORK IN PROGRESS
Catch Seann, star of BBC1’s Live at the Apollo, E4’s Virtually Famous, ITV’s Royal Variety Show, as he returns to Dave’s Leicester
Comedy Festival with a brand new work-in-progress hour. **** Independent - ***** Scotsman - “Unquestionably the best observational
comic of his generation” The Guardian.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £8
SET LIST: STAND-UP WITHOUT A NET
What if someone else wrote a set list of outrageous & original topics for the world’s best stand-up comedians, and they had to perform
it with literally zero seconds to prepare? Unforgettable spontaneous comedic genius as seen on Sky Atlantic. “For anyone genuinely
interested in comedy and comedians,this is the must-see show of the festival”*****SCOTSMAN
www.setlistshow.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm)
ENTRY: £7.50
Shakespeare Martineau present
SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU (COMEDY) CURRY CLUB
Join Shakespeare Martineau for hilarious comedy, amazing food and serious networking for the region’s professionals.
Featuring a VERY special guest! For further information please contact Daljit Flora - Daljit.Flora@shma.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Chutney Ivy Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (6)
TIME: 12pm (2.15pm)
ENTRY: By invite only
SHAPPI KHORSANDI LIVE
“She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness and potency.” The Guardian Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy
Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and Have I Got News for You and Q.I Is back with a brand new show for 2016. She’s has whip-crack
jokes and is effortlessly funny as she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit. “makes live comedy thrilling” London Evening Standard.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £14 (£12)
SHAZIA MIRZA: THE KARDASHIANS MADE ME DO IT
After three girls left Bethnal Green to join ISIS, Shazia contributed to a piece for BBC Radio. Her contribution received record numbers
of complaints. The Kardashians Made Me Do It tells of this and the confusion it caused as she looks into the nature of offence, the dangers
of politically correct liberalism versus the sinister and terrifying intrusion of ISIS into the lives of young British Asian women.
www.shazia-mirza.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
NCF Comedy
SHERAZ YOUSAF: THE PURSUIT OF MANLYNESS
What if you were taught how to be a man? But you weren’t yet a man. So you un-taught yourself, and then you learned again from
someone else, and they were also wrong. So you decided to read a book about it. And then looked on the internet. And then went
to something where there were other men. And they told you how to be a man. What kind of man would you be?
www.sherazyousaf.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
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Heroes & Lindsey Warnes Carroll present
SHIRLEY’S SUPER SMASHING SUNDAY FUNDAY CLUB
Share in the joys of Shirley as she presents a range of different activities every festival Sunday, suitable for all ages to join in with.
Perform, make things, listen to silly stories, sing-along, dance and be part of something unique. The fun begins on the 7th with the
critically acclaimed interactive performance “The Further Adventures of Shirley” and continues on the 14th & 21st with “Shirley & Friends”
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 1.30pm (3pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Glorious Management present
SHORT & CURLY: A CURLY NIGHT IN (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Join Short & Curly for a Curly night in watching the telly... on the stage! What should they watch first? Film Noir, A Musical Horror
or a Classic Superhero programme. More ludicrous spoofage from the madcap pair. “Quick changes and even quicker wit” ThreeWeeks
“fantastically good fun” Broadway Baby
www.shortandcurlycomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Funhouse Comedy present
“SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?” GONG SHOW
12 new comedians battle it out in comedy’s answer to Britain’s Got Talent and The X-Factor. Each comedian performs for two minutes
and then the judges with their red and green glowsticks vote on whether to keep them on or send them off! Lots of fun and laughs.
Compere is Nottingham funnyman Spiky Mike.
www.funhousecomedy.co.uk/html/fun_house_comedy_venues_leicester.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 8pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 advance
SHOW TRYOUT: PANELBEATERS
Come see comedians Gary Delaney, Caimh McDonnell and friends do a live run-through of the new show they are developing.
Panel Beaters aims to do for the panel show what the Fast Show did for sketches.
There’ll be no politics, just punchlines, loads of punchlines - and like all good episodes of Game of Thrones, somebody dies at the end.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £3
SILVER STAND-UP
This unique evening showcases the shortlisted entrants aged 55+ vying for the Silver Stand Up Award!
“Anything that provides an antidote to all the young upstarts taking over the comedy scene has to be a good thing” Alexi Sayle.
In aid of Big Difference Company registered charity 1135167. If you would like to enter please call us on 0116 261 6812
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 6pm (7pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
SIMON DONALD’S SCHOOL OF SWEARING
Stuck for a word to describe something you do to your genitals? Need an aggressive taunt to shout at a policeman? Maybe you’re struggling to
describe somethings that’s come out of your arse? School of Swearing has all the answers. “As funny with a microphone as he was with a pencil”
Guardian “Genuinely interesting and utterly hilarious” Broadway Baby “Subversive cerebral filth” List “Superb inventive comedy” Stage
www.simondonald.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
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Off The Kerb Productions present
SIMON EVANS: IN THE MONEY
Simon Evans has been immersing himself in economics for the last couple of years, like a pig immersing itself in organic cleansing elements.
He has unpicked why the French don’t want to own their own home (sex, obvs), why mass spectrometers reveal Americans to literally be
made of corn, and why Alco-Synth is not likely to be appearing at a wine bar near you in the near future, despite having been invented years ago.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £14 (£12)
Show And Tell present
SIMON MUNNERY: AND NOTHING BUT
Simon returns once again to what he does, being himself for an hour. He will generally tell it like it is, was, and might be if we could
but get our fingers out. All rise. British Comedy Award nominee, Perrier Award nominee, Sony Radio Award winner, Chortle Award winner.
“One of the funniest, most original comedians of the past twenty years... an annual must-see” The Guardian. “A brilliant comedian” The Times.
www.simonmunnery.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £10
The Warwick Revue present
SKETCH ARTISTES
Having already failed at getting into Oxbridge and with unemployment looming, students from The University of Warwick pull themselves
together to perform in a show with more than one sketch to distract themselves from reality, debt and chlamydia. Come laugh at their expense,
it’s free.
www.warwickcomedysoc.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Just The Tonic present
SLEAFORD MODS
The Sleaford Mods are considered to be England’s best band at the moment. Jason Williamson sings and Andrew Fearn presses play on
his laptop. It’s no frills, the anti band. Together they’ve released 3 critically acclaimed albums and captured the mood of England Along the way.
This band shout at you with minimal backing tracks that take in everything from early grime, punk, post punk, and hip hop. Support Wil Hodgson
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 8pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £15
SMALL WORLD OF SPORT
Small World Of Sport is an audience participation game show where two teams compete against each other with sport related
children’s toys from the 1960s to the 1990s. From Arnold Palmer’s Pro Shot Golf, through to an exciting Subbuteo 1982 World Cup penalty
shoot out, who will triumph?
www.facebook.com/smallworldofsport
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £6
Sturgess Suzuki present
(S)MILES PER GALLON COMEDY CLUB
A brilliant night of comedy in a top car showroom, raising money for Heart For Hendrix HeartLink (the Glenfield Hospital charity for children
with heart defects) & The Laura Centre. The night will feature 3 top circuit comedians, headlined by the “next bright young sensation on
the comedy circuit” (The Guardian) Matt Richardson. Full line up will be announced on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Sturgess Suzuki Map Ref: MAP 2 (46)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
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Get Comedy present
SOFIE HAGEN - BUBBLEWRAP
Winner of 2015’s Foster’s Comedy Award for Best Newcomer Sofie Hagen returns to Leicester with her critically acclaimed show - Bubblewrap.
A car chase. A psychiatric ward. Body image... Westlife. Hagen brings her smart sensibility and bullet-proof timing to tackle what it is like to
have a winner’s mentality but not a winner’s confidence.
www.sofiehagen.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £8
Get Comedy present
SOFIE HAGEN - WORK IN PROGRESS
Winner of the Foster’s Edinburgh Best Newcomer Award 2015 and seen on ‘Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central’ (Comedy Central) and
‘Fresh from the Fringe’ (BBC) Sofie Hagen brings her brand new hour to DLCF. ****1/2 “Hagen’s debut hour is fantastic, consistently funny,
personal, and a slyly powerful show, this certainly is the show of a winner” - CHORTLE. **** “Inspired and incredibly funny” - THE HERALD
www.sofiehagen.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
DMU Square Mile present
SQUARE MILE EXILES
DMU Square Mile present a one off event showcasing local community residents who have moved to Leicester from their home country telling through
comedy their journey, experiences and adaptations to new life. Their twelve week training comes down to this, a free event welcome to absolutely
everybody!
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Newfoundpool Working Men’s Club Map Ref: MAP 2 (42)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Everards Tiger present
STAMFORD ARMS NEW TALENT NIGHT
Come and see some of the best new acts on the circuit. Featuring Darren Harriott (powerful and poignant material from Leicester Square
New Act of the Year semi-finalist), Jack Britton (regular performer with collectives including Conspire, Hatch and the Dan Nicholas’ Conversation
Garden). Hosted by Jack Campbell, winner of English Comedian of the Year Competition in 2014. Ticket includes free pint of Tiger.
www.stamfordarms.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Stamford Arms Map Ref: MAP 2 (45)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Everards Tiger present
STAMFORD ARMS ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
The Tiger Roar With Laughter Fringe kicks off with an incredible line up of comedy. Angela Barnes has performed her furious & seriously
funny comedy across the UK and is “brilliantly funny” (Sarah Millican). Angela will be joined by Rob Rouse (‘Dave’s One Night Stand’,
‘8 Out of 10 Cats’) and John Hastings one of the five “comedians to watch” (Canadian Comedy Network). Ticket includes buffet & a free pint of Tiger.
www.stamfordarms.co.uk/s_entertainment.asp
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Stamford Arms Map Ref: MAP 2 (45)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £10
Everards Tiger present
STAR & GARTER ROARS WITH LAUGHTER
A great night of comedy featuring Will Duggan (Foster Panel Prize Winner 2014 – as part of FUNZ AND GAMEZ), Dan Clark (“impossible
to dislike this upbeat show.” Chortle) and Mark Dolan, who reached the final of So You Think You’re Funny in 2000 and has been seen on TV shows
including ‘Show Me The Funny’, ‘Balls of Steel’ and ‘Celebrity Come Dine With Me’. Ticket includes free pint of Tiger.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Star & Garter Map Ref: MAP 2 (52)
TIME: 7pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
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STATIC
‘Static’ a brand new sketch show from comedy duo ‘Egg’ Funny women women finalist Emily Lloyd Saini (oh wow, i love her!) and Battleacts
Improv veteran, Anna Leong Brophy (that hilarious one, in that improv group) have joined forces to bring you all the fun. Did you need those
socks, because we’re about to blow them off.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
A Stellar Show
STELLA GRAHAM - STELLAGRAM
Leicester! Come join Coventry girl Stella Graham for another cracking show! She drifted past the M69 all the way to New Zealand
for 5 years and now she’s back. (I wasn’t deported.) “If you’re a TV executive, drop what you’re doing and go see her now” THE SKINNY
**** FRINGE GURU “Fun and original...self-assured, likeable and, crucially, funny” - BROADWAY BABY
www.stellagraham.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £5
PBJ Management present
STEPHEN BAILEY: SHOULD’VE BEEN A POPSTAR
The “guilty pleasure” (Daily Record) brings his show, less about becoming a popstar, more about finding your own X Factor. Join Stephen
for one of his infamous gossips covering everything from celebrity culture & classroom dramas, to dating & social media, in this journey
of self-discovery (like Katy Perry’s World Tour, with less songs!) “A great addition to the comedy scene” **** (Sunday Express).
www.stephenbaileycomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £6
Glorious Management present
STEPHEN CARLIN - THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO STEPHEN
The true account of Stephen Carlin according to Stephen Carlin. Just suspend your disbelief for an hour and we can get on with
the business of entertainment without pesky “facts” getting in the way. Fun without facts. The way God intended. Herald *****
www.thestephencarlin.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Avalon Promotions present
STEVE BUGEJA - DAY RELEASE
Fresh from supporting Russell Kane on his national tour, this is the highly anticipated debut show from Steve Bugeja, the winner
of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2013. As heard on BBC Radios 2 and 4, as wells as featuring on the BBC red button. Steve recently
went to a friend’s wedding and on the way had to pick up the bride’s Dad who was leaving prison for the first time in 18 years.
www.stevebugeja.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Dead Cat Comedy present
STEVE BUGEJA - WORK IN PROGRESS
Join Steve Bugeja, the winner of the BBC New Comedy Award 2013 as he creates his second solo show. Steve’s first show was
critically acclaimed and has supported Russell Kane, Chris Ramsey and Patrick Kielty on tour. As heard on Radio’s 2 and 4.
“Big laughs and gentle pathos” GUARDIAN.
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
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Andy Wright presents
STEVE GRIBBIN
Steve Gribbin is a diminutive guitar-wielding satirist from Liverpool whose scabrous comedy songs and off the wall observations have
made him one of the firm favourites of the comedy circuit. Steve Gribbin is a guitar totin politician smotin small and burly short and curly
pumped up loved up finger pickin arse kickin musical comedy imp...
www.o2academyleicester.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)
TIME: 8pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
STEVE HALL: ZEBRA
The best-educated third of beloved Fringe losers We Are Klang, and one of the main writers on Russell Howard’s Good News, Steve
has opened for Russell Howard and Lee Mack on tour, and was the first ever stand-up guest on Good News. “Hilarious ... a wonderful
set of stand-up vignettes” Guardian
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)
TIME: 7.45pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £10
STUART BAXTER: SWORN OUT
From minding your P’s and Q’s to effing and blinding, Stuart Baxter’s Sworn Out sheds light on colourful language, its rich history
and the blaze attitude we have towards it today. Choice language has a time and place, details of which you will find below.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
Chambers Mgmt present
STUART GOLDSMITH: “THIS IS ACTUALLY MY SIXTH RODEO”
With a bit of luck, Stu’s now a father for the first time - as of about three weeks ago. So this show is going to be more than usually
haphazard, ramshackle, improvised and scraped together from bits of paper. You pays your money, you takes your choice. Only
in this case, you doesn’t pays your money. Good luck everyone.
www.stuartgoldsmith.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
STUART LAWS. WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT STOPPING IT? (1HR SHOW)
Stand up comedy from the man who makes all the comedy with Turtle Canyon Comedy and supported James Acaster on tour,
he was also a young ornithologist and rocks a pretty sweet gilet. “Laws’ stand-up is going from strength to strength. It’s a funny,
assured show. Go see him if you can.” (Short Com)
www.stuartlaws.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Off The Kerb Productions present
SUZI RUFFELL: WORK IN PROGRESS
Fresh from her sold out double-header UK Tour with Romesh Ranganathan, Suzi Ruffell is working up a new show ahead of returning
to the Edinburgh Fringe. Suzi has also recently supported Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Bridges and Alan Carr on Tour. “Suzi’s great. A lovely
stage persona, hugely likable and definitely one to watch!” Time Out. “Completely won over, thoroughly enjoyable” British Comedy Guide
www.suziruffell.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
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SUZY BENNETT GUMPTION!
Suzy loves movies, but has realised she was playing the part of best friend in her own life instead of the leading lady. Now she’s
rewriting her own story and finally discovering that little thing called gumption! Funny Women Award winner. “Suzy is a charm bomb”
Russell Kane. “Delightful company” Metro. “The panache of a young Dawn French” Chortle.co.uk “Vibrant, gorgeous and extremely funny” BBC.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 19th: 9pm (10pm) / 20th: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What you Want
SY THOMAS - POSTER BOY
‘Poster Boy’ is the debut DLCF show from Sy Thomas (“Highly Enjoyable” Time Out) serving-up a ‘heady combo’ (his words) of best
bits from his ‘hugely successful’ (his words, again) 2015 Edinburgh show ‘Jumper’; and some brand-spanking new stuff for 2016.
Get ready for a hot blast of surreal lo-fi videos; tales of whimsy, woe and wonder; and quite probably tears (his).
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 11th: 9pm (10pm) / 12th: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
Zahra Barri Presents
TALK LIKE AN EGYPTIAN
Zahra’s a bit like the country of Turkey, in that she’s a mix of Eastern and Western culture, and also she is a bird.
A fun look into Eastern and Kanye Western Culture.
www.zahrabarri.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9.15pm (9.55pm)
ENTRY: FREE
TAMAR BROADBENT: BRAVE NEW GIRL (WORK IN PROGRESS)
Tamar may look like a life-size Polly Pocket. But this year she has jumped out of a plane, performed stand-up naked and opened several
jars without any help from boys. Following the success of her solo show All By My Selfie in Edinburgh, Adelaide and Lithuania, award-winning
comedy-songwriter Tamar returns with a brand new show about growing up in mini-skirts and turning out tougher than the seams.
www.mynameistamar.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£6)
flabbergast theatre present
TATTERDEMALION
Following its award winning sellout multiple five star reception at Edinburgh fringe 2015 Flabbergast Theatre present Tatterdemailion for
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your viewing pleasure. An hour long solo physical comedy show featuring Henry Maynard. “Laugh out loud funny throughout” (Loose Lips) Victorian
aesthetics absurd comedy and “mesmerising” (Chortle) puppetry to combine in one hour continuous flow of amusement.
www.flabbergasttheatre.co.uk/Tat.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: £5
UTC Artist Management present
TEZ ILYAS - WORK IN PROGRESS
Following the success of his smash hit debut show at the 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, rising star Tez Ilyas is back to workshop
a brand new show. 5 Stars - The Mirror. As seen on BBC One, Channel 4 & E4 and as heard on BBC Radio 4.
www.utcartistmanagement.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
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UTC Artist Management present
TEZ ILYAS - TEZ TALKS
The smash hit debut hour from Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year nominee and BBC New Comedy Award finalist. Join Tez
as he leads you on a truly unique journey through this silly, smart and subversive take on life in his Britain. 5 Stars - The Mirror.
www.utcartistmanagement.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 9.05pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £5
www.1000years.co.uk present
THE AGINCOURT SHOW
The latest in the 1000 Years series of historical shows brings the story of the Battle of Agincourt to life through songs and light-heartedness.
Funded by Agincourt 600 and in partnership with The Friends of Leicester and Leicestershire Museums, Anthony King performs five shows
per day, starting today, for a week in the Guildhall Library. It is a FREE show and suitable for all ages.
www.1000years.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)
TIME: 11.15am (3.35pm)
ENTRY: FREE
KinkyBoot Institute present
THE BOOK OF NORTHERN
The Beatles, Morrissey, Oasis, Coronation Street, Hovis, Stockport County and Jimmy Tarbuck. The North West of England has a rich
heritage of culture and international icons. Northern comedy duo Kinky Boot Institute export their new show to this year’s Dave’s Leicester
Comedy Festival. Funny, silly, insightful, hilarious and spontaneous send up of all things Northern.
www.kinkybootinstitute.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
The Comedy Agency present
THE CLEAN (AS POSSIBLE) COMEDY SHOW
Come and watch three top comedians from the comedy circuit clean up their act! Some of the circuit’s best loved comedians will be
joining host Tony Vino (**** The Scotsman) in an event that even your Grandma will enjoy - unless she’s got a potty mouth! A regular
fixture at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival and at venues across the UK through the year. Stand-up comedy with a 12A certificate.
www.thecomedyagency.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Central Baptist Church Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (5)
TIME: 7.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£4)
THE COMEDY ASYLUM
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in partnership with BrightSparks and a number of other partners are proud to present
The Comedy Asylum. This performance is the culmination of a series of comedy workshops facilitated by Rob Gee, working with mental
health service users, to develop this outstanding show.
www.attenborougharts.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 7pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £3 (FREE)
St Martin’s Square present
THE COMEDY BOX TAKE OVER
A night of comedy happenings in St Martin’s Square, home to Leicester’s best independent shops & quirky shopping experiences. Over 90 bitesize
performances will take place in ice cream parlours, hairdressers, clothing shops and other spaces across the square. Food & drink available
throughout the evening plus music and other entertainment. In partnership with Comedy Box (Norway) & Zulu Comedy Festival (Denmark).
www.stmartinssquare.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: St Martin’s Square Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (25)
TIME: 7pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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Tetrad/ Jokes On Us Free Festival
THE COMEDY INQUISITION
Brand new comedy improv show, where you the audience decide the questions that comedians have to answer! From silly to serious and
a Mr & Mrs round, it’s up to you to choose the questions as two teams battle it out to be the winner. Hosted by the mysterious and enigmatic
Daniel Nicholas, with musical whimsy and score keeping from Jack Britton.
www.danielnicholas.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
The Cookie present
THE COOKIE DOES COUNTDOWN
Award winning comedy venue The Cookie is putting it’s own unique spin on Channel 4’s ‘8 of 10 Cat’s does Countdown’. Comedians,
famous faces and our very own Rachel Riley.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Jokes on Us Free Festival present
THE ELVIS DEAD
Cult classic horror movie Evil Dead 2 reinterpreted through the songs of Elvis. What more do you need to know?
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Heroes presents
THE HERBERT IN POUND SHOP - SPENCER JONES
Come on Bobs Bus and have a laugh. I’ll try out some stuff, do some music, hurt myself, show you all new props, phone my Mum.
I’ve got some money again so I am going to spend a lot of money in pound shops. Bring some props if you like, I will work with them too.
www.thespencerjones.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.20pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Heroes presents
THE HERBERT IN PROPER JOB - SPENCER JONES
The Herbert makes a triumphant return to Leicester with 2 Barry Award from the Edinburgh festival for best show and best performer.
Something is wrong with his Son. His family are worried. Can he keep a job at the nuclear power plant. The Herbert doesnt want to get
a proper job. He wants to be Fat Boy Slim. ***** Times ****1/2 Chortle ***** TV Bomb ***** Broadway Baby ***** Ed Fest **** Time Out
**** The Skinny www.thespencerjones
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (7.50pm)
ENTRY: £5
Honky Bonk present
THE HONKY BONK HISTORY OF THE BEATLES
A comically surreal show inspired by the story and songs of the Beatles. John Lennon famously said: ‘You can only find truth through
absurdity’. But could he handle the nonsense required to tell the real Beatles story? The Honky Bonks are up for the challenge. “The Honky
Bonk Comrades are harnessing a fine history of absurdity... irresistibly funny” Chortle “Brilliant, inventive... far beyond silly” Londonist
www.danleescomedy.com
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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EVENTS
THE HYSTERIKAL QUALITY ASSORTMENT
Not sure what to do with your Valentine’s Day? You’re in luck! Returning for it’s second showing at DLCF, The Hysterikal Quality Assortment
features a selection of comedians hand-picked by your compere, Erika Benning. Why go and see one comedian when you can see, well, a few
comedians. What’s more you pay what you like! WARNING: MAY CONTAIN NUTS.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Glorious Management present
THE INCOMPLETE WORKS OF PAUL F TAYLOR
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An absurd work in progress hour of one liners and flights of fancy from surrealist fool Paul F Taylor “Paul F Taylor is going to rear a cult following of
those with refined senses of humour & you should join us.” Three Weeks “A welter of daft, Harry Hill-like ideas and diversions & chucks characters around
with the agility of the Pajama Men.” The Independent
www.what-the-f.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 2pm (3pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Tiny Bag Productions present
THE KNOWING SMIRK COMEDY SHOW
Cheltenham based sketch and improv group Knowing Smirk perform a wide range of material. From speculations about the love life
of vegetables to the political opinions of goldfish. A Broadway Baby review of their Fringe show assured that “warm mirth resonates in the room”.
So come along and get toasty, and maybe even win a badge!
www.knowingsmirk.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)
TIME: 5pm (6pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
Last Wolf Productions present
THE LAST WOLF IN ENGLAND
An adult comedy romp through the excesses of Tudor England. Lady Jane Grey has a date with Sir Francis Beaumont. Modern media
provide a commentary on the day’s events. If you are a fan of The Goons, Monty Python, Black Adder or Bottom this show is a must see.
Radio play performed live. Written by popular Leicester artists Steve Cartwright & Simon Myhill. Supported by Mark Theobald, Mick Baker
& Emma Friedmann. www.steve-cartwright.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 2.30pm (4.15pm)
£5 (£2 - Available to carers
ENTRY: accompanying a disabled person.)
2FunnyComedy, The Guildhall & Everybody’s Reading Festival
THE LOVE GAME: SHADI KI BHAAT
A romantic game show to celebrate Valentines. Come along and watch or even take part as cupid’s magic wand sparkles love, light laughter.
A fun show with much silliness for couples, singles and minglers to enjoy. There will be games, tickles and a mysterious special guest to
announce the winners. Love to see you there.
www.2funny.org.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)
TIME: 8pm (9.20pm)
ENTRY: £5
Heroes present
THE ORDER OF THE SILLY BILLIES
The Order of the Silly Billies (as heard on BBC’s Jesting About) are a strange and psychedelic, comedy trip. Straight from their Newcastle
monthly night (“the best alternative comedy the North East has to offer... a cult” - Narc magazine) they are here to present an anarchic cocktail
of sketches, surrealism and farting about. Pay What you want on exit or buy a ticket in advance to guarantee a seat.
www.sillybilliescomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 Advance or Pay What You Want
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THE SAME FACES - IMPROVISED COMEDY
The Same Faces are a Leicester-based improvised comedy group, returning for their third year at Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. They perform
short-form improvisation, similar to “Whose Line Is It Anyway?”, but completely live, unrehearsed, and before your very eyes! Line ups vary, but
regulars include Tom Young, Allan Smith, Mike Brown, and Dave Gotheridge, with many other guests. Last year sold out, so book early!
www.TheSameFaces.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 6pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
www.1000years.co.uk present
THE SEARCH FOR A KING
Anthony shows his darker side with this search for himself riding off the back of Richard III and the search for the bones. Some historical
stuff along with surreal and twisted songs and comment. From one of the few one-liner merchants of the London comedy circuit of the late 80’s,
through clubland, to the guitar based stand-up of the present, he never fails to say the wrong thing well - and the right thing wrong.
www.1000years.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)
TIME: 7.30pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £7
James O’Brien presents
THE SECRET LIFE OF PUTIN’S LOVELY FROCK
James O’Brien has been taking a big long look at humanity though his binoculars and is ready to present his findings to the world,
uncovering the secret obsessions and double lives of people living amongst us. Following on from the relentlessly stupid Journey to the
Centre of Dead (**** ShortCom), expect an hour of absurd, interactive comedy.
www.jamesobriencomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 8pm (8.50pm)
ENTRY: £5
THE SECRET TOUR
Fancy a comedy adventure? See a selection of festival shows in 1 night, with just one catch - we won’t tell you which shows you’ll be
seeing in advance! A complete sell out in past years, meet at a secret location and trust our guide to lead you through the streets of Leicester.
Take a chance, you won’t regret it. Tickets are only available in advance. Exciting huh?!
www.comedy-festival.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: It’s a secret Map Ref: (SHH)
TIME: 6pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £30
Just The Tonic presents
THE SUNNY SIDE SHOW
Hiya kiddies, I’ve brought the revitalised Edinburgh Fringe success, ‘The Sunny Side Show’ back to Leicester. Nobody saw it the first time
I was here, so here’s your last chance to watch it, coz some TV people want it and turn it into the next big thing and then I’ll be doing arena
shows and you’ll be sat at the back saying, ‘I paid £60 to look at a screen? I should have gone and seen him when he was cheap.’ Cheers x
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 9.15pm (10.10pm)
ENTRY: £5
United Talent Agency present
THE THINKING DRINKERS’ LEGENDS OF LIQUOR
Alcohol: One minute a soul mate, the next a psychopath; it can be both creative muse and pesky mischief-maker. Slide onto the bar stool
of discovery and enjoy several FREE DELUXE DRINKS as the Thinking Drinkers embark on an intoxicating journey through the liquid lives
of history’s most extraordinary elbow-benders including Andre The Giant, James Bond and Jesus Christ.
www.meltontheatre.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)
TIME: 7.30pm (10pm)
ENTRY: £14
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Dave present
THE UK PUN CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016
A total sell out in 2014 & 2015. Hosted by Lee Nelson this amazing hit show celebrates the great British pun with contestants from
across the UK. “A pantomime atmosphere; hits are cheered, misses are groaned” Chortle
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £10
THE WELFORD EXPERIMENT
In 1916 Dr Welford pioneered the use of headphones to influence a person’s mind. Dr Welford worked with patients, giving them
instructions to see if they were more likely to comply wearing high-impedance 590 ohms headphones. The experiment has never been
repeated, until now. Join us for a recreation of a major scientific experiment; the only rule is you must 100% obey the instructions you
receive on the night.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
THE WINNERS SHOW
Catch some of the best award winning comedians on the circuit. Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival is the home of some of the hottest
comedy competitions in the UK; past winners have included Ahir Shah, Romesh Ranganathan, Laura Solon, Jason Byrne and Matt Richardson.
New for 2016, we bring together past winners and nominees from recent years and present them to you in one brilliant stand up show.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm)
ENTRY: £9
THIS IS YOUR TRIAL
This Is Your Trial returns to Leicester with an exclusive event for the festival! The UK’s original court-based improvised comedy show,
where top comedians take the role of lawyers & prosecution, put on trial Dave Bartram from Showaddywaddy for crimes against music! Come
and watch as we see whether Dave, and the band, will be guilty or not guilty.
www.thisisyourtrial.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £12
THOM TUCK: AUGUST INSTITUTION
You may have seen or heard Thom Tuck in things (1), you may have not. Redgardless, he is coming to Leicester to do a show.
It might have a few old bits in it to make sure it is road-worthy, but hopefully not. It will feature one costume change and two songs(2).
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(1) The Penny Dreadfuls, ...Goes Straight-to-DVD, Fresh Meat, Drifters, Babylon, Your Local Comedy Club. (2) This promise not legally binding.
www.turlygod.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 5.50pm (6.45pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
Avalon Promotions present
TIFF STEVENSON - MAD MAN
What makes a person? Ideas, labels, sexuality or even slogan t-shirts? Products are anthropomorphised and cult of personality reigns
supreme. Are we being sold our identity? May contain Spanish rap. As seen on Mock the Week, Drunk History, Apprentice: You’re Fired and
People Just Do Nothing. As heard on Radio 4 Extra, 7 Day Saturday, Woman’s Hour and BBC Radio Scotland.
www.tiffstevenson.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £8
“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent
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TIM FITZHIGHAM - THE GAMBLER
A show about the 10 greatest bets in history Multi award-winning comedian, adventurer and world record holder FitzHigham has lots of bad ideas (he
rowed the Channel in a bathtub). Now, Tim attempts a series of centuries-old bets, recorded in the betting books of revered gentlemen’s clubs.
“Consistently hilarious. All in all the perfect English eccentric” Dara O Briain As heard on BBC Radio 4
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
CatFace Talent present
TIM RENKOW:
KIM JONG-UN, MOHAMMED, JESUS & OTHER POWER HUNGRY MANIACS
A show about power and the relatable struggles of small town life: boredom, noisy neighbours. Oh, and drug dealers, murder
and neo-Nazi’s. Winner of several awards in 2014 including Amused Moose Laugh Off, Leicester Square’s New Comedian of the
Year and nominated for Chortle’s Best Newcomer. “A ferociously good show” Kate Copstick, The Scotsman
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
BBBBBB present
TIM SHISHODIA - SCUROCHIARO
Silly/surreal humour from this critically acclaimed and multi-award winning stand up who presents his debut solo hour show
after a successful run at the Edinburgh fringe. Winner of Leicester Square New and Old Comedian comps, Chortle Best Newcomer
nominee then obscurity. Is he dead? “Shishodia has Tommy Cooper’s undefinable sense of funny” Steve Bennett, Chortle.
“Funny bones” Bruce Dessau, Evening Standard.
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 5.50pm (6.40pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Toad Radio present
TOAD RADIO LIVE!
Come and join the audience for a very special one-off live recording of the popular comedy podcast from local comedians Thomas
Rackham & Lucy Thompson. Featuring award winning special guests from the local comedy scene, music and games
Find out more via www.facebook.com/toadradio
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 5.45pm (7pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Parkin presents
TOM ADAMS
Tom Adam’s is one of my best mates and one of the funniest people I know. Unlike me, he is like a six foot lovable boy scout.
I’m not sure what he’s going to be doing. Maybe a unique set centred around the piano, or just whacking out a few of his classics.
“A totally unique comedy experience” Time Out
www.attenborougharts.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 8pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£4)
TOM ALLEN’S SOCIETY; PUNDAY EVE SPECIAL
Join “one of the funniest acts on the circuit” (GQ magazine) Tom Allen, as he hosts a special version of his legendary chat show.
A huge hit at Edinburgh Fringe, past guests for the chat show have included Sarah Millican, Ed Byrne, Mark Gatiss, Jack Whitehall.
Tonight, Tom is joined by past and current contestants of the UK Pun Championships as everyone prepares for the 2016 competition
on Punday 8th February.
www.tomindeed.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7
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EVENTS
TOM LITTLE: MY NOSE WAS RUNNING
Tom Little won the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2015 at last year’s Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. He was also in
the final of the BBC Radio New Comedy Award 2014 and performed as part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve showcase at this year’s
Edinburgh Fringe (“Hilarious” 5 Stars, The Mirror). “A brilliant, loudly awkward set. Very funny, completely inventive” Gigglebeats.
www.thisistomlittle.wordpress.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Secret Dudes Inc Ltd in association with Troika present
TOM PARRY - YELLOW T-SHIRT! & MATTHEW CROSBY - SMALLER THAN LIFE
A double-bill of hit shows from two of sketch heroes, Pappy’s. Nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards,
Tom’s show will prove that fancy dress can make you live longer. “This is a show that believes in the soul-nourishing quality of silliness.”
The Guardian Whereas Matthew will tell you why, after a trip to Russia, he wanted to become Vladimir Putin. “A great show” Evening Standard
www.pappyscomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7.15pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £10 (£8)
TOM STADE: YOU’RE WELCOME
Brand new show from the UK’s favourite Canadian resident. Candid and alluring, join Tom as he ruminates on life’s oddities and revels
in his own perpetual shortcomings. Expect the brand new show customary Stade flair; uncompromising humour, insatiable mischief and
heaps of inspired improvisation. – “UNMISSABLE” ***** Edinburgh Evening News
www.justthetonic.com/leciester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £16 (£14)
Dead Cat Comedy present
TOM TOAL IN HELP US TOM TOAL YOU’RE OUR ONLY HOPE
2003 - The prophecy is made, Leicester will be destroyed in 2016 unless one man can stop it...... That man is Tom Toal, and he must
make the ultimate sacrifice. “Compelling and funny in equal measure” One4Review
www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
CKP present
TOM WARD: WORK IN PROGRESS
Join BBC Radio New Comedy Award Finalist 2014 and one man sketch show Tom Ward as he deftly interweaves his obsession for
voices and unsung heroes (kettles, friendly perverts, misunderstood racists) with his love for the here and now. A work in progress
50 minutes that promises the fully formed, the part built and the recently dismantled! All with a keen desire to raise audience states
of mind, body and spirit! www.tomwardvoice.com/comedy
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)
TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
TOM WRAGG - GENIUS
With festival dropouts left, right and Leicester, absurdist Tom Wragg struts in with his stupidly clever brand new show,
‘Genius’. Between cheap clowning bits and obvious stage presence, Wragg sorts out the human experience by occasionally saying things.
“If Lee Evans was funny” Harry Deansway
www.tomwragg.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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The Same Faces present
TOM YOUNG’S GAMES NIGHT
The Ultimate Live Panel Show, featuring local comedian Tom Young as your host, with panelists Chris Norton Walker, Karen Bayley,
Jon Pearson, and Stella Graham. Some of the games you’ll know, some you won’t, and some will just be daft. There’ll be chat, banter,
laughter, and a whole night of fun! Come and join us, and perhaps even take part!
www.tomyoungcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 6pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
The Same Faces present
TOM YOUNG’S LACKING CONFIDENCE
There are many types of confidence, and some affect you more than others. Tom is not shy on stage, always happy to be talking
in front of a crowd, but get him one on one with a stranger, and it’s more of an uphill battle. Romantic confidence? Forget it. How can
a man talk about lacking confidence in front of a room full of people? Come and find out. Tom’s returning to the festival with his sixth
show in six years! www.tomyoungcomedy.co.uk
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
Trapdoor Comedy present
TONY BASNETT ALWAYS LANDS ON HIS FEET
Tony Basnett survives on good fortune. Join the Harrogate Comedian of the Year,Comedy Central Student Competition and World Series
finalist for his work in progress debut show before his luck runs out. “He makes naturally funny look effortless” Patrick Monahan
“undoubtedly funny” Gigglebeats
www.trapdoorcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)
TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)
ENTRY: FREE
Momentum Artist Management present
TONY COWARDS - DAFT PUN
If you’re a fan of puns & are “up all night for good fun”, prepare to “Get Lucky” as Tony Cowards (“The Punosaurus” The List,
“The best joke writer around” GQ, “A beaut of a one-liner merchant” LondonIsFunny) brings his hilarious new show, “Daft Pun”
to Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival. An hour of great gags, playful puns & witty worldplay, if laughter is the best medicine then
Tony is a veritable pharmacy of comedy www.is.gd/TonyCowardsEvents
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £7 (£5)
Lakin McCarthy present
TONY JAMESON - FOOTBALL MANAGER RUINED MY LIFE
Tony Jameson feels he’s now at the mid-point of his life. He believes he’s achieved some good things in his life, but there’s still the
nagging voice in the back of his head that wonders, “could he have achieved more had he not spent the last 20 years playing video games?”
Join one of the north-east’s hottest talents for silly stories and references to players you may / may not remember.
www.tonyjameson.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £7
Hilarity Bites presents
TONY JAMESON: IS THIS WHAT I’VE BECOME?
North East comedian, Tony Jameson brings you a new hour of stand up. It’s not got a theme. It’s not got a message. It’s just an hour about
stuff that’s nagging him at the moment. “Wonderful, terrific, life-affirming stuff” The Skinny www.tonyjameson.co.uk www.twitter.com/tonyjameson
www.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/tony_jameson_2016.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
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Show And Tell present
TONY LAW: FRILLEMORPHESIS
The brand new stand-up art show from the multi award-winning Tony Law. Experience his frillemorphesis as he explodes into the future
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absurdly. As seen on Have I Got News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Celebrity Mastermind and heard on Radio 4’s Tony Law’s Surreal Guide to Surreal
Comedy. “One of the most delightfully zany and disconcerting comedians around” Telegraph.
www.mrtonylaw.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (11pm)
ENTRY: £14
Fluid Thinking Management present
TUDUR OWEN : THE NEWS WHERE YOU ARE
Your local* award winning comedian Tudur Owen**, brings you locally* sourced comedy about local* things which affect your location*.
*Not necessarily local to you **Tudur Owen is not local “Great material, great variety, very funny, and very Welsh.” BBC Wales
www.brcomedy.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£4)
PBJ Management present
TWISTED LOAF PRESENT STALE MATE
A year on, none the wiser. Or are they? Twisted Loaf hurl themselves on the stage. Nina is ripe, perhaps too ripe, even for superstar
cabaret sensation Libby. Another hilarious hour of overblown ambition and extreme attitude from two of the daftest comedy loafers around.
Mixing contemporary clowning and physical characterisation. “Balances on a knife edge of genius and mental illness” List.
www.twistedloafcomedy.com
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
UCL GRATERS PRESENTS: RED LEICESTER
UCL Graters Present: Red Leicester, an hour of blisteringly funny sketch comedy from University College London’s award winning
sketch group. Previous shows have been described as ***** (Cream of the Fringe), “Cuttingly funny” **** (ThreeWeeks), “Extremely
witty, clever and well executed” (BroadwayBaby.com), “Witty and thoughtful” (FringeGuru.com).
www.cheesegratermagazine.org/
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.15pm (7.15pm)
ENTRY: £6 (£5)
VALDEMAR PUSTELNIK - A SENSITIVE VIKING (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)
Danish comedian and part-time berserker Valdemar Pustelnik presents a preview of his latest show. Its gonna be a Viking Bonanza!
Axes and longboats, jazz and poetry, monks and migrants, hug and hurt. Its all in there. Somehow. He is working on it. Just come
and check it out!
www.valdemarpustelnik.dk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)
TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
VALDEMAR PUSTELNIK - WANNA BE LONELY WITH ME?
Danish comedian Valdemar Pustelnik presents a self-deprecating comedy about food-addiction, childhood humiliation
and the painful irony of looking like a violent viking and having the courage of a 12 year-old boy.
www.valdemarpustelnik.dk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)
TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm)
ENTRY: £5
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Tim FitzHigham presents
VALENTINES DAY KARMA SUTRA-TACULAR
It’s Valentine’s Day and what better way to spend the evening than with a good book? Or how about an amazing book? Karma Sutra
is the world’s greatest book of love and lust. Join multi-award winning Tim FitzHigham in the sell-out hit stand-up comedy show about it. Come,
watch, laugh & have the most fantastic Valentine’s night ever. “Gut bustingly funny” The Scotsman *****, “a national treasure” Chortle *****.
www.fitzhigham.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
CCM THEATRE present
VAN HELSING’S MUSIC BOX
Join the Van Helsings for a gothic CAMP, VAMP, ROMP of biting satire punctuated with sucky songs. Gorge yourself on an evening of garlic
infused japes as we journey across the globe watching Abraham Van Helsing’s life crumble Featuring original comic numbers sung by,among
many others - Dracula’s Mummy Written by Andy Jenkinson Directed by Michele Gutteridge – “A HEART STOPPING SHOW” *****
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DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 6.45pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £8 (£6)
Heroes present
VIV GROSKOP: BE MORE MARGO
Following her sold-out five star Edinburgh debut Say Sorry to the Lady comes Viv Groskop’s new work-in-progress about snobbery, class,
Britishness and The Good Life, fuelled entirely by gin. Should we be be classless now that we’re “all in it together”? Or is it time to assert
our inner reactionary and Be More Margo? “Very funny” Omid Djalili. “My favourite new act” Lucy Porter.
www.vivgroskop.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 5.50pm (6.50pm)
ENTRY: £5 (£2.50)
WAX COMICAL - COMEDY CHIP SHOP
Comedy Chip Shop is back! Reserve your seat and pre-order a traditional chip shop supper for just £2.50 per person... food will be delivered
hot and fresh to the pub for 7.30pm. That’s right, reserve your FREE seat and get Fish and Chips delivered fresh to your table for just £2.50!
Join our resident compere and Melton Mowbray’s very own Jon Pearson for a feast of comedy talent from around the UK.
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Noels Arms Map Ref: MAP 3 (59)
TIME: 8pm (11pm)
ENTRY: FREE
WHAT’S THE STORY SHOWCASE
Following Kirsty Munro’s ‘What’s the Story’ 10 week course in comedy and storytelling, participants have the opportunity to show off
their new-found skills in a showcase performance. Some of the acts will be performing for the first time, so come and show your support
for what may be tomorrow’s new shining stars!
www.attenborougharts.com
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)
TIME: 8pm (9pm)
ENTRY: £5
WILL DUGGAN - A MAN GATHERING FISH
Nothing has ever existed that is truly perfect. But that would be horrible really. Imagine seeing something perfect. It would blow
your mind. Right out of your imperfect skull. Come and see the highly anticipated debut hour from Stand up Comedian and all round
total legend Will Duggan as he does his gosh darned best and thinks about the nature of perfection. As seen on BBC3 and heard
on BBC Radio 4. Perfect.
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03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)
TIME: 9pm (10pm)
ENTRY: FREE
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EVENTS
WIL HODGSON: CHI-TOWN RAMBLE
Award winning cult storyteller as seen on Russell Howard’s Good News and heard on BBC Radio 4 returns to Leicester with tales of pubs,
pop culture, anxiety and herniation. “Genius” Russell Howard, “have little doubt that this man bleeds sincerity and honour” The Scotsman.
www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5
WILL SEAWARD HAS A GOOD GO AT ALCHEMY
Unlimited wealth! Mystic powers! Dubious liquids! Explosions! Will Seaward attempts to create the legendary Philosopher’s Stone and
transmute base metals into gold live onstage. For real. “part Brian Blessed, part Oscar Wilde... naturally funny” Telegraph: What to See
Edinburgh 2015 “laugh-out-loud stuff” Edfestmag “unlike anything you will ever have seen” Broadway Baby.
www.willseaward.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)
TIME: 7pm (8pm)
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Engine Shed and David Phillips present
WISDOM OF A FOOL
In this emotional rollercoaster one-man play Jack Lane takes you behind Norman Wisdom’s well-known character to reveal a tough and lonely
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childhood. After joining the Army he discovers a passion for comedy and begins to perfect an act that would go on to shape his unique style of manic
slapstick that catapults him to stardom in the early 1950s. Success on the Silver Screen seals his fame. But fame comes at a price...
www.thelittletheatre.net
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)
TIME: 7.30pm (9.50pm)
ENTRY: £15
Hilarity Bites present
YET ANOTHER COMEDY PODCAST LIVE
North East comedian, Tony Jameson and Hilarity Bites New Act of Year, Rob Mullholland, present a live version of Yet Another Comedy Podcast.
Join them live, in the flesh, onstage, where there’ll be chatting with a guest comedian about comedy, life, and whatever else that takes their fancy.
You should also subscribe to the podcast via iTunes if you haven’t already. Part of the Kayal All-Dayer
www.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/yac_podcast_2016.html
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)
TIME: 8.40pm (9.40pm)
ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door
CKP present
ZOE LYONS
As seen on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and The John Bishop Show, join Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominated Zoe Lyons as she
road tests a brand new show. “Lyons has what it takes to delight any crowd” Guardian “Zoe Lyons really cuts the mustard” Scotsman
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“Confident and razor sharp” Observer Magazine “Quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism” Chortle
www.zoelyons.co.uk
DATES:
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)
ENTRY: £6.50
HOW TO BOOK TICKETS:
Tickets for all festival
shows are available from
our festival box office
Give the helpful ticketing team a call on 0116 242 3595 or click on www.comedy-festival.co.uk
Tickets are also available to buy in person from the ticket office in Highcross & from Curve.
FESTIVAL TICKET OFFICE 0116 242 3595
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
Leicester Mercury
Comedian of the Year
The barometer of UK comedy
www.chortle.co.uk
YEARS OF
CELEBRATING
COMEDY TALENT
1995
STEVE KNUCKLES
1998 MITCH BENN
2001 MILES JUPP
2003
RHOD GILBERT
1999
PATRICK KITTERICK
1996
JO ENRIGHT
2004
MATT HOLLINS
1997
JOHNNY VEGAS
2002
MATT BLAIZE
2000
JASON MANFORD
2005 DEBRA JANE APPLEBY
When you’re
up-and-coming, you
need something to get your foot in
the door and winning the Leicester
Mercury Comedian of the Year
– that was great
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2006
JAMES BRANCH
2008
HENRY PAKER
2011
BEN TARGET
& TOM ROSENTHAL
2014
KATE LUCAS
2009
SEANN WALSH
2012
MATT REES
2015
TOM LITTLE
The Leicester Mercury Comedian
of the Year helps to raise the
profile of comedians and get
them noticed.
2013 ROMESH RANGANATHAN
2007
CARL DONNELLY
2010
JOSH WIDDICOMBE
I was delighted, shocked and
excited. It was such an honour
to be on same list as so many
incredible past winners.
The line-up was so
strong I never thought
I stood a chance
of winning. Everyone
on stage that night will go on
to become brilliant comedians.
Comedy has always been a
passion of mine and when
I won the competition
my career really
took off.
It’s such a big deal
that the amazing
finalists are voted
for by the industry.
I’m so pleased
to be one of them.
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LEICESTER IS JAM-PACKED WITH LOTS OF FUN THINGS TO DO, WITH A
HUGE CALENDAR OF FESTIVALS AND EVENTS HERE IN LEICESTER FOR
EVERYONE TO ENJOY. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE:
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival
www.comedy-festival.co.uk
@DavesLeicsFest
Handmade Festival
www.handmadefestival.co.uk
@handmadetotally
The Spark Festival for children
www.sparkfestival.co.uk
@thesparkarts
An Indian Summer
www.indiansummer.org.uk
@AISFestival
ArtBeat
www.clarendonpark.net
@leicesterfest
Western Park Festival
www.westernparkfestival.co.uk
@westernparkfest
Simon Says
Simonsaysleic
@simonsaysleic
City Festival
www.visitleicester.info/cityfestival
@leicesterfest
Cosmopolitan Carnival
www.cosmopolitanarts.wordpress.com
@KaleidocsopyArt
Leicester Belgrave Mela
www.leicester-mela.co.uk
@leicestermela
Journeys Festival
www.journeysfestival.com
@JourneysFest
Leicester International Music Festival
www.musicfestival.co.uk
@leicsmusicfest
Black History Month
www.serendipity-uk.com
@serendipityinfo
Festival2Funky
www.2funkyarts.co.uk
@2funkyempire
Night of Festivals
www.nightoffestivals.com
@_ArtReach
Let’s Dance International Frontiers
www.ldif.co.uk
@LetsDanceFront
Cultural eXchanges
www.dmu.ac.uk/culturalexchanges
@CExchanges2015
14/48 Leicester
www.1448leicesterfest.wordpress.com
@1448Leicester
For more information visit
www.leicesterartsfestivals.org.uk
or look us up on Twitter with #LeicsArtsFests
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a
LECTURE SERIES
A series of talks and events exploring contemporary
issues in stand-up comedy.
These events provide a platform to go beyond the laughter
with contributions from comedians, industry professionals
and academics.
ANDY HOLLINGWORTH:
ILLUSTRATED LECTURE
Saturday 6th February / 3pm
Loughborough College
IT’S A PUNNY
OLD WORLD
Punday 8th February / 1pm
BBC Radio Leicester
SAY WHAT YOU LIKE: COMEDY,
POLITICS AND FREE SPEECH
Sunday 14th February / 1pm
PETER Pizzeria
ASK THE INDUSTRY
PODCAST: LIVE
Sunday 14th February / 4pm
PETER Pizzeria
I SAY – THE ANNUAL COMEDY
CONVERSATION WITH NICHOLAS PARSONS
Wednesday 17th February / 6pm
Hugh Aston Building
IN CONVERSATION
WITH STANDARD ISSUE
Thursday 18th February / 8.30pm
Curve
AN INTERVIEW WITH
JOHNNY VEGAS
Saturday 20th February / midday
Curve
COMEDY OR TRAGEDY – A SEMINAR
ABOUT COMEDY & WELL-BEING
Sunday 21st February / 1pm
PETER Pizzeria
COMEDIANS
COMEDIAN LIVE
Sunday 21st February / 4pm
Bob’s BlundaBus
Tickets and information available from www.comedy-festival.co.uk
In association with www.beyondthejoke.co.uk
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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016
PLEASE NOTE: THE FOLLOWING DETAILS ARE PROVIDED FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR VENUE INFORMATION
(PARKING, FOOD, BAR DETAILS). FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO BUY TICKETS, PLEASE CALL THE
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ATTENBOROUGH ARTS CENTRE
Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 7HA
0116 252 2455
arts-centre@le.ac.uk
www.attenborougharts.com
BARLEY MOW
149 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6FE
0116 255 7722
www.everards.co.uk
BBC RADIO LEICESTER
9 St Nicholas Place, Leicester LE1 5LB
0116 251 6688
www.bbc.co.uk/radioleicester
BOB’S BLUNDABUS
44 Millstone Lane, Leicester LE15
www.blundabus.com
CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
Charles Street, Leicester LE1 1LA
0116 255 2520
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HEROES @ THE CRITERION
44 Millstone Lane, Leicester LE1 5JN
0116 262 5418
www.criterionvenue.co.uk
MAIYANGO
13-21 St Nicholas Place, Leicester LE1 4LD
0116 251 8898
www.maiyango.com
HUGH ASTON BUILDING
De Montfort University, The Newarke, Leicester LE2 7BY
0116 255 155
www.dmu.ac.uk
JUKE BOX
35 St Nicholas Place, Leicester LE1 4LD
www.jukeboxleicester.co.uk
JUST THE TONIC AT HANSOM HALL
Wellington Street, Leicester LE1 6HL
0330 220 1212
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CHUTNEY IVY
41 Halford Street, Leicester LE1 1TR
0116 251 1889
reservations@chutneyivy.com
www.chutneyivy.com
CURVE
Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1SB
0116 242 3595
www.curveonline.co.uk
DE MONTFORT HALL
Granville Road, Leicester LE1 7RU
0116 233 3111
dmh.office@leicester.gov.uk
www.demontforthall.co.uk
DUFFY’S BAR
18 Pocklingtons Walk, Leicester LE1 6BU
0116 255 5717
FIREBUG
1 Millstone Lane, Leicester LE1 5JN
0116 255 1228
info@firebugbar.co.uk
www.firebugbar.co.uk
GRAYS@LCB DEPOT
31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE
0116 262 6800
grays@lcbdepot.co.uk
www.lcbdepot.co.uk
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KAYAL
153 Granby Street, Leicester LE1 6FE
0116 255 4667
www.kayalrestaurant.com
KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE
4A St Martins, Leicester LE1 5DB
0300 300 0900
www.kriii.com
MANHATTAN 34
34 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RD
0116 262 8855
www.manhattan34.com
PETER PIZZERIA
9 Welford Place, Leicester LE1 6ZH
0116 254 5333
www.peterpizzeria.co.uk
PHOENIX
4 Midlands Street, Leicester LE1 1TG
0116 242 2800
www.phoenix.org.uk
RAMADA ENCORE
84-90 Charles St, Leicester LE1 1GE
0116 366 0150
REGENT COLLEGE STUDIO
Regent College, Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7LW
0116 255 4629
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ST MARTIN’S SQUARE
Peacock Ln, Leicester LE1 5EW
www.stmartinssquare.co.uk
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43 Silver Street, Leicester LE1 5EU
0116 253 9492
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Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RD
0116 251 3434
www.exchangeleicester.com
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Address: Guildhall Lane, Leicester LE1 5FQ
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THE LITTLE THEATRE
Dover Street, Leicester LE1 6PW
0116 255 1302
admin@lds-mail.net
www.thelittletheatre.net
THE MUSICIAN
34 Clyde Street, off Humberstone Gate, Leicester LE1 2DE
0116 251 0080
rideout@stayfree.co.uk
www.themusicianpub.co.uk
THE REGENT SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB
102 Regent Road, Leicester LE1 7DA
0116 223 8006
www.regentleicester.co.uk
THE SOUNDHOUSE
28 Southampton Street, Leicester LE1 1SJ
www.soundhouseleicester.co.uk
THE Y
7 East Street, Leicester LE1 6EY
0116 255 7066
theatre@leicesterymca.co.uk
www.ytheatre.co.uk
Title: TRINITY CHAPEL
Address: The Newarke, Leicester, LE2 7BY
Info: 0116 250 6090
Email: thereception@dmu.ac.uk
Web: www.dmu.ac.uk
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23 London Road, Oadby LE2 5DL
0116 2102 479
www.everards.co.uk
BLACK HORSE
65 Narrow Lane, Aylestone LE2 8NA
0116 283 7225
CHURCH OF THE MARTYRS
14 Westcotes Drive, Leicester LE3 0QT
0116 255 5921
LOROS HOSPICE
Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QE
0116 231 3771
info@loros.co.uk
NEWFOUNDPOOL WORKING MEN’S CLUB
55 Beatrice Road, Leicester LE3 9FJ
0116 262 7230
www.newfoundpoolclub.co.uk
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Percy Gee Building, University Road , Leicester LE1 7RH
0116 223 1111
RUTLAND COUNTY MUSEUM
Catmos Street, Oakham, Rutland LE15 6HW
STAMFORD ARMS
2 Leicester Road, Groby LE6 0DJ
0116 287 5616
www.everards.co.uk
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Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7QN
0116 3660 0230
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THE CRICKETERS
1 Grace Road, Aylestone LE2 8AD
0116 283 32026
www.everards.co.uk
THE FAIRFIELD INN
Gloucester Crescent , South Wigston LE18 4YE
0116 278 6937
www.everards.co.uk
THE LOOKING GLASS
68-70 Braunstone Gate, Leicester LE3 5LG
0116 2559002
THE ROSE & CROWN
45 Main Street, Thurnby LE7 9PJ
0116 241 9075
www.everards.co.uk
THE ROYAL OAK
35 Main Street, Kirby Muxloe LE9 2AN
0116 239 3166
www.royaloakkirbymuxloe.co.uk
THE STAR & GARTER
114 Leicester Road, Wigston LE18 1DS
0116 319 1626
www.everards.co.uk
THE WEST END CENTRE
Andrews Street, Leicester LE3 5PA
UPSTAIRS AT THE WESTERN
The Western Pub, 70 Western Road, Leicester LE3 0GA
0116 254 5287
www.upstairsatthewestern.com
WARNING ZONE
30 Frog Island, Leicester LE3 5AG
0116 262 9739
www.warningzone.org.uk
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MELTON THEATRE
Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray LE13 0HJ
01664 851 111
boxoffice@brooksbymelton.ac.uk
www.meltontheatre.com
MORE COFFEE CO.
16 Market Place, Melton Mowbray LE13 1XD
01664 560 310
www.morecoffeeco.com
THE NOELS ARMS
31 Burton St, Melton Mowbray LE13 1AE
01664 562 363
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ECHOS
5 Biggin St, Loughborough LE11 1UA
01509 213887
info@echosnightclub.co.uk
www.echosnightclub.co.uk
HOLYWELL HOUSE
68a Leicester Road, Loughborough LE11 2AG
www.holywellguesthouse.com
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE ARTS ACADEMY
Radmoor Rd, Loughborough LE11 3BT
01509 618 375
LOUGHBOROUGH COMMUNITY,
LIBRARY AND LEARNING CENTRE
Granby Street, Loughborough LE11 3DZ
LOUGHBOROUGH TOWN HALL
Market Place, Loughborough LE11 3EB
01509 231 914
townhall@charnwoodbc.gov.uk
www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk
THE SWAN IN THE RUSHES
21 The Rushes, Loughborough LE11 5BE
01509 217 014
If you buy tickets direct from the venue,
booking fees and arrangements may apply.
Ask before you make a purchase
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CONTACT
Big Difference Company,
LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street,
Leicester LE1 1RE
Registered charity 1135167
Tel: 0116 261 6812
info@bigdifferencecompany.co.uk
www.bigdifferencecompany.co.uk
PEOPLE
FESTIVAL PATRONS:
BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
SEAN HUGHES, TONY SLATTERY, THE LATE SUE TOWNSEND, THE LATE SIR NORMAN WISDOM OBE
Martyn Allison (Chair), Hilary Campton, Asgoo Pirbhai, Max Shurer, David Boydon, Andrew Brown,
Steph Osborne, Emma Anderson. Special thanks to Jenny Pearce & Christopher Maughan.
STAFF:
THANKS TO
Director
Project Managers
Partnership Manager
Finance Manager
Finance Assistant
Office Manager
Social Media Manager
Social Media Content Producers
Festival Assistant
Volunteer Manager
Sponsorship
PR Manager
Print design and production
Print Distribution
Lawyers
Geoff Rowe
Maya Biswas, Sam Javid, Anna Peavitt
Katherine West
John Symonds
Nathan Hanna
Beccy Street
Lizzie Campbell-Kelly
Dan Flanders & Duncan MacLeod
Kate Bassett
Beth Piggott
Sparkle Productions www.sparkle-productions.com
Arthur Leone PR
www.arthurleone.com
Reach Marketing
www.reachmarketing.co.uk
SLB Distribution
www.slb-leaflet-distribution.co.uk
Shakespeares Martineau www.shma.co.uk
Steven North, Gareth Barker, Will Gunton, Dale Connell, Aatin Anadkat & everyone at Maiyango, John Rance, Jake Harvey and everyone at Phoenix Square, Julie
Smith, Peter Leone, Adnan Ahmed, Fiona Allan, Antony Flint, Pete Mitchell, Robbie Kerr at De Montfort Hall, Steve Bennett, Chris, Nikolai, Alister, Matt, Verity, Laura
& everyone at Curve, Martin Jinks, Anna Arthur & Joanna Hawkins, Paul, Sue, Julia, David, Peter & everyone at LCB Depot, Grays Kitchen & Coffee Shop, Jon
Restell & Marisa Howes, Karen Jennings, The Little Theatre, Sarah Harrison, David Oldershaw, Peter Koukoularides & East Midlands Trains, Dominic Shellard, Sarah
Thomson, Lynette Williams, Tony Graves, Jacqui Norton, Richard Fletcher & everyone at De Montfort University, Joanna Smith, Amy Christer & the team at The Y,
Daljit Flora & Shakespeares Martineau, Sir Peter Soulsby, Rory Palmer, Piara Singh Clair, Andy Keeling, Sarah Levitt, Maggie Shutt, Liz Blyth, Alison Colledge and
everyone at Culture and Neighbourhood Services, David Simms and everyone at Leicester Mercury, Liz Wood, Eloic Montagnier and everyone at The Belmont Hotel,
Louise Grainger, Asgoo, Gary, Lucy, Owain, João and everyone at Reach, Michaela Butter, Daniel Nicholas & Attenborough Arts, Liz & Ken, Richard Bucknall, Caroline
Taylor, Leicester Fridge, Jane Hill, Kay Wright & everyone at BBC Leicester, Tinny & Nik Sharpe & everyone at The Cookie, Bob Slayer, Mayflower & Braunstone
Frith Primary Schools, Leicester Libraries, Sharon Lockyer, Ian Willson, Trudi Stevens, Cassie Soulsby, NCF Comedy, Red Redmond, David Blackett, Darrell Martin &
everyone at Just The Tonic, Chris Sturgess, Nichola Moore & everyone at Sturgess, Raffaele Russo, Pasquale Chiavetta & Peter Pizzeria, Nita Beeson & Loughborough
BID, Rosanna Cant & Loughborough Town Hall, Michael Harris & Melton Theatre, Alex Hylton & Dave McGukin, Emily Gough , Andy Wright, Flo Collins, Arthur Smith,
Nicholas Parsons, Gok Wan, Johnny Vegas, Lydia Rickards, Peter Dickson, Shabana Sumra, Jacqui Donaghy, Emma Ledsam & Loughborough College, Sammy
Nunn, Claire Cannell, Erika Hardy & Everards, Tom Allen, Christian Knowles, Ally Wilson & Vicky Matthews, Ian Wilson, Imogen Thomas, Rob Aslett, Michelle Thomas,
Charlotte Austin, Chris Lander, Hannah, Megan, Katy & everyone at Chambers Management, Mark Makin, Stine Hammer Rasmussen, Maria Jeppesen, Chi Ton, Anna
Modéer Wiking, Neil Peterson, Andy Leitch, Rick Hughes and all promoters, volunteers, venue staff and performers!
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