Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival 2016: 3 - 21st FebruaryDlcf 2016 official festival guide by Leicester Comedy Festival

3-21 FEBRUARY 2016

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COMEDY YOU CAN’T IGNORE At the nation’s funniest comedy festival

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016

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*

ROMESH RANGANATHAN TUE 9 FEB, 7.45PM TICKETS £15*

ADAM HILLS MON 15 FEB, 8PM TICKETS £21*

CAT (THE PLAY!!!)

ED BYRNE: OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN WED 17 FEB, 8.45PM TICKETS £20*

STEVE HALL: ZEBRA FRI 19 FEB, 7.45PM TICKETS £10*

Written by Jamie Beamish & Richard Hardwick

AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHNNY VEGAS

SUN 14 FEB, 4PM & 7.45PM

SAT 20 FEB, 12NOON

Dave was one of the original cast of Cats. On opening night he was sacked. He was not a happy pussy...

TICKETS £6*

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*

PICK OF THE FEST

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*

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*

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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INFORMATION

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016

CONTENTS SPONSORS The great companies that sponsor the festival

WELCOME Welcomes from Geoff Rowe and Steve North

BUSINESS PARTNERS CLUB ROLL OF HONOUR Our local business supporters

OUR LISTINGS EXPLAINED How the listing section works

FESTIVAL INFORMATION More useful bits

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Performers names at a glance

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.

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AND THE WINNERS WERE......

MAPS & VENUE INFORMATION CONTACT & PEOPLE Get in touch with the team behind the festival

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

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SHOW LISTINGS Find out more about the shows (listed in alphabetical order)

Find your way around the festival

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FESTIVAL DIARY Times, events, titles, venues and prices for quick reference

A round up of the winners from Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year

WATCH OUT FOR More than your average comedy festival. Here’s some things to look out for

A-Z OF ACTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS People and organisations we want to thank

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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.

Our contact details can be found on page 154 so please do get in touch!

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

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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.

Differing times on different dates

Appearance dates in black with keyline

Price

Weekends in bold

Reserved / non reserved seating

Refers to map on page 104

Approximate finish time

Signifies letter and colour change in listings

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

NOMINATED FOR EUROPEAN SPONSORSHIP AWARDS BEST ARTS & CULTURE SPONSORSHIP

DAVE’S LEICESTER COMEDY FESTIVAL AND SPARKLE PRODUCTIONS WINNER OF BEST SPONSORSHIP ACTIVATION AT THE BRAND EXPERIENCE AWARDS 2014

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

INFORMATION

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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 TICKET OFFICE OPENING TIMES ARE: www.comedy-festival.co.uk

Monday – Sunday

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Monday – Saturday

10am – 6pm

Highcross (in person)

Monday – Friday Saturday

10am – 6pm 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.

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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

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016

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.

“Leicester’s annual bash with a packed bill of top names” the independent

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“A strong line-up” the sunday times

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“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016

Loughborough 4-7 February 2016

Melton Mowbray 10-14 February 2016

featuring Nathan Caton George Egg Bob’s Blundabus Laughter Yoga Dane Baptiste Tom Allen Joel Dommett Hotel D’Comedie Andrew O’Neill Jon Pearson Chris Betts

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“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

A–Z OF ACTS A Aatif Nawaz Abandoman Abi Roberts Adam Broomfield-Strawn Adam Hess Adam Hills Adam Larter Adam Rushton Adam Vincent Addy van der Borgh Adham Finsher Ahir Shah Aidan Gotaley Al Grant Al Greaves Alex Davies Alex Hylton Alex Smith Alfie Brown Alfie Moore Ali Brice Alice Fennel Alison Thea-Skot Alun Cochrane Amadeus Martin Amir Khoshsokhan Andrea Hubert Andrew Bird Andrew Bridge Andrew Fearn Andrew Hunter Murray Andrew Lawrence Andrew O’Neill Andrew Ryan Andy Hollingworth Andy Holloway Andy Kind Andy Zaltzman Angela Barnes Angie Belcher Angus Dunican Anna Ptaszynski Anne Reid Annie McGrath Anthony King Archie Maddocks Arthur Smith Ashley Frieze B Barry Doods Beard Beasts Bec Hill Becky Walker Bella Bardot Ben Briggs Ben Clark-Betts Ben Ennis Ben Fogg Ben Keaton Ben Macpherson Ben Powell Ben Van Der Velde Benjamin Bello Benji Waterstones Beth Vyse Bisha K Ali Bob Mortimer Bobby Mair Brendan Murphy Brett Goldstein

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 35 35 35 67 35, 36, 46 36 36 120 36 48 36 36, 37, 67 37 55 49 63 37, 94 37 38 38, 94 38 115 38 39 39 39 40 40 40 126 105 40 41 41, 46 41 41 42 42 42 42 42, 52 105 43 43 34, 96, 131, 134 43 43, 106 43

91 45 45 45 45 66 45 45 72 46 43 107 46 46 112 54 47 74 115 48 48 48

Brian Conley Bruce Edhouse Bryan Lacey C Caimh McDonnell Candy Gigi Carey Marx Carl Donnelly Carly Smallman Caroline Ryan Charlie Baker Charmaine Wombwell Charmian Hughes Che Burnley Cheekykita Chris Betts Chris Brooker Chris Kehoe Chris Lumb Chris Martin Chris McCausland Chris McIlroy Chris Norton-Walker Chris Purchase Chris Ramsey Chris Washington Christian Reilly Christian Steel Christian Talbot Ciamh McDonnell Claire Cogan Clare Plested Cokey Falkow Craig Deeley D Damian Clark Damian Kingsley Dan Mitchell Dan Nightingale Dan Schreiber Dane Baptiste Daniel Nicholas Danielle Ward Danny Deegan Danny James Clives Danny McLoughlin Danny O’Brien Danny Posthill Danny Ward Daphna Baram Darius Davies Darrell Martin Darren Walsh Dave McGuckin Dave The Bear David Elms David Mills David Morgan David O’Doherty David Stanier David Trent David Ward Debbie McGee Devvo Diane Spencer DMU Comedy Society Doug Segal Dr John Cooper Clarke Duncan Oakley

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50 50 50 50 50 51 51 122 51 51 51 52 52 52 63 53 53 53 105 53 53 53 54 54 54 125 49 54 55 57

58 58 58 59 105 59, 105 57, 59, 132 59 59 34 60 46, 60 60 60 60 74 89, 90 61, 114 77 48 61 61 46, 61, 106 61 61 62 62 108 62 62 69 63 63 94

E Ed Aczel Ed Byrne Ed Eales-White Ed Gamble Ed Patrick Eddie French El Baldiniho Eleanor Conway Eleanor Morton Eleanor Tiernan Eleanour Tiernan Elf Lyons Elis James Ellie Taylor Elliot Steel Emily Lloyd Saini Emma Kennedy Eric Lampaert Erich McElroy Erika Benning Evelyn Mok

64 64 49 64 65 63 65 65 65 46, 65 90 65 66 98 66, 69 66, 128 77 66 66 133 67

F Felicity Ward Fin Taylor Fiona Pearce Fran Jenking Francis Foster Freddie Farrell Funmbi Omotayo

47, 67, 68 47 58 68 68 68, 69 69

G Gabby Best Gareth Hughes Gareth Morinan Gareth Richards Gary Colman Gary Delaney Gary Tro Geoff Norcott George Egg George Fouracres George Lewis George Rigden Georgia Hurt Giacinto Palmieri Glenn Moore Goose Grainne Maguire

46 107 70 70 70 70, 96, 125 70 71 71, 90 60 54 94 75 71 71 72 72

H Hall Cruttenden Hannah Croft Hannah Silvester Hap Harriet Dyer Harriet Kemsley Hayley Ellis Henning Wehn Henry Maynard Henry Paker Henry Perryment Henry von Stifle Hilary Fox Honarary Northern Geezers Honky Book Howard Read I Iain Stirling Ian Cognito Ian Hall Ian Lane

73 58 73 73 73 73 74 96 130 74 72 74 75 75 132 91, 96

76 76 73, 76, 96, 113 76

Ian Seaburn Ian Smith Ishi Khan-Jackson Ivan Gonzale Ivo Graham J Jack Britton Jack Campbell Jack Lane Jake Lambert Jamali Maddix James Acaster James Alderson James Cook James Farmer James Harkin James Loveridge James Meehan James O’Brien James Ross James Veitch James Wilson-Taylor Jamie Dalgleish Jarleth Regan Jarred Christmas Jason Forbes Jason Neale Jason Williamson Jay Hampson Jay Islaam Jen Brister Jim Bayes Jim Smallman Jo Caulfield Jo D’Arcy Joanna Neary Jody Kamali Joe Barnes Joe Bor Joe Lycett Joe Sutherland Joe Wells Joel Dommett Joey Page John Gordillo John Hastings John Kearns John McKeever John Otway John Pendal John Robertson John Robins John-Luke Roberts Johnny Smith Johnny Vegas Johnston & Milton Jo-Jo Bellini Jon Long Jon Pearson Jon Pointing Jon Wagstaffe Jonathan Hipkiss Jonathan Mayor Jonny Awsum Jonny Pelham Jordan Brookes Josh Pugh Josie Long Joy Carter Joz Norris Julian Deane Juliet Myers

79 77 77 101 78

57, 78 78, 94 141 69, 79 47, 79 79 79 79 80 105 80 80 134 80 80 44 80 81 46, 81 60 81, 113 126 81 44 82 82 82, 90 77 82 82 83 72 81, 83 83 83 83 84, 90 84 84 85 85 85 85 86 86 47, 86 38, 86 48 40, 86, 91 87 87 87 87, 105, 140 49 87 120 88 88 88 54, 88 113 88 89 89 89 89, 91

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A–Z OF ACTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Juliette Burton Just Joanne Justin Panks K Kai Humphries Karen Sherrard Kat Bond Kate Lucas Kate Smurthwaite Katherine Ryan Katie Mulgrew Katie Pritchard Keith Carter Kevin Precious Kinky Boot Institute Kiri Pritchard-McLean Knowing Smirk L Larry Dean Laura Anderson Laura Lexx Lawrence Clark Lee Lard Lee Nelson Leo Kearse LetLuce Lewis Cook Lewis Schaffer Lewys Holt Lindsey Santoro Lindsey Warnes Carroll Lloyd Griffith Lloyd Langford Lost Voice Guy Lou Conran Lovdev Barpaga Luca Cupani Lucy Porter Lucy Roper Lucy Thompson Luisa Omielan M Mads Brynnum Mark Dolan Mark Nelson Mark Olver Mark Palmer Mark Simmons Mark Smith Mark Watson Markus Birdham Marny Godden Martin Ballard Masai Graham Masud Milas Mat Ewins Matt Forde Matt Green Matt Hollins Matt Reed Matt Richardson Matt Winning Matthew Highton Max Olesker Maxine Jones Megan Smith Mel Moon Michael Brunström Michael Crump Michael Fabbri Michael J Dolan

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92 92 46 92 92 92 92 93 90 93 131 93 133

94 75 95 95 95 135 74 123 63 96 57 34 96 90, 97 47, 97 97 97 97 97 98 98 93, 136 98

98 98 98 56 99 99, 114 99 99 99 99 78 68, 69 105 100 100 100 100 90, 100 100, 126 101 76 101 101 103 101 101 34 101 102

Michael Stranney Mik Artistik Mike Newall Milo McCabe Missimp Mitch Benn MJ Hibbert Mnozil Brass Morgan Berry Mr B Mr Susie

102 102 102 102 102 39, 96 103 103 103 103 104

N Natalie Smeaton Nathan Cassidy Nathan Caton Nathan Willcock Nathon Caton Nicci Take Nicholas Parsons Nick Doody Nick Revell Nicola James Nish Kumar Noise Next Door Norm Rocher Norman Lovett

63 104 48, 104 104 90, 94 104 76 90, 105 105 79 105 90, 105 106 106

O Olaf Falafel Oliver Meech Omar Hamdi P Pappys Pat Cahill Patrick Draper Patrick Monahan Paul Aitchison Paul Cookson Paul Currie Paul Daniels Paul Duncan McGarrity Paul F Taylor Paul Foot Paul Kerensa Paul McCaffrey Paul Ricketts Penella Mellor Penny Matthews Pete Firman Pete Otway Pete Teckman Peter Antoniou Peter Brush Peter Dobbing Phil Drew Phil Jarvis Phil Jerrod Phil Kay Phil Nichol Phil Wang Pierre Novellie Pippa Evans Poetman Prince Abdi Professor Elemental Pun Man Q Quincy

102 106 107

107 108 82 38, 74, 108 103 108 108 108 108 125, 133 109 39 48, 89, 90, 109 109 109 109 47, 110 110 110 110 91, 110 110 111 91 111 91, 111 111 60 112 112 63 112 113 113

R Rachel Fairburn

114

Rachel Parris

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“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

Rahul Kohli Rebecca Shorrocks Red Redmond Regent College Rhys James Ria Lina Richard Herring Richard Pulsford Richard Todd Rick Molland Rob Beckett Rob Coleman Rob Gee Rob Kemp Rob Mulholland Rob Rouse Robbie Ormond Robert Newman Robin Morgan Robyn Perkins Roisin Conaty Romesh Ranganathan Romina Puma Rory McGrath Rose Revan Rose Robinson Rosie Malone Rousha Browning

114 125 115 123 115, 116 52, 116 116 116 70 103 116 117 131 117 117, 141 90, 117 117 117 118 52, 118 118 118 118 119 115 103 66 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 Theatre 23 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 Stu Goldsmith Stuart Baxter Stuart Goldsmith Stuart Laws Stuart Woodings Sully O’Sullivan Suzanne Rowland Suzi Bennett Suzi Ruffell Sy Thomas

129 55 129 129 129 113 103 95 130 129 130

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 Uppingham Theatre Company

139 47

V Valdemar Pustelnik Van Helsing Vic Reeves Viv Groskop

139 140 115 140

W Wayne Kerr Wild Willy Barrett Will Close Will Duggan Will Hodgson Will Seaward

66 85 103 140 141 141

X Xenovius Z Zahra Barri Zoe Lyons

130 70, 96, 141

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Business Breakfast A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Jen Brister - Work in Progress Bucket Patrick Monahan The Disco Years Peter Pizzeria Festival Launch Show Ready To Launch In Aid Of Rainbows Hospice Stamford Arms Roars With Laughter High Sheriffs Charity Comedy Night: Leicester Jonny Pelham: Work in Progress Joy Carter: Aspects of Joy Jay Hampson Tries His Best Max and Ivan: The End Proper Funny's Festival Launch Party Jack Campbell - Is This The Best of Jack Campbell? Rahul Kohli - Newcastle Brown Male Robin Morgan - Free Man Static Blind Charlie Harwood - Blues in the key of booze A Lovely Evening with Lindsey, Danny & Michael Andrew Bird - Work in Progress Ben Van Der Velde - How Strange It Is To Be Anything At All Valdemar Pustelnik - Wanna be lonely with me? NeverMind The BusStops

Trinity Chapel BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall The Cookie Juke Box Heroes @ The Criterion PETER Pizzeria The Belmont Hotel Stamford Arms Warning Zone The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Kayal The Exchange Bar The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion BrewDog Manhattan 34 The Exchange Bar The Belmont Hotel Kayal Manhattan 34 The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe BrewDog The Cookie Bob's BlundaBus

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A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Shakespeare Martineau (Comedy) Curry Club Alternative Business Awards 2016 Danny Deegan: Work in Progress Funmbi Omotayo Paul McCaffrey - Pesky Bleeder (Work in Progress) A bellyful of laughs in aid of Charity Link Hotel D'Comedie: Loughborough Lady Laughter Yoga Workshop Daniel Nicholas: Reverb (The Love Story of Terrance The Crocodile and Julia the Mannequin) George Egg: Anarchist Cook Jack Campbell - Boy Girl Brain Markus Birdman - Grimm Realities Reeves and Mortimer Richard Herring - Happy Now? Valdemar Pustelnik - A Sensitive Viking (work-in-progress) Doug Segal: How To Read Minds And Influence People Chris Kehoe - The Pleasure of My Company Dr. John Cooper Clarke & Guests. Gray's Comedy Cafe Joel Dommett - Conquer Noise Next Door: Noise In The Hood Rob Beckett: Mouth Of The South

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall Chutney Ivy Curve Kayal PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Chutney Ivy Holywell House Heroes @ The Criterion Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre

34 34 124 38 59 69 109 34 75 93 94

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Attenborough Arts Centre Loughborough College Arts Academy The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Belmont Hotel De Montfort Hall Firebug The Regent Sports & Social Club Kayal The Exchange Bar O2 Academy Grays@LCB Depot Loughborough Town Hall The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall

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Rob Rouse - Roboscopy Darren Walsh in S'pun Sam and Jon's Jam Sandwich: A Sketch Too Far Che Burnley - Elvis Was A Racist Paul Foot's Game of Dangers Brendan Murphy: Bagman Larry Dean: Work In Progress Static Rock N Roll Radio Idiot Dan Nightingale - Edinburgh Preview Andrew Lawrence - Uncensored Jason Neale's Footprint Molland and Sullivan: Freestyle Comedy Sahar Mirhadi: Dawn of the Geek

The Y Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 BrewDog PETER Pizzeria The Regent Sports & Social Club The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Belmont Hotel Kayal The Exchange Bar The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion BrewDog Manhattan 34

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A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Peter's Secret Tour: Loughborough Kai Humphries: How To Be Happy Bat-Fan Christian Reilly: Songs Of Insolence Luisa Omielan and Ellie Taylor - Work in Progress Hotel D'Comedie: Loughborough Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Early Laugh Your Ed Off at The Black Horse Robbie Ormrod: Wormland Sahar Mirhadi : Dawn of the Geek Sofie Hagen - Bubblewrap Star & Garter Roars With Laughter The Comedy Asylum Amir Khoshsokhan - Milk & Hedgehogs Falling dumb Festival’s Finest George Egg: Anarchist Cook Matt Forde: Get The Political Party Started Reeves and Mortimer Sam Savage: Looking Out For Linda MARK NELSON: Older Than Jesus Mark Palmer - Best Medicine Best of The Festival ft Jarred Christmas Gary Delaney: There's Something About Gary Rachel Fairburn:Skulduggery (Work in Progress) Steve Gribbin Darren Walsh in S'pun Chick Ass Comedy Sarah Franken - Who Keeps Making All These People Sofie Hagen - Work In Progress Chris McCausland Joel Dommetts Pick of the Week Andrew O'Neill: History of Metal Comedy Club Mark Dolan: Ten Things You Need To Know About Life Steve Bugeja - Day Release Stuart Baxter: Sworn Out

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall It's a secret Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall PETER Pizzeria Kayal The Cookie Holywell House Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Black Horse The Exchange Bar The Belmont Hotel Heroes @ The Criterion The Star & Garter Attenborough Arts Centre Duffy's Bar Grays@LCB Depot Manhattan 34 Upstairs at the Western Firebug De Montfort Hall The Regent Sports & Social Club Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal The Y The Cookie The Exchange Bar O2 Academy Heroes @ The Criterion The Belmont Hotel BrewDog Bob's BlundaBus Duffy's Bar PETER Pizzeria Echos Loughborough Town Hall The Regent Sports & Social Club The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Grays@LCB Depot

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.00pm 9.45pm 6.15pm 7.15pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.15pm 7.00pm 9.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 7.45pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 9.30pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 9.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 8.45pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 8.00pm 10.15pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 8.45pm 8.00pm 9.30pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm 9.45pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 11.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm

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Will Duggan - A Man Gathering Fish Best Of Irish Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net Dead Cat Comedy Club Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Late Leicester Fridge: Battle For Leicester NeverMind The BusStops Ria Lina: Taboo Raider Christian Steel - You F@!?#ng Write It The Welford Experiment Justin Panks: Joy is the Enemy of Progress Leicester Fridge: Naked Comedy

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1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Ben Briggs - Taking the Safety Off Comedy in a Car: Leicester Paul Cooksons Pants on Fire! The Incomplete Works of Paul F Taylor Andy Hollingworth: Illustrated Lecture Bruce Edhouse: The Jon Pertwee Recipe Book and Me Comedy in a Car: Leicester Daphna Baram: Something To Declare ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Ian Hall - Ianertia Laurence Clark: Independence Maxine Jones: Now We Are Sixty Toad Radio Live! Jo-Jo Bellini: This & That Lucy Porter - Perspective Matt Forde: Get The Political Party Started Hurt & Anderson Aatif Nawaz: Muslims Do It 5 Times A Day Christian Reilly: Songs Of Insolence John Hastings: Marked From the Start Rhys James Remains Sam & Tom in: In Memori-Tom Grainne Maguire: Great People Making Great Choices Hap (Less One) Jonny Awsum: Live in Loughborough! Mr Susie's Interstellar Bobbins Robbie Ormrod: Wormland Rose & Crown Roars With Laughter Tony Cowards - Daft Pun Amir Khoshsokhan - Milk & Hedgehogs Mat Ewins Will Make You A Star Sketch Artistes Tom Parry - Yellow T-shirt! & Matthew Crosby - Smaller Than Life An Evening with Paul Kerensa: Live & Unrude George Egg: Anarchist Cook Henry Paker: Work in Progress Pick Of The Fest Danny O'Brien: Ah Jaysus Alun Cochrane - A Show With a Man in It Andrew O'Neill Metal (Full band)

The Guildhall The Cookie Ramada Encore Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre The Cookie Loughborough College Arts Academy The Cookie Ramada Encore Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie The Belmont Hotel Grays@LCB Depot The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Firebug Manhattan 34 Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Grays@LCB Depot The Belmont Hotel Attenborough Arts Centre Loughborough College Arts Academy Heroes @ The Criterion The Exchange Bar The Rose & Crown The Regent Sports & Social Club Duffy's Bar Bob's BlundaBus Manhattan 34 Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Church of the Martyrs Upstairs at the Western The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Curve Kayal Firebug O2 Academy

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6th 2016 12.00pm 12.20pm 12.30pm 1.30pm 1.30pm 2.45pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 4.00pm 5.15pm 4.45pm 5.40pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 5.50pm 5.45pm 7.00pm 5.50pm 6.50pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 6.15pm 7.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 7.45pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm 8.10pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm 9.30pm 7.30pm 10.15pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 10.00pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 8.00pm 9.30pm 8.00pm 10.00pm

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Dane Baptiste - New Stuff Just the Tonic's Seven Quid Saturday - Festival Special Omar Hamdi: Work in Progress The Secret Life of Putin's Lovely Frock Ed Aczel: The Random Flapping of a Butterfly's Wings Angie Belcher: Mythical Creature Charmian Hughes: When Comedy Was Alternative (The Laughs And Loves Of A She-Comic) Joey Page: Imajoenary (Work In Progress) Sam Carrington: Awkwardly Mobile (Work In Progress) Sarah Franken - Who Keeps Making All These People David Elms: Follow That Boy! Odd Couples Stephen Carlin - The Gospel According to Stephen Best Of Irish Lovdev Barpaga - Infectious Bec Hill - Caught On Tape Dead Cat Comedy Club Francis Foster - Mixed Race White Bloke John Robertson - Let's Redecorate! Do Not Leave This Room NeverMind The BusStops Paul McCaffrey Robyn Perkins: [I'm a] Work in Progress Stella Graham - StellaGram Circuit Breakers Conversation Garden Does A Panel Show Late Night Delivery Hate n Live John Robertson's The Dark Room Leicester Fridge: Midnight Feast

The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Exchange Bar Grays@LCB Depot Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 Bob's BlundaBus The Belmont Hotel The Regent Sports & Social Club BrewDog Duffy's Bar PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Kayal The Exchange Bar BrewDog BrewDog Grays@LCB Depot Heroes @ The Criterion The Belmont Hotel Bob's BlundaBus Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Manhattan 34 The Regent Sports & Social Club Firebug Upstairs at the Western PETER Pizzeria Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Heroes @ The Criterion Duffy’s Bar

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1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Comedy in a Car: Loughborough Sara Pascoe and The Museum of Robot Pussycats Shirley's Super Smashing Sunday Funday Club Alfie Moore - Work in Progress Gary Colman- Class Comedy in a Car: Loughborough Juliette Burton - Work In Progress Harriet Dyer: Nonsense (Edinburgh Preview) Annie McGrath/Twins : Work In Progress Leicester Fridge: A Question of Snort Kevin Precious: Gecko ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Ed Patrick: Junior Optimist - work in progress Emergency! Comedy with Xtra Shiny Balls Pappys Flatshare Slamdown Alfie Brown - Work In Progress Viv Groskop: Be More Margo Ashley Frieze - Who Wrote This ShIt!? Nish Kumar & Masud Milas Double Bill WIP Tom Young's Games Night Kate Lucas - Work in Progress Van Helsing's Music Box

The Guildhall Holywell House PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion Kayal The Cookie Holywell House Kayal The Cookie Juke Box The Exchange Bar Kayal Bob's BlundaBus Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Y Firebug The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion Kayal Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Regent Sports & Social Club The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7th 2016 12.00pm 12.20pm 12.30pm 1.45pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 1.30pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 2.50pm 3.00pm 4.15pm 3.20pm 4.20pm 3.30pm 4.20pm 4.00pm 8.00pm 4.30pm 6.00pm 4.40pm 5.40pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 8.00pm 5.00pm 6.30pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.50pm 6.50pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 6.00pm 8.15pm 6.00pm 8.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.45pm 7.30pm

“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent

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Laugh Your Ed Off: Sunday Session Robbie Ormrod: Wormland Sofie Hagen - Bubblewrap Tom Allens Society: Punday Eve Special Andrew Bridge - AART Matt Green: Fit For Purpose Ahir Shah: Distant Funhouse Comedy Club Honorary Northern Geezers Pappy's - Live at Firebug! What's the Story Showcase Sean Hughes: Mumbo Jumbo Eleanor Tiernan - Don't Cry For Me James Ross - Leopardoptera Jordan Brookes: Adventures in Limited Space Sofie Hagen - Work In Progress Yet Another Comedy Podcast LIVE NeverMind The BusStops

Black Horse The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion PETER Pizzeria Bob's BlundaBus Kayal The Cookie The Swan in the Rushes The Exchange Bar Firebug Attenborough Arts Centre Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall BrewDog Duffy's Bar Bob's BlundaBus Kayal Bob's BlundaBus

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PUNDAY FEBRUARY 8th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 9.00pm 7.15pm 10.00pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.30pm 9.15pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.30pm 10.15pm 9.30pm 10.30pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) It's a punny old world Tony Jameson - Football Manager Ruined my Life The UK Pun Championships 2016 Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Mik Artistik's Ego Trip Elliot Steel: Work in Progress Sarah Kendall : A Day in October Show Tryout: Panelbeaters The Elvis Dead Evelyn Mok - Under Construction Hilary Fox: Permission to be Me Mark Simmons

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall BBC Radio Leicester The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Curve The Soundhouse The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Cookie Firebug The Soundhouse The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Soundhouse The Cookie

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.15pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.15pm 8.00pm 10.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.45pm 9.45pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 10.30pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Adham Fisher: Extreme Commuter Pippa Evans: There Are No Guilty Pleasures Goodbear Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Tony Jameson: Is This What I’ve Become? Romesh Ranganathan - Irrational Ishi Khan-Jackson: I'mMigrant Millions of Voices: Improv on Alderaan “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Gong Show Simon Munnery: And Nothing But Michael Stranney & Olaf Falafel: Expect The Unexporcupine Pugh and Woodings' Comedy Trumpet The Winners Show Ivo Graham: Work in Progress Andrew O'Neill is Trapped Down A Well The Comedy Inquisition

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion Curve The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Curve The Guildhall Upstairs at the Western Kayal The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Cookie Manhattan 34

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 10th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.15pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 9.00pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.45pm 9.45pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.15pm 10.15pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 10.30pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Tiff Stevenson - Mad Man Tom Little: My Nose Was Running Cheekykita- A mancunian horror-ish fish Tale Schools' Comedy Showcase Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Aidan Goatley: Mr Blue Sky Carey Marx - Work In Progress High Sheriffs Charity Comedy Night: Rutland The Thinking Drinkers’ Legends of Liquor Ben Powell: Ex-Politician Carl Donnelly - Jive Ass Honky Robert Newman - The Brain Show Simon Evans: In the Money Small World Of Sport Caroline Ryan - Anatomy of Dating Rob Kemp - Hubris David Stanier's Silly Party Julian Deane Ian Smith: Whereabouts Emily Lloyd Saini: Is This Part Of The Show? MJ Hibbett (and Steve) - Hey Hey 16K Ian Lane - Aloof! Ben Clark-Betts: Bumbaclark! Nathan Willcock: State of the Nathan (Work in Progress) Stephen Bailey: Should've Been A Popstar

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall The Cookie PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion Regent College Studio Curve The Belmont Hotel The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Rutland County Museum Melton Theatre The Exchange Bar The Cookie Firebug Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Duffy's Bar Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 BrewDog The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe PETER Pizzeria The Belmont Hotel The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 The Cookie

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 11.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.45pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 7.45pm 8.45pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 8.00pm 9.15pm 8.00pm 10.15pm 8.00pm 9.30pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Chris Betts: Social Animal Gagging for Attention Pugh and Woodings: GBH A bellyful of laughs in aid of Charity Link Buddhism And Cats Hall & Edhouse: The Two Syds 2 Jack Britton's Greatest Hits (Debut Album) (S)miles Per Gallon Comedy Club ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Del & Rodney The Comedy Dinner Show Aidan Goatley: Mr Blue Sky Alison Thea-Skot: Some Like It Thea-Skot An Audience with Henry VIII Bottle Rocket Comedy Club James Alderson in The Hunger James Mark Smith - Log Flume Mnozil Brass - Yes! Yes! Yes! Punel Show Peter Dobbing: Armchair Futurologist III Andy Zaltzman - Satirist for Hire David O'Doherty: We Are All In The Gutter, But Some Of Us Are Looking At David O'Doherty Feed Bellies Not Bins Comedy Club

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Kayal Chutney Ivy The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion Attenborough Arts Centre Sturgess Suzuki Bob's BlundaBus Curve The Belmont Hotel The Regent Sports & Social Club Upstairs at the Western Melton Theatre Manhattan 34 The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe De Montfort Hall Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal Firebug The Cookie Comedy Club @ O2 Academy The West End Centre

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“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror

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Gray's Comedy Cafe James Cook in Always Be Rolling: Throne of Games Rory McGrath: Remembers (... Or Is It Forgets?) Sleaford Mods Wax Comical - Comedy Chip Shop Matt Hollins Showcase to DC Productions Christian Talbot is shite at being Irish Of, Or At A Fairly Low Temperature Paul Ricketts' West End Story James & Seaburn: Piano Chocolat Paul Foot's Game of Dangers Abi Roberts: Downtown Abi John McKeever: Multifarious Sy Thomas - Poster Boy Sean Moran - Role Model Jim Bayes - Pure Jim Will Hodgson: Chi-Town Ramble Jason Neale's Footprint The Cookie does Countdown James Meehan: Beast Wars (Edinburgh Preview) NeverMind The BusStops

Grays@LCB Depot The Exchange Bar The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Noels Arms Heroes @ The Criterion BrewDog Attenborough Arts Centre Bob's BlundaBus Manhattan 34 PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Regent Sports & Social Club The Belmont Hotel Kayal The Exchange Bar Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Heroes @ The Criterion The Cookie Manhattan 34 Bob's BlundaBus

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A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Luca Cupani: Still Falling The Secret Tour Jim Smallman - My Girls Rachel Parris: Work In Progress Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Pop Socks! This is Your Trial ft. Showaddywaddy Buddhism And Cats Cricketers Roars with Laughter Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Early Laugh Your Ed Off at The Black Horse Sy Thomas - Poster Boy Tim Renkow: Kim Jong-Un, Mohammed, Jesus & Other Power Hungry Maniacs Adam Hess Time Jamali Maddix - Work In Progress Rene and Edith's Le Comedy Dinner Show Felicity Ward - What If There Is No Toilet? James Alderson in The Hunger James John McKeever: Multifarious Lloyd Griffith - Baroque and Roll Square Mile Exiles Tom Wragg - Genius Lewis Schaffer is Free until Famous, £7.50 Kate Smurthwaite - Wrong Sort of Feminist Damian Kingsley: Knock Knock Gay Comedy Night Jon Pearson: I Am What I Am Matt Richardson: Work-in-Progress Mr B. Gentleman Rhymer Devvo: "Yorkshire 'til I Die"

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall Bob's BlundaBus Bob's BlundaBus It's a secret Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Cookie Kayal PETER Pizzeria The Exchange Bar The Cricketers Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Black Horse The Belmont Hotel Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus Duffy's Bar Curve Firebug Manhattan 34 The Regent Sports & Social Club The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Newfoundpool Working Men’s Club Grays@LCB Depot Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal The Exchange Bar The Y Melton Theatre The Cookie O2 Academy Heroes @ The Criterion

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 12th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.50pm 6.00pm 10.00pm 6.15pm 7.15pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 9.00pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.15pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 8.45pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 8.00pm 10.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 10.30pm 8.15pm 9.15pm

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Boylesque Chris Betts: WIP Mel Moon - Sick Girl Phil Kay: MegaBusy Elf Lyons - Work in Progress Joel Dommetts Pick of the Week Johnston & Miltons Wireless Show: Vol 1 BattleActs! John Gordillo: Progress in Work Sajeela Kershi - Shallow Halal Amadeus Martin - God Created Brixton Aatif Nawaz: Stronger (Work in Progress) Pete Teckman: Never Too Late Dead Cat Comedy Club Jarred Christmas - Have a Hoon on This Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Late Sean McLoughlin - Whatever It Takes Simon Donald's School of Swearing Angus Dunican: WIP Jon Long & Winding Road Tom Ward: Work In Progress DANNY WARD - Stand Up Comedian Jamie Dalgleish - I Drink, Therefore I Am Mads Brynnum: One Geek to Rule Them All Sheraz Yousaf: The Pursuit of Manlyness NeverMind The BusStops The Honky Bonk History of The Beatles

Attenborough Arts Centre The Belmont Hotel BrewDog Bob's BlundaBus Duffy's Bar PETER Pizzeria Manhattan 34 The Regent Sports & Social Club The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Grays@LCB Depot Kayal Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Exchange Bar BrewDog Firebug Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion The Belmont Hotel Manhattan 34 Bob's BlundaBus Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Exchange Bar PETER Pizzeria Kayal Bob's BlundaBus Heroes @ The Criterion

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1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Fran Jenking: 'This Will Be Ace' Comedy in a Car: Leicester Comedy Club 4 Kids Short & Curly: A Curly Night In (Work In Progress) Rene and Edith's Le Comedy Dinner Show Rob Coleman: Ship of Fool Comedy in a Car: Leicester Oliver Meech's Improvised Magic Show Ben Fogg - How I won Best Newcomer 2016 ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Daniel Nicholas: Scripted Sadia Azmat - Work In Progress Sarah Keyworth: Through The Banister Romina Puma - Not disabled...Enough! Jarlath Regan - But You Can Call Me Jarlath King Street Comedy Luca Cupani: Still Falling Rob Mulholland - Weedophile An Evening With Woody Allen(ish) Ahir Shah - Work In Progress Immigrant Diaries Sarah Callaghan: 24 (Preview) Tom Stade: You're Welcome Zoe Lyons Adam Hess Time

The Guildhall The Cookie Ramada Encore De Montfort Hall The Cookie Curve The Cookie Ramada Encore Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Grays@LCB Depot Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie The Belmont Hotel The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion Firebug 54a King Street Bob's BlundaBus The Exchange Bar Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal Grays@LCB Depot The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion

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8.00pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 8.15pm 10.00pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 9.50pm 8.40pm 8.50pm 10.15pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 9.20pm 9.00pm 9.15pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.45pm 9.35pm 11.00pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 10.10pm 10.15pm 10.10pm 10.20pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 10.30pm 10.45pm 10.30pm 10.45pm 10.45pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.30pm 11.30pm 11.45pm 11.45pm 11.45pm 11.45pm

Freddie Farrell & Masai Graham: Brand New Jokes Grainne Maguire: Great People Making Great Choices The Comedy Box Take Over Tony Cowards - Daft Pun Giacinto Palmieri: Nietzsche,women and I Rene and Edith's Le Comedy Dinner Show Chris Betts & Angus Dunican: DOUBLE HANDER Hayley Ellis - FOMO Jon Wagstaffe- It was this big Mixed Doubles The Clean (As Possible) Comedy Show Wisdom of a Fool Pun Man's Pun Party Dan Mitchell - Plate Expectations Best of The Festival ft Pete Firman Charlie Baker: Just The One Dude Looks Like A Lady John Kearns: Work in Progress Jonny Pelham: Before and After Just the Tonic's Saturday Night Comedy With Special Guest Live at De Montfort Hall Professor Elemental The Love Game: Shadi ki Bhaat Joe Sutherland: Model Actress Tatterdemalion Discount Comedy Checkout: Improv Show Ian Smith - Work in Progress Phil Kay: MegaBusy Tom Young's Lacking Confidence Euroversity Challenge Johnston & Miltons Wireless Show: Vol 2 Leicester Stands Up at The Royal Oak, Kirby Muxloe Proper Smashing: Court In The Act Tez Ilyas - Tez Talks Nathan Cassidy: 42 (preview) John Pendal International Man of Leather The Sunny Side Show Felicity Ward - Work in Progress Chris Martin: This Show Has A Soundtrack David Trent - How Is This Helping? Dead Cat Comedy Club Drunk In Charge BattleActs! Chris Brooker Out Of Nowhere! Tamar Broadbent: Brave New Girl (Work In Progress) Tom Ward: Work In Progress Jarred Christmas And Hobbit - Beat My Box Jamie Dalgleish - I Drink, Therefore I Am Karen Sherrard: A Fête Worse Than Death Late Night Delivery Beard: The Grin Of Love Eleanor Conway's Walk Of Shame Hate n Live NeverMind The BusStops

The Exchange Bar The Belmont Hotel St Martin's Square The Regent Sports & Social Club Bob's BlundaBus Curve More Coffee Co. The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Manhattan 34 Upstairs at the Western Central Baptist Church The Little Theatre Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal The Y Firebug Grays@LCB Depot The Cookie Duffy's Bar Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall De Montfort Hall O2 Academy The Guildhall The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion BrewDog The Belmont Hotel Bob's BlundaBus The Regent Sports & Social Club PETER Pizzeria Manhattan 34 The Royal Oak The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Kayal The Exchange Bar Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Duffy's Bar The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion BrewDog Grays@LCB Depot The Regent Sports & Social Club Manhattan 34 The Belmont Hotel Bob's BlundaBus Firebug The Exchange Bar Kayal PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Bob's BlundaBus

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SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14th 2016 12.00pm 12.20pm 12.30pm 1.45pm 1.00pm 2.30pm 1.30pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 2.00pm 2.50pm 3.00pm 4.15pm 3.20pm 4.20pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 3.30pm 4.40pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 4.00pm 5.00pm 4.00pm 6.00pm 4.40pm 5.35pm 4.40pm 5.40pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 6.00pm 5.00pm 5.45pm 5.50pm 6.45pm 6.00pm 6.40pm 6.00pm 6.50pm 6.00pm 8.30pm 6.15pm 7.10pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.45pm 9.45pm 7.45pm 8.45pm 8.00pm 9.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 10.30pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 8.00pm 8.55pm 8.15pm 9.45pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm 10.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.40pm 9.40pm 9.15pm 10.15pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 10.00pm 11.00pm

1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Comedy in a Car: Melton Mowbray Say What You Like: Comedy, Politics and Free Speech Shirley's Super Smashing Sunday Funday Club Abi Roberts: Work In Progress El Baldiniho: Buy wand, get wand free Comedy in a Car: Melton Mowbray Juliet Meyers - Jive talkin'/Dog walkin' Andrea Hubert - Work in Progress Beyond The Pail: A Plotless Play of Pun and Pottiness Stuart Laws. Who said anything about stopping it? (1hr show) Ask The Industry podcast: LIVE Cat (The Play!!!) John-Luke Roberts: Stdad-Up Laura Lexx - Work In Progress ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians James Veitch - Work in Progress Richard Pulsford: Unexpected Items in Badinage Areas Thom Tuck: August Institution Chris Washington - 90s Child. Luca Cupani: Still Falling The Same Faces - Improvised Comedy An Evening With Woody Allen(ish) Harriet Kemsley - Good Girl (Work in Progress) Valentines Day Karma Sutra-tacular Adam Vincent: Judgemental Alex & Sarah: Chasing Tales Will Seaward Has a Good Go at Alchemy Cat (The Play!!!) Samantha Baines: Scientific Work in Progress Austentatious: An Improvised Jane Austen Novel Bobby Mair Just The Tonic Valentines Special - Seven acts for £7 Noels Arms Comedy Spectacular Pete Firman - Live at Firebug! Alternative Comedy Memorial Society The Hysterikal Quality Assortment Chris McCausland Michael J Dolan - Fucked Thumbs NeverMind The BusStops Phil Kay: MegaBusy Andy Kind - Soldier Boy Dude Looks Like A Lady Jonathan Mayor is Screaming! Pete Otway - Six Years From Then Paul Currie presents FFFFFFFMILK!

The Guildhall Melton Theatre PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion The Cookie Kayal Melton Theatre Kayal Heroes @ The Criterion Upstairs at the Western The Cookie PETER Pizzeria Curve Heroes @ The Criterion Kayal Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion The Exchange Bar Bob's BlundaBus The Regent Sports & Social Club Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Cookie PETER Pizzeria Duffy's Bar The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion Curve Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Y The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Noels Arms Firebug Heroes @ The Criterion The Exchange Bar Duffy's Bar BrewDog Bob’s BlundaBus Bob's BlundaBus Kayal Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall BrewDog The Exchange Bar Heroes @ The Criterion

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MONDAY FEBRUARY 15th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Damian Clark - Grand Theft Damo Michael Fabbri - Rent asunder Adam Hills: Clown Heart Mark Watson: I'm Not Here 2016 Tour Preview

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion Curve The Cookie

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9.15pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 8.40pm 8.20pm 10.15pm 10.30pm

Andy Holloway: SPARK Danny McLoughlin: So Far So Good (Work-in-Progress) Phil Jerrod: Work in Progress Beyond The Pail: A Plotless Play of Pun and Pottiness Danielle Ward: Dani Frankenstein Katie Pritchard - Even The Little Ones Tez Ilyas - Work in Progress

The Soundhouse The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Upstairs at the Western The Soundhouse The Soundhouse The Cookie

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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 16th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.30pm 10.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.30pm 10.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 11.00pm 9.45pm 11.45pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Fine & Funny Dining Matt Winning - Mugabe and Me (3D) Prince Abdi Sara Mason Burt Lancaster Pierced My Hymen ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Rhys James: Knew Stuff Joe Lycett: Work In Progress Jody Kamali - Spectacular! Irish Dave's Foreign Invaders Alex Smith - The Art of Grooming Cock-Kane The Clown UK Embraces Nihilism Tony Law: Frillemorphesis NeverMind The BusStops

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall Soft Touch Arts @ 50 New Walk The Cookie PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Cookie Heroes @ The Criterion Manhattan 34 The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Heroes @ The Criterion The Cookie Bob's BlundaBus

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WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 11.00am 4.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.45pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 8.45pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.30pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.45pm 10.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.15pm 9.55pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 10.15pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.45pm 11.45pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum Leicester Fridge: Mini Fridge - For Kids 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) 14/48 For Laughs I Say - The Annual Comedy Conversation Pierre Novellie Henry von Stifle - Enter The Dragon ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Andrew Ryan: Missing Tudur Owen : The News Where You Are Anne Reid - In A New Key Alex Hylton: I Came, I Saw, I Complained James Acaster - Reset (Work-in-Progress) Josie Long & Friends Shappi Khorsandi LIVE Chris Purchase, Distant Jody Kamali - Spectacular! Glenn Moore - Glengarry Glen Glenn Gore: What is he good for? Ed Byrne: Outside, Looking In Gary Tro & Richard Todd: Work In Progress Pat Cahill : Panjandrum Talk Like An Egyptian Brett Goldstein and his Mystery Box (WIP) President Obonjo stole my identity Steve Bugeja - Work in Progress The Order of the Silly Billies NeverMind The BusStops

BBC Radio Leicester Attenborough Arts Centre The Guildhall The Y Hugh Aston Building PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Regent Sports & Social Club Curve The Exchange Bar The Cookie Firebug Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Manhattan 34 Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus BrewDog Curve The Belmont Hotel The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Exchange Bar The Cookie Manhattan 34 BrewDog Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus

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THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 6.00pm 7.00pm 6.15pm 7.15pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 10.00pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.15pm 8.15pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 10.00pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.30pm 8.30pm 7.50pm 8.50pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 10.00pm 8.00pm 9.00pm 8.00pm 11.00pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.15pm 9.15pm 8.30pm 9.35pm 8.30pm 9.30pm 8.45pm 9.45pm 8.45pm 9.45pm 9.00pm 10.30pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 9.10pm 10.10pm 9.15pm 10.00pm 9.30pm 10.15pm 9.30pm 10.30pm 9.45pm 11.45pm 10.30pm 11.30pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) Silver Stand-up UCL Graters Presents: Red Leicester David Morgan - Blammo! Joey Page: Catastrophe Party Lost Voice Guy - Disability For Dunces Lee Lard -The UK'S No. 1 Comedy Tribute to Peter Kay Pierre Novellie: Work In Progress ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Ahir Shah - Work In Progress Arse Biscuits - A Quiz Night David Ward Mocks The Weekend Joe Bor: Bear Grylls And Me Nick Revell - Feminist Porno Jihadi Chris Ramsey : All Growed Up Commentary Gareth Richards - Comedy in the Key of Gareth John Robins - Speakeasy Katie Mulgrew - Drop. The. Mic. Lloyd Langford - Work In Progress Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee: The Intimate Magic Tour Peter Antoniou - 'Psychic' Comedian Tom Adams Chris Purchase, Distant Jody Kamali - Spectacular! Scarlet Shambles: It Used to be Me Tom Toal in Help us Tom Toal you're our only hope In Conversation with Standard Issue Paul Foot's Game of Dangers Hotel D'Comedie Penella Mellor: Work In Progress Phil Nichol - I Don't Want To Talk About It. Shazia Mirza: The Kardashians Made Me Do It Paul Duncan McGarrity- Today is the Good Old Times of Tomorrow Chris McIlroy presents The Legend of Davey Kelly President Obonjo stole my identity The Order of the Silly Billies NeverMind The BusStops Autistic Fantastic - Jay Islaam

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall The Belmont Hotel Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Cookie PETER Pizzeria Kayal Juke Box Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Melton Theatre The Regent Sports & Social Club The Belmont Hotel Kayal The Y Phoenix Grays@LCB Depot Firebug The Exchange Bar The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Upstairs at the Western Attenborough Arts Centre Manhattan 34 Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus BrewDog Curve PETER Pizzeria Hotel Maiyango The Belmont Hotel The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Regent Sports & Social Club Kayal The Exchange Bar Manhattan 34 Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus Manhattan 34

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FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19th 2016 9.00am 5.00pm 12.00pm 12.20pm 2.30pm 4.15pm 6.00pm 10.00pm 6.15pm 7.15pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 6.30pm 7.30pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 8.30pm 7.00pm 8.00pm 7.00pm 9.00pm

A funny thing happened on the way to The Forum 1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) The Last Wolf in England The Secret Tour Jim Smallman - Biscuits For All Angela Barnes: Come As You Are Blind Charlie Harwood - Blues in the key of booze Barley Mow Roars With Laughter Black Dog Roars With Laughter Jasper Cromwell Jones & Friends Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Early

BBC Radio Leicester The Guildhall Attenborough Arts Centre It's a secret Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall The Cookie Kayal Barley Mow Black Dog The Belmont Hotel Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall

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8.00pm 8.00pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 8.40pm 8.30pm 8.30pm 9.00pm 8.45pm 10.00pm 8.50pm 9.30pm 10.15pm 9.30pm 9.00pm 9.15pm 9.15pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.45pm 9.45pm 10.00pm 10.30pm 10.20pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 10.10pm 10.30pm 11.30pm 10.25pm 10.30pm 10.45pm 10.45pm 11.45pm 11.00pm 11.30pm 11.30pm 11.45pm

Norman Lovett: Entertaining Moaner Roisin Conaty - Work in Progress Archie Maddocks: Shirts vs Skins (Work in Progress) Becky, Sorcha, DeeDee & Roo: Bobs Angels Croft & Pearce: There's Always Something Nicci Take: Prey Rahul Kohli - Newcastle Brown Male Revan and Fennell Sajeela Kershi - Sharia’s L.A.W. Suzi Ruffell: Work in Progress The Search For A King Nick Doody Steve Hall: Zebra Morgan Berry - Watership Down An Evening with Mitch Benn Best of The Festival ft The Boy With Tape on His Face Laughter at LOROS Nathan Caton: Straight Outta Middlesex Abandoman Gareth Morinan - Height Lou Conran - I Love Lou C Phil Drew: Y!kes My Girlfriend's Pregnant! Rousha Browning - Jumble Sale Tony Basnett Always Lands On His Feet Joe Wells - 10 Things I Hate About UKIP Joel Dommetts Pick of the Week Goose: Kablamo Hotel D'Comedie Jake Lambert & Tom Lucy Lucy Roper: InappROPERiate Suzy Bennett Gumption! Amadeus Martin - God Created Brixton Dead Cat Comedy Club Just The Tonic Fiver Friday - Late Marny Godden:Flap 'em on the gate On Yer Bike: The Maggie Thatcher Game Show Clare Plested: The Essential Collection Her & Her NeverMind The BusStops Daphne Do Edinburgh in Leicester Paria Exchange The Welford Experiment Twisted Loaf Present Stale Mate

Heroes @ The Criterion Firebug Duffy's Bar Bob's BlundaBus The Little Theatre The Regent Sports & Social Club Manhattan 34 Upstairs at the Western Grays@LCB Depot The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Guildhall Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Curve Kayal O2 Academy The Y LOROS Hospice The Cookie Firebug Heroes @ The Criterion BrewDog The Belmont Hotel Bob's BlundaBus Manhattan 34 Duffy's Bar PETER Pizzeria The Little Theatre Hotel Maiyango The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe The Regent Sports & Social Club Grays@LCB Depot Kayal BrewDog Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Heroes @ The Criterion The Cookie The Belmont Hotel Manhattan 34 Bob's BlundaBus Firebug Kayal PETER Pizzeria Heroes @ The Criterion

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1000 Years Show (Additional performances at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm) An Interview with Johnny Vegas James Farmer - Ultimate Worrier Joz Norris: Breakfast Of Champions The Incomplete Works of Paul F Taylor I, The Universe - Matthew Highton Best and Bond Freddie Farrell & Masai Graham: Brand New Jokes Michael Brunström: The Hay Wain Reloaded Go Ukulele Crazy: Comedy Concert

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SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20th 2016 12.00pm 12.20pm 12.00pm 1.00pm 12.30pm 1.15pm 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 2.20pm 3.20pm 3.00pm 4.00pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 3.30pm 4.30pm 4.00pm 5.00pm

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5.00pm 4.55pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 6.40pm 7.15pm 7.20pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.00pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.15pm 8.30pm 8.15pm 10.15pm 8.40pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 8.45pm 8.50pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 10.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.15pm 9.30pm 9.15pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.30pm 9.45pm 9.45pm 9.45pm 10.00pm 10.10pm 10.15pm

Penny Matthews: It's Life Jim, But It's Sh*t BUMP Ali Brice: Wear My Hat Ben Fogg - How I won Best Newcomer 2016 ComedyOpoly: Board Games With Comedians Ed Gamble - Lawman The Knowing Smirk Comedy Show Goose: Yankin' The Corduroy (Work-In-Progress) Tim Shishodia - Scurochiaro Matt Reed - Stalked Cutlery Safety Training - Level 1 Joel Dommett: Work in Progress Johnny Vegas Is Unprepared But Ready Sajeela Kershi - Sharia's L.A.W. Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre - Pop Socks! Clare Plested: Work in Progress Fairfield Roars With Laughter John Hastings Work In Progress Laugh Your Ed Off at The Black Horse Roisin Conaty - Work in Progress Sea Men (A Naval Tale) - LetLuce Stamford Arms New Talent Night Croft & Pearce: There's Always Something Eleanor Morton: Allotted Mucking Around Time Elis James - Work in Progress Angela Barnes: Work in Progress Craig Deeley: Truly, Madly, Deeley Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Revan and Fennell The Search For A King Old Folks Telling Jokes hosted by Arthur Smith Peter Brush - Awkward Jokesmith Morgan Berry - Watership Down Brian Conley: Alive and Dangerous Comedy in the Dark John Otway and Wild Willy Barrett Just the Tonic's Saturday Night Comedy With Johnny Vegas Compere Katherine Ryan Seann Walsh: Work in Progress Suzy Bennett Gumption! The Book of Northern Beth Vyse as Olive Hands in Game of Hands (work in progress) Adam Larter: There my Hat! Hannah Silvester: The Ballad of Hannah Silvester Lucy Roper: InappROPERiate Phil Drew: Y!kes My Girlfriend's Pregnant! Red Redmond - Green Tim Fitzhigham & The Gambler David Mills: Don't Get Any Ideas Mike Newall : High on Gravy Odd Couples Diane Spencer: Stoopid Rules Sailor Ian Cognito: Work In Progress

Bob's BlundaBus Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Heroes @ The Criterion Grays@LCB Depot Bob's BlundaBus The Cookie The Belmont Hotel The Little Theatre Heroes @ The Criterion Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Manhattan 34 The Cookie Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Grays@LCB Depot Kayal The Belmont Hotel The Fairfield Inn The Regent Sports & Social Club Black Horse Firebug Heroes @ The Criterion Stamford Arms The Little Theatre Bob's BlundaBus Duffy's Bar The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Manhattan 34 The Y Upstairs at the Western The Guildhall Curve Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Kayal Curve Phoenix O2 Academy Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall De Montfort Hall The Cookie Grays@LCB Depot Attenborough Arts Centre Heroes @ The Criterion Bob's BlundaBus Manhattan 34 The Regent Sports & Social Club The Belmont Hotel BrewDog Firebug The Little Theatre Duffy's Bar PETER Pizzeria The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Kayal Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall

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Comedian's Cinema Club: Split Screen Dead Cat Comedy Club Digging For Kings - Back In The Community Future Stars Showcase A Taste of Funny Norm Rocher: I Hat Lenny Henry Beasts Conversation Garden Does A Panel Show Late Night Delivery Milo McCabe - Work In Progress Hate n Live Kafka or Magaluf NeverMind The BusStops

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“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

EVENTS

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. w ww.1000years.co.uk DATES:

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08 09

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. w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1535 DATES:

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. w ww.charity-link.org/comedyfestival DATES:

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:

04 05 06 07

08 09

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 w ww.facebook.com/events/1647737325505089 DATES:

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.

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VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.aatifnawaz.com DATES:

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 w ww.aatifnawaz.com DATES:

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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 w ww.abiroberts.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9pm (10.10pm) ENTRY: £5 (£4)

Bawls Out Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.abiroberts.com DATES:

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

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VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

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:

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.

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VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) ENTRY: £21

Weirdos Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.adamlarter.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £4.78 (£4.27)

One Show Only

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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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £6 (£4)

ADHAM FISHER: EXTREME COMMUTER

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.cribbit.net/adham.asp DATES:

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:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 AHIR SHAH - WORK IN PROGRESS

REGIONAL PREMIER

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

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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 w ww.aidangoatley.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: FREE

Jokes On Us Free Festival

WORLD PREMIER

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 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:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 8pm (8.45pm) ENTRY: FREE

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.alexsmithcomedian.com DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Get Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.alfiebrown.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 5pm (6pm) ENTRY: £6

Blue Light Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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 w ww.alfiemoore.com DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 2pm (3pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

Weirdos Comedy proudly presents the one and only

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

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 w ww.alisontheaskot.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 6.15pm (9pm) ENTRY: £20

ALTERNATIVE COMEDY MEMORIAL SOCIETY

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.noblefailure.org DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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. w ww.amadeusmartin.co.uk DATES:

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:

05 06

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:

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. w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.martyrs.org.uk DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 MLA Talent present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.woodyallenish.com DATES:

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:

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.) w ww.gloriousmanagement.com/artist/andrea-hubert DATES:

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 w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Andrew Bridge presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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, |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 ) w ww.andrew-bridge.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm) ENTRY: £5

RBM present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.andrewlawrencecomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 makin projects present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.thecookieleicester.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.echosnightclub.co.uk www.andrewoneill.co.uk DATES:

06 07

VENUE: Echos Map Ref: MAP 4 (60)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £10

Off The Kerb Production present

WORLD PREMIER

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. 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 w ww.andrewryancomedy.com DATES:

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. w ww.andyhollingworth.com Photo © Andy Hollingworth Archive DATES:

VENUE: Loughborough College Arts Academy Map Ref: MAP 4 (62)

TIME: 3pm (4pm) ENTRY: £10 (£7)

Jokes On Us Free Festival present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.andyhollowaycomedy.weebly.com DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 The Comedy Agency present

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 8.40pm (9.40pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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. w ww.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk DATES:

20 21

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £10 (£8)

Off The Kerb Productions present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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. w ww.angelabarnescomedy.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.angiebelcher.wordpress.com DATES:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

EMX Management proudly presents

WORLD PREMIER

ANGUS DUNICAN WORK IN PROGRESS

Comedian, storyteller and Haven holiday disco dancing champion 1992 (sic.) Angus returns with molten, unformed comedy for the pleasure 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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

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TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £5

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

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 w ww.jukeboxleicester.co.uk DATES:

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:

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. w ww.meltontheatre.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)

TIME: 7.30pm (10pm) ENTRY:

£2 per person (Team of 4 = £7, 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 w ww.arthursmith.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: King Richard III Visitor Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (18)

TIME: 3pm (4.30pm) ENTRY: £10

NCF Comedy

WORLD PREMIER

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 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. w ww.ashleyfrieze.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

“A strong line-up” the sunday times

TIME: 6pm (7pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.simoncaine.co.uk/AskTheIndustryPodcast DATES:

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 w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1552 DATES:

VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)

TIME: 8pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £12 (£10)

AUTISTIC FANTASTIC - JAY ISLAAM

WORLD PREMIER

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. “A very funny comedian.” BBC London “A comedy genius.” World of Comedy “The most controversial new comedian on the scene.” Black Country Radio w ww.jayislaam.com DATES:

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. w ww.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/barley-mow-leicester DATES:

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:

06 07

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:

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

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TIME: 12th: 9pm (10pm) / 13th: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £7 (£6)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 DATES:

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 w ww.brcomedy.com

DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

TIME: 10pm (11pm) ENTRY: £8 (£6)

Dead Cat Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

BEC HILL - CAUGHT ON TAPE

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:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5

BlundaBus present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.blundabus.com DATES:

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. w ww.benbriggs.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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’ w ww.foggblogg.com DATES:

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:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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:

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 w ww.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/best_of_irish_2016.html DATES:

05 06

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. w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1553 DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)

OFFICIAL TICKETING PARTNER

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TIME: 8pm (10.15pm) ENTRY: £13 (£11)

visit www.comedy-festival.co.uk or call the box office 0116 242 3595

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1554 DATES:

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. w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1555 DATES:

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)

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.bethvyse.com DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

BETH VYSE: AS FUNNY AS CANCER

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 w ww.bethvyse.com DATES:

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 w ww.beyond-the-pail.com DATES:

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. w ww.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/black-dog-oadby DATES:

VENUE: Black Dog Map Ref: MAP 2 (38)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

20 21

TIME: 7pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £8

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 ADDY VAN DER BORGH presents

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.addyvanderborgh.com DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.bobbymair.com DATES:

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. w ww.meltontheatre.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)

TIME: 7.30pm (10pm) ENTRY: £10 (£8 Concessions, £5 Students)

Doe Demure present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.attenborougharts.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £5

BRETT GOLDSTEIN AND HIS MYSTERY BOX (WIP)

WORLD PREMIER

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. 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:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) ENTRY: £22.50

Club Smashing present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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:

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 w ww.jukeboxleicester.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Juke Box Map Ref: MAP 1 - A1 (15)

TIME: 7pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Simon Caine presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.simoncaine.co.uk/?id=DLCF DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: FREE

CCM THEATRE present

WORLD PREMIER

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. DATES:

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) w ww.burningduckcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm) ENTRY: £5 Advance or Pay What You Want

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.dmu.ac.uk DATES:

VENUE: Trinity Chapel Map Ref: MAP 1 - B1 (36)

TIME: 7.30am (8.45am) ENTRY: By invite only

NCF Comedy

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

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:

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 w ww.gloriousmanagement.com/artist/carey-marx DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

CARL DONNELLY - JIVE ASS HONKY

Double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Carl Donnelly returns with his all new show about therapy, depression, relationships, body issues 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 w ww.carldonnelly.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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TIME: 3.20pm (4.20pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Heroes present

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

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:

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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)

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.charmianhughes.co.uk DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Cheekykita present

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

06 07

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... w ww.morecoffeeco.com DATES:

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. w ww.chrisbettsisntfunny.com DATES:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £6.50

EMX Management proudly presents

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Eros Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

CHRIS BROOKER OUT OF NOWHERE!

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:

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:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.chrismartincomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £8

CHRIS MCCAUSLAND

WORLD PREMIER

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). w ww.chrismccausland.com DATES:

06 07

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:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 9.15pm (10pm) ENTRY: FREE

Comedy 42 present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.christopherpurchase.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1548 DATES:

VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) ENTRY: £17.50

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:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 NCF Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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). w ww.christreilly.com/edfringe DATES:

05 06

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £8 (£7)

CHRISTIAN STEEL - YOU F@!?#NG WRITE IT

WORLD PREMIER

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.

DATES:

06 07

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 w ww.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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! w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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). w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

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TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £5

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.cribbagecomedy.co.uk/algrant.html DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 8.40pm (10.10pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

Eric Lampaert and PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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! w ww.comedianscinemaclub.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Chambers Mgmt present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.comedianscomedian.com DATES:

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. w ww.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk DATES:

06 07

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!?” w ww.demontforthall.co.uk DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

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 w ww.tomindeed.com DATES:

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. w ww.tomindeed.com DATES:

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! w ww.tomindeed.com DATES:

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 w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

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TIME: 1pm (2pm) ENTRY: FREE

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 BlundaBus present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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) w ww.blundabus.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 5pm (6pm) ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want

BlundaBus present

REGIONAL PREMIER

COMEDYOPOLY: BOARD GAMES WITH COMEDIANS

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? w ww.phoenix.org.uk/commentary DATES:

VENUE: Phoenix Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (21)

TIME: 8pm (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. w ww.conversationgarden.com DATES:

VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)

TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm) ENTRY: £7

CRAIG DEELEY: TRULY, MADLY, DEELEY

WORLD PREMIER

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.

DATES:

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. w ww.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/the-cricketers-aylestone DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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) w ww.thelittletheatre.net DATES:

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! w ww.safecutlery.com DATES:

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. w ww.damianclark.com DATES:

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 w ww.damiankingsley.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: FREE

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

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? w ww.danmitchellcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm) ENTRY: £5 advance

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Gag Reflex present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.gagreflex.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.reverblovestory.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.danielnicholas.co.uk DATES:

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) w ww.danielleward.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.20pm) ENTRY: FREE

Hilarity Bites present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/danny_deegan_2016.html DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

“A strong line-up” the sunday times

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £5

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.mcintyre-ents.com/talent/danny-mcloughlin DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: FREE with donation

Hilarity Bites present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/danny_o_brien_2016.html DATES:

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 w ww.jukeboxleicester.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 UKIP’s biggest nightmare. “***** Masterful... Has the room in fits of laughter” Bunbury; “Illuminating and poignant... Fresh and enlightening” The List w ww.missd.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

OFFICIAL TICKETING PARTNER

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20 21

TIME: 10pm (11pm) ENTRY: £6

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 DARREN WALSH IN S’PUN

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.darrenwalsh.co.uk DATES:

04 05

06 07

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:

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 **** w ww.thelittletheatre.net DATES:

VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)

TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm) ENTRY: £8 (£6)

Corrie McGuire for ROAR Comedy presents

WORLD PREMIER

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). w ww.thisisdavid.com DATES:

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. w ww.davidodoherty.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)

TIME: 8pm (10.15pm) ENTRY: £16 (£14)

Dead Cat Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 “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 w ww.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 GFY PRODUCTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.davidtrent.co.uk DATES:

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:

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

05 06

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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:

06 07

08 09

VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 7.15pm (10pm) ENTRY: £39.50

Heroes present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.fat-pie.com/devvo DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: £7

difunny.co.uk present

WORLD PREMIER

DIANE SPENCER: STOOPID RULES

Hilarious standup comedian Diane Spencer’s brand new show. A mixture of social commentary, observations and storytelling as always, 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 **** w ww.difunny.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Grays@LCB Depot present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.diggingforkings.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Dead Cat Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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 w ww.dougsegal.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

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! w ww.poetman.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £3 (£2.50)

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.ladydudescomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £7

DUDE LOOKS LIKE A LADY

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.littlewander.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 8.45pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £20

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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 w ww.edgamble.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 5pm (6pm) ENTRY: £5

Reward Projects present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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) - p art of the Kayal all-dayer www.elbaldiniho.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 2pm (2.50pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

OXYGEN ENTERTAINMENT PRESENT

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.eleanorconway.com DATES:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm) ENTRY: FREE

Weirdos Weekender present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.eleanormortoncomedian.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm) ENTRY: £5 (£4)

Mandy Ward Artist Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.eleanortiernan.com DATES:

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 w ww.theelflyons.com DATES:

VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)

“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm) ENTRY: £5 (£3)

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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 w ww.offthekerb.co.uk/elliot-steel DATES:

06 07

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. w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1533 DATES:

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:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £5

PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.ericlampaert.com DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

American comic Erich McElroy, returns with the latest on the madness that is the American president election. There’s less than a year 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:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk DATES:

06 07

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. w ww.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/the-fairfield-south-wigston DATES:

VENUE: The Fairfield Inn Map Ref: MAP 2 (48)

TIME: 7pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £10

Shotgun Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

FALLING DUMB

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? w ww.shotguncomedy.co.uk DATES:

06 07

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:

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £8 (£6)

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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:

06 07

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:

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:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 12.30pm (1.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

FRANCIS FOSTER - MIXED RACE WHITE BLOKE

WORLD PREMIER

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 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:

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) w ww.freddiefarrell.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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) w ww.freddiefarrell.co.uk DATES:

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! w ww.beyondcompere.com DATES:

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. w ww.funhousecomedy.co.uk/html/fun_house_comedy_venues_loughborough.htm DATES:

VENUE: The Swan in the Rushes Map Ref: MAP 4 (65)

TIME: 8pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5 advance

CKP Present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.funmbi-omotayo.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.offthekerb.co.uk DATES:

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:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 GARETH MORINAN - HEIGHT

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.gmorinan.com DATES:

20 21

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

FoxyComedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

GARETH RICHARDS - COMEDY IN THE KEY OF GARETH

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. w ww.lcbdepot.co.uk/grays DATES:

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 w ww.garycolman.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 2pm (2.50pm) ENTRY: FREE

CKP present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.garydelaney.com DATES:

06 07

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. w ww.garytro.co.uk

DATES:

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! w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1532 DATES:

VENUE: The Y Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (35)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Charlotte Hamilton Artist Management present

WORLD PREMIER

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. - p art of the Kayal all-dayer www.geoffnorcott.com DATES:

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 w ww.anarchistcook.info DATES:

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 w ww.upstairsatthewestern.com DATES:

05 06

VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £10 (£8)

GIACINTO PALMIERI: NIETZSCHE,WOMEN AND I

WORLD PREMIER

“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.

DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 7.15pm (8.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

GLENN MOORE - GLENGARRY GLEN GLENN

WORLD PREMIER

Glenn Moore, “Tipped for great things” (GQ), from critically acclaimed sketch duo Th™nderbards, will tell a torrent of seriously silly jokes for an hour, and you’re invited. “Great one-liners” (Chortle.co.uk).

DATES:

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:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 existence! Accompanied by an original score with “ingenious direction” (Sunday Times) by George Chilcott. “Pure comedy goldust” (ScribeMagazine) w ww.goodbearcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want

So Comedy Present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.thelittletheatre.net DATES:

20 21

VENUE: The Little Theatre Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (31)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £8 (£6)

So Comedy Present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.thelittletheatre.net DATES:

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:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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 w ww.grainnemaguire.com DATES:

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 w ww.lcbdepot.co.uk/grays DATES:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 CKP present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.halcruttenden.com DATES:

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:

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: Pay What You Want

Fowl Humour present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.fowlhumour.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £6 (£4.50)

Gag Reflex present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.gagreflex.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.harrietkemsley.com DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 MLA present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.facebook.com/Hate-n-Live-1384236988532180/timeline DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.hayleyellis.com DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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. DATES:

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 w ww.heroesoffringe.com DATES:

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. w ww.hernher.tumblr.com DATES:

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 unique night of comedy supported by the High Sheriffs of Leicestershire & Rutland. Join us for a great night with some of the best stand-up comedians around, including Patrick Monahan (winner of ITV’s “Show Me The Funny”), Matt Richardson (Celebrity Juice, Nevermind The Buzzcocks) & Jen Brister (“Outrageously funny” Metro) In aid of Warning Zone. w ww.warningzone.org.uk DATES:

VENUE: Warning Zone Map Ref: MAP 2 (55)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 HIGH SHERIFFS’ CHARITY COMEDY NIGHT: RUTLAND

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.warningzone.org.uk DATES:

VENUE: Rutland County Museum Map Ref: MAP 2 (44)

TIME: 7.30pm (9pm) ENTRY: £12

HILARY FOX: PERMISSION TO BE ME

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.hilaryfoxcomedy.co.uk DATES:

06 07

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:

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! w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.holywellguesthouse.com DATES:

04 05

06 07

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

“A strong line-up” the sunday times

TIME: 6.15pm (7pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

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:

VENUE: Hugh Aston Building Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (14)

TIME: 6pm (7pm) ENTRY: £5

Heroes present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.matthewhighton.co.uk DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.iaindoesjokes.com DATES:

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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy

DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm) ENTRY: £5

Club Smashing present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 5pm (6pm) ENTRY: £3

Jokes on Us Free Festival present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 IAN SMITH - WORK IN PROGRESS

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.iansmithcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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:

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:

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:

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

2Funny Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.2funny.org.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)

“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: Pay What You Want

EVENTS

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:

06 07

VENUE: BBC Radio Leicester Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (3)

TIME: 1pm (2pm) ENTRY: FREE

Off The Kerb Productions present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.ivograham.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £6 (£5)

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS: Tickets for all festival shows are available from our festival box office

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 w ww.jackagbritton.tumblr.com DATES:

VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) 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. w ww.jackcampellcomedian.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) 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 w ww.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Off The Kerb Productions present

WORLD PREMIER

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

DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.getcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.jamesandseaburn.com DATES:

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 w ww.jamesacaster.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £8

JAMES ALDERSON IN THE HUNGER JAMES

REGIONAL PREMIER

“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 w ww.jamesalderson.net DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.jamescookcomedian.com DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 12.30pm (1.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

Dead Cat Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Gag Reflex present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.gagreflex.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.35pm) ENTRY: FREE

Dead Cat Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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 w ww.veitch.me DATES:

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 w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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, w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

TIME: 10pm (11pm) ENTRY: £10 (£8)

Proper Funny Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

JASON NEALE’S FOOTPRINT

Following Sold Out shows @ DLCF 2015 and a successful 2015 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Leicester’s own affable everyman returns with 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 w ww.jasonneale.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.joebor.co.uk DATES:

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.

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VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

TIME: 8pm (8.45pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 JEN BRISTER - WORK IN PROGRESS

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.jenbrister.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.jimbayescomedy@gmail.com DATES:

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! w ww.jimsmallman.com DATES:

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. w ww.jimsmallman.com DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.patdraper.me.uk DATES:

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 w ww.joneary.com/home.html DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.jodykamali.com DATES:

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 w ww.joebor.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.joelycettcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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). w ww.joelycettcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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). w ww.joesutherland.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.joewells.org.uk DATES:

20 21

VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm) ENTRY: £5 (£4)

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Loughborough Town Hall Map Ref: MAP 4 (64)

TIME: 8pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £11 (£9 students)

Off The Kerb Productions Present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.joeldommett.com DATES:

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 w ww.joeldommett.com DATES:

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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. w ww.joey-page.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £6.50

PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.joey-page.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Off The Kerb Productions present

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 EMX Management proudly presents

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £6.50

The Mason Sisters @ PBJ present

WORLD PREMIER

JOHN KEARNS: WORK IN PROGRESS

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. w ww.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/john-kearns DATES:

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 **** w ww.john-mckeever.com DATES:

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. w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.johnpendal.com/iml.html DATES:

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Exchange Comedy Club present

REGIONAL PREMIER

JOHN PENDAL INTERNATIONAL MAN OF LEATHER

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 9.15pm (10.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

The Fear Corporation

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.thejohnrobertson.com DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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” The Guardian, *****; The Skinny ****; The Scotsman *****; FringeReview, WINNER Argus Angel Brighton Fringe 2013 “Don’t miss it” Daily Telegraph w ww.thejohnrobertson.com DATES:

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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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:

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! w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Jokes On Us Free Festival present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.45pm (9.35pm) ENTRY: FREE

Jokes On Us Free Festival present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.45pm (9.35pm) ENTRY: FREE

thejomarsh present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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 w ww.jojobellini.com DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 September 2015, 2nd Place at the Cavendish Arms Summer Competition 2015. “Jon has great crowd skills backed up by great material” Tom Craine w ww.jonmarklong.wix.com/jonlongstandup DATES:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

JON PEARSON: I AM WHAT I AM

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.jonpearson.co.uk DATES:

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.

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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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Dead Cat Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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. w ww.loucoll.ac.uk www.jonnyawsum.com DATES:

VENUE: Loughborough College Arts Academy Map Ref: MAP 4 (62)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £7

JONNY PELHAM: BEFORE AND AFTER

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £5

JONNY PELHAM: WORK IN PROGRESS

REGIONAL PREMIER

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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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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 NCF Comedy

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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 w ww.Joycarter.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 7.50pm (8.50pm) ENTRY: £5 advance (£4)

Heroes of Fringe present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.joznorris.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 1pm (2pm) ENTRY: FREE

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.juliandeane.co.uk DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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. * 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 w ww.ncfcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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* w ww.julietteburton.co.uk DATES:

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! w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

06 07

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

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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! w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/ DATES:

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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/ DATES:

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). w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/ DATES:

06 07

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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/ DATES:

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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy/ DATES:

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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 8pm (10.30pm) 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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) 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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) ENTRY: £10

JUSTIN PANKS: JOY IS THE ENEMY OF PROGRESS

REGIONAL PREMIER

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.

DATES:

06 07

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm) ENTRY: FREE

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Phil Jarvis presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“A strong line-up” the sunday times

TIME: 10.45pm (11.45pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 MZA & Kaibosh present

REGIONAL PREMIER

KAI HUMPHRIES: HOW TO BE HAPPY

“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) w ww.kaihumphries.com DATES:

06 07

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

KAREN SHERRARD: A FÊTE WORSE THAN DEATH

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 w ww.karensherrard.com DATES:

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 w ww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.katesmurthwaite.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.demontforthall.co.uk DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.katiemulgrew.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Jokes on Us Free Festival present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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? w ww.katiepritchard.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

Barnstormers Comedy and NCF Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.kevinprecious.com DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 4.40pm (5.40pm) 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:

VENUE: 54a King Street Map Ref: MAP 3 (56)

TIME: 6pm (7pm) ENTRY: £5

Dead Cat Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

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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:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: FREE

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.larrydeancomedy.com DATES:

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:

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. w ww.blackhorse-aylestone.co.uk DATES:

06 07

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). w ww.blackhorse-aylestone.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.loros.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.leics.gov.uk/loughboroughlibrary

DATES:

VENUE: Loughborough Community, Library and Learning Centre Map Ref: MAP 4 (63)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

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? w ww.laurenceclark.co.uk/ DATES:

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. w ww.jukeboxleicester.co.uk DATES:

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:

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:

06 07

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:

VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

TIME: 11.45pm (1am) ENTRY: FREE with a Fridge Loyalty Card

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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. DATES:

06 07

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 11.45pm (00.45am) 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:

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! w ww.akstandup.com/lsu DATES:

VENUE: The Royal Oak Map Ref: MAP 2 (51)

TIME: 9pm (11pm) ENTRY: £10

Lewis Schaffer presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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, 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.” w ww.lewisschaffer.co.uk DATES:

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! w ww.demontforthall.co.uk

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VENUE: De Montfort Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (8)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Glorious Management present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.lloydgriffith.com DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.thecookieleicester.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £5

NCF Comedy

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.lostvoiceguy.com DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Dead Cat Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

LOU CONRAN - I LOVE LOU C

(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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

20 21

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

Jokes on Us Free Festival present

WORLD PREMIER

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

DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 9.15pm (10pm) ENTRY: FREE

Luca Cupani presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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!! DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

TIME: 6pm (6.50pm) ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want (£3)

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 LUCY PORTER - PERSPECTIVE

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.lucyporter.co.uk DATES:

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:

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:

06 07

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. w ww.madsbrynnum.dk DATES:

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 w ww.markdolan.com DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £7 (£6)

MZA & Amity Productions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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; w ww.mza-artists.com DATES:

06 07

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 The Comedy Agency present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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! w ww.markpalmer.co.za DATES:

06 07

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. w ww.cosmiccomedy.co.uk DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5 (£4)

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.marksmithcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.markwatsonthecomedian.com DATES:

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 w ww.markusbirdman.co.uk DATES:

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:

20 21

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

TIME: 9.30pm (10.25pm) ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want

EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Bemused Goose Productions

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.matewins.com DATES:

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

05 06

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

TIME: 5th: 7.30pm (8.30pm) / 6th: 6pm (7pm) ENTRY: £10

MATT GREEN: FIT FOR PURPOSE

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.mattgreen.org DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 7.20pm (8.20pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

DCP present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. DATES:

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 w ww.getcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Avalon Promotions

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £3

Dawn Sedgwick Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

MAX AND IVAN: THE END

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 w ww.thecookieleicester.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £7

MAXINE JONES: NOW WE ARE SIXTY

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.maxinejonescomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

TIME: 5pm (5.50pm) ENTRY: FREE

Dead Cat Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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 w ww.michaelbrunstrom.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 3.30pm (4.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

MICHAEL FABBRI - RENT ASUNDER

WORLD PREMIER

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

DATES:

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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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

MICHAEL STRANNEY & OLAF FALAFEL: EXPECT THE UNEXPORCUPINE

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.olaffalafel.com DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

MIK ARTISTIK’S EGO TRIP

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.mikartistik.com DATES:

06 07

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Duffy’s Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (9)

TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm) ENTRY: £5 (£3)

MissImp present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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... w ww.missimp.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)

TIME: 8pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: £7 (£6)

IMWP present

WORLD PREMIER

MILO MCCABE - WORK IN PROGRESS

Following on from the success of 2015 cult Edinburgh hit ‘Genesisocide’, multiple award nominated character comic Milo McCabe presents 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” Part of the Kayal Sunday all-dayer www.milomccabe.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

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 w ww.heyhey16k.com DATES:

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! w ww.demontforthall.co.uk DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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” w ww.morgan-berry.com DATES:

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. w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

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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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Bob Slayer presents

WORLD PREMIER

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 character comedy. “This is a brilliant show” The Guardian, on 2014’s Mr Susie’s Last Chance Cabaret “Wonderfully odd character creation” Time Out w ww.bovismavis.wordpress.com/mr-susie DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £7.50 (£5)

The Rat Pack Productions Ltd / NCF Comedy

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.nathancassidy.com DATES:

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 w ww.nathancaton.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

BlundaBus present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.blundabus.com DATES:

05 06

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME:

3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21: 9.45pm (11.45pm) 12, 13, 20: 10.45pm (11.45pm) / 14: 8.30pm (10.30pm)

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. w ww.niccitake.com

DATES:

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 NICK DOODY

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.nickdoody.com DATES:

20 21

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm) ENTRY: £7 (£5)

NCF Comedy

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 w ww.nickrevell.com DATES:

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 w ww.mcintyre-ents.com/represent/ DATES:

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 w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1551 DATES:

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:

VENUE: The Noels Arms Map Ref: MAP 3 (59)

TIME: 8pm (11pm) ENTRY: £6

CKP present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.thenoisenextdoor.co.uk DATES:

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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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.normrocher.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £5 (£3)

Heroes present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.normanlovett.com DATES:

20 21

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £7

Big Difference Productions present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.lewysholt.com DATES:

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...

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VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 7.45pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £14

Oliver Meech presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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. w ww.olivermeech.com DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.noelgay.com/writers/item/190-omar-hamdi DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) 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:

20 21

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) 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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

TIME: 5pm (6.30pm) 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. w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £10 (£8)

NCF Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.ncfcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

“A strong line-up” the sunday times

20 21

TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm) ENTRY: £7 (£5)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 The Mason Sisters @ PBJ present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/pat-cahill DATES:

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’. w ww.patrickmonahan.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.leics.gov.uk/loughboroughlibrary DATES:

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!

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.mrpaulcurrie.com DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 10pm (11pm) 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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) ENTRY: £15

NCF Comedy

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 w ww.ncfcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 PAUL FOOT’S GAME OF DANGERS

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.paulfoot.tv

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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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £7 (£5)

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.paulmccaffrey.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

PAUL RICKETTS’ WEST END STORY

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

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. w ww.penellamellor.com

DATES:

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!* w ww.pennymatthews.wordpress.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

TIME: 4pm (5pm) ENTRY: FREE

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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) w ww.peteotway.com DATES:

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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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 w ww.upstairsatthewestern.com DATES:

VENUE: Upstairs at the Western Map Ref: MAP 2 (54)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £8 (£6)

PETER BRUSH - AWKWARD JOKESMITH

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.peterbrush.net DATES:

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 w ww.petedobbing.com DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.sofiehagen.com DATES:

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:

06 07

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 w ww.yikesmygirlfriendspregnant.com DATES:

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 w ww.philjerrod.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £6 (£5)

BlundaBus present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.blundabus.com DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £7

Glorious Management Ltd present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 ***** w ww.philnichol.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £8

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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).

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VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME: 7.45pm (10pm) ENTRY: £14

CKP present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.ckproductions.co.uk/portfolio-item/pierre-novellie DATES:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £6.50

CKP present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.ckproductions.co.uk/portfolio-item/pierre-novellie DATES:

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! w ww.pippaevans.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

PRINCE ABDI

WORLD PREMIER

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 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 w ww.chortle.co.uk/comics/p/33275/prince_abdi DATES:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: O2 Academy Map Ref: MAP 2 (43)

TIME: 8pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £10

Proper Funny Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.properfunnycomedy.co.uk DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

PUGH AND WOODINGS’ COMEDY TRUMPET

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 w ww.joshpughcomedy.com/ComedyTrumpet DATES:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: Pay What You Want

NCF Comedy

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 Woodings has been described by his contemporaries as “Punctual” Josh Pugh “Uses quotation marks inappropriately” “Competent” City and Guilds w ww.ncfcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £5

MLA Talent present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.justthetonic.com DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

TIME: 7.45pm (8.40pm) ENTRY: £7.50

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Darren Walsh and Mark Simmons

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.darrenwalsh.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 7.45pm (8.45pm) ENTRY: £5

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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:

06 07

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 8pm (8.45pm) 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 w ww.rachelparris.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) 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:

20 21

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) 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! w ww.belmonthotel.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Dead Cat Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS: Tickets for all festival shows are available from our festival box office

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! w ww.demontforthall.co.uk DATES:

04 05

06 07

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:

VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)

TIME:

12th: 7.15pm (10pm) 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 w ww.upstairsatthewestern.com DATES:

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. w ww.comedy.co.uk/fringe/2015/rhys_james DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £7 (£5)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Glorious Management present

WORLD PREMIER

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. DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) 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?’. w ww.rialina.com DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £7 (£6)

HOW TO BOOK TICKETS: Tickets for all festival shows are available from our festival box office

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)

TIME: 7.30pm (9pm) 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 w ww.richardpulsford.com DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 5pm (5.45pm) 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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Custard Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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 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? w ww.robcolemancomedy.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

Hilarity Bites Act Management present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.robmulhollandcomedy.tumblr.com DATES:

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 w ww.leicesterymca.co.uk/y-theatre-whats-on-details.php?listing=1550 DATES:

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:

05 06

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.robinjmorgan.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: FREE

ROBYN PERKINS: [I’M A] WORK IN PROGRESS

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.robynperkins.com DATES:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.25pm) ENTRY: FREE

NCF present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.ncfcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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:

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:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

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EVENTS

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.socomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) 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. w ww.everards.co.uk/our-pubs/the-rose-crown-thurnby DATES:

VENUE: The Rose & Crown Map Ref: MAP 2 (50)

TIME: 7pm (8.30pm) 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!) w ww.heroesoffringe.com DATES:

20 21

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

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WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.sadiaazmat.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 5pm (6pm) ENTRY: £5

SAHAR MIRHADI : DAWN OF THE GEEK

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.saharmirhadi.com DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £7 (£5)

“Find everything from regular stand up to interactive comedy experiences” the daily mirror

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Jokes on Us Free Festival present

SAHAR MIRHADI: DAWN OF THE GEEK

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. w ww.adamrushtoncomedy.co.uk DATES:

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:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £6 (£5)

JAMJAR (Jews and Muslims joined against racism) present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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

DATES:

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:

VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.samcarrington.me DATES:

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:

06 07

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/sam-simmons DATES:

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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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) DATES:

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. w ww.sarapascoe.com DATES:

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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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.sarahcallaghan.com DATES:

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

05 06

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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 w ww.pbjmanagement.co.uk/artists/sarah-kendall DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £8 (£7)

SARAH KEYWORTH: THROUGH THE BANISTER

WORLD PREMIER

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.

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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.

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VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 1pm (2.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

Charmaine Wombwell in association with Susanna Jeffrey

REGIONAL PREMIER

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... DATES:

VENUE: Bob’s BlundaBus Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (4)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

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:

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 w ww.let-luce.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

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? w ww.seanmcloughlincomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £7

NCF Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.ncfcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

“A strong line-up” the sunday times

TIME: 9.10pm (10.10pm) ENTRY: £5 (£4)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Off The Kerb Productions present

WORLD PREMIER

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. DATES:

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 w ww.setlistshow.com DATES:

06 07

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

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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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

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. w ww.shazia-mirza.com DATES:

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £7 (£6)

NCF Comedy

REGIONAL PREMIER

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? w ww.sherazyousaf.com DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Heroes & Lindsey Warnes Carroll present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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” DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.shortandcurlycomedy.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.funhousecomedy.co.uk/html/fun_house_comedy_venues_leicester.html DATES:

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.

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06 07

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

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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 w ww.simondonald.com DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“One of the best comedy festivals in the world” the guardian

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 8pm (10pm) ENTRY: £14 (£12)

Show And Tell present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.simonmunnery.com DATES:

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. w ww.warwickcomedysoc.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy DATES:

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:

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:

VENUE: Sturgess Suzuki Map Ref: MAP 2 (46)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.sofiehagen.com DATES:

05 06

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 w ww.sofiehagen.com DATES:

05 06

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:

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. w ww.stamfordarms.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.stamfordarms.co.uk/s_entertainment.asp DATES:

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) and Mark Dolan (finalist of So You Think You’re Funny in 2000 and TV shows including ‘Show Me The Funny’, ‘Balls of Steel’ and ‘Celebrity Come Dine With Me’. Ticket includes free pint of Tiger. DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Star & Garter Map Ref: MAP 2 (52)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

TIME: 7pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £8

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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.

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VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £5

A Stellar Show

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.stellagraham.com DATES:

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £5

PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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). w ww.stephenbaileycomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £6

Glorious Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 ***** w ww.thestephencarlin.com DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £5

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.stevebugeja.com DATES:

06 07

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £5

Dead Cat Comedy present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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... w ww.o2academyleicester.co.uk DATES:

06 07

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:

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:

06 07

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

TIME: 9pm (10pm) ENTRY: £5

Chambers Mgmt present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.stuartgoldsmith.co.uk DATES:

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)

REGIONAL PREMIER

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) w ww.stuartlaws.com DATES:

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 w ww.suziruffell.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Comedy Club @ The Globe Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (28)

“One of the top 100 events of the year” the sunday times

20 21

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £6 (£5)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 SUZY BENNETT GUMPTION!

REGIONAL PREMIER

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.

DATES:

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:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 11th: 9pm (10pm) / 12th: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £5 (£4)

Zahra Barri Presents

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.zahrabarri.com DATES:

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. w ww.mynameistamar.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm) ENTRY: £7 (£6)

flabbergast theatre present

REGIONAL PREMIER

TATTERDEMALION

Following its award winning sellout multiple five star reception at Edinburgh fringe 2015 Flabbergast Theatre present Tatterdemailion for 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. w ww.flabbergasttheatre.co.uk/Tat.html DATES:

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. w ww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.utcartistmanagement.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.1000years.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)

TIME: 11.15am (3.35pm) ENTRY: FREE

KinkyBoot Institute present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.kinkybootinstitute.com DATES:

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. w ww.thecomedyagency.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.attenborougharts.com DATES:

06 07

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). w ww.stmartinssquare.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: St Martin’s Square Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (25)

“All in all, a pretty broad grin” the observer

TIME: 7pm (10pm) ENTRY: FREE

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.danielnicholas.co.uk DATES:

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:

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:

06 07

VENUE: The Soundhouse Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (34)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

Heroes presents

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.thespencerjones.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.thespencerjones DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 7pm (7.50pm) ENTRY: £5

Honky Bonk present

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.danleescomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

VENUE: The Exchange Bar Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (29)

TIME: 8.15pm (9.15pm) ENTRY: FREE

Glorious Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

THE INCOMPLETE WORKS OF PAUL F TAYLOR

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 w ww.what-the-f.co.uk DATES:

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! w ww.knowingsmirk.com DATES:

VENUE: The Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)

TIME: 5pm (6pm) ENTRY: £6 (£5)

Last Wolf Productions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.steve-cartwright.com

DATES:

20 21

TIME: 2.30pm (4.15pm) (£2 - Available to carers ENTRY: £5 accompanying a disabled person.)

VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1) 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. w ww.2funny.org.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)

TIME: 8pm (9.20pm) ENTRY: £5

Heroes present

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.sillybilliescomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph

TIME: 9.30pm (10.30pm) ENTRY: £5 Advance or Pay What You Want

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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! w ww.TheSameFaces.co.uk DATES:

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. w ww.1000years.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Guildhall Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (30)

TIME: 7.30pm (9pm) ENTRY: £7

James O’Brien presents

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.jamesobriencomedy.com DATES:

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?! w ww.comedy-festival.co.uk DATES:

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:

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. w ww.meltontheatre.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: Melton Theatre Map Ref: MAP 3 (57)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

TIME: 7pm (9pm) ENTRY: £10

THE WELFORD EXPERIMENT

WORLD PREMIER

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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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:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 8.45pm (9.45pm) ENTRY: £9

THIS IS YOUR TRIAL FT. SHOWADDYWADDY

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:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £12

THOM TUCK: AUGUST INSTITUTION

WORLD PREMIER

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). (1) The Penny Dreadfuls, ...Goes Straight-to-DVD, Fresh Meat, Drifters, Babylon, Your Local Comedy Club. (2) This promise not legally binding. w ww.turlygod.com DATES:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 5.50pm (6.45pm) ENTRY: £6 (£5)

Avalon Promotions present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.tiffstevenson.co.uk DATES:

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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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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:

VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)

TIME: 7pm (8pm) ENTRY: £5

BBBBBB present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. DATES:

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

WORLD PREMIER

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 w ww.facebook.com/toadradio DATES:

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 w ww.attenborougharts.com DATES:

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. w ww.tomindeed.com DATES:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 TOM LITTLE: MY NOSE WAS RUNNING

WORLD PREMIER

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. w ww.thisistomlittle.wordpress.com DATES:

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 w ww.pappyscomedy.com DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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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 w ww.justthetonic.com/leciester-comedy DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.deadcatcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: BrewDog Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (37)

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm) ENTRY: £5

CKP present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.tomwardvoice.com/comedy DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.tomwragg.com DATES:

VENUE: Grays@LCB Depot Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (11)

TIME: 7.30pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: FREE

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 The Same Faces present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.tomyoungcomedy.co.uk DATES:

VENUE: The Regent Sports & Social Club Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (33)

TIME: 6pm (8.30pm) ENTRY: £7

The Same Faces present

WORLD PREMIER

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! w ww.tomyoungcomedy.co.uk DATES:

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 w ww.trapdoorcomedy.com DATES:

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Momentum Artist Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 w ww.is.gd/TonyCowardsEvents DATES:

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. w ww.tonyjameson.co.uk DATES:

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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 w ww.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/tony_jameson_2016.html DATES:

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 Show And Tell present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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. w ww.mrtonylaw.com DATES:

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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 w ww.brcomedy.com DATES:

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PBJ Management present

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. w ww.twistedloafcomedy.com DATES:

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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). w ww.cheesegratermagazine.org/ DATES:

VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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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! w ww.valdemarpustelnik.dk DATES:

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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. w ww.valdemarpustelnik.dk

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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 *****. w ww.fitzhigham.com DATES:

VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm) ENTRY: £6.50

CCM THEATRE present

WORLD PREMIER

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” ***** DATES:

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. w ww.vivgroskop.com DATES:

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.

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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! w ww.attenborougharts.com DATES:

VENUE: Attenborough Arts Centre Map Ref: MAP 1 - C3 (1)

TIME: 8pm (9pm) ENTRY: £5

WILL DUGGAN - A MAN GATHERING FISH

REGIONAL PREMIER

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. DATES:

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016 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. w ww.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy

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VENUE: Just the Tonic at Hansom Hall Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (16)

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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. w ww.willseaward.co.uk DATES:

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

REGIONAL PREMIER

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 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... w ww.thelittletheatre.net DATES:

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 w ww.hilaritybitespresents.co.uk/yac_podcast_2016.html DATES:

VENUE: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)

TIME: 8.40pm (9.40pm) ENTRY: £7 advance / £8 door

CKP present

WORLD PREMIER

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 “Confident and razor sharp” Observer Magazine “Quick fire observational gags delivered with utter conviction and unfailing professionalism” Chortle w ww.zoelyons.co.uk DATES:

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“A strong line-up” the sunday times

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Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year

YEARS OF CELEBRATING COMEDY TALENT

The barometer of UK comedy www.chortle.co.uk

1995

STEVE KNUCKLES

1996

JO ENRIGHT

1997

JOHNNY VEGAS

1998

MITCH BENN

1999

PATRICK KITTERICK

2001

2002 2000

MILES JUPP

2003

RHOD GILBERT

2004

MATT HOLLINS

2005

DEBRA JANE APPLEBY

MATT BLAIZE

JASON MANFORD

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

2009

SEANN WALSH

2011

BEN TARGET & TOM ROSENTHAL

2014 KATE LUCAS

2012 MATT REES

2015 2013

The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year helps to raise the profile of comedians and get them noticed.

2007

TOM LITTLE

ROMESH RANGANATHAN

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.

“Leicester’s huge annual hooding is a bona fide highlight of the comedy year” the independent

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

Leicester Belgrave Mela

Handmade Festival

Journeys Festival

The Spark Festival for children

Leicester International Music Festival

An Indian Summer

Black History Month

ArtBeat

Festival2Funky

Western Park Festival

Night of Festivals

Simon Says

Let’s Dance International Frontiers

City Festival

Cultural eXchanges

Cosmopolitan Carnival

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A series of talks and events exploring contemporary issues in stand-up comedy.

a LECTURE SERIES

These events provide a platform to go beyond the laughter with contributions from comedians, industry professionals and academics.

ANDY HOLLINGWORTH: ILLUSTRATED LECTURE

IT’S A PUNNY OLD WORLD

SAY WHAT YOU LIKE: COMEDY, POLITICS AND FREE SPEECH

Saturday 6th February / 3pm Loughborough College

Punday 8th February / 1pm BBC Radio Leicester

Sunday 14th February / 1pm PETER Pizzeria

ASK THE INDUSTRY PODCAST: LIVE

IN CONVERSATION WITH STANDARD ISSUE

Sunday 14th February / 4pm PETER Pizzeria

I SAY – THE ANNUAL COMEDY CONVERSATION WITH NICHOLAS PARSONS Wednesday 17th February / 6pm Hugh Aston Building

AN INTERVIEW WITH JOHNNY VEGAS

COMEDY OR TRAGEDY – A SEMINAR ABOUT COMEDY & WELL-BEING

COMEDIANS COMEDIAN LIVE

Saturday 20th February / midday Curve

Sunday 21st February / 1pm PETER Pizzeria

Sunday 21st February / 4pm Bob’s BlundaBus

Thursday 18th February / 8.30pm Curve

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WARNING ZONE 30 Frog Island, Leicester LE3 5AG 0116 262 9739 www.warningzone.org.uk

visit www.comedy-festival.co.uk or call the box office 0116 242 3595

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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:

SEAN HUGHES, TONY SLATTERY, THE LATE SUE TOWNSEND, THE LATE SIR NORMAN WISDOM OBE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

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:

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

THANKS TO 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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“The longest running comedy festival in Britain” the sunday telegraph