Harrogate Theatre has announced its line up for the 15th annual Comedy Festival, featuring TV comedians Jimmy Carr and Al Murray.
Each year, the festival transforms Harrogate into a hub of laughter and entertainment, celebrating the very best in comedy.
Running from Saturday 21st September to Monday 28th October, the festival will be sponsored by Your Harrogate and The Vet Dentist.
The festival kicks off with Jimmy Carr, known for his razor-sharp wit, presenting his latest stand-up show, Laughs Funny on Saturday 21st September.
The festival will also welcome TV favourites Andy Parsons (Wed 2 Oct), Al Murray (Sat 19 Oct), Lucy Beaumont (Thu 24 Oct) and Robert Lindsay (Sat 26 Oct).
Festival Director, Marcus Romer said:
"It a real privilege to be able to programme this Festival for all our audiences to come and get their laughing tackle round this joyous bunch of very funny and talented artists!"
Also part of the festival is Laugh Out Proud, London’s brand new LGBTQIA+ comedy night that will feature the best established and upcoming acts from the community (Thu 03 Oct) and Alison Larkin, an acclaimed author and comedian bringing her funny, life-affirming show about love, loss and hope (Tue 8 Oct).
Harrogate Theatre is welcoming local comedian Maisie Adam visiting twice during the Comedy Festival.
Bringing her brand new show Appraisal to the theatre, (Sat 5 Oct) whilst also being back for the annual Frank’s Fund Comedy Gala.
She’ll be joined by some of her funniest famous pals for an unforgettable evening for a brilliant cause (Mon 7 Oct).
Harrogate Comedy Festival
Returning to the festival, Kiri Pritchard-McLean is set to deliver a standout performance with her new show Peacock, (Sat 12 Oct) and Hyena Lounge Comedy Club will as always, delight audiences with a brilliant line-up of funny stand-ups (FRI 4 Oct).
Returning to Harrogate due to popular demand An Evening without Kate Bush is a hilarious homage to the music, fans, and mythology of one of the most influential voices in British music (Thu 10 Oct).
A legendary figure in British comedy, Jimmy Tarbuck (Mon 30 Sep) will bring decades of experience and timeless humour to the stage as he relives many of the most iconic moments of a life on stage and screen.
Also looking back at the good old days, beloved for her role in "Hi-de-Hi!", Su Pollard's larger-than-life personality and comedic charm are sure to light up the festival in her show Still Fully Charged (Wed 9 Oct).
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy Tez Ilyas brings his hilarious new show to the stage (Thu 10 Oct) and Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant, Clinton Baptiste will entertain with his hilarious one man stand-up show, Roller Ghoster (Fri 11 Oct).
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.harrogatetheatre.co.uk or call the box office on 01423 502116.
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