EVENTS
Leicester Comedy Festival 2018 Leicester Comedy Festival present
LEICESTER MERCURY COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR Now in its 24rd 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, hosted by the delightful Zoe Lyons (Mock the Week, The News Quiz, Live at the Apollo). In aid of Big Difference Company. Registered Charity 1135167 MIXED BILL DATES:
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Venue: The Y
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Time: 19:30 (22:15) Entry: £16 (£14)
Map Ref: 63
LEO KEARSE - THE HISTORY OF PETS
WORLD PREMIERE
Comedian and naturalist Leo Kearse takes a light hearted look at the history of our pets - the wild animals they came from, their domestication, legends around them and how they've become the animals we love today. Funny and interesting, this is a show everyone can enjoy. "A properly funny show" - Scotsman; "Very funny... one of the most enjoyable shows of the Fringe" THREE WEEKS **** "Overflowing with energy... a deserved winner" This Is Essex www.leokearse.com
SOLO SHOW, HISTORICAL
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Venue: Just the Tonic at BrewDog
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Time: 15:30 (16:30) Entry: £5 (£4)
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Leo Kearse/HD Management present
LEO KEARSE: I CAN MAKE YOU TORY Sick of sanctimonious lefties lecturing you about global warming, Jeremy Corbyn and sexism? Award-winning comedian Leo Kearse slaughters these sacred cows with razor sharp wit and shows that it's right to be right wing. "Kearse is seriously good. Quick, funny, smart and to the point... hilarious" - The Scotsman; "Very funny, occasionally shocking but edgily likeable and happily endearing" - THE LIST **** Full version of a show premiered last year www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy SOLO SHOW DATES:
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Venue: Just the Tonic at BrewDog
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Time: 20:00 (21:00) Entry: £5
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GFY PRODCUTIONS PROUDLY PRESENT
WORLD PREMIERE
LET ME DAVIDTAIN YOU
HERE'S A WORK IN PROGRESS. ALMOST DEFINITELY ME SHOUTING AT A PROJECTOR. REALLY CHEAP. COME AS YOU ARE. I LIKE YOU. ALL WELCOME. NO BANS. www.davidtrent.co.uk ALTERNATIVE DATES:
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Venue: Just the Tonic at BrewDog
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Time: 18:30 (19:30) Entry: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
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Chuckle Busters present
LIAM PICKFORD: BUT WHY HAVEN'T MY MEMES STOPPED RACISM FOREVER? Having nothing to live for and remaining numb in the face of other people's suffering, what's that about?! Join Liam Pickford (runner-up Chortle Student Comedy Award 2015) for megalolz, lolz, rolflz, and other meaningless abbreviations for a whole hour of what is left of the husk of your existence. "He's got SOLO SHOW, ALTERNATIVE funny bones and scattergun mind that doesn't quite work like anybody else's" (Chortle) "A talent for the bleak" (Gigglebeats) DATES: 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Time: 21:00 (22:00)
Venue: Chuckle Busters @ Queen of Bradgate
Entry: £5 advance or Pay What You Want
Map Ref: 41
1989 present
REGIONAL PREMIERE
LIAM WITHNAIL: THE IMMIGRATION GAME
ENGLISH COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR FINALIST 2017 "Fantastic writing... an important story, told with humour, humility and style" (Scotsman) "Slick, fast-paced banter" (Skinny) "Comedy at its best, reflective and heartfelt without being in any way smug. With laughs at every turn, it is an awesome feel good show" (Wow247.co.uk) Withnail returns to the Festival after discovering the true cost of love in the United Kingdom. SOLO SHOW DATES:
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Venue: Just the Tonic at BrewDog
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Time: 18:30 (19:30) Entry: £10 (£8)
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