EVENTS
Leicester Comedy Festival 2019 Big Difference Company present
COMEDY HEAVEN The spectacular finale show for Leicester Comedy Festival 2019, returns to its spiritual home of Curve, in aid of local charities. Some of the best acts of the festival gather to raise money for good causes and see the festival out in style. Hosted by regular MC Mark Olver, Eshaan Akbar ("clearly going places" Bruce Dessau) & award winning Jack Gleadow. For full line up see www.comedy-festival.co.uk. In aid of Big Difference Company & Prostaid. curveonline.co.uk MIXED BILL DATES:
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Venue: Curve
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Time: 19:30 (21:15) Entry: £18
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Big Difference Productions present
COMEDY IN THE DARK This unique comedy experience returns to the Leicester after sell-out shows across the UK and Europe. At Comedy in the Dark, the audience's senses are heightened - things look and sound different. Past acts include Sarah Millican, Kevin Bridges, Jon Richardson, Shappi Khorsandi and Greg Davies. "Destined to become one of the most talked about shows" (Time Out). MIXED BILL DATES:
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Venue: Phoenix
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Time: 20:00 (21:00) Entry: £10
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COMEDY IN THE DARK FOR KIDS A special version of this unique comedy experience. It's still comedy, and it's still dark... A perfect family show for half-term giggles! Past acts include Samantha Baines, Will Duggan, Stuart Goldsmith, El Baldiniho. Recommended for 8 -12 years olds. Children need to be accompanied by a paying adult. CHILDREN'S DATES:
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Venue: Phoenix
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Time: 18:00 (19:00) Entry: £7
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COMEDY ON THE WOLDS A top line up of stand-up comedy featuring a selection of festival favourites. Featuring Bilal Zafar (seen/heard on BBC Three, Channel 4, MTV and BBC Radio 4) 'Delivers big laughs' (Guardian) and Scott Bennett (Rob Brydon Tour Support, Chortle One to Watch 2018, Amused Moose Award nominee). More exciting acts to be announced on www.comedy-festival.co.uk MIXED BILL DATES:
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Venue: Waltham on the Wolds Village Hall
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Time: 19:00 (21:00) Entry: £12.50
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COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT All welcome at this hilarious open mic night. Expect the unexpected in Market Harborough!!
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Venue: Beerhouse
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Time: 20:00 (23:00) Entry: FREE
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COMIC TRANS The comedy festival is about hearing different peoples stories, told through the unique art form of live comedy. Attenborough Arts Centre is proud to present the chance to hear stories that you may not usually hear with the leading transgender comedians on the circuit. Featuring the award nominated Laura Monmoth (Leicester Comedy Festival Best Show Nominee) and headlined by circuit favourite Bethany Black (As Seen on Cucumber, Dr Who). MIXED BILL, STORYTELLING DATES:
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Venue: Attenborough Arts Centre
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"One of the big events on the UK comedy calendar" the guardian
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Time: 20:00 (22:30) Entry: £5
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