Leicester Comedy Festival - 2 - 20 February 2022 - Official Festival Guide

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EVENTS

Leicester Comedy Festival 2022 THE STACCATOS

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An evening of musical comedy you've never heard before, and will never hear again! Watch your suggestions and anecdotes transform into one-of-a-kind musical masterpieces in this high-energy, improved show. Expect improvised comedy sketches, scenes and original songs, all made up on the spot in front of your very eyes! https://flow.page/staccatos IMPROV, MUSICAL DATES:

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Venue: The Globe

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Time: 16:30 (17:30) Entry: £8 (£6)

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THE TOTAL OBVIOUS COMEDY SPECIAL Tharun Chelley presents the Total Obvious Comedy special. Joined by a group of the finest comedians in the Midlands, the show is set to be a spectacular of different comedians and thoughts. Audience interaction will be encouraged as well as a lot of fun games. This will be a great show of laughter discussing everything from politics to custard creams. IMMERSIVE, CHARACTER DATES:

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Venue: The Globe

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Time: 19:00 (20:00) Entry: £5

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Big Difference & De Montfort Hall present

THE UK PUN CHAMPIONSHIPS A total sell out for the past 6 years, The UK Pun Championships returns to De Montfort Hall as the culmination of #UKPunDay. A celebration of the great British pun featuring contestants from across the UK. "a pantomime atmosphere" www.chortle.co.uk www.comedy-festival.co.uk EVENT DATES:

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Venue: De Montfort Hall

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Time: 19:30 (22:10) Entry: £11.50-£22

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THE UNDERDOGS: FRIENDZY

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Everything on the planet is afraid of dying, whether it's a cat, a mosquito, a squirrel, or a turtle... but not an Underdog. The Underdogs laugh in the face of danger and death. These fabulous, fearless comedy magicians bring you drunken knife throwing, mind-blowing mindreading, life-threatening tricks, terrible dancing, unexpected lettuces and absurdly cool tricks with a hoover! Rising stars, hair-raising stunts... Go get tickets! https://www.killerfruitcabaret.com/ MAGIC, CLOWN DATES:

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Venue: Just the Tonic at BrewDog

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Time: 19:30 (20:30) Entry: £5 advance or Pay What You Want

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Jokes On Us

THIS.... A journey of discovery through my life to explain... THIS.... Why, what and where and most importantly....how did "This" happen?

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Venue: The Exchange Bar

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Time: 21:00 (22:00) Entry: FREE or Pay What You Want

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Get Comedy present

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THOMAS GREEN: CULTIVATED

A story you won't believe is true. Thomas Green makes his Leicester Comedy Fest debut with his astonishing hour that took Australian audiences by storm. Tour Support for Jason Manford and Russell Kane. Sell out Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth & Melbourne Comedy Festival runs. "Truly impressive" ****½ The Advertiser (AUS) "Outstanding" ****½ Rip It Up (AUS) "Ingenious" **** The List (UK) thomasgreencomedy.co.uk SOLO SHOW, STORYTELLING DATES:

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Venue: The Big Difference

"A stupendously good bash" i

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Time: 20:00 (21:00) Entry: £8 (£6)

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