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Our son really enjoyed the experience. He was offered great support throughout the week and during the performance when nerves got the better of him! The comedians who ran the course were fabulous and the evening of the performance was well organised and managed.

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A DEDICATED HALF-TERM PROGRAMME FOR ASPIRING TEENAGERS TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE OF PERFORMING LIVE COMEDY. From Monday 18th February Until Friday 22nd February 2019 Moat Community College Suitable for 13-18 years old.

9:30-12:00 or 13:00-15:30 £25 for the week (mornings or afternoons) Showcase: Friday 22nd February 2019 19:00-20:30 (tickets £5)

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Welcome to the first ever UK Kids’ Comedy Festival!

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We are delighted to be presenting the festival, which is the sister festival to the annual Leicester Comedy Festival.

We know a thing or 2 about producing festivals, given we’ve developed Leicester Comedy Festival every February since 1994.

The time now seems right to launch a festival so kids (under 12 years) and their families can enjoy some great comedy shows and events.

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We’re delighted to be working with many partners on the festival. A HUGE thanks to all the acts, promoters and venues who have helped us, and also thanks to Curve, The Mighty Creatives, The Spark Arts for Children and Leicester City Council.

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This festival wouldn’t be possible without the support from East Midlands Airport, TUI, Leicester City Council and Red Monkey so a massive thanks to them!

Enjoy this first festival and let us know what you think; all the feedback will help us plan a bigger UK Kids’ Comedy Festival in 2020.

Cheers!

Geoff Rowe Festival Director, Big Difference Company

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THANKS TO THE BOBBY DHANJAL FOUNDATION & NEXT PLC

CONTACT Big Difference Company, LCB Depot, 31 Rutland Street, Leicester LE1 1RE

FESTIVAL INFORMATION Registered charity 1135167 Tel: 0116 261 6812 Email: info@bigdifferencecompany.co.uk Website: www.bigdifferencecompany.co.uk

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 456 6812 or click on www.ukkidscomedyfestival.co.uk. The ticket office will be open for telephone sales Monday – Friday from 10am-6pm. During the main festival dates, the phone line will also be staffed Saturdays (10am – 6pm) and Sundays (midday – 4pm).

Tickets will be available to buy in person from the Festival Hub located in the city centre during the Festival. You can also collect tickets from our ticket booths located at venues and locations across the city centre. Check the website for more information about where and when these will be open. Outside of these times, tickets may be available to purchase direct from the venue. Details are listed on page 26.

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UK KIDS’ COMEDY FESTIVAL CODE: Here at Big Difference Company we really care about children, young people and families and want the first UK Kids’ Comedy Festival to be as wonderful, safe and fun as possible. In order to do this we have put a few things in place to make the Festival run smoothly for you and your family: • All children must be accompanied by a responsible adult for all shows in The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival. You cannot drop them off and go elsewhere (even if there is a great Leicester Comedy Festival show you’d like to see!)

• No photography is permitted at any UK Kids Comedy Festival shows.

We will have a professional photographer who has been briefed in our photography policy. Everyone will have the opportunity to opt out of being included in published photographs. Speak to someone at the show to find out more about this.

• Each venue at the UK Kids Comedy Festival will have at least one ‘child friendly’ member of staff or volunteer who has had our specific briefing.

They will be wearing a special ‘The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival’ wristband.

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We pass 100% of ticket income on to our venues, acts and promoters have worked hard to keep booking fees as low as possible, working with our ticketing partner Red61. In 2019 there is an 80p booking fee charged on all tickets and a maximum booking charge of £4.80 per transaction. If you have any feedback on our centralised ticket office, do let us know by emailing info@comedy-festival.co.uk

All venues will be as accessible and family friendly as they can be. 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 main festival office. If you wish to speak to an individual venue about access requirements, you will find their contact details on page 26.

If you buy tickets from anywhere else, the booking fees and arrangements may be different so please check the terms and conditions when purchasing tickets.

The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival is produced by Big Difference Company (registered charity 1135167) in partnership with Curve, The Mighty Creatives, Leicester City Council and Spark Arts for Children.

If you want to contact the show promoter directly about tickets, contact details can be found on page 26.

We’ve included venue details (page 26) 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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PRICE & TIMES: Prices for events are contained in this brochure; full price tickets are shown and relevant concession/discounted prices are shown in brackets. Discounts vary with different events, so check with the ticket office when booking. Start times indicate the time the performance will start; the venue may open before this, and you are advised to check opening times 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 but we hope the estimates are useful. As a general rule, everyone who attends a show will need a ticket; this includes small babies who may be carried or in a pushchair. Check with ticket office when booking.

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We work with over 20 promoters who take the responsibility for organising the individual events in the Festival programme. 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 4 so please do get in touch!

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COMEDY, CREATIVITY AND CHILDREN’S WELLBEING CURVE THEATRE, TUESDAY 12TH FEBRUARY 2019. 4.30-7.30pm

There’s a treat in store for some of Leicester’s children as part of The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival. From autumn 2018, we will be working with TheMud Collective who will be working together with Parks Primary School and St Andrews Play Association to produce some short radio programmes which will include features on what makes kids laugh. The young people will meet real-life comedians, and UK promoters, and will produce the podcasts themselves.

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Wellbeing among young people is a hot topic for teachers right now. This FREE event for teachers and artists offers practical examples of how to engage a range of creative disciplines, both in the classroom and in after school settings, for positive impact on pupil’s mental health and wellbeing. The Symposium will feature case studies from a range of successful school-based projects, with presentations from both schools and creative providers. The Symposium is offered as an extra event in Curve’s teacher network series, and is brought to you by Big Difference Company, The Mighty Creatives, The Spark Arts for Children, The City Classroom and Curve working in partnership as part of The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival.

FOR MORE INFO AND TO RESERVE A PLACE CONTACT: A.REEVES@CURVETHEATRE.CO.UK

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HOW TO BOOK TICKETS: You can book tickets for all of our Festival shows from our Festival box office.

Visit our website www.UKKidsComedyFestival.co.uk or give our friendly team a call on 0116 456 6812.

Tickets will also be available during the Festival from the Festival Hub in Leicester City Centre.

Anthony King presents

1000 YEARS DAILY SHOW An all new 1000 Years Show. Five 20 minute performances per day, on the hour from midday, throughout the festival (NOT Sun 24th). Featuring various topics from history and maybe some present and future too. (1066 and 2066). PLEASE NOTE: SHOWS LAST 20 MINS. The show is clean and free of profanity and such but may contain traces of silly. www.1000years.co.uk SOLO SHOW DATES:

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1000 YEARS HOUR SHOW The 1000 Years HOUR Show returns with a bunch of historical stuff once more. Edward VIII, George IV and David Icke to name but a few of the themes.

It's hystorical but may contain traces of the present and the future. The 1000 years covers 1066 to 2066 . This show is 'clean' so if you're tired of constant swearing and crudity this is for you. It's okay for children too, although it might not be their kind of thing. www.1000years.co.uk CABARET DATES:

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KATIE PRITCHARD: HYSTERICAL HISTORIES Join freelance historical tour guide, Katie Pritchard, on this high-octane tour of her favourite people in history. Katie will bring history to life LIVE before your very eyes with some super catchy music, her VERY high budget hand-made costumes, and some death-defying feats of actory. Fun for ages 5-105. "Inventive and Hilarious" (Broadway Baby) CHILDREN'S, HISTORICAL DATES:

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Venue: Parks Primary School

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LOVING LAUGHING An annual showcase of the comedic talents of primary school children from across Leicester and Leicestershire! We have been working with young people to teach them the basics of joke telling and comedy performance and the participants will take to the stage to show off what they have learnt and we will crown one school the "funniest school in Leicestershire". www.comedy-festival.co.uk/loving-laughing CHILDREN'S DATES:

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JAMES CAMPBELL: THE FUNNY WORLD OF...

A stand-up comedy show for children 6+, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words. Hold onto your socks, take the banana out of your ears and enjoy the best comedy for kids from the man who invented it. James Campbell's show will find The Funny Things about everything including pets, couscous, spaniels, making your own yoghurt, bees, why we have hair and answer questions such as: "do sausage dogs eat sausages?" curveonline.co.uk

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KIDS COMEDY HUB Kids Comedy Hub is back, taking over LCB Depot's regular creative family day with kid friendly pay as you feel comedy, courtesy of Jokes on Us on Feb 9th (Katie Pritchard: Hysterical Histories, El Baldinho Games With James), as well as free creative workshops, stuff, and most probably nonsense. Grays will be on hand to fill your bellies. Best for toddlers to 10 year olds (and their grown ups). Find us on facebook for the latest updates! lcbdepot.co.uk CHILDREN'S DATES:

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Time: 12:00 (Duration: 240 mins) Entry: FREE

Chuckle Busters presents

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BEC HILL TREATS YOU LIKE A CHILD (WORK-IN-PROGRESS)

Bec has been performing stand-up comedy to children for years, but you may not have seen it due to it either being on too early, or you feel weird going to a kids' show without kids. But this show is here to remedy that! Leave your maturity at the door, as you prepare for an hour of pure, innocent fun - kids not compulsory! It's child-friendly comedy in a grown-up friendly timeslot. (Actual kids can come too if they must.) bechillcomedian.com SOLO SHOW, CHILDREN'S DATES:

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Time: 18:30 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £5 advance or Pay What You Want

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ROBIN HOOD AND THE REVOLTING PEASANTS Join Robin, Little John, Maid Marion and Friar Tuck as they take on some of their hardest challenges to date: A conniving king, a sinister sheriff and a downtrodden village of peasants who's 'get up and go' has got up and gone. Can the merry band teach the baddies a lesson? The villagers to revolt? The world to sing? Find out when Oddsocks rumble in with the adventures of this legendary folk hero in a show for all the family. Suitable for ages 7+ www.ytheatre.co.uk CHILDREN'S, THEATRE DATES:

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Time: 17:00 (Duration: 120 mins) Entry: £12.50 | Family Tickets £40

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EL BALDINIHO : THE GREAT BALD MAGICIAN Daft Magician El Baldiniho is appearing (and disappearing) in some of the UK's most prestigious comedy clubs. The Bald Magician performs for Comedy Club 4 Kids in theatres around the UK and had done hundreds of comedy magic shows for children. "Mind-bogglingly daft Magic, brilliant " - John Marshall, Promoter. "A smart, slightly surreal, very daft amazing act"Mark Makin (UK Theatre and Festival Booker).

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Venue: Granby Primary School

Time: 15:30 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: By invitation only

BRING YOUR OWN BABY COMEDY The lunchtime comedy club for parents and their babies is coming back to Leicester! Enjoy the funniest comedians at the festival without needing to book a sitter! With top comedy for mum and dad, plus toys, soft flooring and more for baby ... this show is a top night out during the day! "Promises to leave at least one of you crying with laughter" - Mother and Baby Magazine. Ages 16+ and under 12 months. www.byobcomedy.com/ leicester for details. www.byobcomedy.com/leicester

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Time: 12:00 (Duration: 75 mins) Entry: £5

TALK TO US: We’d love to hear what you think about the Festival, and the shows that you have seen.

Tweet, email or write to us to share your thoughts (contact details are on page 4)

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GAMES WITH JAMES James Cook has played in front of audiences of tens of thousands. He also has an obsession. He loves board games. New games and old games. This show will involve live action versions of the games Buckaroo and Hungry Hippos. Every show is different. "His quick tongue and dry sense of humour kept me laughing" (BBC Tees). "The future Frank Skinner" (Birmingham Metro).

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Venue: Queensmead Primary Academy

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COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS Since 2005, the Comedy Club 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) 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!?" With Laura Lexx (MC), Matt Green and trickster Cannelloni. www.demontforthall.co.uk

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You can book tickets for all of our Festival shows from our Festival box office.

Visit our website www.UKKidsComedyFestival.co.uk or give our friendly team a call on 0116 456 6812.

Tickets will also be available during the Festival from the Festival Hub in Leicester City Centre.

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1000 YEARS HOUR SHOW The 1000 Years HOUR Show returns with a bunch of historical stuff once more. Edward VIII, George IV and David Icke to name but a few of the themes.

It's hystorical but may contain traces of the present and the future. The 1000 years covers 1066 to 2066 . This show is 'clean' so if you're tired of constant swearing and crudity this is for you. It's okay for children too, although it might not be their kind of thing. www.1000years.co.uk CABARET DATES:

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Venue: King Richard III Visitor Centre

Time: 17:00 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £5

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.

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FUNZ AND GAMEZ: OH NO THEY DIDN'T Funz and Gamez are back and this time they're taking on the sacred genre of Panto. New characterz, new songz, new desperationz. Follow Pip (phil) on his journey from a small northern town, riddled with cholera to the bright London City lights where the streets are paved with Gold. Helped along the way by Bonzo the cat, Jim the Elf and uncle Herod.

'The antihero of kids' shows which is one of the funniest, buzziest hours.' **** Times www.justthetonic.com/leicester-comedy

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SHIRLEY AND KEN’S LUCKY DIP Award-winning local comedians Lindsey Warnes Carroll and Ian Hall return as Shirley and Ken with a feast of fun for the whole family. Dip into their brimming bran tub of daft delights and see what you find. Expect jokes, songs, dancing, balloons, magic and some joiny-in bits too. Nominated for ‘Best Kids Show’ at last year’s festival.

“It’s difficult not to get caught up in the infectious, participatory bubble” Leicester Mercury.

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Venue: Grays - LCB Depot

Time: 14:00 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £5

TALK TO US: We’d love to hear what you think about the Festival, and the shows that you have seen.

Tweet, email or write to us to share your thoughts (contact details are on page 4)

Big Difference Company present

AN INTERVIEW WITH ANDY HOLLINGWORTH - LITTLE MUSEUM OF COMEDY Since 2014 photographer Andy Hollingworth has captured over 1700 pieces of iconic comedy memorabilia, including items donated by people who worked with the likes of Laurel & Hardy, Tommy Cooper, Charlie Chaplin, and Monty Python. His archive captures the history of British comedy since 1840 to the present day. Join Andy and Festival Director Geoff Rowe as they present some of the photographs and stories behind them.

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Over The Lyne Comedy present

REGIONAL PREMIERE

DR JONES FUNNY BONES

Dr Jones Funny Bones is coming to Leicester for the first time! Come along and learn fascinating facts about the body with Dr Jones, a real life doctor and comedian. Join in with songs, competitions, stories and of course jokes! Ideal for children age 3 to 11 but there is something for everyone (especially grandparents!). A great way to entertain and educate the kids on a winter's afternoon. All children must be accompanied by an adult. overthelyne.com CHILDREN'S DATES:

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Blue Jeans Management proudly present

JARRED CHRISTMAS & THE HOBBIT: THE MIGHTY KIDS BEATBOX GAME SHOW Hey kids, grab your parents, parents grab your cash and come down to the best game show in town. Get involved and learn some beatboxing tips to impress your friends & your enemies. Be one of the chosen ones to compete with the beat. Win prizes & laugh through your pantaloons. Great family entertainment from 2 really great blokes who are just crazy enough to pull this kind of nonsense off. Nominated for 'Best Kids Show' Leicester Comedy Fest 2017 CHILDREN'S, GAME SHOW DATES:

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Venue: PETER Pizzeria

Time: 16:00 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £7

Jo's Portable Art Department in Association with Noel Gay present

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JOANNA NEARY PRESENTS THE CRAB PRINCE

Scuttle the crab rescues a beach ball from his rock pool and it ruins his life. Comedy with puppets, songs and a chance to save the day. Joanna starred in CBBC series "So Awkward" as Mrs Jones. "Jo's sense of humour is infectious and she's got the knack of being able to make the show fun for young and old!

Our kids loved getting involved with drawing and storytelling, it was entertaining for the whole audience. Highly recommended" Guide age 4 -8. www.jopad.co.uk CHILDREN'S, PUPPETRY DATES:

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THE DARK ROOM FOR KIDS WINNER: BEST KIDS SHOW Leicester Comedy Festival 2018. You and your family are stuck inside a live-action video game! How will you escape?! Will you: A) Find Light Switch? B) Go North? C) Explode in a shower of stinking guts? Can YOU escape the Dark Room? This bit is for parents only: This show is recommended for 11+ but younger kids are welcome, too. There may be some mild language but it's more like Roald Dahl than YouTube. http://www.thejohnrobertson.com/thedarkroom CHILDREN'S, GAME SHOW DATES:

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Time: 16:00 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £8

Charlie Baker present

THE GREATEST GOAT OF ALL TIME Fresh Funny Fantastical story starring Charlie Baker (Harry Hill Sky1) and CBBC Class Dismissed's Sam Battersea. Live 'Clip-Clop Hip-hop' accompanies our hero from 0-100% Confidence with her tuneful farmyard friend. Jokes! Songs! A goat! (plastic). Smiles! (Not plastic). Sutable for ages 7-107. Bring the KIDS. As seen on Blue Peter! www.ytheatre.co.uk CHILDREN'S, THEATRE DATES:

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Megazone/ Discerning Nights present

MEGAZONE PRESENTS: COMEDY TAG - KIDS SHOW After last year's sold out show, Megazone and Daniel Nicholas return with an hour of laser tag with a twist! You'll be allocated to a team lead by award winning comedians, as you battle it out together to win in this space themed event for kids . Featuring mini-games and prizes to be won! Limited tickets available. Book via phone to avoid disappointment: 0116 253 1153 For ages 6-14 www.megazoneleicester.co.uk CHILDREN'S, INTERACTIVE DATES:

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Oxford Imps present

REGIONAL PREMIERE

AN IMPROVISED FUNERAL

Join us at Leicester Cathedral for a completely improvised funeral! Taking your suggestions we will show the life and times of a fictitious individual. With vibrant vicars, horrendous hymns, and flashbacks to the life of the deceased. You'll die laughing as we urn your applause putting the fun into funeral. "refreshingly interactive" Opening Night "Devilishly funny" Daily Info "Dead Funny" Oxford Mail "Devastatingly funny" ***** Ed Fringe Review www.oxfordimps.com IMPROV, INTERACTIVE DATES:

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Time: 19:30 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £10 (£7)

KIDS COURT The award nominated Kids Court is back! Parents sit in the dock, in the court where the kids are in charge! With a Judge, Prosecution and Defence played by local comedians, children get the chance to put their parents or older siblings on trial and decide a suitable penalty for their misdemeanours, with you helping to decide whether they are guilty or not.

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HOW TO BOOK TICKETS: You can book tickets for all of our Festival shows from our Festival box office.

Visit our website www.UKKidsComedyFestival.co.uk or give our friendly team a call on 0116 456 6812.

Tickets will also be available during the Festival from the Festival Hub in Leicester City Centre.

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WORLD PREMIERE

SHIRLEY GOES POP!

Fun for all ages with the imitable Shirley in this, her brand new, hour long show. Make stuff, sing, dance, watch and join in with Shirley as she re-creates favourite music videos and routines. Dance and craft your way to a happy half term with the one and only family-favourite Shirley. With no pressure to join in but ample opportunities if you would like to, a Shirley show is something truly unique!

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Kids Club Smashing present

WORLD PREMIERE

THE BOOK OF DAFT 2: THIS TIME IT'S DAFTER (KIDS SHOW)

Award-winning local comedian (and daft apeth) Ian Hall plus daft-as-a-brush 10-year-old daughter Niamh return with a jam-packed joiny-in jamboree of (daft) fun for the whole family. Dress up, sing and dance along to help bring the next chapter of 'The Book of Daft' to life. Best Kids Show nominees at LCF 2017 & 2018. "Get caught up in the infectious, participatory bubble. Brilliantly daft" Leicester Mercury (even the Mercury says they're daft!)

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Time: 11:00 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £5

Oh So Funny Comedy present

THE EXTRAORDINARY TIME-TRAVELLING ADVENTURES OF BARON MUNCHAUSEN Amazing tales elegantly told. Top award-winning comedians and improvisors tell extravagant stories all based on the Adventures of Baron Munchausen. There will be swords, and duels, and elephants and castles built of cheese, and all of it is completely and irrefutably true. Leicester Comedy Festival "Best Children's Show 2018" Nominee. "All of the show was brilliant!" Festmag. "Excellent!" BBC Radio Leicester. www.timetravellingbaron.com CHILDREN'S, STORYTELLING DATES:

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TALK TO US: We’d love to hear what you think about the Festival, and the shows that you have seen.

Tweet, email or write to us to share your thoughts (contact details are on page 4)

Market Harborough Library

SILLY WRIGGLY READERS Join us for a silly edition of our stories and rhymes for pre-schoolers and their big people. Puppets, books and songs will brighten your morning and get your little ones giggling until lunchtime. Regulars and newcomers welcome. Breastfeeding welcome, baby changing facilities available. www.leicestershire.gov.uk/libraries CHILDREN'S, STORYTELLING DATES:

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Time: 10:30 (Duration: 30 mins) Entry: FREE

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex present

JONNY AWSUM - THE KID'S SHOW Come to a show for kids of all ages from 5 to 105! Featuring 'This is a Musical' and 'The Triangle Song' as seen on Britain's Got Talent plus 'Air Guitar Girl', 'Live Pop Video' and the very best of Jonny's live shows. "An engaging feel-good songsmith... charming cheer" - The Sunday Times "Brilliantly funny...we couldn't want for anything more!" - David Walliams "This is everything!" - Amanda Holden "I like you a lot!" - Simon Cowell www.jonnyawsum.com CHILDREN'S, MUSICAL DATES:

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Venue: Just the Tonic at BrewDog

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PAUL COOKSON - JOKE SHOP POETRY 100 mile an hour family friendly audience participatory poetry show. With added ukuleles. Audience participation non negotiable. Like pantomime but with better rhymes. For 4-12 years, booking essential. www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk CHILDREN'S, SPOKEN WORD DATES:

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Time: 10:30 (Duration: 90 mins) Entry: £3.50

Lucky Dog Theatre Productions present

THE LAUREL & HARDY CABARET Lucky Dog are the award-winning team behind the internationally-renowned and award-winning HATS OFF TO LAUREL AND HARDY. This spin-off cabaret is a bumper package of routines, sketches, songs and dances from The Boys' lengthy career which you won't find in the biopic. Including all their Music Hall scripts from their UK Tours between 1947-1954 and a lot of other rare material, it's the closest you will get to seeing the original pair in action. www.luckydogtheatreproductions.com CABARET, SKETCH DATES:

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Time: 15:00 (Duration: 60 mins) Entry: £8 (£7)

Big Difference Company present

WHAT MAKES KIDS LAUGH? As we approach the end of the first ever UK Kids' Comedy Festival, a panel of comedians, promoters and kids get together to discuss what makes Kids' laugh.

Join us as we discuss whether there is a difference between performing to adults compared to kids and what approach a growing number of comedians take when developing kid-friendly shows. We'll also discuss how The UK Kids' Comedy Festival can grow and engage more young people in future years.

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VENUE INFORMATION ATTENBOROUGH ARTS CENTRE

KING RICHARD III VISITOR CENTRE

PHOENIX

0116 252 2455

0300 300 0900

0116 242 2800

Lancaster Road, Leicester, LE1 7HA

www.attenborougharts.com

CURVE

Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1SB 0116 242 3595 www.curveonline.co.uk/whats-on/shows

4A St Martins, Leicester, LE1 5DB

LEICESTER CATHEDRAL

St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ 0116 261 5200

DE MONTFORT HALL

Granville Road, Leicester, LE1 7RU 0116 233 3111

www.demontforthall.co.uk

1 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN

MARKET HARBOROUGH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM 0116 305 3627

4 Midlands Street, Leicester, LE1 1TG www.phoenix.org.uk

QUEEN OF BRADGATE

93 to 97 High Street, Leicester, LE1 4JB 0116 262 3990

www.thequeenofbradgate.co.uk

www.leicestercathedral.org

Symington Building,Adam and Eve Street, Market Harborough, LE16 7LT

FIREBUG

0116 255 1228

www.kriii.com

www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk

www.firebugbar.co.uk

QUEENSMEAD PRIMARY ACADEMY

Winstanley Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, LE3 1PF

THE COSY CLUB

68 Highcross Street, Leicester LE1 4NN 0116 408 0008

www.cosyclub.co.uk

MEGAZONE LEICESTER GRANBY PRIMARY SCHOOL

Granby Road, Leicester, LE2 8LP 0116 229 8160

3 Gower Street, Leicester, LE1 3LH 0116 253 1153

www.megazoneleicester.co.uk

www.granby.leicester.sch.uk

THE GUILDHALL

Guildhall Lane, Leicester, LE1 5FQ 0116 253 2569

www.visitleicester.info/museums

MOAT COMMUNITY COLLEGE GRAYS@LCB DEPOT - LIGHTBOX

Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0TU

0116 261 6827

PARKS PRIMARY SCHOOL

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31 Rutland Street, Leicester, LE1 1RE

www.facebook.com/grayslcb

7 East Street, Leicester, LE1 6EY

HEROES @ THE CRITERION

New Parks Crescent, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 9NZ

0116 262 5418 www.facebook.com/thecriterionleicester

PETER PIZZERIA

0116 255 7066

www.leicesterymca.co.uk

WYGSTON’S HOUSE

44 Millstone Lane, Leicester, LE1 5JN

Applegate, Leicester, LE1 5LD 0116 296 4301

www.wygstonshouse.co.uk

9 Welford Place, Leicester, LE1 6ZH

JUST THE TONIC AT BREWDOG

0116 254 5333

www.peterpizzeria.co.uk

8 Friar Lane, Leicester, LE1 5RA 0116 262 3566

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