The 2023 edition of End of The Road has announced its programme of comedy and literature.
Headlining the comedy programme will be Lou Sanders, undoubtedly one of Britain's most original stand-ups, and Taskmaster champion. Lou's own brand of no-filter comedy is all about sharing, or rather oversharing the details of her daft but joyful outlook on life.
Also headlining with her incomparably hilarious, heart-on-sleeve storytelling, is Sara Pascoe. With recent shows seeing Sara explore the pros and cons of celebrity, before looking at her own personal journey with motherhood, she delivers big laughs with an emotional edge.=
Taskmaster fans can further rejoice as previous champion Sophie Duker will deliver her sharp, strange and wickedly funny observations in her at-ease persona, as well as Alan Partridge nemesis and Ghosts star Lolly Adefope performing her expertly observed, character-driven routine. The Infinite Monkey Cage host and award-winning standup Robin Ince will share his joyful enthusiasm for the world we live in.
Engaging and blistering commentary can be expected from Australian Tom Ballard, whilst fellow Aussie Steen Raskopoulos takes us through his much loved solo sketch characters sprinkled with crowd-influenced spontaneity.
Inimitable Texan-native Kemah Bob will deliver her joyous raillery, using entertainment as a tool for enlightenment and empowerment, and Esther Manito takes the subjects of motherhood, identity, and racial stereotyping head-on. Russel Hicks brings his rockstar energy and razor-sharp wit with his largely improvised sets, whilst the warm, commanding and extremely funny personal experiences of Thanyia Moore will light up the stage.
Rob Auton promises his unique intertwining of comedy, theatre, poetry and spoken word whilst alt-comedian and satirist Simon Munnery will deliver his surrealist anecdotes. Australian raconteur Sarah Bennetto will enthrall with her side-splitting and endearing storytelling and Eric Ruston brings his self-deprecating but utterly lovable stage persona to the festival.
Last but by no means least, the world's greatest music-intro-based-comedy-game-not-quiz returns to End of The Road once more with Ringo: Music Bingo Show.
As morning breaks in Larmer Tree Gardens, the exquisite literature programming will reinvigorate tired minds, with readings and discourse from some of the most exciting authors the UK has to offer. Headlining the literature bill is conceptual, video and installation Turner Prize winning artist Jeremy Deller, who after confounding the art world for 30 years, will talk through his new book ‘Art Is Magic’.
Lush and Piroshka icon Miki Berenyi will take us through her debut book and rock memoir ‘Fingers Crossed’, telling her story of an extraordinary and complicated musical life.
UK music journalist and writer Emma Warren will explore her new book ‘Dance Your Way Home’ in front of the live audience, taking us from kitchens to clubs, telling the story of the human desire to dance. Novelist Tom Bullough will talk us through being arrested, the climate crisis and the history and myth of his Native Wales.
Harriet Gibsone shares a funny, raw and painfully honest account of trying to find connection online from her debut book ‘Is This OK?’, whilst Kieran Yates gives a fresh and fiery account of the housing crisis from ‘All The Houses I’ve Ever Lived In’.
Full Comedy Lineup:
Lou Sanders
Sara Pascoe
Lolly Adefope
Tom Ballard
Steen Raskopoulos
Sophie Duker
Simon Munnery
Kemah Bob
Robin Ince
Rob Auton
Esther Manito
Sarah Bennetto
Russell Hicks
Thanyia Moore
Eric Rushton
Ringo: Music Bingo
End Of The Road 2023
31st August - 3rd September at the Larmer Tree Gardens, Dorset/Wiltshire
Info and tickets here.
