Leicester
Leicester Comedy Festival & The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival launch their February 2025 programme today and, for the first time, will offer 48-hour advanced Priority Booking for Best Friends of the Festival ahead of the general on-sale date of Friday, 1st November, at 10am.
The nominees for Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 Awards have been announced now that Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival have wrapped for 2024. This year’s festivities saw the highest ever ticket sales – with over 22388 tickets sold directly from the festival’s box office, equating to over a 10 percent increase in sales from 2023.
The final of the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year has taken place. This was the 30th edition and eight comedians, nominated by industry professionals battled it out at The Y Theatre. the night was hosted by Sindhu Vee and past winners have included Josh Widdicombe, Johnny Vegas and Romesh Ranganathan.
And the winner is...
Eva Bindeman
Blank Peng was runner-up, with Fiona Ridgewell third.
Apologies for this review running late. I was particularly busy after being one of the judges of this final, but having recently spoken to the organiser i decided I say a few things about the acts at this year's Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year Final.
Leicester Comedy Festival has announced finalists for three of their flagship competitions as well as the incoming Circuit Breakers for 2024. Each year the festival provides an important platform for aspiring comedians as well as celebrating more seasoned comedians.
The annual Leicester Square Theatre New Comedian Of The Year Final has taken place with 14 acts battling it out for the top spot.
And the winner is...Sallyann Fellowes, who is pictured after the announcement by organiser David Hardcastle (picture by Steve Ullathorne).
Second place went to Christian Jegard and third place went to Hugh Peacocke,
Leicester Comedy Festival launches its brochure today with a record number of shows registered. There are 708 shows registered at this stage in 2024, compared to 2023 of 631 shows and pre pandemic levels of 684 shows, which is a 12 percent increase on 2023.
The annual Leicester Comedy Festival Awards took place tonight, honouring the comedians, venues and promoters that make this festival the largest and most successful comedy festival in Europe. The VIP awards ceremony took place in Leicester and was hosted by comedian Scott Bennett.
The Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2023 final has taken place at the Y Theatre in Leicester compered by Sikisa. Eight acts competed for the prestigious trophy.
The Award has been a mainstay of the festival since 1995, enhancing the careers of many comedians. Past winners include Johnny Vegas, Mitch Benn, Jason Manford, Kate Lucas, Rhod Gilbert, Seann Walsh, Romesh Ranganathan, Josh Widdicombe and Debra-Jane Appelby.
Third place went to Shalaka Kurup.
Second place went to Vittorio Angelone.
With both current CEO Laura Arends and Founder Geoff Rowe stepping down this year, Big Difference Company, the charity who produce Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids’ Comedy Festival are delighted to announce a new leadership team that will take charge following this year’s festivals.
Joining the Company as CEO will be Michael Harris-Wakelam (pictured left with Stewart Lee & Eshaan Akbar) who is currently Theatre and Events Manager at the Y Theatre in Leicester.
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