Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Show - 22nd Feb
Every Wednesday at The Finsbury, Bear Funny Comedy bring you some of UK's best comedians trying out brand new material.
In Jan 2020 we are partnering with Leicester Comedy Festival to showcase professional comedians heading to the festival to share some of their latest jokes. England's biggest comedy festival runs from 5-23 February this year and we totally recommend a trip to the Midlands!
At this show you will see three acts performing for thirty minutes each separated by a break to explore our excellent bar, food and facilities at the Finsbury.
On Wednesday 22nd Jan we feature:
SARA BARRON: Best Newcomer Nominee at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018 and in the Chortle Awards 2019, is one of the most hotly tipped comics working in the UK.Sara’s return to the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, with Enemies Closer, was one of the top reviewed shows, garnering critical and audience acclaim and playing to capacity crowds.Sara's credits include Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC), Dave Gorman: Terms and Conditions Apply (Dave), and The News Quiz (Radio 4).‘DELICIOUSLY DARK, BRUTALLY HONEST AND UNAPOLOGETICALLY FILTHY... A MASTER-CLASS.’★★★★★ Herald At Leciester Comedy Festival on Friday 14th Feb - See a bit of her Edinburgh 2019 show thanks to comedy new site Chortle.co.uk
SHORT AND CURLY: Chortle Award Nominees Short & Curly return to Leicester bringing an hour of high energy low-fi silliness. Take a seat and hang up your preconceptions as they pull the pants down on your sense of humour and milk your laughter glands. 'Masters of silly' ***** Voice Mag. "A laugh out loud fun fest" **** BroadwayBaby. 'Raw silliness at its best' **** Deadline. At Leicester Comedy Festival on both Saturday 8th and Saturday 15th Feb, Check out this sketch duo at their best on YouTube!
SOPHIE DUKER: The Dave's Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer Nominee is gearing up for a second bite at the comedy apple. Expect a tale of old hags, sexy stepmothers, deadly sins and her magic pussy... maybe. It's a work-in-progress. Laugh-out loud funny **** The Telegraph.**** The Scotsman. **** The Sunday Times At Leciester Comedy Festival on Friday 14th Feb - She is a triple threat comedian as she explains on screen to the BBC!
and your loveable MC JOE GRANT
*Line up is subject to change
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... portion of your ticket purchase will go to Big Difference Company, a charity registered in England (1135167). Big Difference Company are the organisers of the Leicester Comedy Festival and a partner of this event.
Leicester Comedy Festival Preview Show - 22nd Feb
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