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 5th Feb, as the festival begins in the East Midlands, we feature:

JESSICA FOSTEKEW: This is a pile of brand new jokes and stories from Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show Nominee 2019 AND Leicester Festival Best Show nominee 2019. You've seen Jess on BBC's 'Live at the Apollo' and on Dave's 'Terms Conditions Apply' with Dave Gorman. You've heard her on BBC R4 on 'News Quiz', 'The Museum of Curiosity' and 'The Now Show'. Co-host of 'The Guilty Feminist' podcast and she's the host and creator of her own podcast 'Hoovering'. On her last show... "a great piece of stand-up. - Chortle" At Leicester Comedy Festival on Sunday 9th Feb. See Jessica on the most recent BBC TV 'Live At the Apollo' series here.

ABI ROBERTS: Join award-nominated, critically-acclaimed fireball Abi Roberts, as she builds an exciting no-holds-barred show about important things like love, death and oat milk. "....an incredible stand-up ..unstoppable charisma, dominating the stage all through the hour... .a true talent and a one-of-a-kind stand-up" - Edinburgh Festivals Magazine *****. "Brilliant, funny and charming. True comedy genius..." - GQ Magazine. At Leicester Comedy Festival on Friday 14th Feb. See Abi's stand up performance from Brighton's excellent Komedia club.

HARRIET KEMSLEY: "Very funny rising star" (Time Out), Harriet returns to Leicester with a brand new hour off the back of her critically-acclaimed UK Tour (2018-19) if she can find her way out the car park. As seen on Bobby & Harriet Get Married, C4's 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Roast Battle & E4's Pants on Fire . **** The Guardian, **** Scotsman, **** List, **** The Skinny. At Leicester Comedy Festival on Friday 21st Feb. See Harriet on Comedy Central UK here.

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.