This summer, the vibrant community of Kings Heath, will be buzzing with laughter as it hosts its first-ever Comedy Festival from Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th July. This exciting new festival – from the women behind cult hit comedy night Hare of the Dog – promises to deliver four days of fabulous performances, featuring some of the most hilarious and celebrated acts in the UK comedy scene.
The festival has an impressive line-up. The launch show at the Hare and Hounds on the 25th will be headlined by the brilliant (adopted Brummie) Celya AB, and also feature Barbara Nice and Trusty Hogs star Helen Bauer.
Elsewhere over the weekend there will be performances from Northfield’s Princess Lindsey Santoro, Edinburgh Award Nominee Kwame Asante, Comedian of the year winner Brennan Reece, TV star Jo Enright, the fabulous Aaron Twitchen, award-winner Anna Thomas and loads of other local and national acts. Audiences can pick from a diverse array of comedic styles and unique voices, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Festivalgoers will also have the chance to experience special events such as Rob Kemp’s critically acclaimed show, The Elvis Dead, and the wildly popular Board Game Smackdown hosted by James Cook. Additionally, there will be a comedy quiz, and children’s comedy show alongside a variety of compilation shows featuring a mix of established comedians and emerging talent. Saturday night will end with a late-night disco hosted by internet sensation Ruth Husko.
The festival will be spread across lots of beloved local venues, transforming Kings Heath into a comedy hub. Performances will take place at: The Hare and Hounds, The Station, Schooners, The Juke, Houblon, Fletchers, Hop and Scotch, How Brave Is the Wren and Grace + James.
Organisers Alice Rosenthal and Kate Glaze said: “We are thrilled to bring the Kings Heath Comedy Festival to life. Joe Lycett introduced the world to our community and its vibrant arts scene, and this festival will further cement Kings Heath as a cultural hotspot. We’re excited to offer a platform for both established and up-and-coming comedians and to provide an unforgettable experience for comedy fans and the community as a whole.”
The majority of shows will be run on a pay as you feel basis, so audiences can take a chance on something new at no risk. Ticketed shows in the Kings Heath Comedy Festival will go on sale Monday 20th. For more information on the lineup, schedule, and ticketing, please visit khcomedyfest.com or follow us on social media @khcomedyfest.
Join us for a laughter-filled weekend and be part of the inaugural Kings Heath Comedy Festival – a celebration of comedy, community, and creativity. http://www.khcomedyfest.com