Leamington comedy fest is almost here

The venue in Newbold Terrace, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, will welcome a host of big name comedians - including Hardeep Sing Kohli, Henning Wehn, Lee Hurst, King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys, Jerry Sadowitz and The Boy With Tape On His Face - as well as emerging talents from around the Warwickshire area.

Family shows will include Squashbox Theatre’s Stones and Bones and the Comedy Club 4 Kids, while the festival’s Comedy Cabaret Evening will feature Pete Firman, Mr B – The Gentleman Rhymer, Monkey Poet, Abigail Collins and proceedings led by glittering host Desmond O’Connor.

Also to look forward to is a special evening by regular comedy club hosts Barnstormers, who are bringing together their pick of national touring comedic talents.

The celebration of comedy will culminate in a bumper Festival Finale evening on Saturday October 20, headlined by Terry Alderton and featuring Ava Vidal, Zoe Lyons, Men In Coats, Debra Jane Appleby and compered by Boothby Graffoe.

The Leamington Comedy Festival 2012, which takes place from Tuesday October 16 to Saturday October 20, is produced by Makin Projects, The Royal Spa Centre and Warwick District Council.

For the latest news and listings on the festival and to sign up to the event newsletter, visit www.leamingtoncomedy.com

Tickets are now on sale for all performances and are available at Leamington town hall or by calling 334418. Alternatively, they can be purchased online at www.royalspacentreandtownhall.co.uk