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EVENTS<br />
Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016<br />
PICK OF THE FEST<br />
Not sure what to see as part of the festival this year? We’ve taken away some of the pain of looking through all the 750+ shows<br />
with a handpicked selection of comedians giving you a great night out. Featuring Nish Kumar (“delightful” Time Out), Sara Pascoe<br />
(‘Live at the Apollo’), Joel Dommett (“hilarious” Scotsman) and Tom Allen (“Catch him now before he’s famous” The Telegraph).<br />
DATES:<br />
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
VENUE: Curve Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (7)<br />
TIME: 7.45pm (10pm)<br />
ENTRY: £14<br />
CKP present<br />
PIERRE NOVELLIE<br />
At last! The combination of early medieval Norse history and observational comedy the masses have been praying for. You might<br />
recognise Pierre from BBC3, or if you had a child in South Africa between 1992-1998. This will be the final outing for this critically aclaimed<br />
show - catch it while you can. “The dawn of a major talent” Guardian. “One to watch” Time Out<br />
www.ckproductions.co.uk/portfolio-item/pierre-novellie<br />
REGIONAL<br />
PREMIER<br />
DATES:<br />
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)<br />
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)<br />
ENTRY: £6.50<br />
CKP present<br />
PIERRE NOVELLIE: WORK IN PROGRESS<br />
PEOPLE OF LEICESTER! Award-winning comedian Pierre Novellie comes to your town to try some new stuff out. Come, people of<br />
Leicester, and aid me in discovering what is hilarious and what is not so hilarious. Your impact on my comedy will last a thousand years.<br />
“Phenomenally good jokes” Guardian. “One to Watch” Time Out. “Well-crafted, hilarious routines” Sunday Times<br />
www.ckproductions.co.uk/portfolio-item/pierre-novellie<br />
WORLD<br />
PREMIER<br />
DATES:<br />
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
VENUE: Heroes @ The Criterion Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (12)<br />
TIME: 7pm (8pm)<br />
ENTRY: £5 advance or Pay What You Want<br />
Chambers Management Touring Proudly present<br />
PIPPA EVANS: THERE ARE NO GUILTY PLEASURES<br />
Star of various things that her name isn’t in the title of (The Now Show, Showstoppers, Fast & Loose and other stuff you might have<br />
heard of) and creator of such juxtaposing projects as Loretta Maine and the Sunday Assembly, Pippa Evans wants to celebrate all things<br />
we pretend we don’t like. Mick Hucknall, picking your feet and jokes involving crotches are all on the list. What’s your guilty pleasure?<br />
Come confess! www.pippaevans.com<br />
DATES:<br />
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
VENUE: The Cookie Map Ref: MAP 1 - A2 (27)<br />
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)<br />
ENTRY: £10 (£8)<br />
PRESIDENT OBONJO STOLE MY IDENTITY<br />
President Obonjo marches on in full uniform by his creator, Benjamin Bello who reveals quietly that the boastful larger than life President<br />
had become more real than himself, and stolen his identity. The show is full of oddity , split personality and craziness. Both President<br />
Obonjo and Benjamin Bello laugh at themselves and they plunge the audience into an absurd world of self inflation and deflation.<br />
DATES:<br />
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
VENUE: Manhattan 34 Map Ref: MAP 1 - A3 (19)<br />
TIME: 9.30pm (10.15pm)<br />
ENTRY: FREE<br />
PRINCE ABDI<br />
Somalian born Prince Abdi is a Stand-Up, actor, writer and a regular on the UK comedy circuit. His versatile and unique story<br />
telling style of comedy made him the perfect choice to support Reginald D Hunter, Stephen K Amos & Dave Chappelle on their national<br />
WORLD<br />
PREMIER<br />
tours, as well as performing alongside Chris Rock & Louis CK. Join him as he road tests a brand new show. “Pacy, upbeat and infectious” Chortle<br />
www.chortle.co.uk/comics/p/33275/prince_abdi<br />
DATES:<br />
03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21<br />
VENUE: PETER Pizzeria Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (20)<br />
TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)<br />
ENTRY: £6.50<br />
112<br />
OFFICIAL<br />
TICKETING<br />
PARTNER<br />
WANT TICKETS?<br />
visit www.comedy-festival.co.uk or call the box office 0116 242 3595
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