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EVENTS<br />

Dave’s Leicester Comedy Festival 2016<br />

NCF Comedy present<br />

CHRISTIAN REILLY: SONGS OF INSOLENCE<br />

Perrier/Chortle award-winning musical comedian with songs in the key of grrr. “Blisteringly funny songs” (Stage). “Sex, politics and<br />

rock ’n’ roll...The funniest songs I’ve heard in a long time” (Scotsman). “If you’re a fan of Bill Bailey or Rich Hall, you’re a fan already” (Guardian).<br />

“The sonofabitch got funny!” (Rich Hall). “Hysterical” **** (ThreeWeeks). “An amazingly high-quality show” **** (Broadway Baby).<br />

www.christreilly.com/edfringe<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: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)<br />

TIME: 6.30pm (7.30pm)<br />

ENTRY: £8 (£7)<br />

CHRISTIAN STEEL - <strong>YOU</strong> F@!?#NG WRITE IT<br />

An hour of crowd work, riffing and improvisation by one of the best acts on the circuit. Christian plays all over the world and his<br />

new show is about you! Russel Kane “Brilliant & Vibrant” “Christian Steel? His fast paced Geordie delivery was just outstanding, using<br />

a good combo of his own material and audience participation!” EDFRINGE.COM As seen on TV & Film.<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: Kayal Map Ref: MAP 1 - B3 (17)<br />

TIME: 10.30pm (11.30pm)<br />

ENTRY: £8<br />

Dead Cat Comedy present<br />

CHRISTIAN TALBOT IS SHITE AT BEING IRISH<br />

Ireland! Home of the black stuff and the Craic. The whole world wants to be Irish and sure why wouldn’t they? So what happens<br />

if you actually are and you’re shite at it? “An absolutely engaging performer.” The Scotsman<br />

www.www.deadcatcomedy.co.uk<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 Looking Glass Map Ref: MAP 2 (49)<br />

TIME: 8.30pm (9.30pm)<br />

ENTRY: £5<br />

CIRCUIT BREAKERS<br />

Meet the Circuit Breakers - we’ve scoured the country to find the very best new comedians who are primed and ready to explode<br />

onto the comedy circuit and beyond. This years crop boasts newcomers George Lewis, Benji Waterstones, Sophie Willan and Jordan Brookes.<br />

Don’t miss your chance to catch the finest comedy talent here first!<br />

www.brcomedy.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: Firebug Map Ref: MAP 1 - B2 (10)<br />

TIME: 10pm (11pm)<br />

ENTRY: £6<br />

CLARE PLESTED: THE ESSENTIAL COLLECTION<br />

A diva driven comedy compilation. It’s the comedy equivalent of an emotional breakthrough album. “Plested’s a natural character actress”<br />

(Scotsman). “Like a better looking Dave Allen... it’s a pleasure to spend time in Plested’s company” (chortle.co.uk). “A sassy and vivacious<br />

performance... a sheer delight” (BritishTheatreGuide.info). Character comedy by one half of the critically acclaimed Plested and Brown.<br />

www.brcomedy.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 Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)<br />

TIME: 9.45pm (10.45pm)<br />

ENTRY: £7 (£6)<br />

CLARE PLESTED: WORK IN PROGRESS<br />

Mucking around from character comedian Clare Plested. Expect sequins. Expect Sambucca. Expect everything to go wrong. “Sharp<br />

and witty character comedy... the laughs kept coming... she’s great” (Three Weeks). “Like a better-looking Dave Allen, she’s wonderful company<br />

- the kind of woman you’d like to have a glass of wine with, it’s a pleasure to spend time in Plested’s company” (Chortle.co.uk).<br />

www.brcomedy.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 Belmont Hotel Map Ref: MAP 1 - C4 (26)<br />

TIME: 7pm (8pm)<br />

ENTRY: £5<br />

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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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