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Fri Feb 3rd 7.45pm Liam talks about conflict. Specifically his dark legion of teddies, armed by a tobacco conglomerate. "An intellectual bruiser of a comedian." (Chortle) LCF Best New Show nominee 2010. £7/£6 |
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Fri Feb 3rd 9.15pm "Warm, engaging and dangerously funny." Rip It Up magazine, Adelaide, "tipped as being one to watch for the future - it surely won't be long until the future is now." chortle.co.uk £6/£5 |
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Fri Feb 3rd 10.45pm 3 of our favourite acts from the festival join us for a great late show. Line-ups may be announced on our website close to the date or we may keep it secret! Over the past couple of years acts appearing included Shappi Khorsandi and Hal Cruttenden. £6/£5 |
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Sat Feb 4th 6.30pm Liam talks about conflict. Specifically his dark legion of teddies, armed by a tobacco conglomerate. "An intellectual bruiser of a comedian." (Chortle) LCF Best New Show nominee 2010. £7/£6 |
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Sat Feb 4th 7.50pm Juliet returns to Leicester with her new show about rejection, 'freedom', petty rebellion and becoming a bit of an ars, hole (sometimes). (apparently). "Excellent lines from nowhere" The Scotsman. "Exceptionally funny" Independent. £6/£5 |
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Sat Feb 4th 9.20pm "Warm, engaging and dangerously funny." Rip It Up magazine, Adelaide, "tipped as being one to watch for the future - it surely won't be long until the future is now." chortle.co.uk £6/£5 |
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Sat Feb 4th 10.50pm Join Irish comedian Caimh on a whistle-stop tour of his own social ineptitudes. If small talk is your kryptonite, then this is the show for you. £6/£5 |
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Sun Feb 5th |
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Sun Feb 5th 2pm It's good to have a unique perspective on the world. Especially if you're a comedian. Chris McCausland is the world's only blind stand up. So how does he feel to be told he's 'not blind enough' ?! 'Balls-Out Funny!' **** Chortle |
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Sun Feb 5th 3.20PM American Erich McElroy is more British than you. If you don't think he's right and wish to complain - join the queue. You'll enjoy it. "Hilariously insightful" The List |
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Sun Feb 5th 4.40pm The show which demonstrates how to get the smile back on your face after the shit hits the fan. 'A comedian with a big future' The Mirror |
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Sun Feb 5th 6.00pm Join Irish comedian Caimh on a whistle-stop tour of his own social ineptitudes. If small talk is your kryptonite, then this is the show for you. |
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Sun Feb 5th 7.20pm "Simply a scream" The Telegraph. |
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Sun Feb 5th 8.40pm A top headline act for several years. TV appearances include ITV's "Show Me The Funny". |
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Mon Feb 6th 8.00pm |
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Mon Feb 6th 9.30pm Following the roaring success of their 2008 show, Matt Hollins and Ben Ennis are at it again! Expect one-liners, word-play and dry deadpan humour at its very best. £6/£5 |
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Tue Feb 7th 8.30pm 15 new comedians battle it out in comedy's answer to Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor! Audience judges with red and green glowsticks vote on who to keep on and who to send off.., Compere Spiky Mike £6/£5 |
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Thurs Feb 9th 7.00pm The stars of stage, screen & Youtube bring you a brand new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence. £8/£7 |
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Thurs Feb 9th 8.30pm 15 new comedians battle it out in comedy's answer to Britain's Got Talent and X-Factor! Audience judges with red and green glowsticks vote on who to keep on and who to send off. Not only do they have to be funny. They also have to avoid swearing or filth! £6/£5 |
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Fri Feb 10th 8.00pm The stars of stage, screen & Youtube bring you a brand new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence. £8/£7 |
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Fri Feb 10th 9.25pm A hilarious multi-media rogue's gallery of friends, family, strangers, lovers, killers. "Thoughtful, energetic show. Murray is an able and warm raconteur...the stalker tale is simultaneously hilarious and horrific." £8/£7 |
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Fri Feb 10th 10.50pm As Seen on BBC1 & Paramount. £8/£6 |
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Sat Feb 11th 6.30pm The stars of stage, screen & Youtube bring you a brand new show of songs, sketches, socks and violence. £8/£7 |
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Sat Feb 11th 7.50pm Join Adam (Chortle Student Comedian of the Year) and Chris (BBC New Comedy Award Finalist) for an hour of jokes, sketches & songs. "Beautifully crafted one-liners, witty word play and deadpan delivery" BBC. £6/£5 |
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Sat Feb 11th 9.20pm A hilarious multi-media rogue's gallery of friends, family, strangers, lovers, killers. "Thoughtful, energetic show. Murray is an able and warm raconteur...the stalker tale is simultaneously hilarious and horrific." £8/£7 |
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Sat Feb 11th 10.50pm As Seen on BBC1 & Paramount. £8/£6 |
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Sun Feb 12th |
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Sun Feb 12th 2.00pm Set against a backdrop of the summer riots of 2011, serving cop Alfie Moore presents a laughter-filled whistle-stop tour of protests and riots through history. As seen on ITV1's "Show Me The Funny". |
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Sun Feb 12th 3.20pm Join Adam (Chortle Student Comedian of the Year) and Chris (BBC New Comedy Award Finalist) for an hour of jokes, sketches & songs. "Beautifully crafted one-liners, witty word play and deadpan delivery" BBC. |
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Sun Feb 12th 4.40pm James is an imaginative storytelling comedian, combining deft stand-up and daft stories. Most recently seen on Russell Howard's Good News. "A master of the comedians' craft." Chortle. |
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Sun Feb 12th 6.00pm The award-winning, Perrier-nominated, "gifted comic" (The Sunday Times), returns to the LCF with his brand new show about the three great mysteries of life: children, relationships, and alcohol. |
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Sun Feb 12th 7.20pm Race, Religion, Sexuality - just some of the issues that have caused controversy in Ryan's life. All handled with the best of intentions, just not necessarily with the best consequences. |
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Sun Feb 12th 8.40pm Perrier/Chortle award-winner redistributes mirth., "Blisteringly funny songs" The Stage |
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Fri Feb 17th 8.00pm Sweet and sour comedy from mistress of smooth Sunna Jarman and master of rough Tony Tinman 'Up The Creek New Act Winner 2011' . Bitter and Sweet to suit every taste. £7/£6 |
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Fri Feb 17th 9.25pm Winner: Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year & Funny Women Awards. Comedy Central's World Stands Up; BBCR4's 28 Acts in 28 Minutes; "razor sharp. never misses a beat" ScotsGay "intelligent and original" Leicester Mercury; "true funny bones" C4 £6/£5 |
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Fri Feb 17th 10.45pm 3 of our fave acts from the fest join us for a great late show. Line-ups may be announced on our website close to the date or we may keep it secret! Over the past couple of years acts appearing included Shappi Khorsandi and Hal Cruttenden. £6/£5 |
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Sat Feb 18th 7.45pm Bennett Arron is Jewish and Welsh, which means he's never quite sure why he's being beaten up. 'Genuinely original and funny' (Times) £7/£6 |
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Sat Feb 18th 9:15pm The increasingly popular comedian returns to LCF with a colourful new show juxtaposing his inimitable style of banter and anecdotal comedy with cartoons and caricatures drawn by his own hand. £6/£5 |
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Sat Feb 18th 10:45pm Cult hit festivals show Shaggers returns to LCF for more late night cheeky fun. "Spectacular...amazing...the perfect way to close a night at the fest" £7/£6 |
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Sun Feb 19th |
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Sun Feb 19th 2.00pm Some (maybe 3, might be 6) of the best up and coming acts on the circuit perform for you in a showcase gig. At lunchtime. In a restaurant. |
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Sun Feb 19th 3.20pm Not Appropriate is the most overused term in the teacher's canon. Join Kevin Precious as he explores his former life as a teacher; parts of which are not appropriate. |
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Sun Feb 19th 4:40pm Stand-up and songs from a dark mind. "Like a stand-up Rupert Everett, his attitude is take it or leave it - the right attitude for getting laughs...." The Guardian. |
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Sun Feb 19th 6.00pm 'Psychic' comedian Peter Antoniou guides you through his world of psychic weirdness. A blend of documentary and jaw-dropping mind reading demonstrations this will leave you asking, is your mind safe? |
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Sun Feb 19th 7.20pm Would you shoot a burglar? Which of Jedward would you eat first in a celebrity version of the film 'Alive'? Find out the answers at the SomeNews.co.uk Live Show. |
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Sun Feb 19th 8.40pm Black Entertainment and Jongleurs Comedy Awards Winner. "It's rough and tumble comedy, with a strong heart right at the very centre of it all" The Daily Dust As seen on ITV's Show Me the Funny |
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For a perfect evening out, why not enjoy a relaxing meal at the award-winning restaurant before or after the show? See website for menus www.kayalrestaurant.com
Kayal Restaurant
153 Granby Street
Leicester
LE1 6FE
map (in city centre. 2 mins walk from train station).
0115 952 5050 (show info)
0116 255 4667 (restaurant bookings)
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