Armando Iannucci, Jennifer Saunders, Steve Pemberton, Reece Shearsmith, Stefani Robinson, and the cast of Two Doors Down headline the BBC Comedy Festival in Glasgow on May 22-23. This marks the festival’s third year, following the successes of Newcastle in 2022 and Cardiff in 2023.
Over two days, the festival will feature talent-led talks, panels, screenings, a short film night, and two live stand-up evenings. Esteemed figures from the comedy world will share insights into their careers, providing audiences with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the making of some of their most iconic works.
Joining the roster are viral sensations Jonathan Pie and Michael Spicer, along with Mawaan Rizwan, Michelle de Swarte, Robert Popper, Ashley Storrie, and filmmakers Louis Paxton and Joelle Mae David. BBC Director of Comedy, is hyped and expresses anticipation with,
We’re looking forward to hosting the BBC Comedy Festival 2024 in Glasgow this year, where we’ll be celebrating some of the finest Scottish minds making comedy today. We’ve also curated an incredible line-up of creative comic talent from across the U.K. and beyond, who will be sharing their experiences and expertise, helping to bolster our ecosystem and recognise a crucial part of British culture.
Free tickets would be available depending on the venues, plus we’re gonna make it easier for you guys with a link to tickets HERE!
It’s a chance to learn more about comedy from absolutely big names in the industry! If you’re interested in learning more about comedy then head on over to our website, and if you want to see those lessons firsthand from London’s finest comedians, then head on over to Big Belly Comedy Club! We’ve got hilarious comedy shows lined-up for you any night of the week!
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