Bury St Edmunds to host first Comedy Festival throughout February
There’s a month-long of rib-tickling fun and laughter planned as Bury St Edmunds is set to host its first Comedy Festival throughout February.
Familiar venues will be transformed into laughter sanctuaries with a line-up of comedians sure to make everyone chuckle with no funny bone left untouched.
The fun begins on Thursday, February 1, when the Theatre Royal welcomes Gavin Robinson presenting two of Charles Dickens’ creepy tales, with a comic twist.
This will be followed on February 2 with an hour jam-packed with laughs from Matt Forde, one of the UK’s best stand-ups and host of the hit political podcast “The Political Party”.
Other big laughs at the Theatre Royal include “Luke Wright’s Silver Jubilee” on February 7, a witty show celebrating his 25 years as one of Britan’s most popular live poets, and Mark Watson on February 9.
Following his successful run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Mark will present a night of relatable anecdotes and observational humour.
Olivier-award winning musical comedy “Showstopper! The Improvised Musical” will also take the theatre’s stage on February 10 and 11.
The Apex welcomes the Fat Club Comedy Club presenting three or four comedians from the national and international circuit, while stand-up artist Chris McCausland (pictured above) appears on February 20 and 21.
The popular poet laureate of Twitter, Brian Bilston shares the spotlight on February 22, with writer, poet and TV producer Henry Normal (pictured above).
Stand-up artist Tom Davis is at the Theatre Royal on February 24, which is also hosting a “Royally Funny Comedy Night” on February 28.
Go along on March 1 and you can relive key moments from all 236 episodes of “Friends” as Joseph Maudsley brings to life the iconic character of Gunther.
Thanks to Huffmaster Upholstery Comedy Productions, The Hunter Club will be joined by Aaron Jay with his new headlining show, “Honey, I’m Home” at the Club’s Comedy Open Mic night on February 29, which is a free entry event with donations for Cancer Research UK.
Aaron is an up and coming comic from East Anglia. He has been performing across the country making people laugh for a couple of years, including stints across Europe. Aaron is also a regular contributor to BBC Local Radio and has written for the BBC New Comedy Show. He has chosen to support Mind Suffolk as his charity, a local mental health organization that is very close to his heart.
At Bury St Edmunds Guildhall, QuirkHouse Theatre’s hilarious popular non-panto “Winter Tails” which is suitable for all ages, makes its return on February 25. A magical selection of animal fables from around the world told by some very silly people, using very silly props.
More fun nights are being added as the month gets nearer. To view the full line-up and book tickets priced from £12 per person as well as where to stay, shop, eat and drink visit www. burystedmundsandbeyond.co.uk/comedy-festival
The first Bury St Edmunds Comedy Festival is a partnership project between the Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds, The Apex, The Hunter Club and Bury St Edmunds Guildhall. It is being co-ordinated by Bury St Edmunds and Beyond, under Our Bury St Edmunds BID.