Now in its 18th year Leicester Comedy Festival kicks off tomorrow (4th Feb, 2011). Over 350 events will take place across the city.
Established acts from the likes of Lenny Henry, Arabella Weir, Jimmy Carr and Stephen K Amos to name are set to be a real crowd pleaser, alongside the more infamous debut acts from rising stars.
As in previous year, the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Competition will run alongside the festival.
This year will also see the “Making an exhibition of ourselves” exhibition celebrating 18 years of Leicester Comedy Festival as well as a film programme.
The festival runs til 20th February 2011. To find out more and to book events click here: http://www.comedy-festival.co.uk/ Exclusive updates on Twitter @LeicsComFest