The annual Brighton comedy celebration is preparing to launch its latest edition, with organisers promising an expanded programme of entertainment.
For the first time, the Brighton Dome Comedy Festival has partnered with Komedia to deliver this year’s lineup.
The event commences this Friday, October 16, and continues for nine consecutive days, showcasing performers from across the United Kingdom and internationally.
Performances will be staged at both the Brighton Dome and Komedia locations throughout the festival period.
Among the highlights, Stamptown takes to the Brighton Dome stage on Saturday, October 24.
The production, directed by Zach Zucker, integrates musical performances, clowning routines, and burlesque elements to present an alternative style of comedy.
Rosie Holt, who gained prominence through viral social media sketches, brings her political satire entitled The Illegal Aliens Have Landed!
to the same venue on Sunday, October 25.
The Komedia Studio hosts Sooz Kempner on Sunday, October 25, with the award-winning performer examining personal experiences with imposter syndrome in her show Sooz Kempner: Imposter.
Amy Matthews appears with her production Definitions of Toast on Thursday, October 22.
Lara Ricote, previously seen on Channel 4’s Break Clause, presents her award-nominated show Inkling at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre on Saturday, October 17.
Dan Tiernan, having secured victory in the BBC New Comedy Award, performs Quartz and All on Friday, October 23.
Catherine Bohart, noted for her appearance on Live at the Apollo, takes to the Corn Exchange stage with Borrowing Trouble.
Family audiences can attend the return of Live at Brighton Dome BLEEPED, a stand-up showcase featuring award-winning comedians presenting family-friendly material suitable for children from age 11 upwards.
Younger audiences are catered for through The Kids’ Show 2, performed by comedy pair Shelf at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre on Saturday, October 24.