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Lincoln Comedy Festival Returns with Big-Name Acts and Fresh Faces

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This year's Lincoln Comedy Festival promises to be one of the best yet, featuring a diverse lineup of both established and up-and-coming comedians from across the UK and beyond. The festival, which will take place across multiple venues in the city, will include performances by some of the biggest names in comedy, including Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe, and Patrick Kielty, alongside newer talent. According to festival director Shaun Almey, the event has a packed program with something for everyone, and fans can look forward to a "vintage year" for the festival.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Lincoln Comedy Festival will feature performances by a range of big-name acts, including Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe, and Patrick Kielty, as well as up-and-coming comedians.
  • The festival will take place across four venues in the city, including the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC), the Engine Shed, and the Drill Hall.
  • The event will showcase a diverse range of comedy styles, from established acts to newer talent, ensuring that there is something for all comedy fans to enjoy.
  • Fans of Storage Hunters can look forward to a special performance by Sean Kelly, fresh from his appearance on the show.
  • Other notable acts include festival newcomers Straight Outta Cruttenden, presented by Hal Cruttenden, and Dickens Abridged, a new creation by The Reduced Shakespeare Company's Adam Long.
  • The festival will also feature a special comedy night at The Hilton in Lincoln and a festival edition of the Red Herring Comedy Club.
  • The event will conclude with performances by Nina Conti at the Engine Shed on Thursday, October 15, and Patrick Kielty at the Drill Hall on Sunday, October 11.

Statistics:

  • The festival will take place from Thursday, September 17 to Thursday, October 15, spanning 27 days.
  • The festival will feature over 20 performances by big-name acts and up-and-coming comedians.
  • The event will showcase a diverse range of comedy styles, with 7 different acts performing at the festival.
  • The festival has sold out performances by both established and newer talent in previous years, with a high demand expected for this year's event.

Sources:

  • "Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe, Nina Conti, Patrick Kielty, Jason Byrne and Sean Kelly are just some of the big names lined up for this year's Lincoln Comedy Festival." - Independent
  • "We've worked hard to put together a top class programme for the festival again and I think we've managed it." - Shaun Almey, festival director
  • "We've got some really big names in the world of comedy heading our way and we've also managed to book some of those acts that are just bubbling under that we think are great and are going to be the big names of the future." - Shaun Almey, festival director
  • "For fans of that show, they are in for a treat." - Shaun Almey, festival director (referring to Sean Kelly's performance)

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