Oxford Comedy Festival Returns with a Month of Laughs

Strategic Insights -

This year's Oxford Comedy Festival promises a diverse and exciting line-up of acts, featuring returning favourites and debut performances from TV regulars. The festival, taking place from July 1 to July 31, will showcase established names alongside emerging talents, with a special focus on musical comedy and local talent.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Oxford Comedy Festival will feature 52 shows across three venues in Oxford: Old Fire Station, Tap Social Movement, and Trinity College Beer Cellar.
  • The festival will run from Tuesday, July 1, to Thursday, July 31, with a range of acts, including returning favourites and debut performances from TV regulars.
  • Comedy lovers can look forward to performances from Jessica Fostekew, Esther Manito, Celya AB, Sara Barron, Rachel Fairburn, Rob Auton, Jordan Brookes, Chloe Petts, Pierre Novellie, John Kearns, Ahir Shah, Bec Hill, and Susie McCabe, among others.
  • The festival will also feature emerging talents, including Lorna Rose Treen, Lulu Popplewell, Heidi Regan, Bilal Zafar, Dee Allum, Adele Cliff, and Marise Gaughan.
  • Four shows will combine music and comedy, featuring Andrew O'Neill, Jamie Mykaela, Katie Pritchard, and Tasmin Sarkany.
  • Local talent will shine at the festival, with performances from Kate Pilnchuck, Anna George, Foo, Laura Ramirez, Matt Hobs, Jane Gregory, Steve Hall, and Caitriona Dowden.
  • The festival will also feature live podcast recordings from The Loremen Podcast and the We Hate Movies podcast.
  • Tickets are now available, with some shows already sold out.

Statistics:

  • The festival will run for a month, from July 1 to July 31.
  • It will feature 52 shows across three venues.
  • The festival will offer a range of acts, including returning favourites and debut performances from TV regulars.
  • Four shows will combine music and comedy.
  • The We Hate Movies podcast will make its first European appearance with a three-night residency.

Sources:

  • The Oxford Comedy Festival press release (no date or publication date provided)
  • The Oxford Comedy Festival program (no date or publication date provided)
  • The Loremen Podcast (no date or publication date provided)
  • The We Hate Movies podcast (no date or publication date provided)