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Welcome
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The
2009 festival is now over, and what a success it was, with massive
sell-outs and some quite frankly great shows!
We're now thinking about 2010 which is pencil'd in for:
- Friday 1 October to Sunday
10 October 2010 -
Full details will be announced summer 2010. If you're an act, venue or
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Birmingham's near legendary comedy festival laughs in the
face of the crippling credit cruch with another stellar line-up of stand-up
comedy, theatre, visual arts, film, cabaret and music.
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Find out who's on and where with our full day-by-day listings to 2009's festival which features such acclaimed acts as Michael McIntrye, Rob Brydon, Rich Hall and Andy Parsons. There's also a salute to Monty Python, a new stage production of the award-winning East Is East, a member of Duran Duran, tons of great local acts and much more... >
Read full 2009 BIRMINGHAM COMEDY FESTIVAL 2009 featuring * Michael McIntyre * Rob Brydon * Rich Hall * Monty Python * East Is East * Andy Parsons * John Shuttleworth * Frank Carson * Pam Ayres * Josie Long * Robin Ince * Neil Innes * David O'Doherty * Mrs Barbara Nice * Felix Dexter * Al Pitcher * Matt Price * Jo Enright * Steve Lilly * John Cooper Clarke * Andrew O'Neill * Monsters Vs Aliens * * Simon Munnery * Ted Chippington * Stewart Francis * John Taylor * Mark Allen * Craig Deeley * Gary Colman * * Sheila M * Kent Valentine * Abstract Cabinet * Mark Olver * Dan Nightingale * Andy White * Tony Hancock * Dr Johnny Facade * Comedy Quiz * Abstract Cabinet Show * |
Interviews and features on some of the acts who'll be appearing in this years Birmingham Comedy Festival. > David O'Doherty on the appeal of cheap keyboards and his move into wildlife publishing ...! > Gary Colman has some tips for aspiring comedians... > Mock The Week's Andy Parsons loves the buzz od a live stand-up show... > East Is East is 'raw and real' reckons lead actor Archie Lal... > Laureana Toledo on her collaboration with Duran Duran's John Taylor... > Simon Munnery on playing gigs, Banksy and Ted Chippington... > Josie Long returns for her third Electric Adventure Club... > Michael McIntyre recalls the influence of Kenny Everett... Plus: Steve
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2/10/09: The festival kicks off in earnest. Bring it on! 1/10/09: Listen out for daily features on BBCWM Paul Franks Drivetime Show throughout the festival, inc interviews with Pam Ayres, Justin Moorhouse, Gavin Wade, Frank Carson, Dave Dinsdale, David O'Doherty and more. Also, look out for Carson on BBC Midlands Today and Al Pitcher on ITV Central News (Oct 2). 30/9/09: Full Hancock Day, GIAC and Comedy Train programmes now available. 30/9/09: Josie Long, Barbara Nice, Stewart Francis, Neil Innes, John Shuttleworth, Rich Hall, The Laughing Sole and Rob Brydon - all sold out! 29/9/09: New date and venue for Sheila M's Comedy Night 25/9/09: Abstract Cabinet Show, East Is East and Steve Lilly's Comedy Classics all open today! 24/9/09: New start time for Pam Ayres on Oct 11 (now 3.30pm) 20/09/09: Hackney Empire New Act of The Year 2008 finalist Vikki Stone signs up for Ticklish Allsorts. 18/9/09: The acclaimed Popcorn Comedy, featuring TNT Show's Holly Walsh, joins the festival line-up. PREVIOUS
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