Cheltenham Comedy Festival 2011

The inaugural Cheltenham Comedy Festival, in partnership with eFestivals, offers a line-up of top comedians and up and coming stars performing in numerous venues across the town of Cheltenham and is organised by the same team behind Wychwood Festival. The festival will take place from Tuesday 15th until Saturday 19th November 2011.

Line-up

Tuesday

Jeremy Hardy - Parabola Arts Centre

The Return Of Boothby Graffoe - Slak Bar

Wednesday

Off The Cuff - Parabola Arts Centre - The Off Stage Theatre Company

Howlers at Cheltenham Town Hall. Mixed bill of comedians including Charlie Baker as MC with Andi Osho and Ed Gamble

The Boy With Tape On His Face - Parabola Arts Centre

Thursday

Chris Martin & Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer - Cheltenham College. SOLD OUT

The Comedy Cabaret at Parabola Arts Centre - Host Desmond O'Connor, Pete Firman, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer, Abigail Collins & Monkey Poet with more acts tbc

Late Night Fringe at The Slak Bar - Chris Martin, Monkey Poet, Desmond O'Connor, Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer & Abigail Collins and more acts tbc

Ed Byrne - Cheltenham Town Hall

Friday

Roll Out The Beryl (the life and times of Beryl Reid) at Parabola Arts Centre - Elaine Pantling

Sarah Millican - Cheltenham Town Hall. SOLD OUT

Local & Live at The Slak Bar. Mixed bill of established local comedians along with shorter sets from some of the counties young, fresh comedic talent

Saturday

Family fun day at Parabola Arts Centre - Squash Box Theatre The Sea Show ages 4+, John Hegley Animal Alphaboat ages 8+, James Campbell ages 7+, comedy storytelling ages 4+, slapstick theatre piece 'Trifle', Jilly Jellybean, walk about and interactive sessions from street performers Maison Foo and Squashbox Theatre, face painting, and free workshops

Festival Finale Performance at Cheltenham Town Hall - Arthur Smith, Stewart Francis, Miles Jupp, Kevin Eldon, Jarred Christmas and Lloyd Langford with more

For the line-up details as available please click here.

Tickets

Ticket prices vary depending upon event. Tickets for all events are on sale from Cheltenham Town Hall (0844 576 2210) with some events already sold out. To buy tickets, click here.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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