The summer comedy festival line-up includes Nina Conti
Hammersmith & Fulham Council – in partnership with the Bush Theatre and PBJ Management – is launching a new summer comedy festival in Shepherds Bush.
The weekend festival, which runs from 1-4 June, will see some of comedy’s top names appear at the newly-renovated Bush Theatre. The event will also feature free comedy workshops and performances for children and families.
“We want the Comedy Festival to be a real laugh,” says Jo Rowlands, Director of Planning, Regeneration and Housing for H&F Council.
“But more importantly it will showcase the borough’s leading role in London’s arts and culture scene, as well as the fantastic venues - such as the Bush Theatre - which are so important to the community and our efforts.”
The four-day festival of comedy from will see fresh and exciting new work, award-winning comedians, music and workshops in the Uxbridge Road theatre and will feature some of the hottest and most surprising comedians in the UK.
The line-up includes comedians Nina Conti, Shaun Keaveny, Tim Key, Joseph Morpurgo, Geins Family Giftshop, Sunday Assembly, Bring Your Own Baby, Tom Allen, Spencer Jones and Standard Guilty Feminist.
Watch this space as more acts are still to be announced for the festival.
“The Bush Theatre is delighted to be supporting the borough’s first comedy festival,” says Jon Gilchrist, Executive Director of the Bush Theatre. “We’re excited to continue our mission of supporting new writing in all its forms. We also hope the festival will encourage Shepherds Bush residents who haven’t visited the theatre before to try it for the first time.”
In mid-March the Bush Theatre burst into life again with a full programme in the main 180-seat theatre and a new-look studio.
The year-long revamp was made possible by £1m of funding from H&F Council - as well as £2.5m from Arts Council England and donations from generous individuals, trusts and foundations.
The summer Comedy Festival is also supported by the following partners: Shepherds Bush Housing Group, Westfield, Dorsett Hotel and U+I PLC.
For more details, times and tickets, visit the Bush Theatre website or call 020 8743 5050.
