Shows for adults and children as the comedy festival heads to Conkers
FOR the first time, Conkers, the awardwinning visitor attraction at the heart of The National Forest, is to host Leicester Comedy Festival shows this February.
The shows take place from February 7-8 and include a night of top stand-up comedians, a Kids Joke Spot for budding comedy performers and a leading Peter Kay tribute act.
- ruary 7 - A night with Lee Lard: Peter Kay tribute
A night of pure entertainment including a one course meal and post
with over 3,000 performances under his belt, Lee Lard is still being voted the most popular comedy tribute act in the UK. Lee’s outstanding tribute to Bolton’s funny man, Peter Kay has now been enjoyed by thousands of fans throughout the UK and abroad.
February 8 - Kids Comedy @CONKERS
Get ready for a great day of entertainment for all of the family. There will be three Punch & Judy shows throughout the day and an amazing Kids Joke Spot, a pop-up interactive activity for young people who want to know what it’s like to be a comedy performer. The children will have the opportunity to get on stage and tell their own jokes into a microphone for their parents and passersby to enjoy.
- ruary 8 - Comedy Night @CONKERS
Join Conkers for a night of comic genius and get ready to laugh out loud. Introducing three top comedians a compere, plus a full bar and food service available on the night! Your headliner for the evening, Andrew Law
Michael MacIntyre’s Comedy Road
to name but a few), accompanied by Darren Altman (semi-finalist on Brit
- deswell (as seen on Extras BBC, Russell Howard’s Good News BBC3), and hosted by the wonderful Steve Allen
Tickets can be booked online at www.visitconkers.com or by calling
David Edwards, general manager at
make our debut as a host venue for shows for the Leicester Comedy Festival, one of the biggest festivals in the UK comedy calendar.
“There are some great acts for kids and grown-ups alike, so come along for a laugh-filled weekend.”