New comedy festival launches in Durham
- A new comedy festival is to launch in Durham this spring
- The one-day event will bring both local performers and TV stars together in the city
- Organisers say it is the first of its kind in the English North East, with tickets now on sale
Durham is to get its own stand-up comedy festival.
An inaugural one-day event is scheduled to take place on Monday 26th May, the Late Spring Bank Holiday.
Organisers The Durham Stand Society and Dweebs Comedy explain: "DCF25 will bring you an unmissable line-up from TV comedians to local acts from students, all in the heart of Durham city centre.
"Durham's only festival devoted solely to stand-up comedy, the one-dayer will appeal to comedy fans of all ages and walks of life, conveniently packed into one bank holiday Monday - the perfect finale to the long weekend. We're bringing you an amazing day of comedy, with a line-up featuring Stevie Martin (Taskmaster), Dan Tiernan (Live At The Apollo), Chris Cantrill (Alma's Not Normal), Amy Annette (Off Menu), Joe Kent-Walters (Best Newcomer Winner at Edinburgh Fringe 2024) and Lorna Rose Treen (Dave's Joke of the Fringe 2023)."
The festival will also feature performances from Durham University's own Durham Revue and The Stand Society, as well as The Joke Clinic, a critically acclaimed YouTube series hosted by Charlie Bowers and Walter Jacks, and Newcastle favourites Shy Bairns.
Further acts have yet to be announced!
Co-founder of the festival and comedian Ben Lycett says: "We're delighted to be bringing this event to Durham, the first of its kind in the North East. This is a chance to watch some of the most exciting acts from across the country work up their new shows!"
Venues include Fabio's Bar, The Holy GrAle, and The Dun Cow.
Tickets range in price from £3 to £8, and are available now.