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Michael Harris-Wakelam

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Leicester Comedy Festival 2025 Awards nominees

Nominees in the wide-ranging 2025 Leicester Comedy Festival Awards have been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 28th February 2025

Will BF wins UK Pun Championship 2025

The 2025 UK Pun Championship has been won by Will BF.

British Comedy Guide, 11th February 2025

Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 Awards nominees

Daniel Foxx, Darran Griffiths, Joe Kent-Walters, Michael Brunström, Milo Edwards and Thanyia Moore are amongst those nominated in the Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 Awards.

British Comedy Guide, 4th March 2024

Leicester Comedy Festival's CEO talks growth, community and emerging talent

"We are bringing comedy to your doorstep" says Michael Harris-Wakelam.

Sali Shobowale, Leicester Mercury, 14th February 2024

Leicester Comedy Festival company announces new leadership team

With both current CEO Laura Arends and Founder Geoff Rowe stepping down this year, Big Difference Company, the charity who produce Leicester Comedy Festival and The UK Kids' Comedy Festival are delighted to announce a new leadership team that will take charge following this year's festivals. Joining the Company as CEO will be Michael Harris-Wakelam who is currently Theatre and Events Manager at the Y Theatre in Leicester.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd February 2023

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