The 12th edition of the annual Cambridge Comedy Festival returns to the city with 34 shows from some of the world s finest comedy performers. After two years of alfresco comedy on Jesus Green the festival returns to its original home at Cambridge Junction where the venue will be transformed into a comedy hub with four performance venues plus the Moonshine Brewery beer garden and delicious food from our street food vendors. The Jesterlarf Comedy Club will be hosting shows each night with big name headliners, whilst the other spaces feature Edinburgh preview shows and a star studded programme of award winners and the hottest emerging talent. There are also some great kid s shows for our young chucklers. INFO & tickets www.cambridgecomedyfestival.com www.junction.co.uk 01223 511 511 buy in person from: cambridge Junction Clifton way Cambridge CB1 7GX box office Opening hours Mon-Sat 10AM 6pm and for events Cambridge Junction is fully accessible. If you would like to discuss any access requirement prior to your visit, please call us on 01223 511 511. All events have unreserved seating. All prices shown include a booking fee. Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult. See website for full details. jesterlarf comedy club jesterlarf comedy club
JESTERLARF COMEDY CLUB JESTERLARF COMEDY CLUB Milton Jones, Ian Stone, Stefano Paolini, Maff Brown (MC) Multi award-winning Mock The Week regular Milton Jones headlines the show with a gag-packed set of absurd brilliance. The king of the one-liners continues to delight audiences across the UK with his utterly unique wordplay and very loud shirts. Support comes from BBC Radio 5 Live presenter and Comedy Store Cutting Edge stalwart Ian Stone with his biting topical satire. Plus Stefano Paolini an incredible beat-boxer and deft stand-up who combines both to deliver an original, playful and hilarious look at life as a second generation Italian immigrant and the culture clash between himself and his quirky family life and parents. Compere for the show is Maff Brown whose lightening quick jokes fall out of him like gold coins from a pirate s chest. J1 / 8.30 10.45pm / 18 / 16+ Josh Widdicombe, the Kagools, Rosie Jones, Laura Lexx (MC) The Last Leg s Josh Widdicombe headlines the show. Star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, QI and his very own hit BBC sitcom Josh. He s a master observationalist and the undisputed king of the exasperated petty gripe. Support comes from the multi award winning physical comedy duo The Kagools the undeniable purveyors of a good a time, guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. Plus Rosie Jones, a comedian whose cerebral palsy doesn t slow down her penchant for mischief in the slightest. Compere for the show is the uniquely gleeful Laura Lexx with her delightfully quirky take on the world. J1 / 8.30 10.45pm / 18 / 16+
JESTERLARF COMEDY CLUB JESTERLARF COMEDY CLUB Reginald D Hunter, Mike Gunn, Diane Spencer, Kevin McCarthy (MC) Spellbinding and brilliantly unpredictable multi award winning US star Reginald D Hunter headlines the show with his searingly honest and hilarious material that playfully prods sensibilities. Support comes from deadpan maestro Mike Gunn whose delightfully twisted gags and routines are comedy gold. Plus award winning Diane Spencer whose hilarious, slick and perverse humour has been compared to Joan Rivers and Jim Jeffries. Compere for the show is Jesterlarf regular Kevin McCarthy with his daft, playful and indescribable comedy. J1 / 8.30 10.45pm / 18 / 16+ Henning Wehn, Leo Kearse, Rich Wilson, John Mann (MC) German Comedy Ambassador superstar Henning Wehn headlines the show with his diplomatic master class in personal accountability and wonderment at the foibles of British society. Wunderbar! Support comes from Rich Wilson with hilarious tales of outrageous shenanigans and misadventure. He s effortlessly funny, smart and filthy in equal measure. Plus Scottish comedian of the year and UK Pun Champion Leo Kearse with side-splitting tales about being Scottish, dating, buying a train ticket and Thai toilets! Compere for the show is John Mann with his deadpan ramblings and delightful audience banter. J1 / 8.30 10.45pm / 18 / 16+
ADAM BUXTON: BUG X Join Adam Buxton comedian, writer, broadcaster, director, general music video enthusiast and YouTube comment wrangler as he takes you on a whistlestop tour through some of the highlights from the last ten years of the big-screen music video showcase, BUG. elf lyons: chiffchaff The Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee (Best Show 2017) presents her one woman musical about the economy. You read that right. Let s get fiscal. tony law: a lost show A new hour of absurd comedy from the triple Chortle award winner and ever-changing, hardto-contain, force of nature (Guardian). J2 / 7 8.15pm / 17 / 14+ J3 / 7.30 8.30pm / 10.50 / 16+ J3 / 7.30 8.30pm / 10.50 / 16+ SIMON BRODKIN IS NOT LEE NELSON Irrepressible prankster and acclaimed character comedian Simon Brodkin, steps out from behind his Lee Nelson persona to perform some unmissable stand-up as himself. Unfunny pillock The Deputy Prime Minister catherine bohart Catherine Bohart is the bisexual, OCD daughter of a Catholic Deacon and she s got a hell of a lot to say about it. As seen on Frankie Boyle s New World Order. Olaf Falafel: There s No i In Idiot Critically acclaimed idiot and author is back with another hour of surreal stupidity, inventive jokes, audience participation and the very loosest of themes. J2 / 9 10pm / 10.50 / 16+ J4 / 7 8pm / J4 / 8.30 9.30pm /
Griff Rhys Jones: Where Was I Join the star of Not the Nine o Clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In a Boat for a hilarious evening of comedy - observations, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies from forty years of travelling down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India, and across the arid wastes of the BBC. J2 / 7 8.50pm / 18 / 14+ George Egg: DIY Chef The comedian who cooks on stage presents an inspiring evening of stand-up whilst preparing three plates of food using power tools, office equipment, hair-dressing appliances and more. J3 / 7.30 8.30pm / 10.50 / 16+ Geoff Norcott: Traditionalism The satirical comic, and star of The Mash Report is trying to hold modern views, but worries that tradition is becoming a dirty word. J3 / 9 10pm / 10.50 / 16+ Tom Stade: I Swear To (Preview) After last year s smash-hit tour, the comedy legend returns with a new show, picking up just where he left off. Armed with his usual swagger and playful sense of mischief, Tom ponders generational conundrums and more. Mischievous, high-spirited, no nonsense stand-up Chortle Tom Ward: Popcorn Lung The critically acclaimed hip-haired comedian returns for a closer inspection of his favourite themes; love, freedom and aloneness. Ashley Blaker: Observant Jew The internationally acclaimed comedian and producer (Little Britain) comes to Cambridge direct from his Broadway run. Adam Vincent: Stuck In The Suburbs With You The Last Leg writer explains how family demands, societal expectations and unfulfilled joys are controlling his life. J2 / 9.30 10.30pm / 10.50 / 16+ J4 / 7 8pm J4 / 8.30 9.30pm J4 / 9.45 10.45pm
Jo Caulfield: Killing Time Jo Caulfield is a Edinburgh Festival favourite and she is taking up a brand new show. Guaranteed big laughs and big rants. Cut-throat, razor sharp-witted, urban comedy that goes down a treat. Like a sociology textbook, but with jokes The Times The Elvis Dead Cult classic horror movie Evil Dead 2 reinterpreted through the songs of Elvis Presley! An Edinburgh Comedy Award nominated underground hit. Jarred Christmas: Remarkably Average Jarred recently had a DNA test and found the results were extremely disappointing. Join him as he explores his own averageness. J2 / 7 8pm / 10.50 / 16+ J3 / 7.30 8.30pm / 10.50 / 16+ J3 / 9 10pm / 10.50 / 16+ Simon Evans: Genius Ever since he was a small boy, all Evans really wanted was to be recognised by the world as a man of genius. He has, until now, remained thwarted. A masterclass in socio-political comedy... The Show is called Genius. It comes very close. The Scotsman Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Home Sweet Home The debut hour from the next big thing in Scottish comedy. As heard on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 4extra. Darren Harriott: Visceral The properly funny (Times) Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee returns with a brand new show. J2 / 8.30 9.30pm / 15.50 / 16+ J4 / 7 8pm / J4 / 8.30 9.30pm /
Zoe Lyons: Entry Level Human This hugely popular comic returns with a fresh crop of quickfire observational gags, delivered with utter conviction not to mention proper laugh-out-loud one-liners. Top of her game, in command of her material, her audience and her stage. Chortle J2 / 7 8pm / 10.50 / 16+ charlie baker Join the star of Harry Hill s Tea Time as he serves up a hilarious hour of stand-up comedy. An absolute romp Chortle J3 / 7.30 8.30pm / 10.50 / 16+ Comedy Collision A showcase of the best emerging local comedy talent. Featuring Trevor Bickles, Nelson T Gombakomba, Adele Cliff, Martin Westgate, and Rob Knighton (MC). J3 / 9 10.15pm / Andrew Maxwell: Shake A Leg A world-class hour of whipsmart personal and political comedy from everyone s favourite Irish funnyman and Celebrity Mastermind champion. One of the planet s most natural comic talents, where anecdotes and observations are interwoven with razor sharp political and social commentary. Henry Paker Join one of the funniest men on the planet (Guardian) as he debuts a brand new hour of stand-up. Sara Barron: For Worse The reigning queen of New York s live storytelling scene delivers her debut hour that s filthy, fun and incisive. Maisie Adams: Vague The So You Think You re Funny? winner presents a work in progress ahead of her Edinburgh debut. J2 / 9 10pm / 10.50 / 16+ J4 / 6 7pm J4 / 7.15 8.15pm J4 / 8.30 9.30pm
The Greatest Goat Of All Time Family Show Charlie, Glenda and Graham her goat go on a hilarious musical rollercoaster of showbiz, adventure and emotion. A fresh, funny and fantastical story starring award-winning comedian, singer and dancer Charlie Baker (Harry Hill s Tea Time, Dog Ate My Homework, Doctor Who) and BAFTAwinning CBBC Class Dismissed actress Sam Battersea. Live clip-clop hip-hop soundtrack accompanies our hero on her journey from 0-100% confidence with her magically tuneful farmyard friend. Jokes! Songs! A goat! (plastic). Smiles! (Not plastic). Comedy Club 4 Kids Just cos you re a kid, doesn t mean you should miss out on the best stand-ups and sketch acts of the Festival! Just cos you re an adult at a kids show, doesn t mean you can t also have the best time! Since 2005, Comedy Club 4 Kids have been persuading their favourite performers to strut their stuff for family audiences. Family Show J2 / 2.30 3.30pm / 10 adult / 6 child / Family of 4: 28 / 5+ J2 / 5.15 6.15pm / 10 adult / 6 child / Family of 4: 28 / 7+ food and drink Renowned local restauranteur La Maison Du Steak and Pull Me Chéri will be serving up some delicious French street food from their vintage Renault Estafette inside the beer garden. Caffe Mobile will offer a selection of homemade cakes and pastries as well as freshly ground coffee whilst local ice cream supremo Jack s Gelato will present a mouthwatering selection of unusual flavours. SESKA: Spot The Difference Family Show SESKA performs incredibly silly magic tricks - repeats them again but with a crazy added difference....and when you spot the difference you win a fab prize! A party atmosphere, hilarious entertainment and a competition all in one. Crazier than finding a penguin in your fridge when Seska comes to town. Kids laugh out loud, dads fart out loud and mums faint at his feet! J2 / 4 4.45pm / 10 adult / 6 child / Family of 4: 28 / 4+