Beyond A Joke: Comfort, comedy, and why it matters.

Beyond A Joke: Comfort, comedy, and why it matters.

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Beyond A Joke: Comfort, comedy, and why it matters.

Leicester Comedy Festival has over 700 shows as part of its programming, so there really is something for everyone.. However, not everything is for everyone. Join PhD researcher Rachael Abbey, who is currently working with Leicester Comedy Festival, to talk about how comfort and discomfort plays out in comedy audiences, particularly in a festival context.

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The Gallery, De Montfort University, Mill Lane, Leicester, LE2 7PT

Tel: 0116 255 1551

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Beyond A Joke: Comfort, comedy, and why it matters. (16 Feb 2025)
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Sunday16:00 - 17:00

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