The Leicester Comedy Festival archive is one of the biggest archives of British comedy, preserved and stored at De Montfort University. Join the Special Collections team and Festival founder Geoff Rowe to explore some of the collection including promotional materials, photographs, press cuttings and other memorabilia. Advance booking essential. All proceeds will support the future development of the archive.
Tel: 0116 255 1551
Beyond a Joke: Leicester Comedy Festival Archive Day (22 Feb 2025) | ||
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Saturday | 12:00 | - 13:30 |
14:30 | - 16:00 |
Just a short walk from Leicester’s vibrant city centre is the meandering River Soar. The…
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) are immensely proud of their brilliant home city…
Costume drama played out in ancient quarter
Two of Leicester’s most interesting historic houses, now form the Newarke Houses social…
Upstairs At The Western is a pub theatre that produces and hosts comedy, poetry,…
Castle Gardens is a peaceful green space beside the Grand Union Canal in Leicester.
The Sue Townsend theatre is an iconic city venue, opened in 1963.
Jewry Wall Museum is currently closed for refurbishment. Check back here for details of…
Opened in the summer of 2004, Firebug has fast become an essential part of Leicester’s…
From Shakespeare to Civil War – 600 years of drama. The Grade I listed, timber-framed…
Uncover the Story of King Richard III at the King Richard III Visitor Centre in Leicester…
Leicester Cathedral is currently undergoing renovation and will reopen to the public on…
The illustrious history of the formidable Leicester Tigers dates back to 1880, making…
The Distillers Kitchen, is a new Gin School and exclusive venue as part of the 45 Bar…
The Big Difference Venue is an independent music, comedy, arts venue and bar in the heart…
St Martin’s Square is in a delightful spot, tucked between Silver Street and St Martin’s.…
Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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Standard | Free |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.