The first batch of shows has been announced for this year's Udderbelly Festival, which takes place on London's South Bank from April 7 - July 17. This is followed by the London Wonderground which runs from May 5 - September 25.

Among the comedy highlights are Nina Conti, Paul Zerdin, Jason Byrne, Tony Law, Reg Hunter, Debra Stephenson and Christian O’Connell. The line-up also includes Austentatious, Margaret Thatcher Queen of Soho, Jessie Cave, Massive Lazy Girls (a joint venture between Massive Dad, Lazy Susan and Birthday Girls) and QI Elves’ No Such Thing as a Fish.

Now firmly established as highlights of London’s cultural calendar, these two festivals bring a programme of performance, attractions and events to Southbank Centre’s summer season. Performances also include the London premiere of Close Up, the new show from world-renowned circus company Circa; Acapella smash-hit Gobsmacked!; all-male burlesque from the boys of Briefs and bearded circus in Barbu.

Many more shows will be announced and available for public purchase on Friday 12 February, but some are already available here.