The first batch of comedy and cabaret acts for this year's Latitude Festival have been confirmed.
The major headliner is Russell Howard, doing a rare top-of-the-bill show ahead of his next world tour. Two further big comedy names will be announced at a later date but revealed today are lots of other appealing attractions for the comedy and cabaret tents over the long weekend of July 14 - 17 in Henham Park, Suffolk.
The line-up also includes Josh Widdicombe, fresh from his successful UK tour and The Last Leg, Al Murray Pub Landlord venturing into the open air, Paul Merton and Chums doing improvisation, David O'Doherty who was on excellent form last time he played the comedy tent and Sara Pascoe, whose first book is about to be published. Comedian and musician extraordinaire Reggie Watts will be coming over for the Festival. Another interesting booking is American comic Bridget Everett.
Further names include:
Mark Watson
Hal Cruttenden
Nick Helm
Simon Evans
Mark Steel
Sam Simmons
Joe Lycett
Kerry Godliman
Pappy's
The Horne Section
Daniel Sloss
James Acaster
Nish Kumar
Joel Dommet
Max And Ivan
Marcel Lucont
Cardinal Burns, Jamie Demetriou, Ellie White & Special Guests
Ivo Graham
Felicity Ward
Al Porter
Rhys James
Kiri Pritchard Mclean
David Morgan
Iain Stirling
Phil Wang
David Elms
Comedian's Cinema Club
Bobby Mair
Kieran Hodgson
Richard Gadd
Lazy Susan
Massive Dad
Gein's Family Gift Shop
Sean Mcloughlin
Spencer Jones
Gabriel Bisset-Smith
Daphne
Grainne Maguire
Stuart Goldsmith
Robert Cawsey
Pierre Novellie
Beth Vyse
Lolly Adefope
Tez Ilyas
Goose
Tom Lucy
Fin Taylor
Jordan Brookes
Kae Kurd
Mo Gilligan
Sophie Willan
Eshaan Akbar
Funmbi Omotayo
Elf Lyons
Twayna Mayne
Katia Kvinge
Brennan Reece
Lauren Pattison
Rose Matafeo
Danny O'brien
Kate Lucas
Emma Sidi
Eleanor Tiernan
Chortle Student Comedy Awards
Latitude’s Curator of the Arts, Tania Harrison says:
“Latitude has always prided itself on the breadth of our line ups and this year is very exciting. In the Comedy and Cabaret Arenas you’ll find newcomers, rising stars and international acts. We have comedy in all its guises, including the first of our announced headliners; Russell Howard, who we’re delighted is headlining on Friday. Russell is joined on the bill by some of the most brilliant UK and US comics, including Josh Widdicombe, Reggie Watts and Bridget Everett. We’re also presenting some of the most vibrant cabaret, from Duckie and The Glory. There’s a home for every kind of comic and comedy fan at Latitude this year.”
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