Jason Manford, Frankie Boyle and Ardal O’Hanlon are three of the high-profile names confirmed to do shows at the official Fanzone during the Rugby World Cup 2015. 

The gigs will take place in Richmond's Old Deer Park during the September/October Tournament as part of The Big Hullabaloo, a series of ticketed events on non rugby screening days. Other performers will be announced in the next few weeks. The shows and dates are: 

Frankie Boyle - Hurt Like You’ve Never Been Loved: 25 September 

Home Nations Comedy Night – including Danny Bhoy, Ardal O’Hanlon, Lloyd Langford & Zoe Lyons: 1 October 

Jason Manford - Live: 16 October 

The Fanzone will include a large tent seating 5,000 for the ticketed events. There will also be big screens, stage, entertainment, high quality rides and attractions and a rugby exhibition pitch hosting matches and demonstrations.   

The Fanzone is delivered by the Underbelly organisation who are also responsible for major shows in Edinburgh and the Udderbelly and London Wonderground Festivals on London’s South Bank.

Tickets are on sale now here.