What's On in Derby this weekend? City to host Leicester Comedy Festival preview at Dubrek Studios

Fans of comedy and good food are in for a treat as acclaimed artists perform in Derby before taking the stage at Leicester Comedy Festival (LCF).

Having the preview event on the weekend before Leicester Comedy Festival kicks off is a major coup for Derby.

It lets people enjoy an amazing line-up of local talent before they take the stage at LCF, which is thought to be one of the biggest and longest-running comedy festivals in Europe.

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Organisers Furthest From The Sea have curated a hand-picked line-up which includes Derby comedians Alex Leam, Wesley Mallin and Jen Clare performing new shows and material, some for the first time.

There will be two LCF preview evenings on Friday February 2, and Saturday February 3, 2024.

On both evenings, people can tuck into handmade pizzas with a variety of flavours including pepperoni, feta with walnut and honey, and roasted pepper with mushroom.

Full line-up

Friday, February 2

7.30pm - 8.30pm |  Wesley Mallin Ruins Your Song, 

9pm - 10pm |  Opportunity Knock Knocks: an eclectic mix of established comedians including Nick Tyler, Jen Clare, George Coppen and Ruby Murray

Saturday, February 3

7.30pm - 8.30pm - 12,999 Steps (Autism Reframed) 

9pm - 10pm - Alex Leam: Awkward Question Time 

Tilly Smith from Furthest From The Sea said: “It is brilliant to be able to showcase such great talent from Derbyshire on a home stage in Derby, before they hit the UK's most famous comedy festival in Leicester later in February.”

The comedy weekend will be held at Dubrek Studios, 67 Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LB

Doors open at 7pm.

Shows are ticketed at £5 each, with the option of adding a second show each evening for half price (subject to availability).

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