ABERYSTWYTH COMEDY FESTIVAL makes its highly-anticipated return soon, bringing big hitters from across the UK comedy scene to the coastal town from the 29th September through to 1st October. Organised by LITTLE WANDER, the same team behind the renowned Machynlleth Comedy Festival, this year’s event is the biggest yet with the addition of two new venues and a special focus on inclusivity.
Over three days, the festival will showcase approximately 100 shows, including Darren Harriott, Grace Petrie, Stephen Bailey, Ania Magliano, Dave’s Funniest Joke of The Fringe winner Lorna Rose Treen, Eric Rushton (winner of the inaugural Sean Lock award), and Welsh rising star Mel Owen, drawing comedy enthusiasts from far and wide to this charming seaside setting.
With acts fresh from sell-out Edinburgh fringe runs alongside family friendly programming that includes Aardman Animation Workshops and Clwb Carco, a Welsh language children’s show, there’s something for everyone. And even more so with this year’s continuation of live captioned performances as Little Wander strive to make their comedy offerings more accessible to disabled audiences.
In its fifth year Aberystwyth Comedy Festival is now a part of HYNT, a national access scheme working with venues across Wales to ensure there is a consistent offer available for audience members with impairment or specific access needs. We’re proud to be part of such a scheme and hope to continue improving festival accessibility. In particular this year’s programming offers real time on-screen captioning for Bridget Christie Who Am I?, Aberystwyth Comedy Festival Friday Night Showcase, Kiri Pritchard-McLean Work in Progress, Kieran Hodgson Big in Scotland, Aberystwyth Comedy Festival Saturday Night Showcase, Rosie Jones Triple Threat, and Tamsyn Kelly Crying in TKMaxx.
The festival programme is absolutely huge. We reckon the best thing to do is click on the link below and download the official programme to your device – it’s free by the way.
Aber 2023 also sees Little Wander proudly step into the world of festival radio with the launch of Little Wander Radio, their brand new pop-up station. Broadcasting on 90.2 FM and online from its home in Aber’s Eco Hub, Little Wander Radio will provide music, festival news, and guest DJ sets throughout the weekend.
ABERYSTWYTH COMEDY FESTIVAL runs from Friday 29th September through to Sunday 1st October. Download the programme above and head over to their website for all the details – HERE.
Tickets available via https://abercomedyfest.co.uk
Incidentally, Aberystwyth Comedy Festival are on the look-out for exciting and enthusiastic individuals seeking to volunteer at the event and this is your opportunity to become part of an inspiring and vibrant team and gain valuable experience in a professional and supported environment. They have volunteer opportunities from stewarding to box office, from technicians to promotions. For details on volunteering go – HERE.
