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Bristol Comedy Garden announces line-up including some familiar faces

By Hannah Massoudi  Sunday Mar 2, 2025

Bristol Comedy Garden, will be returning to Queen Square from June 4 to 8, with five nights of star-studded stand-up live.

Highlights from this year’s line-up include familiar favourites from 2023 such as Off Menu’s Ed Gamble, multi-awarding Sara Pascoe, Frankie Boyle and Bristol’s own Jayde Adams.

Additionally Taskmaster contestants Sam Campbell, Lucy Beaumont, Rosie Jones and show originator, Alex Horne.

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Also on the bill is cult comic/poet Tim Key, viral phenomenon Sarah Keyworth, Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Bridget Christie, Netflix special favourite Phil Wang, Mash Report stars Rachel Parrish and Catherine Bohart.

It’s also your chance to catch the newest emerging talent including Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee Jin Hao Li, award-winning Michael Odewale, best newcomer Lara Ricote and Fringe smash-hit Josephine Lacey.

Key recently embarked on a book tour to celebrate the publication of Chapters, his poetry anthology

Now in its 14th year, the mighty Bristol Comedy Garden guarantees unbeatable entertainment combined with delicious street food and quality-stocked bars in a summer festival setting.

The stand-up spectacular is a regional favourite, welcoming tens of thousands of comedy fans each year into the heart of the city.

The Devon-raised sibling team behind it all – Will Briggs and Cass Randolph of 57 Festivals – are always excited to return to the South West.

Will says: “We’re all set for another vintage year in Queen Square, the line-up is outstanding, each show is packed with incredible names and the sharpest of rising stars.

“It’s the best place to see the finest acts around and in a beautiful festival setting, it’s hard to beat! We’re looking forward to welcoming our Comedy Garden fans back for another stand-out edition.”

For tickets visit the website to find out more www.bristolcomedygarden.co.uk.

All photos: Lloyd Winters

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