Rik Mayall Comedy Festival Kicks Off in Worcester with Over 200 Events
The inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival is set to bring laughter and entertainment to Worcester this weekend, with over 200 comedy events taking place across the town. The festival, which is a tribute to the late comedian Rik Mayall, will feature big-name comedians such as Greg Davies and Shaparak Khorsandi.
According to the Worcester News, the festival will start with a bang on Saturday, May 31, with a free-to-attend launch event spread across Victoria Square, St Andrew’s Square Shopping Centre, and the Droitwich Library. Over 40 events will take place on the launch day, with some being free and others requiring tickets. [1]
The Worcester News reports that tickets for some events have sold out in minutes, including a performance by Greg Davies. The festival will feature a range of events, including a sell-out performance by Shaparak Khorsandi of Scatterbrain at The Norbury Theatre, Mr Chuckles’ B’day Bonanza, which is free to attend at 10.45am in Victoria Square, and Mitch Benn’s free performance at 11.30am in Victoria Square.
Comedian and musical satirist Mitch Benn, whose work is significantly influenced by Rik Mayall’s fearless comedic style, has expressed his excitement about being part of the festival. "In my teenage years, I was obsessed with the Young Ones and the Comic Strip crew," he said. "There couldn’t be a more fitting tribute to Rik than this joyous festival packed with big names and new talent. He’d have loved it – and I’m thrilled to be part of it." [1]
The festival will continue with over 150 events taking place across more than 20 venues across the town, including The Red Lion, Nelly’s Yard, Arch Rivals, and more, before concluding on June 7. The Worcester News has reported that the festival will feature a range of events, including comedy performances, live music, and children’s activities.
The Rik Mayall Comedy Emporium, which is located on Droitwich High Street, will have a traditional joke shop and fancy dress display celebrating the comedian’s life and career. The festival will conclude on June 7 with a ‘party in the park’ in Lido Park, featuring live music and children’s activities.
For a full list of events taking place at The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival, readers can visit the Worcester News website. [1] The festival is a fitting tribute to Rik Mayall’s legacy, and it’s clear that he would have been thrilled to be a part of it.
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[1] https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/news/25199775.happening-rik-mayall-comedy-festival/
