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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 3d

Here is your final round of shows for the weekend!

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 3d

Ready to go again?

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 3d

Coming up next, we've got some absolute corkers...

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 3d

Coming up next at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival…

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 3d

First up today, it’s James Acaster trying out some new ideas!

🌟 James Acaster - Work in Progress
⏰ 12PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

Hey, Dancing Queen! It’s time to watch your favourite comedians sing your favourite Swedish pop songs.

🌟 Kiri Pritchard-McLean & Tarot - ABBA at Aber
⏰ 10PM
📍Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

Coming up next, we’ve got:

🌟 James Acaster - Work in Progress
⏰ 8PM
📍Theatre

🌟 Matt Richardson - Brash
⏰ 8PM
📍Cinema

🌟 Lil Wenker - BANGTAIL
⏰ 8PM
📍Dance Studio 3

🌟 Joe Kent-Walters - DEAD!!! (Good Fun Time)
⏰ 8:15PM
📍Studio

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

Here are all your 6PM shows!

🌟 Nick Helm - No One Gets Out Alive
⏰ 6PM

🌟 Stuart Laws - Stuart Laws Was Definitely Joking?
⏰ 6PM

🌟 Liam Withnail - Big Strong Boy
⏰ 6PM

🌟 Esyllt Sears & Robin Morgan - First Dates Motel
⏰ 6:15PM

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

Ready to go again?

🌟 Rory Scovel - Should I Live Here Tour
⏰ 4PM
📍Theatre

🌟 Celya AB - Work in Progress
⏰ 4PM
📍Cinema

🌟 Eric Rushton - Innkeeper
⏰ 4PM
📍Dance Studio 3

🌟 Robin Morgan - Robin Morgan does a Work in Progress
⏰ 4:15PM
📍Studio

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

Here are all your 12PM shows!

🎟 Get your tickets from the box office, via our app, or website!

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

We hope you've had your Ready Brek! Starting our Saturday morning off with. sold-out event - a live recording of Kiri’s Comedy Club for BBC Radio Wales and BBC Sounds. You're in for a treat!

🌟 Kiri Pritchard-McLean - Kiri's Comedy Club - Live Record
⏰10:30AM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 4d

Day one of Aberystwyth Comedy Festival ✨

Yesterday was a right laugh - and we're only just getting started.

There may be a storm rolling in, but we’re staying cosy (and cracking up) inside Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Come join us for another brilliant day of comedy!

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 5d

Next up it’s the Aberystwyth Comedy Festival Showcase 🎉
Join host Kiri Pritchard-McLean for a two hour mixed bill spectacular!

⏰ 9PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre
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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 5d

Coming up next at Aberystwyth Comedy Festival…

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 5d

It's our first event of the festival! Ever wanted to know the science behind what makes us laugh? Now's your chance!

🌟 Dr Gil Greengross - Wit Happens: A Light-hearted Dive into the Science of Humour
📅 Fri 03 Oct - 5PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Cinema

Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 6d

Stuart Laws is a stand up comedian with a very stupid style, telling observational stories with a neat structural hook.

🌟 Stuart Laws - Stuart Laws Was Definitely Joking
📅 Sat 04 October - 6PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Cinema

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 6d

Following multiple sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre, Celya AB (Live At The Apollo, Off Menu, Just For Laughs) is working on her new show.

🌟 Celya AB - Work in Progress
📅 Sat 04 Oct - 4PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Cinema

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 6d

Mark Steel is a multi award-winning, BAFTA-nominated writer & comedian. The Leopard in My House is proof that this leftie, working-class, Radio 4 favourite truly deserves his place in the UK comedy pantheon.

📅 Sun 05 Oct - 7:30PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 6d

Let's get ready for the weekend! ✨

📍 If you're in Aberystwyth, you can pick up a copy of the festival programme from the Arts Centre!

👆 Or you can download a digital copy here: https://f.mtr.cool/phnbwevaky

See you soon! 😀

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 6d

🌟 Rory Scovel's Should I Live Here Tour
📅 Sat 04 Oct - 4PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre

As seen on Netflix, Apple TV, HBO Max, and more.

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 7d

Expect daft & dry oddball observations as Paul Hilleard tackles all of the day's big issues including: bus drivers, yoga & hot stew.

🌟 Paul Hilleard - Work in Progress
📅 Sun 05 Oct - 6PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Dance Studio 3

BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 7d

When Amy Mason got hacked, she lost her number, bank account & social media access. And then the hackers started sending her gifts...

🌟 Amy Mason - Behold!
📅 Sat 04 Oct - 6PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre – Dance Studio 3

“Delightfully deadpan” ★★★★ Skinny

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 7d

🌟 Steffan Alun - Stand Up
📅 Sun 05 Oct - 8PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Dance Studio 3

An hour of excellent comedy about sexuality, pop culture and all the best things about Wales.

Seen & heard on BBC Wales, S4C, Radio 4Extra, Radio Cymru, support for Elis James .

🎟️ https://f.mtr.cool/uzlftpjhzq

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Aberystwyth Comedy Festival @abercomedyfest.bsky.social · 8d

Nick Helm is the greatest living all-round entertainer of his or any generation, living or dead, and he’s coming to a town near you!

🌟 No One Gets Out Alive
📅 Sat 04 Oct - 6PM
📍 Aberystwyth Arts Centre - Theatre

‘Genuinely exciting’ ★★★★★ Telegraph

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