Pauline Eyre
Pauline Eyre

Pauline Eyre

  • Stand-up comedian and actor

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Leicester Comedy Festival announces 2024 shortlists

Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the comedians taking part in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, UK Pun Championships and Silver Stand Up contests, plus the Circuit Breakers development programme.

British Comedy Guide, 15th December 2023

UK Pun Championships result

The comedian crowned winner was Lee Brace, who pipped Daniel Edison in the final.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th February 2023

Leicester Comedy Festival announces 2023 shortlists

The Leicester Comedy Festival has announced the shortlists for the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year, UK Pun Championships and Silver Stand Up contests, plus the Circuit Breakers development programme.

British Comedy Guide, 13th December 2022

Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2022 finalists announced

Nick Elleray, Hayley Ellis, Louise Leigh, Lucila San Martin, John Meagher, Firuz Ozari, Ashish Suri and Sam Williams will compete in the Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year 2022 final. The comedians involved in Silver Stand Up, UK Pun Championships and Union JACK Radio's Circuit Breakers have also been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 17th December 2021

Leicester Comedy Festival to publish All Puns Blazing joke book

Leicester Comedy Festival is publishing a celebratory book of puns. All Puns Blazing: The Best British Knockout Jokes will be published in November.

British Comedy Guide, 16th August 2021

UK Pun Championship 2021 line-up announced

The contestants have been revealed for the 2021 UK Pun Championship. Also, the finalists for Silver Stand Up Competition have been announced.

British Comedy Guide, 18th December 2020

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