READING will soon be home to a brand new independent comedy and arts festival across a number of venues over three days.
The inaugural Reading Indie Comedy Festival is set to take place next year, with Zoe Lyons announced as the headline act.
She be joined by fellow comedians, both national and local, when she takes to the stage at Double-Barrelled Brewery.
The festival will also see the Reading New Comedian of the Year competition, taking place at The Purple Turtle, and The Sunday Roast at Milk Bar, presented by Roast Battle UK.
Double-Barrelled brewery will also see its very own dedicated show, The RCF Brewery Showcase.
These will be followed by an after party, also at Double-Barrelled Brewery.
Co-organiser and promoter for Mates Rates Comedy Nick Byard said: “this is a great opportunity to showcase Reading’s thriving independent comedy scene and bring some big names to Reading.
“The £30 festival pass is an absolute bargain but we also have some great options for the more casual festival goer and people on a budget.”
Festival co-organiser and promoter for Laughter Craft Comedy Jonathan Elston said: “we have been hosting some of the biggest names at our new material night at Milk Bar for a while now.
“It will be great to see some of them bringing their exclusive shows to the festival.”
Reading Indie Comedy Festival will take place across Reading from Friday-Sunday, May 19-21.
A weekend pass costs £30, with tickets for individual shows and events also available.
Full details and tickets are available via: www.fatsoma.com/p/reading-comedy-festival
