The Roof Gardens Comedy Festival Line-up Announced

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Following 2016’s sell out event, The Roof Gardens has announced the return of its Comedy Festival on Sunday 25th June 2017. This is a great chance to preview some Edinburgh Fringe material ahead of the crowds in what is sure to be one of the highlights of the summer!

Headlining this year’s event will be award-winning comedian Dane Baptiste. The London born stand-up has had previous sell-out shows at Edinburgh and across the UK, as well as writing and starring in BBC sitcom series ‘Sunny D’ – in which you can spy 2014 Funny Women Awards finalist Samantha Baines!

Joining Dane on the main stage, and following in the footsteps of Katherine Ryan, Doc Brown, Joe Lycett and Katy Brand, will be critically acclaimed Matt Richardson and Tom Deacon. Completing the line up on the Tudor Garden stage will be Lucy Porter, Bobby Mair and Ellie Taylor.

From 3pm – 9pm guests will enjoy a truly unique blend of laugh loud loud comedy coupled with delicious cocktails, outdoor garden games and outstanding BBQ food in one of London’s most unique venues.

Tickets can be purchased from Design My Night, with limited Early Bird tickets available from £20.

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This award is open to all women filmmakers and content developers. The film must be an original narrative created, produced and devised by a woman, or women, although male cast and crew members are allowed.

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