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Major comedy festival under threat as operator folds

Major comedy festival under threat as operator folds
BBC Entertainment Wednesday 05 August 2026, 09:14 UTC 1 min read
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Leicester Comedy Festival has been held for more than 30 years but its operator has ceased trading.

Leicester Comedy Festival has been held for more than 30 years but its operator has ceased trading.
Leicester Comedy Festival (ORG)
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