Hull funnyman added to line-up of Comedy Festival launch event
The biggest Hull Comedy Festival show yet just got even bigger with more acts signed up for the launch event - including a local comic.
Since its first instalment back in 2007, the festival has been drawing in huge names on the circuit to the city. The opening of the 18th edition of the festival will be headlined by Chris Ramsey, and will be launched at a special event at Connexin Live - the first time the festival has been at the arena in eight years.
Chris, who is well known for his various TV appearances, will be joined by fellow comedians Chloe Petts, Ahir Shah and Hull's own Jack McLean. Jack was named Hull New Comedian 2022, and will take to the stage during the festival's big opener.
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Jack said: “The Hull Comedy Festival has played a huge part in my development as in act and a big part of my stand up journey, I owe it so much. The opportunities it gives to new and established acts across the country has been invaluable to me.
"Giving access to the some of the biggest stages in the region and showcasing new acts and works from acts of all levels, helping to grow comedy in the area. From winning their Hull New Comedian 2022 competition, performing my debut show there in 2023 and now, being part of this huge launch event this year, the biggest event in its history.
"Being from the area I'm aware of the impact Connexin Live has had in Hull in bringing worldwide stars to the area and to be able to perform there myself alongside some of the country’s biggest comedians, helping to showcase the fabulous comedy talent in the area and give me the biggest stage to perform on, is beyond anything I could have wanted.”
Jed Salisbury, director of Hull Comedy Festival, said: “l am delighted with our collaboration at Connexin Live. To partner with a venue that injects fresh life into Hull, this partnership presents the festival with a fantastic opportunity to welcome national comedy fans to the city and to bring eyes to grassroots comedy in Hull, encouraging greater support for Hull’s talented comedians. We’re excited to host this year's event at Connexin Live and celebrate the vibrant comedy scene that that is forever growing in Hull.”
Gary Jennison, creative director at Hull Comedy Festival, added: “We're thrilled to be bringing a unique multi award winning comedy line up to Connexin Live. This will be the biggest event the Hull Comedy Festival has programmed.
"The festival is already on the icons wall at the venue and this event, being able to bring one of the biggest names in comedy with a sprinkle of Hull talent and multi award winning support acts, will be a night to remember and shine a light on the region’s biggest comedy festival and the amazing comedy talent we have in the region. We are excited to showcase what the festival is all about on the biggest stage available and who knows, this could put us on the comedy map, whatever that is....”
This year's Hull Comedy Festival will be hosted across multiple different venues in the city including Hull Truck Theatre, Hull Comedy Lounge and the Edge Hub in late October and throughout November. Tickets for the launch event, Live At Connexin featuring Jack McLean, are available here.