Performers
Each year a selection of international acts, UK headliners and local comedians take part to create one of the biggest comedy festivals in the country. In previous years they have included:
- Joan Rivers
- Jimmy Carr
- Dave Spikey
- Gina Yashere
- Lenny Henry
- Patrick Kielty
- Richard Herring
- Jason Manford
- Justin Moorhouse
- Ian Cognito
- Brendon Burns
- Reginald D Hunter
- Alan Carr
- Patrick Monahan
- Chris Addison
- Mick Ferry
- Doug Stanhope
- Lewis Costello
- Russell Brand
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Famous quotes containing the word performers:
“... we performers are monsters. We are a totally different, far-out race of people. I totally and completely admit, with no qualms at all, my egomania, my selfishness, coupled with a really magnificent voice.”
—Leontyne Price (b. 1927)
“The reason I’m in this business, I assume all performers are—it’s “Look at me, Ma!” It’s acceptance, you know—”Look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma, look at me, Ma.” And if your mother watches, you’ll show off till you’re exhausted; but if your mother goes, Ptshew!”
—Lenny Bruce (1925–1966)