Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle And Al Murray To Headline Victorious Festival Comedy And Cabaret Line-Up

Set on the stunning Southsea seafront, multi-award-winning Victorious Festival – the UK’s biggest metropolitan festival – has announced its full comedy line-up for this summer’s Bank Holiday extravaganza.

Building on the success of last year’s expanded comedy offering, Victorious will welcome some of the biggest and best names in the industry to Southsea this summer, adding even more value to an already jam-packed Bank holiday weekend.

Headlining Friday’s comedy line-up is Russell Howard, one of the UK’s most successful comedians.

Best known for writing and starring in 10 seasons of Russell Howard’s Good News, the comedian will bring positivity and laughter to Victorious’ comedy stage off the back of his critically acclaimed UK and European tour.

Arguably one of the most controversial comedians of recent years, Frankie Boyle will push the boundaries of humour while casting a light on societal issues with a confrontational full-frontal delivery.

Having taken a break from the stand-up circuit, Frankie will offer “topical observations” with sometimes vicious and polarising reflections on life, society, politicians, celebrity and consumer culture with equal measures of shock and laughter.

Offering classic British humour at this year’s festival, everyone’s favourite pub landlord Al Murray has been announced as the final headliner for this year’s comedy stage.

The Olivier Award nominee will bring his infamous alter-ego, The Pub Landlord to Southsea this summer.

BBC Radio 4 star Suzi Ruffell is returning to the festival following her “Dance Like Everyone’s Watching” tour, which gained her a nomination for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards.

Compere Emmanuel Sonubi, one of the hottest comedians on the comedy circuit right now, will host Friday and Saturday’s comedy offerings. 

Touring Filipina comedian, actress and writer Ria Lina, known for her appearances on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Have I Got News For You, The Now Show and Mock The Week, joins Saturday’s stacked line-up alongside Fatiha El-Ghorri.

Acting as main support on the festival’s penultimate day is compere Justin Moorhouse - known for his regular TV and radio features leading proceedings.

Hosted by loveable Eastenders star Shaun Williamson, Barrioke will make its Victorious festival debut in the comedy and cabaret tent on the Sunday afternoon.

Expect audience participation and plenty of laughs all rolled into one joyous karaoke session.

This year’s comedy and cabaret tent will be sponsored by Wightlink.

Sam Woodman, Partnerships Marketing Manager at Wightlink, said:

 “Wightlink is delighted to sponsor The Big Top Comedy & Cabaret stage, at Victorious Festival.

"With such a fantastic line-up we look forward to adding even more laughter for festival goers.”

Musical offerings at this year's Victorious include Fatboy Slim, Jamie T, Biffy Clyro, Sugababes, Louis Tomlinson, Wet Leg, Courteeners, Pixies, Groove Armada (DJ set), Professor Green, James Bay and Razorlight.

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