Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival
Established in 2016, Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival is the brainchild of Kevin Bland and Beth McGowan. Beginning on Wednesday 8 July, the 2026 festival will offer performances at several venues throughout Shrewsbury culminating and a gala show on the evening of Sunday 12 July.
Shrewsbury International Comedy Festival events
A Political Brunch #1
A Political Brunch is a light hearted panel show best described as Have I Got News For You meets Question Time.The panel’s focus is on fun and some…
Tez Ilyaz - Tez things I hate about you - SICFEST
Tez will be performing his Work In Progress show ‘Tez Things I Hate About You’.The grumpiest uncle in showbiz is back with a brand-new show. See Tez…
Paul Hilleard - Work in Progress - SICFEST
BBC New Comedian of the Year 2024, Channel 4 Sean Lock Finalist 2025, and winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026.Hailing from Pontypridd in the South-Welsh…
Wendy Wason – Bitchcraft (Work in Progress) SICFEST
Although – Wendy has had enough of men called on their bad behaviour using that term – Witchhunt. We all know in the old days they’d be hunting…
A Comedy Tapas 2 - Shrewsbury International Comedy festival
Shrewsbury International Comedy festival presents A Comedy Tapas.A Comedy Tapas is fast-paced fun.There will be a number of comedians doing short…
Dave Chawner - Dry Humour - Work in Progress - SICFEST
Dave’s given up booze…does that make him ‘sober’? A sharp, self-deprecating look at ageing, changing & identity.. As seen on BBC, ITV &…
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