MARJOLEIN ROBERTSON + CHARLIE BAKER
A double-bill of work-in-progress shows in the intimate space of the Caroline of Brunswick.
MARJOLEIN ROBERTSON
Hot off the heels of her sold-out 2024 Fringe run, where she was nominated for NextUp’s Biggest Award in Comedy and ranked as one of the best-reviewed shows at the festival, Shetland-born standup Marjolein is trying out new material for her next show. As seen/heard on BBC New Comedy Awards, Rosie Jones’ Comedy Extravaganza, Breaking the News and RHLSTP. “Powerful, uncanny, and hilarious in equal measure. Marjolein Robertson’s star isn’t rising, it has risen” ****1/2 (Quintessential Review). “Impish… upbeat, able to mine an everyday observation to almost absurdist lengths” ***** (List). “Remember the name. This is a star in the making” ***** (One4Review).
CHARLIE BAKER
Talksport radio host and award-winning stand up comedian Charlie Baker brings all his latest quiet thoughts to the Leicester Comedy Festival to say them out loud. Everyone welcome. No Dryrobes.
Doors 7:30pm / Show 7:45pm
Advance tickets £9+bf (£12 on the door)