Just For Laughs, the largest comedy festival in the world, is collaborating with live entertainment company AEG Presents to debut the event at London’s The O2 in 2023. The annual comedy festi…
honored with the Comedy Person of the Year award and Kristen Wiig and Annie Mumolo receiving the Comedy Writers of the Year award for their comedy hit, “Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar.”
Bruce Hills, president of Just For Laughs, said: “We couldn’t be happier to be producing a Just For Laughs festival in the U.K., celebrating the contribution and influence British comedy has had on JFL as well as the industry as a whole.” Charles Décarie, President and CEO of Just For Laughs Group said: “Just For Laughs has produced many successful superior comedy festivals and tours in cities across the globe, and we are now beyond excited to plant some roots by adding a new comedy festival in one of the world’s most notorious comedy cities, London, England.”
Steve Homer, CEO of AEG Presents U.K., said: “We are delighted to be working with such a well-respected and talented company as Just For Laughs, and look forward to presenting an amazing festival at The O2 next year.” Emma Bownes, VP of venue programming at The O2 added: “Just for Laughs are world leaders in comedy programming, and we can’t wait to host the very best U.K. and global stars, alongside podcast recordings, table reads and breakout comics across multiple stages under our roof. We look forward to Just For Laughs LONDON returning to The O2 for years to come.”
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