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Leicester Comedy Festival Shut Down | Leicester News
Leicester’s beloved Comedy Festival is officially dead after its parent company, the Big Difference Company, collapsed into insolvency — a devastating blow to the city’s culture and economy. Once home to comedy giants like Harry Hill and Sarah Millican, the festival faced mounting pressure from soaring costs, funding shortages, and a brutal live comedy market. Recent turmoil included unpaid comedian fees, eviction of their arts venue, and failed last-ditch efforts to stay afloat. Though directors are now focused on legal fallout and supporting affected staff, they remain determined to…
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