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Leicester Comedy Festival’s Final Chapter | Leicester News
Leicester’s beloved comedy festival is officially dead after 30 years, as the charity behind it, Big Difference, collapsed into insolvency. Former staff are heartbroken and unpaid, comedians are owed tens of thousands, and venues are shuttered — but hope remains. A community fundraiser is saving the iconic venue, while Leicester City Council vows to host a new festival in 2027, keeping the city’s laughter alive despite the loss. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news…
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