Stephen Fry to Headline Leicester Comedy festival Event Honoring Late Comedian Tony Slattery
Leicester, UK – Sir Stephen Fry will appear at the Leicester comedy Festival next year, participating in a live discussion with festival founder Geoff Rowe on February 8th at De Montfort Hall. The announcement comes as organizers unveiled a 2026 lineup boasting over 700 shows and a roster of prominent comedians including Maisie Adams,Sara Pascoe,Chris mccausland,Paul Merton,Milton Jones,and Sue Perkins.
the event featuring Fry is being held in memory of Tony Slattery, a close friend of the actor and a patron of the festival in 1994 alongside Norman Wisdom. According to Rowe, ”Stephen was a great friend of Tony Slattery…The proceeds from the event will help support the festival, particularly projects and activities which engage with, and support, people living with poor mental health.”
Now in its 33rd year, the Leicester Comedy Festival, run by the charity Big Difference Company, is expanding its reach to include shows in the Harborough and Blaby districts. Charlotte Laidet, festivals and programme director, stated, “leicester Comedy Festival celebrates the art of comedy in all its forms and supports any voice that needs to be heard.” She also highlighted the festival’s growth, noting excitement around the expanded UK Kids’ Comedy Festival and increased participation across county areas.
Fry expressed his enthusiasm, saying, “For one day I will be a Leicesterian and I do hope you will be able to join us.”
