Beyond A Joke is our annual series of debates, discussions and seminars which encourage people to delve a little deeper into issues linked to contemporary comedy. In partnership with Centre for Comedy Studies Research.
Following the success in recent years, we have increased the number of talks & seminars we are promoting as part of the festival and include An Interview with Jo Brand, David Benson Q+A. Other topics include LGBT comedy, Brexit, Comedy for Kids and classic British comedy.
The Future of Gay Comedy Night – A discussion
Is Brexit it a laughing Matter?
Comedy and Knowledge in Post-Truth Times
An Interview with Andy Hollingworth – Little Museum of Comedy
I Say – The annual comedy conversation featuring Tom Allen
David Benson Q&A: My Life with Kenneth Williams
Past topics have included issues linked to access, politics, the environment, as well as Q&A’s with guests including Dave Johns, Sara Pascoe, Nicholas Parsons & Alexei Sayle.
The programme of events is listed each year in the main brochure and on-line. If you have a suggestion for a topic, or would like to speak at an event, do get in touch.
