SOME of comedy's biggest names are descending on London's O2 Arena this week for a four-day extravaganza.
The inaugural Just For Laughs London festival has something for every type of humour, from big name acts to new faces to watch out for on the comedy circuit.
Here's everything you need to know about the festival.
When is Just For Laughs London?
Just For Laughs London starts on Thursday, March 2, with the first shows beginning at 7pm.
The festival will run each day until Sunday, March 5.
Who is on the line-up?
It's more of a case of who ISN'T on the line-up, as it's packed full of talent from across the UK and beyond.
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There is a headline show on each of the four nights.
On Thursday, it's Katherine Ryan and Friends, with Katherine hosting a very special line-up of brilliant comedians at Indigo at the O2.
These include Mock The Week's Darren Harriott, After Life's Kerry Godliman and Taskmaster star and podcaster, Ed Gamble.
Friday Night sees chat show host Graham Norton host a Variety Show in the main O2 Arena.
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For the first time in many years, Graham Norton will be taking
the stage to host a special curated variety show.
Graham will be joined by some of the best-loved performers in the UK including stand-up star Joe Lycett, American drag queen, comedian, actor, costume designer and winner of the
sixth series of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Bianca Del Rio, star of last year's Strictly Come Dancing, Jayde Adams, andwinner of the fourth series of Drag Race UK, Danny Beard as well as British singer, songwriter and star of Eurovision 2022 Sam Ryder.
Meanwhile on Saturday, Hollywood A-lister Ryan Reynolds will take to the stage in the O2 Arena for "Maximum Effort", which will be moderated by fellow actor Rob Delaney.
The Deadpool actor will transport fans into his creative multiverse as he talks about everything from his accomplished acting career to being a producer and screenwriter to a successful entrepreneur.
This is sure to be a fun-packed conversation filled with laughter, anecdotes, and insight into the Hollywood superstar.
Then on Sunday, Max and Ivan's 'The Wrestling' is a death-defying, Edinburgh Comedy Award-winning, sell-out mega-show – the grandest, most outrageous spectacle in the comedy universe.
Stemming from Max’s misspent youth as the UK’s youngest
professional wrestler (Max Voltage, the Human Dynamo), it’s a world of spectacular high-flying action featuring your
favourite comedians as you’ve never seen them before.
Taking part in this year's wrestling are comedians Ed Gamble, Rosie Jones, Olga Koch, Matthew Crosby, Phil Wang,
Suzi Ruffell, Alex Horne, Glenn Moore and Jordan Gray.
But aside from the headline acts, there are SO many other shows to take in at the various venues within the O2 complex.
Other highlights include Comic Relief's two shows during the festival.
The first is The Truth & Everything Except the Truth, Hosted by Richard Curtis, co-founder of Red Nose Day.
He will be joined by Comic Relief stars including Jonathan Ross for an afternoon of comedy, memories and mishaps.
Their second show, Proud Every Day, will be hosted by Sue Perkins. For more than 30 years, Comic Relief has proudly supported the LGBTQ+ community, funding numerous
projects both here in the UK and around the world.
This exclusive panel event is a celebration of what Comic Relief
does best – tackling the most important issues while putting a smile on people’s faces.
Sue will be joined by a smorgasbord of amazing LGBTQ+ comedians making waves on the comedy circuit and across
multiple broadcast platforms.
Popular podcasts including A Gay and A NonGay, All Killa No Filla and The Receipts podcast will also be part of the festival.
For the full schedule and timings, please click here.
How do I get tickets?
Tickets for all shows are on sale now at the Just For Laughs London official website. Click here.
Fest-goers can now experience a variety of great shows and maximize their time at the festival with the JFL London
Festival Pass.
Fans can hop from show-to-show with the Festival Pass that gets you into all shows (excluding The O2 arena shows).
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The pass costs £50 or £30 if you purchase a ticket to one of the festival’s shows in The O2 arena.
Access is granted on a first come, first served basis and subject to availability; seats at shows are not guaranteed.
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