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Archive listings for The Footlights

Work type: Comedy.

T01385977275

Following the sell-out success of 2013 Cambridge Footlights are back by popular demand. Cambridge Footlights are the world-famous comedy troupe who first aired the talents of some of the foremost British comedians and actors of this century. Founded in 1880, this university drama society boasts an impressive alumni including Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Trevor Nunn and Peter Shaffer (to name but a few). Along with their friends from Oxford and the Durham Revues, Cambridge Footlights will showcase the finest sketches, songs and stand-up from some of the country's finest student comedians. Enjoy an evening of side-splitting comedy for one night only so get yourself one of these hot tickets before they're all snapped up.
16 Feb 14Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19
listing details L417751508

T01551499381

In their 127th year the Cambridge Footlights preview in London their International Tour Show 'Good For You'; a brand spanking new hour-long helping of sketch comedy goodness. The International Tour Show is the biggest show of the year from the one of the most well-known student comedy groups in the world. The show has been six months in the making, straight from the minds and bodies of the top writers and performers in Footlights and it promises to be a hit. In fact, it promises to be a series of them, as the show will change around throughout the run, so every time’s a different giggle, which you’re invited to enjoy as oft as you like.Producer Tim Checkley. Producer Ben Gaastra. Director Daran Johnson. Director Liam Williams. Lighting Simon Thomas. Performer James Moran. Performer Lucien Young. Performer Ben Ashenden. Performer Alex Owen. Performer Ellie Ross.
25 Jul 10Theatre503, Inner London :: V232
listing details L1528868338

T1679861869

Following tremendous success in the last few years, the Cambridge Comedy Festival is BACK. For one night only the world-famous Cambridge Footlights line up alongside the Durham Revue and the Oxford Revue to bring a hilarious night of sketches, songs and stand-up.
21 Feb 10Arts Theatre, Cambridge :: V19
listing details L348264860

Derek - T01038683949

The comedy event of the term. The Footlights present the life of one normal loser told through sketches. It's time to meet Derek.
3 Mar 09 to 7 Mar 09ADC Theatre, Cambridge :: V18
listing details L01143064230

Devils - T01697263568

The Footlights present their 125th anniversary show. Devils is the culmination of a fantastically successful year in Footlights history, and this Cambridge run closes the show's summer-long, nationwide tour. The finest few comedians have been plucked from one of the largest and hardest-working comedy institutions in the world, to present a stunning mosaic of sketches, monologues, songs and more. Come enjoy a crackingly funny show coloured by all shades of humour - dark and light, happy and sad, silly and satirical – all laced with the distinctive style of the current, truly remarkable crop of Footlights talent. Sharp, exciting and unfailingly hilarious, ‘Devils’ is a sparkling comic treasure, and a landmark event in Footlights' 125-year history.
7 Oct 08 to 11 Oct 08ADC Theatre, Cambridge :: V18
listing details L1158530598
24 Jul 08Canal Cafe Theatre, Bridge House Pub, Inner London :: V177
listing details L994943666
CORONAVIRUS: All UK venues closed on 16th March 2020, restrictions were lifted on 19th July 2021. Please note that iUKTDb archive listings between March 2020 and July 2021 may not be accurate as we did not receive details of all rescheduled and cancelled shows.

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