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Get ready for a weekend of laughter at the Cambridge Fringe Festival this May bank holiday, as the city centre comes alive with comedy

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More than 100 comedy acts are lined up to perform during the second May bank holiday weekend at this year’s Cambridge Fringe Festival.

Four venues in the city centre will play host to TV regulars, festival favourites, exciting newcomers and local talent on 24 and 25 May, with acts that range from stand-up and sketch to clowning, musical comedy, improv and kids shows.

Highlights from the line-up include Jordan Brookes (Edinburgh Comedy Award best show winner), Ria Lina (QI, Have I Got News for You, Live at the Apollo), Nick Helm (BBC’s Uncle, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee), Helen Bauer (Edinburgh Comedy Award best newcomer nominee, co-host of Trusty Hogs), Spencer Jones (Ted Lasso, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee) and Ania Magliano (Edinburgh Comedy Award best show nominee).

Discover all the acts and secure tickets at cambridgefringe.co.uk

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