Celebrating Comedy Genius: The Rik Mayall Comedy Festival 2025

Rik Mayall: The legendary comedian who changed British comedy forever.

The inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival is set to take place from May 31 to June 7, 2025, in Droitwich Spa, Worcestershire, celebrating the life and legacy of the iconic comedian Rik Mayall. Organised by a dedicated team of local volunteers, the festival will feature a diverse range of performances, screenings, workshops, and family-friendly activities across various venues in the town. ​https://rikmayallcomedyfestival.com

Festival Highlights:

• Headline Acts: Renowned comedians such as Greg Davies, Peter Richardson, Shaparak Khorsandi, and Helen Lederer are among the notable performers scheduled to appear at the Norbury Theatre. ​

• Theatre and Screenings: The festival will showcase theatrical performances, including "Blackadder II" by the Norbury Players, and the world premiere of "Serious About Comedy," a film produced in collaboration with the University of Birmingham's Shakespeare Institute and the Birmingham Rep. ​

• Fringe Events: An open Fringe will feature a variety of shows across multiple venues in Droitwich Spa, including stand-up, improv, theatre, and live music. Many of these events will be free or operate on a 'pay what you want' basis. ​

• Family-Friendly Activities: Throughout the weekends, free activities suitable for families will take place around the town, along with a pop-up museum exhibiting memorabilia, costumes, and photography from Mayall's career. ​

  
  

Ticket Information:

Tickets for the headline acts at the Norbury Theatre will be available to local residents from March 8, with general release starting on March 9. Due to the intimate nature of the venue, some events are expected to sell out quickly. Additional tickets for other acts, fringe events, and workshops will be released in the lead-up to the festival. ​

Supporting the Community:

The festival aims to honour Rik Mayall's connection to Droitwich Spa, where he grew up and began his performing career at the Norbury Theatre. Profits from the festival will be reinvested into future events or donated to the Norbury Theatre to support youth programs and nurture emerging talent.

For more information and updates, visit the official festival website:

https://rikmayallcomedyfestival.com

Please note: Event details and schedules are subject to change. Check the official festival website for the most current information.

Sources

Rik's Other Side:

Rik's serious side: From his One-by-one movie. See at imbd.com