THIS year’s #CourtLaughing Comedy Festival will see several big named comedians take to the stage.

The festival runs at The Courtyard in Hereford between Friday and Sunday, June 7 and 9.

Kicking off the festival on Friday night, comedy veteran and Never Mind the Buzzcocks star Phill Jupitus will bring his new show, You’re Probably Wondering Why I Asked You Here, to The Courtyard.

Saturday’s headline act is no stranger to The Courtyard as American ironist Rich Hall takes to the stage, while emerging young comedian Josh Widdicombe will bring the festival to a close on Sunday evening.

A new addition to the festival line-up this year is the #Courtlaughing comedy film.

The votes were verified and counted, and the winner was the classic Monty Python with Life of Brian which will be screened on Sunday, June 9 at 7.30pm.

Last year’s first CourtLaughing Festival took place in May and saw top named comedians perform to sold out audiences.

The Main House stage welcomed headline acts from Michael Winslow, Jon Richardson and Andy Hamilton, while emerging talents Tom Deacon and Tom Craine performed in the Studio theatre.

Tickets for each of this year’s headline shows are now on sale.

For more information on the festival or to book tickets contact the Box Office on 01432 340555 or visit courtyard.org.uk.