As Jo Brand, Katherine Ryan and more announced for comedy arena

Bill Bailey is to play this year’s  Latitude festival, after his headlining appearance last year was cancelled because of the pandemic.

He will become the first comedian to play the main Obelisk stage, rather than the comedy arena, taking a Sunday afternoon slot.

He said: 'I am beyond excited to be performing at Latitude 2021. This is a fantastic festival which I have loved for many years, and to get to perform on the main stage is a great thrill. It recalls, for me, indelible memories of headlining at Sonisphere in 2011 in front of 65,000 metal fans, so I say, bring it on!'

It has also today been announced that Katherine Ryan will be headlining the comedy stage, on a bill that also includes Jo Brand Simon Amstell, Mo Gilligan and Mark Watson.

Ryan said: 'I love Latitude, it's one of my favourite dates in the calendar! The festival embodies everything that is powerful and magical about live entertainment.  It's about community, it's about family,  it's about laughter and fun!

'We all need a little bit of Latitude in our lives,  now more than ever before!  I'm thrilled to be performing a headline slot.  Finally live comedy is back and I can not wait!'

Others taking part include Abigoliah Schamaun, David Morgan, Flo and Joan, Glenn Moore, Jessica Fostekew, Kerry Godliman, Luisa Omielan, Maisie Adam,  Olga Koch, Rich Hall, Shazia Mirza and Sophie Duker.

The festival, which takes place in Henham Park, Suffolk, from July 22 to 25 has also announced that the music headliners will be Wolf Alice, The Chemical Brothers, Bastille and Bombay Bicycle Club.

Tickets, priced £226.80 for an adult weekend pass, are available here.

Published: 27 May 2021