Here's the comedy line-up

The Henley Festival has confirmed it plans to go  ahead this year, announcing a full line-up of comedians.

The swanky black-tie event will take place on the banks of the Thames from September 15 to 19, with the headline musical acts  on a stage over the river.

Al Murray, Milton Jones, Shappi Khorsandi and Rory Bremner  are among those slated to appear in the separate comedy tent.

Also taking part are. Matt Forde, Anuvab Pal, Chris Stokes, Simon Evans, Olga Koch, Ken Cheng, Ada Campe, Sophie Duker, Justin Moorhouse, Jonny Awsum, Lost Voice Guy,  Craig Hill, Mark Simmons ,Robert White  and magician Edward Askham-Spencer.

Musical acts include Madness, James Blunt and Sophie Ellis-Bextor.

Day tickets, priced from £40 to £140 are available from the festival website.

Published: 11 Mar 2021