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Williamsburg Virginia - Inaugural Comedy Festival Features 50 Acts and 150 Performers 04 January 2024 ( news )
Williamsburg , state Virginia ( By Press Release office)
Jan 04,2024
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A new comedy festival coming to Williamsburg , Virginia , from Jan . 25 to 28 will showcase dozens of stand - up comedians and improv teams from around the country , including headliner acts from Los Angeles , Chicago , and New York City playing alongside local performers .
Headlining performances include:
Improvised Jane Austen– The ladies of Improvised Jane Austen tell a tale , on the spot , in the style of the most beloved 19th - century authoress . They perform on Friday , Jan . 26 at the Williamsburg Regional Library theater .
Hitch*Cocktails– Recognized by The Chicago Reader as the “Best Improv Troupe in Chicago , ” Hitch*Cocktails creates a full - length thriller in the style of Alfred Hitchcock … while partaking in beverages from an on - stage wet bar . They perform on Friday , Jan . 26 .
Clued In
– Inspired by the works of Agatha Christie and the cases of Sherlock Holmes , this improvised murder mystery show has been performing to sold out audiences at Chicago’s Second City since 2016 , and has been the theater’s longest running and most popular cabaret show . Clued In is performing on Saturday , Jan . 27 .
RIFF: Chicago’s Improv Music Party– This show takes the fast - paced games of “Whose Line is it Anyway?” as energized by a full band in a wild musical comedy showcase . RIFF will perform will brunch service at Culture Cafe on Jan . 28 .
Additional improv shows will take place at the Williamsburg Community Building and Culture Cafe , which are both being turned into comedy club venues for the festival weekend .
Four free stand - up comedy showcases will take place at Precarious Beer Project on Jan . 26 and 27 , featuring a total 23 performers , including headliner NYC comedian Steve Howze , who will be hosting all four shows .
The main sponsor of the festival is the City of Williamsburg , and the event is being produced by AVAdventure Productions , a Williamsburg production company .
“In addition to our headlining acts , we’re proud to showcase some amazing local talent in the festival , ” said Liz Sykes , event producer . “Performers from Williamsburg , Newport News , Hampton , Portsmouth , Virginia Beach , Norfolk , and Richmond will all be taking the stage . It’s going to be a great weekend!”
The full festival schedule , tickets available for purchase , and additional details are available at the festival website ,
lastwordfestival . com
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540 - 718 - 2343
adam@theAVAdventure . com
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