A host of well-known faces are coming to a Suffolk market town as part of a month long festival of comedy. 

Events will take place at venues across Bury St Edmunds throughout the month of February next year.

The comedy festival first began this year with headline performers including Strictly star Chris McCausland.

The upcoming event kicks off on Wednesday, February 5 when Luke Wright returns to the Theatre Royal with a new set of poems that get to grips with the idea of joy.

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ICE restaurant is hosting a stand-up comedy night on Thursday, February 6 followed by Fat Cat Comedy Club at The Apex on Sunday, February 9.

Some of the big names coming as part of the festival include Jon Culshaw, the star of BBC Radio 4's Dead Ringers, on Sunday, February 16 and Have I Got News For You regular Zoe Lyons on Saturday, February 22. 

Political comedian and satirist Matt Forde will also be taking to the stage on Wednesday February 26 with his End of an Era show.

The full line-up for the month can be viewed and tickets can be booked at www.burystedmundsandbeyond.co.uk/comedy-festival.