The promoter and compere of a Kenilworth comedy night is hoping Sunday's (August 31) near sell-out show is the start of bigger things to come.

Harry Jenkins hosted a mixed bill of top stand up comedians at the Talisman Theatre as the gig made the move to the venue's main stage for the first time.

After two sell-out shows in the foyer, Harry agreed to help the Talisman expand the show with more comics and in the main auditorium.

With all but a handful of seats sold, the event's new format has been hailed a "great success" and will be followed up by another comedy night on Saturday 29 November.

"I told the team I could fill the main room if they gave me the chance, so it was a real joy (and a bit of a relief!) to see the theatre packed out," Harry told Nub News.

"The audience were fantastic from the very first laugh, and the whole night was such a success.

"I'd love this to be the first of many comedy evenings at the Talisman."

The next comedy night comes to the Talisman Theatre in November (image supplied)

As well as compere Harry, the night featured Andy Fox, Mary Flanagan and Mad Ron before headliner Ignacio Lopez - who has featured on Live at the Apollo, QI, and Have I Got News for You - closed the show.

And with rave reviews from the audience, Talisman Theatre member and director James Harris - who also helps oversee their monthly Fringe theatre nights at the Holiday Inn - said: "I couldn't be more thrilled with how our very first comedy night in the main auditorium went – the atmosphere was absolutely buzzing! 

"I've always believed that laughter is the best tonic, and seeing a room full of people enjoying themselves was just fantastic. 

"We're already looking forward to welcoming Harry back with his pals in November. 

"Comedy is all about connection, and here at the Talisman we love giving both local and national talent a platform to try out their material and share that joy with our audiences – Ignacio even travelled all the way from Swansea to be with us!"

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