FOR the first time in the venue and Andover's history, The Lights will be holding a week of stand-up comedy, showcasing some of this year’s Edinburgh Fringe festival acts that will be performing at the comedy arts festival in August.

Andover Comedy Festival: Before The Fringe is being held from Monday, July 8 until Friday, July 12.

With 10 comedians across five nights, the venue will be packed full of laughs and live music. 

Monday sees Chloe Petts and Josh Weller. Chloe is a rising star in comedy and has become one of the most exciting stand-ups on the circuit and also guest stars on Sky Sports News every Saturday.

Josh is a viral sensation, comic book author, and failed musician turned comedian!

Food will also be on offer from Peppones Street Food and live music from Georgie Amelia.

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Comedians taking part in Before the Fringe Fest 2024 in Andover (Image: The Lights) Tuesday plays host to Travis Jay and Rob Auton. Travis, a fantastic comedian, actor and radio presenter will be appearing in Supacell on Netflix. Rob is a comedian, actor and poet.

On the Tuesday, local poet Drew Horner will also be in the venue from 6.30pm as part of the cultural offering through the week.

Live at The Apollo star and powerhouse live act Sara Barron and Susan Riddell, who has already been nominated for Best Scottish Newcomer Nominee will be appearing on the Wednesday of the festival.   

Thursday brings Garrett Millerick and Nic Sampson to The Lights for the first time. Both are rising stars who regularly perform across the globe.

The comedians will be joined by Maddison A who is performing on both Thursday and Friday from 6.30pm.

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Finally, Friday brings Bella Hull and Glenn Moore to The Lights arena stage. Glenn is a comedian, actor and one of the best and most prolific joke writers in the country.

Bella is a London-based stand-up comedian and writer and one of the UK’s most exciting young comedians.

The audience can enjoy live music, along with food from Trash Panda Pizza.

A venue spokesperson said: "Edinburgh is 397.5 miles from Andover. So, The Lights is bringing Edinburgh Comedy Festival Previews to the heart of Hampshire in July. No long distances and no hotel required. Tickets are available for £14 per night."

Full-day splits are available. Tickets are available and on sale at The Lights box office and on the 'Shows' page.

To get tickets, go to https://linktr.ee/btffest or call the box office on 01264 368368.