The Graham Norton Variety Show announces initial line-up for Just For Laughs London comedy festival

Virgin Radio

14 Dec 2022, 12:30

Our very own Graham Norton is set to host a show at the O2 next March, as part of Just For Laughs London’s inaugural four-day festival.

Graham will host the event on March 3rd, and will be joined by some big stars of stand-up, music and drag for a night of entertainment, laughter and surprises. 

Taking to the stage will be fellow comedian and TV star, Joe Lycett, and the winner of the sixth series of RuPaul's Drag Race, Bianca Del Rio, as well as the winner of the fourth series of Drag Race UK, Danny Beard! Also on stage will be comedian and star of this year's Strictly Come Dancing, Jayde Adams.

And that’s not all, as other acts for the night have yet to be revealed! When Graham posted news of the event on his Instagram page, he wrote: “What a night! What a line-up - plus more to be announced.”

In a statement, Graham said: "I can’t wait to be a part of this amazing comedy event.

“I can guarantee people a night of big names and even bigger laughs. London in 2023 just got a whole lot funnier.”

Elsewhere in the festival, Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds will talk about everything from being a Hollywood actor to co-owning of Wrexham Football Club. Rob Delaney will be moderating the chat.

Meanwhile, Aisling Bea will host a starry line-up of fantastic comedians, including Nish Kumar, Suzi Ruffell and Nabil Abdulrashid.

Katherine Ryan will also host a very special line-up of brilliant comedians, including Darren Harriott, Kerry Godliman and more.

Internationally renowned vocalist, beatboxer, musician, comedian and improvisor Reggie Watts will also perform, and Basil Brush will also be doing a family show.

Other shows include the always brilliant Horne Section, Shabarak Khorsandi, and Jessica Fostiko, while Adam Buxton will present the best of his awesome BUG series. 

The Graham Norton Variety Show takes place on Friday 3rd March 2023 at the O2 Arena in London at 8.30pm. Tickets are on general sale now.

Listen to The Graham Norton Radio Show every Saturday AND Sunday from 9:30 am on Virgin Radio or catch up on-demand here.