LNP Sound Get the Giggles
Birmingham’s comedy festival for kids returned to Central Library with a packed programme of free comedy acts and wacky workshops over the half term holidays.
Gigglefest, which ran from 19 to 26 February, included workshops, silly stories, magic, daft crafts, potty poets and puppets, an open mic session, a chocolate eating contest and some of the country’s best stand up comedy for kids.
Amongst those who performed along with a host of leading workshops which took place were poets John Hegley and Murray Lachlan Young and comedienne Barbara Nice. CBBC’s Dan and Jeff’s Potted Panto was a sell out. With puppet shows for the under fives, improvisational comedy for the over elevens and plenty of events suitable for the whole family, tots, teens, mums, dads and grandparents all found something to tickle their funny bones.
Cllr Martin Mullaney, Cabinet Member for Leisure, Sport and Culture said: “Birmingham City Council’s libraries hold a wide range of free and low cost activities for children and their families throughout the year. Gigglefest adds to the quality of families’ lives by providing an inspirational, entertaining and educational week of comedy acts and workshops, most of which is free.”
LNP Sound were asked to supply technical support for the weeks along events and provided a host of PA Systems for the different acts and performances.
Below is a testimonial from organiser Janet brisland for the work that LNP Sound did at the festival