The London Comedy Festival is one of the most comprehensive collections of comedy events of the year.  We report on a large number of different comedy festivals around the country, but to be honest, the capital chooses to do it on a completely different scale (must be all the carbon-monoxide in the air).

Running every day between the13th - 23rd May, the festival includes everything that could be considered comedy, not just stand-up, but books, theatre, tours and films.  Venues range from swanky Soho clubs and theatres to upstairs rooms of pubs - even somebody’s car!  Many of the capital's leading venues are involved, to bring a breath-taking lineup.  The artists taking part are far too numerous to mention them all here, but highlights include Ed Byrne, Terry Alderton , Steven K Amos , Jenny Éclair, Jo Brand, Antonio Forcione, Boothby Graffoe, Adam Hills, Gary Le Strange, John Moloney, Julia Morris, Arthur Smith and Gina Yashere.

The Festival Director, Mike Bateman, said about the festival: "There is probably nowhere else on earth that can match this city for its sheer diversity of comic talent and venues, guaranteeing that wherever you are on whatever night of the week you are never more than a short walk away from a good laugh.", and Ken Livingston described it as: "A great addition to the attractions of London".

The Festival events run from 13th to 23rd May at venues throughout London.  For full listings, further details and to make bookings visit http://www.londoncomedyfestival.com