DEVA Fest has announced its headliner line-up for its three-day comedy stage, with some of the biggest comedians from all over the UK performing at the event this August.

The line-up is an exciting blend of popular names recognisable through the comedy circuit and on our TV screens.

Returning for its third year, with a new backdrop at Cholmondeley Castle, the festival is host to an already announced star-studded music line-up, including Will Young, Fleur East, Morcheeba, Starsailor, Five, and Feeder.

With the founder expecting the event to be ‘bigger and better than ever’, the comedy line-up has followed suit.

There has been a total of 10 acts announced for the Deva Laughs comedy tent so far with set performances each evening between the hours of 6pm-9pm.

Well known stand-up comic and co-host of Get Onto This podcast, Danny McLoughin, will be the host on each day, introducing the acts and performing ‘bits’ in between.

The Friday line up will see Pheonix Nights’, Justin Moorhouse, Xtra Factor and Never Mind the Buzzocks’, Matt Richardson, and comedian and actress, Hayley Ellis.

Saturday will feature Hot Water Comedy Club and Joker Tour’s, Paul Smith, Live at the Apollo star and as seen on Celeb Coach Trip, Brennan Reece, and rising star, Scott Bennett.

The final acts on the Sunday are BBC Three’s ‘Man Like Mobeen’s’ and Channel 4’s, Tez Ilyas, North West Comedian of the Year 2023 winner, Nina Gilligan, and WTB podcast host, Allyson June Smith.

Philip Marston, founder of Deva Fest, said: “We’re thrilled to finally reveal our comedy stage line up and it really is a doozy!

"We wanted to make sure we had a mix of comedians, some with more tongue-and-cheek content, and some who can keep things a bit PG – after all, we are a family-friendly festival.

“It’s great to have Danny McLoughlin back to host our Deva Laughs Comedy stage, his sharp wit and material is second to none and we couldn’t have hoped for a better MC. We’re also delighted we’ve managed to nab scouse funny man, Paul Smith, and multi-award winning stand-up, Matt Richardson (to name drop a few), and it’s all a nod to how we’re upping the game at this year’s event.

“We can’t wait to welcome everyone to our Deva Laughs Comedy stage, the line-up is set to be funnier than ever before. Also, since its rise in popularity, we will be hosting the comedy in a much larger marquee for 2023 to accommodate more guests so it’ll be an event not to miss.”

Deva Fest will run from August 11-13, day tickets are on sale with the option to purchase weekend camping and glamping tickets.