The Soapbox with Hooch ft. Ed Byrne, Tom Stade + more at Kendal Calling 2023

Kendal Calling 2023

Thursday 27th to Sunday 30th July 2023
Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe, Cumbria, CA10 2HN, England MAP
£189+ fees for the weekend with camping

Daily capacity: 25,000

Last updated: Wed 7th Jun 2023

KENDAL CALLING ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF…

THE SOAPBOX WITH HOOCH

BRINGING LAUGH-OUT-LOUD COMEDY TO THE FIELDS WITH A WHOPPING LINE-UP INCLUDING:

ED BYRNE

TOM STADE | MARK NELSON

PLUS -

KENDAL CALLING TAKES PLACE FROM 27-30 JULY 2023 AT LOWTHER DEER PARK, IN THE HEART OF THE LAKE DISTRICT

WITH LESS THAN 1,000 TICKETS REMAINING, BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINMENT

www.kendalcalling.co.uk

Kendal Calling will be back in the fields once again this July and following a mega line-up announcement earlier this year, the festival today reveals the hugely anticipated return of The Soapbox with Hooch. Hooch is excited to be partnering with Kendal Calling for a second year on this super fun stage. Taking place from 27 - 30 July 2023 in Lowther Deer Park in the beautiful Lake District, demand for Kendal Calling is at a record high with less than 1,000 tickets remaining. Fans are urged to get their tickets now via www.kendalcalling.co.uk to avoid missing out!

From some of the UK’s finest stand-up comics to the wild and wonderful spectacle of a Drag Bingo session, The Soapbox with Hooch is home to all things entertainment! Whether it’s a grin on your face, a groove in your step or the boggle of your mind – our very own cabaret boasts a whole variety of alternative art forms, but one thing is always certain and that’s a fantastic time! With an array of family friendly, and not so family friendly shows, there is something for all audiences. One minute you’re having your mind blown by maestros of magic, the next you’ve got Mock The Week’s finest having you nearly keel over with laughter – when there isn’t a band you want to see, The Soapbox makes the perfect stop off at Kendal Calling.

Headlining The Soapbox with Hooch this year is Ed Byrne. Through his twenty-year comedy career, he’s received huge critical and popular success in the UK and Ireland. He’s a regular face bringing belly laughs to audiences through his sell-out shows stand-up shows including Edinburgh Fringe, and regular TV appearances including Mock the Week and Have I Got News for You. The Irishman will be heading to Kendal Calling for a comedy spectacle that’s not to be missed. Also joining The Soapbox with Hooch is Tom Stade, one of the most distinctive and engaging stand-up talents around with a legion of loyal fans, as well as the award-winning stand-up who was voted Comedian's Comedian Of The Year 2021 - Mark Nelson, plus tons more from Sammy Dobson, Tamer Kattan, John Hastings, Kate Williams, Matt Reed, Gareth Mutch and Pete Selwood.

What’s more, Hooch’s Soapbox Search is back again, with applications open until 8May 2023. Anyone and everyone who fancies themselves as a stand-up comic or cabaret performer can apply to win the opportunity to perform in front of Kendal Calling festivalgoers this summer, get their name on the star-studded line-up, plus two weekend festival tickets. More information is available here.

That’s not all – there’s even more taking place at The Soapbox, with an array of awesome activities and shows to get involved in - from Dabbers Social Bingo, Big Mad Andy’s Peep Show Quiz and The Beautiful Magicians Club, to Kate Butch’s Drag Cabaret, Karaoke Rumble and Big Fish Little Fish Family Raves. The Soapbox with Hooch is not to be missed.

Today’s news follows Kendal Calling’s mega line-up announcement earlier this year, which revealed Nile Rodgers & CHIC, Kasabian, Royal Blood and Blossoms as this summer’s headliners, along with a wealth of other incredible artists including Kaiser Chiefs, Rick Astley, The Lathums, Example, Frank Turner, Confidence Man, Circa Waves, Beabadoobee, Happy Mondays, Melanie C, The Enemy and more, for what’s set to be another unforgettable, must-attend summer in the fields. Check out the full line-up here.

Kendal Calling celebrated its belated 15th Anniversary in 2022 with its biggest edition to date. There were huge headline sets from Bastille, Stereophonics, Supergrass and Hacienda Classical, alongside other highlights such as Dick ‘n’ Dom tearing apart the Parklands Stage, Barrioke, the incomparable Lancashire Hotpots and Elvana and much more. Throw in a few proposals, a fancy dress parade, laugh-out-loud comedy and even the football coming home - Kendal Calling 2022 was one for the ages. Sprawling across one of the UK’s most beautiful festival sites, every corner of Kendal Calling is waiting to be discovered - jam packed with eclectic entertainment designed to intrigue, surprise and entertain all ages. During every moment over one very special weekend in July, there’s something new to dive into - such is the wonderful world of Kendal Calling.

Kendal once again comes Calling in 2023 from 27 - 30 July. Get your tickets at www.kendalcalling.co.uk - see you in the fields.

NOTES TO EDITORS

ABOUT KENDAL CALLING

Regularly acclaimed as one of the best festivals in the UK, Kendal Calling has become a true emblem of the complete festival experience. Whether it’s the unmissable headliner moments with your arms around your mates, belting out hit after hit or exploring something new in one of the festival’s many immersive areas. Over the last 17 years, the festival has established itself as a ‘mini Glastonbury of the North’, offering different experiences in all corners of its vast arena.

Set against the unique backdrop of the beautiful British Lake District, Kendal Calling provides the festival escape that everyone so truly deserves each Summer. From Snoop Dogg to Courteeners, Blondie to Brian Wilson – Lowther Deer Park has hosted some of the biggest names from around the world and each year thousands of music lovers descend on this picturesque park to experience one of the greatest parties of the year.

While it’s always an incredible line up from top to bottom, the real magic of Kendal Calling lies away from the main stage. From Tim Burgess’ Tim Peaks Diner to the artistic wonder of the Lost Eden woods, each area of the Deer Park is transformed into a veritable feast for the eyes and ears.

TICKETS

Pre-sale tickets for Kendal Calling 2023 go on sale from 10am on Friday 27 January

General on sale from 10am on Saturday 28 January

Tickets on sale via www.kendalcalling.co.uk

SITE ADDRESS

Kendal Calling, Lowther Deer Park, Hackthorpe (nr Penrith), Cumbria, CA10 2HT

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