Comedy at the Castle is part-organised by Close Up comedy, which runs club shows in Birmingham and Coventry. "The Midlands comedy scene is in a great place," said director Harry Jenkins.

Acts have appeared on shows such as 'Live at the Apollo', '8 out of 10 Cats' , 'Mock the Week' and 'QI' and have ... of the Best Small Comedy Club at the 2018 and 2021 Midlands Comedy Awards.

John Lloyd is probably comedy’s most successful producer, with credits including Blackadder, QI, Spitting Image and Not the Nine O'Clock New. He started his career in 1974 as a producer with the BBC, ...