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Olaf Falafel
Comedy

Luton comedian Olaf Falafel wins Dave Joke of the Fringe and makes history with top 10 hat-trick of gags

August 21, 2026 Music and arts desk Comments Off on Luton comedian Olaf Falafel wins Dave Joke of the Fringe and makes history with top 10 hat-trick of gags

A comedian from Luton has been crowned the winner of the Dave Joke of the Fringe 2026, while making history as the first comic with three entries in the coveted competition’s top 10. Olaf Falafel […]

The Bear Club
Comedy

Comedy club ‘delighted to be back’ at Bear Club after Hatters swooped to save venue

August 9, 2024 Ronny Trousers Comments Off on Comedy club ‘delighted to be back’ at Bear Club after Hatters swooped to save venue

A comedy club that thought it had hosted its last show at a popular Luton venue is to continue at its home after Luton Town Football Club stepped in to save the world-renowned night spot.  […]

Art

Arts Centre in #FactoryRest with money off ticket offer

July 26, 2019 James Cunliffe Comments Off on Arts Centre in #FactoryRest with money off ticket offer

The Hat Factory Arts Centre in Luton town centre has teased the reopening of its doors with a new programme of events and a special money off offer for the upcoming shows. The Hat Factory […]

More Luton stories

  • Black Lemurs at Whipsnade Zoo enjoy Halloween treats 2026. Photo by Whipsnade Zoo
    News

    Rhino, lemurs and macaques enjoy Halloween treats at Whipsnade Zoo

    October 20, 2026 0
    Greater one-horned rhino, ring-tailed and black lemurs and Sulawesi crested macaques got into the Halloween spirit this morning, tucking into spooky squashes to celebrate the season.  Ring-tailed lemurs Delilah and Diego, joined by black lemurs Camila [...]
  • A scene from the Freckles video shot at Stockwood Park
    Music

    Luton rockers explore parenthood and the butterfly effect on new single ‘Freckles’ with DIY video shot in the town

    October 14, 2026 0
    A Luton band have returned with their latest single which is the first instalment in a planned trilogy exploring different aspects of parenthood and an accompanying video DIY-filmed video shot at locations around the town. [...]
  • Awaken
    Theatre

    Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween

    September 18, 2026 Comments Off on Luton-born playwright brings supernatural thriller Awaken home for Halloween
    A Luton-born playwright will bring her debut play to the town this Halloween, with a supernatural thriller exploring witch persecutions, working-class women and a forgotten language. Cheryl Prince, founder of 5D Theatre CIC, will bring [...]
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