A Coalville pub-restaurant will be hosting six shows as part of next year's Leicester Comedy Festival.

Roar With Laughter, supported by Everards Tiger, will be at The Birch Tree throughout February.

There will be shows every Wednesday and Saturday nights at the Bardon Road venue throughout the duration of the festival.

It is the Birch Tree's second year participating in the established Leicester event and it says it was honoured to receive a nomination last year for Best New Comedy Venue.

The Birch Tree adds: "We have some great acts lined up and look forward to welcoming you.

"Shows start at 8pm and you could even have a bite to eat beforehand with us with 10 per cent off our food if you book and pay for your ticket in advance.

"The Comedy Festival is held in our Private Marquee and Includes a Private Bar Area.

"Our restaurant is available for food before our shows for a meal."

Acts have still to be confirmed for the series of shows - but you can book in advance HERE.

The Birch Tree in Coalville. Photo: Instantstreetview.com

But several top comedians have committed to a number of venues in Leicester for the festival which runs from 7-25 February and will stage over 700 shows, a record for the event.

The festival will welcome hundreds of comedians and shows, taking place in over 60 venues across Leicester and Leicestershire.

Comedians performing at the various venues will include Kieran Hodgson, Daniel Sloss, Sophie Duker, Ross Noble, Stewart Lee, Count Arthur Strong, Ania Magliano, Catherine Bohart, Garth Marenghi, Eshaan Akbar, Sikisa and Daliso Chaponda.

The UK Kids' Comedy Festival will be packed with events aimed at children and young people, there will be a mix of big names in kids comedy, including Marcel Lucont, The Dark Room, Shelf, Jarred Christmas performing with world champion beatboxer Hobbit, as well as special events such as Loving Laughing, where Big Difference will present the award for the Funniest school in Leicestershire.

The Kids Gala Preview, hosted by Bec Hill is on December 3 at The Y.