(CelebrityAccess) — Live Nation, a leading live entertainment company, has entered into an exclusive franchise agreement with The Comedy Store UK to establish purpose-built comedy venues across the United Kingdom, Propel Hospitality reported.
This partnership builds upon a six-year collaboration during which Live Nation promoted over 500 Comedy Store shows nationwide. The new venues are expected to expand the market for live comedy in the UK while offering both up-and-coming artists and veteran artists with new performance opportunities.
“This agreement with Live Nation is a natural evolution for The Comedy Store UK. With 45 years of history, my team and I have built a reputation as a leader in stand-up comedy. This franchise agreement enables us to bring our signature experience to new markets, meeting the growing demand for live comedy” Don Ward, CEO and Executive Producer of the Comedy Store said in a statement provided to Propel
Specific locations and timelines for the new venues have not yet been announced.
