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Craig Jones

Celebrity Leeds United supporter to bring lots of famous faces to the city for special event

A host of major comedy stars will be coming to Leeds for a charity gala.

Comedian Jon Richardson, star of 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, will be heading up the event running in aid of Backpack Buddies.

Fellow famous Leeds United fan Micky P Kerr will also be on the bill as will Richardson’s wife Lucy Beaumont.

The event is happening at Leeds O2 Academy on Sunday, March 29.

The Afternoon Comedy Gala will start at 2pm with other acts including Lost Voice Guy, Barbara Nice, Simon Lomas and Chris Washington.

Backpack Buddies helps to supply children from disadvantaged families with a backpack of food to ensure they don’t go hungry.

Tickets

If you’d like to support this event then tickets are on sale now and cost £21.15.

You can buy them here.

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