Montreal’s legendary Just For Laughs festival is one of the most famous comedy gatherings in the world. And now, for the first time, it is coming to London. For four days in March the O2 complex in Greenwich will host a smorgasbord of events, showcasing Hollywood stars, new talent, club nights, podcasts and discussions.
Unlike the Canadian iteration, which is more of an industry affair (satirist Mark Thomas tells a story of trying to unwind in the hotel jacuzzi when a Hollywood tycoon splashed in and handed him his laminated business card), however, London’s JFL is well and truly an event for comedy fans.
