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Comedy & Music Stars Converge on Salford
27 Jun
Summary
- Harry Shearer presents a new musical about J Edgar Hoover.
- Bella Hull discusses her decade in comedy and SNL UK.
- Gabriella Cilmi performs new material and discusses meeting Robert Plant.

Salford is set to host an evening of diverse talent, including comedy icon Harry Shearer, renowned for his work on The Simpsons and Spinal Tap. Shearer will present a brand-new musical centered on the life of J Edgar Hoover.
Stand-up comedian Bella Hull is also featured, reflecting on her decade in the industry with her show 'Mad Cow Disease.' Hull will also share insights from her experience writing for Saturday Night Live UK.
Further enriching the lineup is best-selling novelist Joanna Cannon, whose latest book, 'An Unlikely Visitor,' tells the story of a recently widowed woman confronting her past.
Music enthusiasts can look forward to performances from Gina Birch, a cult favorite with her band The Raincoats, who will perform tracks from her solo album 'Trouble.' Gabriella Cilmi, globally recognized for her hit 'Sweet About Me,' will debut new material and share anecdotes, including meeting her idol Robert Plant.