Laugh for Leukaemia returns to Kings Place to get your Autumn off to a great start with another special (still mostly secret) line-up! The first three guests confirmed for this show are James Acaster, one of the UK’s finest stand-up comedians, the brilliant actor and character comedian Kieran Hodgson, and ‘the Howard Hughes of comedy’ (Evening Standard), Daniel Kitson, as the MC.

In previous years we’ve brought you award-winning comedian Bridget Christie, super sharp Simon Amstell and favourite Sarah Millican amongst many others.

We can’t wait to treat you to another special line-up all in aid of Bloodwise, the only UK charity solely dedicated to research into blood cancers.

James Acaster is one of the most brilliant and distinctive young comedians of his generation. A whimsical master, he has received acclaim from around the world, including a record breaking five consecutive nominations for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, and winning the 2015 Chortle Award for Best Show, and Best International Show Award at the 2014 New Zealand International Comedy Festival. As well as his glowing stand-up career, James is also a TV and radio regular and has secured himself as a favourite across both platforms, alongside many of his own projects.

Kieran Hodgson is a British actor and character comedian. He was nominated for the 2016 Edinburgh Comedy Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for his show Maestro (★★★★★ The Telegraph), having previously been nominated in 2015 for his show Lance, a biographical storytelling piece about his childhood hero Lance Armstrong.

Daniel Kitson was nominated for Perrier Comedy Award in 2001 at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe for numberous shows like Love, Innocence and The Word Cock. In 2008, he was busy performing shows and making tours throughout the year. He brought up a new stand-up show called Where Once Was Wonder in March which has got all new story and is made up of three major stories about The Impossible. In 2013, he made shows in the UK and Europe for his show After the Beginning. He has also got a reputed name and fame in the industry of television with his shining performances in comedy. Kitson is debuting his first stand-up comedy in over four years at The Roundhouse in July 2017 before taking it to The Royal Exchange, Manchester.