CAMP Bestival has today announced this year’s comedy line-up, with a headline set from Marcus Brigstocke.

Also appearing will be some exciting up-and-coming comedians including Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer 2014 Alex Edelman.

They join a previously announced line-up that includes Underworld, Clean Bandit, Kaiser Chiefs, Ella Henderson, Mr Tumble, Dick and Dom, the Cat in the Hat, Steve Backshall, Michaela Strachan.

A family-friendly festival, Camp Bestival is at Lulworth Castle from July 30 until August 2.

Organiser Rob da Bank said: “As ever, we have got a great comedy line-up to keep you laughing through the weekend, proving that there’s more than one way to go wild at this year’s Camp Bestival.

"From our old friend Marcus Brigstocke and the ace Kerry Godliman to some of the circuit’s hottest acts, like Alex Edelman, Sofie Hagen and Jamali Maddix, we’ve got a ton of familiar fun and new discoveries joining us at Lulworth Castle, so make sure you check out all the satire and send-ups in among the madness”.

He said they were “over the moon” that stand up Marcus Brigstocke will lead this year’s comedy. A star of radio, TV and stage, Marcus has done it all, from acclaimed shows for BBC Radio 4, to regularly appearing on Have I Got News for You, QI and even had a turn as King Arthur in Spamalot.

Commenting on his headline comedy set in the Big Top Marcus Brigstocke said: “Camp Bestival is always a glorious weekend. I can’t wait. It’s a blinding line-up, and a beautiful spot, too”.

Plus there will be comedy sets from Andre Vincent, Dave Johns, Sofie Hagen, Jamali Maddix, Benny Boot, Wayne Deakin, Rob Deering, Damian Clark, and Pete Cain.

  •  Tickets for Camp Bestival 2015 are on sale now via: Ticketline, 0844 888 4410