The town that hosted the first Rik Mayall Comedy Festival has seen an economic boost with "best-ever" takings for businesses, a councillor has said. Thirty venues hosted 200 events in Droitwich ...

Adrian Edmondson ‘s tearful recollections of comedian and actor Rik Mayall have resurfaced on the anniversary of his comedy co-star’s death.

Adrian Edmondson’s ‘honest’ Rik Mayall admission resurfaces on anniversary of co-star’s death Comedian previously opened up about his relationship with his co-star in a 2024 documentary ...

Adrian Edmondson ‘s tearful recollections of comedian and actor Rik Mayall have resurfaced on the anniversary of his comedy co-star’s death. Mayal died aged 56 on 9 June 2014 after suffering a sudden ...

There are few figures in comedy more beloved than Rik Mayall, and now he has a festival named after him. Jake Godfrey headed to Droitwich to check out the inaugural year.

Rik Mayall Festival pays tribute to the famous comedian and actor known for his roles in Bottom, Drop Dead Fred and Black Adder. Sam Michael's 2001 ticket, which he's kept all these years.

Mayall performed in The Young Ones, Blackadder, Bottom and The New Statesman before his death in 2014.