Just for Laughs announces 47 comedians for New Faces 2026 lineup

The Just for Laughs festival has selected 47 comedic artists for its New Faces 2026 program, spanning stand-up, characters, creators and writers categories. Among the highlighted stand-ups is Englishman Red Richardson, previously named by Deadline as a comic to watch in 2026.

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