Hayley MaceComedy fans and families looking for a laugh can head for a comedy festival that is going to Southwold for the first time.Hayley Mace

Comedy fans and families looking for a laugh can head for a comedy festival that is going to Southwold for the first time.

The Laugh in the Park festival, which has taken place in Norwich for the past four years, will be holding its debut weekend of fun in the town next Friday and Saturday, June 12 and 13.

Acts lined up to perform under a big top on the common include John Mann, Bob Mills, comic and magician Danny Buckler and Canadian Chris Molineux, who has worked with Jerry Seinfeld and Jim Carrey.

As well as a line-up of top comedians, the event, sponsored by Adnams brewery, will include a children's performance on the Saturday at 1pm.

The festival is being hosted by the Red Card Comedy Club, which holds monthly events at Carrow Road football ground in Norwich.

The Norwich Laugh in the Park festival, at Chapelfield Gardens, takes place from June 16-20 and features comedy from John Mann, Jo Caulfield, Mickey Flanagan, Simon Bligh and Addy Van Der Bhorg.

Tickets for both events, at �13.50 for adults and �6 for children, are available on 0844 826 1902 or at www.redcardcomedyclub.com