More big names have been added to the line-up for this year's Wells Comedy Festival, with Mark Steel and Rob Newman both confirmed to perform over the 23–25 May weekend.

Steel, a BAFTA-nominated and multi award-winning comic, will make a return to the festival, while Newman brings his brand-new tour show Where The Wild Things Were to the city.

They join a packed line-up that already includes Simon Amstell, Sara Pascoe, Rosie Jones, Lou Sanders, Amy Gledhill, Spencer Jones, Hal Cruttenden, Glenn Moore, Rhys James, Jessica Fostekew, Nick Helm, Chloe Petts, Katie Norris, Joe Kent-Walters, Chris Cantrill, Thanyia Moore, Abby Wambaugh, Mat Ewins, Lucy Pearman, Michael Akadiri, Peter Rethinasamy, Marjolein Robertson and more.

As always, the festival will also feature its popular Friday and Saturday Night Galas, showcasing a hand-picked selection of comedians in one show.

Tickets for all shows are on sale now at wellscomedyfestival.com.