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Phill Jupitus, 'Police Academy's Michael Winslow for Altitude festival
Published Friday, Dec 9 2011, 07:53 GMT | By Kate Goodacre | Add comment
Police Academy star Michael Winslow has been confirmed as one of the latest additions to the Altitude comedy festival bill.
The comedian, who incorporates his ability to make realistic sound effects into his shows, will perform at the opening night gala on Monday, March 26 and on Wednesday, March 28.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks regular Phill Jupitus will also join comedians such as former Mock the Week star Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr and Al Murray at the Austrian ski resort of Mayrhofen this March.
Comedian Andrew Maxwell, who curates Altitude, said: "I can't believe we are announcing someone from Police Academy. Police Academy! Michael Winslow is the godfather of beatboxing and he's one of the best performers the world has ever seen.
"I saw him this year at the Edinburgh Fringe and he was beyond totally amazing and blew my mind! I'm so happy he's at Altitude."
Tim Minchin, Ed Byrne, Rufus Hound and Marcus Brigstocke will also appear at the festival.
Altitude takes place between March 26 and 31, 2012. Ticket packages - including accommodation - and festival wristbands are on sale now.
> 'Police Academy' series to be relaunched
> Phill Jupitus 'almost quit Never Mind the Buzzcocks'
Watch Michael Winslow performing some of his routine below:
The comedian, who incorporates his ability to make realistic sound effects into his shows, will perform at the opening night gala on Monday, March 26 and on Wednesday, March 28.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks regular Phill Jupitus will also join comedians such as former Mock the Week star Frankie Boyle, Jimmy Carr and Al Murray at the Austrian ski resort of Mayrhofen this March.
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Comedian Andrew Maxwell, who curates Altitude, said: "I can't believe we are announcing someone from Police Academy. Police Academy! Michael Winslow is the godfather of beatboxing and he's one of the best performers the world has ever seen.
"I saw him this year at the Edinburgh Fringe and he was beyond totally amazing and blew my mind! I'm so happy he's at Altitude."
Tim Minchin, Ed Byrne, Rufus Hound and Marcus Brigstocke will also appear at the festival.
Altitude takes place between March 26 and 31, 2012. Ticket packages - including accommodation - and festival wristbands are on sale now.
> 'Police Academy' series to be relaunched
> Phill Jupitus 'almost quit Never Mind the Buzzcocks'
Watch Michael Winslow performing some of his routine below:
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