BBC Three kick-starts its London 2012 Festival coverage with a gala evening of comedy, hosted by Radio 1’s Chris Moyles.

Recording at the iconic Hackney Empire on Tuesday 12 June, Chris Moyles’ Comedy Empire is looking for audience members for this amazing, one-off comedy gig featuring some of the UK’s top names.

Jason Byrne (Live at the Apollo), Mark Watson (Mock the Week), Andrew Maxwell (Have I Got News for You), Ava Vidal (Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow) and Josie Long (8 Out of 10 Cats) will be appearing alongside a host of other brilliant acts, playing to a packed Hackney audience for one night only.

It’s guaranteed to be the funniest thing that ever happened to you on a Tuesday night so if you'd like to join us at the Hackney Empire, then apply now!