Diona Doherty and Serena Terry on bill with Colin Murphy as Kilkenny Cat Laughs visits Derry for second time
Colin Murphy, Susie McCabe, Finlay Christie, Diona Doherty and Serena Terry are among a stellar bill of comics lined up for the return of the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Comedy Festival to Derry.
The acclaimed festival, Ireland's longest-running and best-loved comedy event, is returning to Derry and Belfast this weekend with over top 30 comedians performing.
Two shows are planned for Derry’s Millennium Forum.
On Friday, September 25, Corkonian Andrew Ryan will introduce Colin Geddis, Chris Kent, Mike Rice, Emer Maguire, Susie McCabe, Finlay Christie and Dan Tiernan.
And on Saturday, September 26, it will be the turn of Mike Rice, Colin Murphy, Paddy Raff, Diona Doherty, Serena Terry, Dane Buckley and Ali Woods, again introduced by Ryan.
The Cat Laughs format involves several headliner comedians performing on the same bill.
The festival has partnered with Shine & TSW Management to bring the experience North for the second year.
Shows are also planned for the MAC and the Waterfront Hall.
Founded in Kilkenny in 1995, Cat Laughs has earned its reputation as the comedians' festival, creating an environment where anything can happen. It stands out as a one-of-a-kind event where top headline acts share the stage with talent from Ireland, the UK, and beyond.
Over the years, the festival has played a significant role in the early careers of iconic Irish performers such as Dara Ó Briain, Aisling Bea, Graham Norton, Dylan Moran, Maeve Higgins, Ardal O'Hanlon, Joanne McNally, Deirdre O'Kane, David O'Doherty, Des Bishop, and many more.
Notable past performers at the Cat Laughs include Michael McIntyre, Eddie Izzard, Jo Brand, Micky Flanagan, Al Murray, Kevin Bridges, Tommy Tiernan, Katherine Ryan, Romesh Ranganathan, Sarah Millican, Peter Kay, Ross Noble, Bill Bailey, Graham Norton, and Joe Lycett.
For ticket information, visit www.thecatlaughs.com
Tickets are available from www.millenniumforum.co.uk