Tuesday 1 April
Colin Geddis
Colin Geddis is a Northern Irish comedian and podcaster who gained prominence in late 2009 with his YouTube-based sketch show, ‘I Am Fighter,’ where he portrayed the character Barry ‘the Blender’ Henderson. He hosts ‘The General Banter Podcast,’ which has garnered millions of downloads globally and has an associated clothing brand, ‘General Apparel.’ In 2023, Colin teamed up with fellow comedian Aaron McCann to create the popular ‘Bomb Squad Pod,’ hosting sold-out live shows at venues like The Waterfront Hall in Belfast. He is a regular headliner across the UK and has had multiple sell-out shows in Belfast’s major venues, including six at The SSE Arena. Colin also runs and books acts for the iconic Lavery’s Comedy Club in Belfast.
More info: https://www.colingeddis.com/
Diona Doherty
Diona Doherty is a Northern Irish actress, writer, and comedian from Derry. She has been a writer and cast member of BBC Radio Ulster’s satirical sketch show ‘A Perforated Ulster’ since 2020 and has worked with Tim McGarry on ‘The Blame Game’ since 2021. Diona is known for her role as Gráinne in ‘Give My Head Peace’ and was part of the revamped ‘Dry Your Eyes’ cast in 2022. She competed in the 2021 BBC New Comedy Award, reaching the Northern Irish final. Her television appearances include ‘Soft Border Patrol’ and a role as a Ukrainian student in Channel 4’s ‘Derry Girls.’
More info: https://dionadoherty.co.uk/
Sean Hegarty
Sean Hegarty is a Northern Irish one-liner comedian known for his sharp wit and dry humor. He began his comedy career at an open-mic gig during the Edinburgh Comedy Festival and later appeared in BBC NI’s ‘Find Me The Funny,’ performing at the Gilded Balloon during the Fringe. Sean has been a finalist in ‘Craic Attack,’ an Irish comedy talent search, and has supported Patrick Kielty on his Northern Ireland tour. He has written jokes for BBC radio and television and won several comedy competitions in England, including Hot Water Comedy and Rawhouse Raw. Sean was the runner-up in the 2014 UK Pun Championships at the Leicester Comedy Festival.
More info: https://linktr.ee/seanhegarty
Dave Elliot
Dave Elliot is a prominent headline act on the Northern Irish comedy circuit. He is the resident host of the popular Pugs Comedy Club in Belfast and completed his first UK and Ireland tour with his second solo show, ‘DAD,’ in early 2020. In 2021 and 2022, Dave headlined the famous Ulster Hall with his third and fourth solo shows, ‘Pillowtalk’ and ‘Bits and Pieces.’ He has appeared on BBC NI shows such as ‘The Lockdown Rave’ and ‘Lesser Spooked Ulster,’ and co-hosted the BBC Radio Ulster show ‘The Shane Todd Show.’ Dave also hosts a popular weekly podcast, ‘The Sly Guy Podcast.’
More info: https://daveelliottcomedy.com/
Wednesday 2 April
Micky Bartlett
Micky Bartlett has been a staple of the Irish comedy scene for almost 15 years. After graduating from Ulster University with a degree in Drama, he fell in love with stand-up comedy. Micky has performed in iconic venues worldwide, including the Sydney Opera House and Belfast’s Waterfront Hall. He was a regular panelist on BBC NI’s ‘Monumental’ and has made numerous appearances on ‘The Blame Game.’ His first solo stand-up show, ‘I’m Not Even Sorry,’ debuted at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2013 to critical acclaim. Micky has also been a crucial part of the Northern Irish comedy scene, appearing on podcasts like ‘Tea with Me’ and ‘General Banter’ multiple times.
More info: https://mickybartlettcomedy.com/
Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan is an Irish comedian from Cork, known for his quintessentially Irish storytelling and friendly demeanor. He is a sought-after act and MC at major comedy clubs across the UK and Ireland. Andrew is one of the breakfast presenters on Q Radio and hosts his own podcast, ‘Cork in the North.’ He released a self-produced special in 2023 and has appeared on various TV shows, including BBC3’s ‘Russell Howard’s Good News,’ ‘Best of the Edinburgh Festival Live,’ ‘The Blame Game’ on BBC1, and ‘Live at The Comedy Store’ for Comedy Central.
More info: https://www.andrewryancomedy.com/
Emer Maguire
Emer Maguire is one of Northern Ireland’s brightest new comedy stars. She has sold out shows at The MAC Belfast and the Grand Opera House and continues her rise in the comedy scene. Emer is also an international award-winning science communicator and a double Irish Radio Award-winning BBC presenter. She is a four-time TEDx speaker, conference and event MC, and presenter of the podcast ‘Elementary My Dear.’ As a musical comedian, she had a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run and is also a qualified and practicing Speech and Language Therapist.
More info: https://www.emermaguire.com/
Aaron Butler
With his distinct sense of humor, he’s swiftly carving out his space in the local comedy scene. Aaron has performed at some of the top clubs in NI and has shared the stage with renowned acts like Shane Todd, Colin Geddis, and Micky Bartlett. With an expanding fanbase and a reputation as one of the most thrilling new talents in comedy, Aaron Butler is definitely one to watch!
More info: https://aaronbutler.online/
