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\n A brand-new Irish comedy night, curated and hosted by acclaimed stand up Jo Enright, is to launch at independent bar and venue Nortons Digbeth in Birmingham\u2019s Irish Quarter.\n <\/p>\n
Premiering\u00a0on Wednesday 17 September,\u00a0Comedy and the Craic\u00a0will present performances from three of the best comedians of Irish heritage, John Ryan, Eleanor Tiernan, and Kevin Gildea, as well as Jo Enright, as part of\u00a0Halfway Fest.<\/p>\n
The annual celebration of Irish culture in Birmingham marks the midway point to St Patrick\u2019s Day, underlining the importance of the Irish community in the UK\u2019s Second City.<\/p>\n
Part of the monthly comedy offering, which will see the best stand-ups from the Irish community and diaspora perform to live audiences, will also be recorded for a new podcast series\u00a0around comedy and storytelling\u00a0entitled ‘The Lock In’\u00a0produced by the venue.<\/p>\n
Jo said: \u201cI\u2019m genuinely excited to be hosting and curating this night. Ireland is recognised the world over for its humour and storytellers, and this is an opportunity to welcome the very best Irish comics to Brum, a place where their material will truly resonate.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is nothing better than being \u2018in the room\u2019 at events like this, where the atmosphere can be life-giving and glorious. In these pressing times, comedy is a great comfort and a highly effective stress release.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will also be recording a podcast where I will interview the headline act just as they finish their set. I know how that feels, so\u00a0know the questions I\u2019d like to ask and of course we\u2019d love questions from the audience. This night will be a great addition to the city.\u201d<\/p>\n
Star of Netflix\u2019s The Job Lot, Phoenix Nights and Man Like Mobeen, Jo Enright is an award-winning stand-up and comedy actress who has worked for every major TV channel for over two decades.<\/p>\n
The inaugural\u00a0Comedy and the Craic\u00a0line up features John Ryan, Eleanor Tiernan, and Kevin Gildea.<\/p>\n
Peter Connolly, owner of Nortons Digbeth, said: \u201cExploring Irish culture is key to Nortons and Halfway Fest programming. Adding a comedy element to the mix has been an ambition since day one.<\/p>\n
\u201cJo was our first port of call to partner with to deliver the new comedy offering at Nortons, debuting at Halfway.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are delighted to have Jo on board to deliver a stellar comedy offering via\u00a0Comedy and the Craic\u00a0– our commitment to delivering memorable nights out for not just the Irish in Birmingham, but everyone who makes up our great city.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe look forward to fans joining us every month for laughter and storytelling, as we build up to a craic-ing St Patrick\u2019s Festival comedy line-up.\u201d<\/p>\n