April Fools Comedy Festival Launch Theatre & Performing Arts

Get ready for some more top notch Comedy Fun
with a mixed bill of some of the finest, funniest and
delightfully excellent comedians around.

Featuring the comedy nonsense of Howard Read,
heavy metal mayhem from Andrew O’Neill and
compered by one of our all-time favourites the
splendidly funny Tiernan Douieb.

Howard Read is an award-winning stand-up and
writer who’s performed in front of the queen, all
around the world and headlines and MC’s clubs
throughout the UK.

In recent years he’s been distracted by a hugely
successful career in children’s Television; He wrote,
animated and starred in three series of his own
(with Little Howard), and now writes for Danger
Mouse, Horrible Histories, Furchester Hotel among
very many others.

‘Breaking boundaries in stand-up comedy' Independent

‘Genius' Radio Times

Andrew O’Neill

Andrew's combination of sci-fi twists on real life,
long hair and impeccable manners have led him
being revered on the international comedy circuit.

‘One of the funniest comedians on the circuit at the
moment... hitting new heights of comedic brilliance.’
TimeOut

‘He's got a natural optimism and love of silliness
that leaves you feeling remarkably positive... a
winning blend of polemic and off-beat whimsy.’
The Guardian

‘One of the most entertaining, interesting and
multilayered acts we've seen. Don't miss a trick –
go and see him now.’ Bizarre

Tiernan Douieb

One of the UK's most sought after comedy hosts,
Tiernan's fun and friendly, political style of comedy
has seen him perform all over the UK and
internationally.'For sheer energy, commitment and
funny you would need to look hard to find a man as
joyous as Tiernan.' Mark Thomas

'a perennial contender for the title of most affable
person in comedy' - The Scotsman

Recommened for ages 18+

Tickets £10. Please note, when booking tickets
online, paying via credit/debit card over the phone
or in person, an additional £1.50 transaction fee will
be applied.

Part of April Fools Barnsley Comedy Festival 2017.

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