Comedy

Mrs Brown's Boys creator on love of performing in NI and special memories from his childhood in Belfast

"It's like coming home. I know that sounds ridiculous but to me, it's like coming home - I walk out on the stage in Belfast and the audience looks like family"

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Oscar winner James Martin to star in one of five new NI comedy shorts

BBC Northern Ireland

The shorts will be available in their entirety on BBC iPlayer from October 7

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Belfast stand-up Ciaran Bartlett says his new show Phantom of the Opera House is packed with 'epic musical comedy'

Grand Opera House

"This show won't tour next year so this is the only chance to see it"

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Win a pair of tickets to Ciaran Bartlett at The Grand Opera House

Grand Opera House

We have a pair of tickets up for grabs for Wednesday's show!

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Janey Godley cancels UK tour amid worsening health due to incurable ovarian cancer

Waterfront Hall

Janey Godley was due to embark on the Why Is She Still Here? tour, which included dates across UK cities including Belfast's Waterfront Hall, before her doctors advised her that she should stop working "for the foreseeable future"

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Mock the Week comedian on his family ties to Belfast ahead of NI shows

Waterfront Hall

He is set to perform in Belfast and Derry next week

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Belfast comedians raise over £32k for Children's Cancer Unit through charity boxing event

"Once again, the local comedy fans show why they’re the best in the world"

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Belfast comedian holding charity gig for cause close to his heart

Money raised will go to the Newington Day Centre, which aims to improve the lives of older people in North Belfast

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Co Down comedian Dave Elliott on 10 years in stand-up, his biggest solo tour and Blue Lights role

'If I had gone back to myself when I left my job and said within a year, you'll open for Kevin Hart and played the Ulster Hall with your own show, I would have said gone away and catch yourself on'

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New monthly Comedy Club launches in Co Antrim town

Crumlin Comedy Club aim to bring some of the biggest local and international talent to the Co Antrim town

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Belfast comedians hold press conference ahead of second charity boxing event at the Ulster Hall this summer

A pay-per-view link had been launched for the event after selling out the show in under an hour

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Shane Todd and William Thompson to hold fundraising gig to replace WWE fan's belt taken at Belfast show

A Belfast Live post asking for the return of the belt inspired the comedians to host a special show to raise money for a new belt

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TikTok star Garron Noone coming to Belfast for night of live comedy

Tickets go on sale this Friday

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Northern Irish stand-ups to return to the ring for Comedians' Charity Boxing at Ulster Hall

This year will raise money for the Children's Cancer Unit

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Paddy McGuinness adds Belfast and Derry tour dates to Nearly There stand-up tour

It is his first major tour since 2016

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John Bishop Belfast date announced as part of new tour 'Back At It'

The scouse funnyman will kick off his new 11-date tour for 2024 at Belfast's Ulster Hall

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Jack Docherty takes acclaimed David Bowie and Me: Parallel Lives on tour

The BAFTA Scotland winner is one of the UK’s finest performers.

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Shane Todd SSE Arena Belfast show announced which 'promises to be his best yet'

Tickets for 'Full House' go on sale later this week

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NI stand-up stars to feature in new TV series Comedians In Chippies Getting Fatter

BBC Northern Ireland

It is one of two new comedy shorts set to debut on BBC NI this year

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Review: Sarah Millican delights Belfast crowd with belly laughs and crowd participation

Waterfront Hall

Sarah Millican's Late Bloomer tour returns to Belfast on Monday night

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Comedian Ciarán Bartlett announces new 'music-drenched' stand-up comedy show for 2024

Grand Opera House

It will run at the Grand Opera House from September 23 to 28 next year

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Comedian Jason Manford says Northern Irish accent 'most favourite' in the world

The comedian shared memories of his favourite teacher who was from the city

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What Northern Ireland's comedians are up to now and in the future

Multiple comics from here sell out arenas and theatres around the country and most do decent-sized venues across the rest of Ireland and the UK as well

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Mammy Banter star Serena Terry announces Belfast SSE show as part of huge 2024 tour

The TikTok star embarked on her first UK and Ireland tour this summer

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Marks & Spencer M&S shoppers can snap up £12 teddy cardigan that's like 'wearing a cloud'Shoppers have discovered a way to get the cosy piece for cheaper

We were spoilt for choice at popular NI restaurant's new location

The Rusty Keg has relocated recently and the food certainly lived up to its beautiful new surroundings

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Dunelm shoppers 'in love' with 'beautiful' £65 rug that's available in four colours

"I'm in love with this rug. The soft, neutral colours go perfectly in our living room and make it feel so warm and cosy."

Marks & Spencer Marks & Spencer shoppers can bag 'warm and fluffy' cardigan for under £13 The Teddy Borg Wrap Lounge Cardigan is available in two autumnal colours including dark raspberry and ivory

Fairhill Centre's £10m transformation hoping to restore town status as shopping destination

Northern Ireland's newest Primark store is preparing to open in the shopping centre by the end of the year

Meet the NI powerhouse couple behind a decade of hugely successful whiskey

The couple are perhaps best known for their award winning gin, but the whiskey side of the business has been quietly maturing – much like the liquid gold in their casks.

Belfast Oktoberfest social photos as pals toast to the start of the weekend

Things to do Belfast

Our photographer Justin Kernoghan was on hand to catch all the fun at Oktoberfest on Thursday night as pals started the weekend celebrations a little early

'I used to work at Boots and these are the best beauty deals ahead of Black Friday'

Boots has yet to confirm when its Black Friday deals will launch, but there are already plenty of ways to save on Christmas gifts, beauty products and more

Real Life Grieving family raise thousands in memory of four-year-old son who died in tragic holiday accident Edward Massey passed away hours after arriving for a holiday on the Spanish island of Tenerife

Outrage as guests arrive at North Coast hotel for bookings only to find it closed

A number of people had to find elsewhere to stay after expecting to stay the night at Me & Mrs Jones hotel in Portstewart

Glengormley family-run chippy on 28 years of creating a 'home from home'

The popular spot has changed over the years, but has always kept its rustic charm

Six cases heard before NI courts this week

Two Belfast men who stole a scooter from a doctor in an early morning hijacking were handed 30-month sentences

Investigation after dual language sign cut with angle grinder in East Belfast

The sign at Shandon Park was removed on Saturday evening

Crime Investigation after multiple cars damaged with 'Halloween hair-dye' in Dundonald The incident took place some time between Friday evening and Saturday morning

Northern Ireland can follow Slovakia's lead says Bailey Peacock-Farrell

Northern Ireland football team

Northern Ireland goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell eyeing a big night against Germany at Windsor Park

Shea Charles relishing 'one of the biggest nights' of his Northern Ireland career

Northern Ireland football team

The Southampton midfielder can't wait to get another crack at Germany

43-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder after two children found dead at home

Police were called to a home in Stafford at around 7.30am on Sunday morning by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Two children were sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Man to appear in court charged with sexual communication with a child

It comes after a man was arrested in Strabane on Saturday, October 11