The first female headliner has been revealed for the 2019 Aberdeen Comedy Festival.
As seen on Live from the BBC, The Russell Howard Hour, and Live at the Apollo, Fern Brady will join the line-up for this year’s festival, which already includes stars such as Daniel Sloss and Ben Elton.
Brady will perform her show Fern Brady: Power and Chaos at the Lemon Tree on October 3.
Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said: “Fern is a wonderful addition to the Aberdeen Comedy Festival and we are sure she will be a hit with locals and visitors to our city alike.
“Aberdeen Inspired has big ambitions for this year’s festival and adding names like this, alongside previously announced acts like Ben Elton, Daniel Sloss, Count Arthur Strong and Jimeoin reinforces our commitment to delivering a world class event.
“Aberdeen is establishing itself as a destination of choice and with our festival scene growing in stature, there’s never been a better time to enjoy everything the city has to offer.”
Aberdeen Comedy Festival will run at a number of city venues, bars and clubs over the course of 11 days from Thursday, October 3 until Sunday, October 13.
The festival has been organised and promoted in its entirety by Aberdeen Inspired since 2016 with support from The McGinty’s Group Scotland and Balmoral Group.
Tickets cost £14.00 and went on sale yesterday.
To buy tickets phone 01224 641122 or visit www.aberdeencomedyfestival.com
