Derby Comedy Festival

Kiri Pritchard McLean & James Meehan

Part of Derby Comedy Festival

Wed 4 May 2016

Location: The Maypole Café, Bar & Theatre

About the event

This event is promoted by Furthest From the Sea, Derby LIVE are pleased to act as a ticket agent.

Gag Reflex presents a cracking double header with two talented and topical comedians.

KIRI PRITCHARD MCLEAN

A unique and assured comic voice, Kiri is whip smart with material to match, an apprenticeship on the North West comedy scene equips Kiri with a presence beyond her years and the rare ability to be challenging in her material without alienating her audience.

However, women can't be funny, professional stand up comedian Kiri Pritchard McLean knows this because people tell her. So, is there any truth to this maxi ? Is it tougher for women doing comedy? What does the science say? Join Kiri for an hour of imperfect feminism as she talks about the realities of being a Stand up comedian and a female in an impossibly ambitious début hour show. She'll be investigating genetics, gender and race - what a laugh. Is Kiri likely to end up committing an accidental hate crime? 

JAMES MEEHAN: BEAST WARS

Multi award-winning comedian James, from Gein's Family Giftshop and Funz and Gamez presents his debut show. One man's journey into finding out what the shit he's doing with himself. A look at class, race, growing up and whether or not he's actually called James.

Take advantage of an exclusive ticket deal where you can buy tickets for both double header sessions (this show and Bethany Black/Will Duggan) for £12

Reviews

KIRI PRITCHARD MCLEAN

"She balances affection with an acute eye for the ridiculous to bring you a stand up set of well delivered, increasingly funny anecdotes..definitely one to watch" Three Weeks

"Kiri was by far the funniest & quick witted, one to look out for in the future" Leicester Mercury

JAMES MEEHAN: BEAST WARS

"This is an adventure" Steve Zissou

"Razor sharp timing and cutting northern wit" Shortcom

"Refreshingly nonchalant" Time Out