THE London Irish Comedy Festival is to host a season of Edinburgh Fringe Festival preview gigs, beginning on April 5.
The schedule of shows will run from April 5 to June 14 at Camden’s London Irish Centre, in partnership with the Irish Post.
Damian Clarke & John Lynn will kick of proceedings on April 5 followed by Conor Drum & Andrew Ryan (April 12); Foil Arms and Hog & Danny O’Brien (May 3); Grainne Maguire & Jarlath Regan (may 10) and Eleanor Tiernan & Chris Kent (June 14). Yasmine Akram will MC all shows from April 12 to June 14
The Irish Post has been the festival’s media partner since its inception and is proud to be associated with it for its third year running.
Grainne MaguireMaria Schweppe, co-founder and director of the London Irish Comedy Festival, said: “Our Edinburgh Fringe previews will feature a double bill of work-in-progress shows before they hit the road north for the biggest arts Festival on the planet.
“We're delighted to partner with The Irish Post again, who've been with us since the first Festival in 2012.”
Sarah Murphy, marketing manager, of The Irish Post added: “The Irish Post is delighted to once again be a part of what has quickly become a calendar highlight for the thriving Irish community in London.
“It is already another exciting year for The Irish Post and with the London Irish Centre in Camden celebrating 60 years serving the community, this development of the LICF only reinforces the synergy of this partnership!”
Tickets for the festival are now on-sale and can be bought here.
