BBC Radio 4 comedy star heading to Horbury in November
A comedian who has starred in her own BBC Radio 4 special is heading to Horbury next month as part of a line-up of stand-up talent.
Nina Gilligan will headline the next Horbury Comedy at the Calder show on Saturday, November 14, at the Calder Vale Hotel on Millfield Road.
Described as “a phenomenal performer” by Rolling Stone magazine and “a bolshier Mrs Merton” by The Skinny, Nina has also provided tour support for Jason Manford.
Her accolades include a Chortle Award for Best Club Comic, a Comic’s Comic Award, North West Comedian of the Year and a BBC Audio Award.
Her BBC Radio 4 special is called Goldfish.
Nick Doody will open the show.
Described as “darkly hilarious” in a five-star review by The List, he has appeared on The World Stands Up, The Mark Thomas Comedy Product and The Now Show.
Nick has also written material for comedians including Joan Rivers, Lenny Henry and Dame Edna Everage, as well as many of the cast of Mock the Week.
He supported Bill Hicks at the late comedian’s own request.
The line-up also features Jonathan Kiernanand Vix Leyton.
Metro Award winner Anthony J Brown will compere the evening.
The Vicotrian Calder Vale Hotel is dates back to 1874 and is home to the Luddite Brewing Company.
Doors open at 7.30pm ahead of the 8pm show on Saturday, November 14. Tickets cost £10, with a £1 booking fee for online purchases.
Tickets are available from the venue or online at WeGotTickets.