Ballymena Cultural Directory

The Braid Comedy Club
  • Date of Formation: 01/09/2009
  • Number of Members: 2-5
  • Category: Comedy

Despite being at the same school Paddy and Lisa met by chance at an audition for the BBC show 'Find Me The Funny'. Lisa had never done any form of comedy on stage before and Paddy was well known on the local scene. The two got chatting during the long fourteen hour audition process and decided to start up a comedy club to bring comedy to Ballymena. The first night saw them bringing local favourite Tim McGarry down as the headline act. The comedy club has been going ever since, showcasing the local comedy talent of Northern Ireland and Ireland. In 2013 Braid Comedy Club teamed up with Cookstown Sizzlin' Comedy Club to share acts and ideas.

  • Contact Name:
    Lisa Kirkwood
    Hannah Gibson
  • Telephone:
    028 2563 5927
  • Email:
    liskirkwood@hotmail.com
  • Address:
    The Braid Arts Centre
    1-29 Bridge Street
    Ballymena
    BT43 5EJ
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Frequently asked question

If I am interested in joining your group how do I go about it?

Contact Lisa at liskirkwood@hotmail.com

Who is your group aimed at or who do you cater for?

Anyone with an interest in comedy and having fun

Do I have to pay membership dues to join?

No.

Are there any ongoing expenses associated with membership e.g. materials, insurance, fees?

No.

How often do you meet?

Once a month.

Where do you meet?

Random coffee shops

Is there any criteria potential members must meet in order to join the group? e.g. experience

Be funny

What can I expect to learn if I join the group?

How to tell a joke.

Can I join the group as an observer or must I actively participate?

Observers are welcome as well as active participants.

What is the usual demographic of the group, gender, age group etc?

Over 18

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Comments

What they say?

  • Lord Puttnam of Queensgate / CBE

    "Ballymena's Creative Citizens Programme is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to experience the Arts."

  • Liam Neeson / OBE, Freeman of Ballymena

    "Ballymena and the Borough have always had a deep creative 'pool' in all the arts. It's wonderful and, personally, exciting for me that this pool is being tapped into and explored by this wonderful creative alliance. I'm very proud of you all!"