Kiri Pritchard-McLean to headline Powys comedy night
Llanidloes' up and coming comedy club has announced that Kiri Pritchard-McLean will be hosting a gig later this summer.
Llani-Shenanigans Comedy Club has announced that the hugely popular Welsh comedian and podcaster will be performing at their venue at Llanidloes Rugby Club in August.
Kiri is known for her smash hit comedy serial killer podcast All Killa No Filla along with fellow comedian Rachel Fairburn as well as her appearances on Radio 4, as well as popular panel shows 'Have I got news for you' and 'Would I lie to you?'.
Proud Welsh woman Kiri will be part of a triple header with comediennes Harriet Dyer and newcomer Anna Thomas.
The gig will be the finale of their 'Saturday Summer Special' which will see an earlier performance from Esther Manito, Silky and Kevin Daniel.
This is just the latest big name to grace the club this year after a sell-out performance from Desiree Birch back in May.
In a post online Llani Shenanigans said: 'What a whopper! Saturday 9th August join us for a feast of comedy and great vibes. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt with an outstanding line up of guest comedians at Llani Shenanigans Comedy Club. It promises to be a belter
'Team Shenanigans is thrilled to bits to be hosting these two fabulous women (Kiri Pritchard-Mclean and Anna Thomas) at Llani Shenanigans Saturday Summer Special.
'SAVE THE DATE Saturday August 9.
'Two shows, two headline acts in each show, plus support act and resident MC Mike Reed to steer us through an afternoon and evening of belly laughs and Llani Shenanigans.'
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