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Sophie McLaughlin

Top NI comedians to headline Stand Up for Integrated Education show at Ulster Hall

Big names in Northern Irish comedy are set to take to the stage at Belfast's Ulster Hall in support of integrated education.

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) has announced Stand Up for Integrated Education 2022, featuring the talents of some of the country's finest funny people.

Colin Murphy, Tim McGarry, Jake O’Kane and Wendy Wason are a few of the names hitting the stage on October 13.

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Veteran MC Colin Murphy returns on compere duties - from the famed Empire Laughs Back nights to the Edinburgh fringe and beyond, Colin is a regular on the Blame Game, as well as presenting Great Unanswered Questions, the Unbelievable Truth and the Blizzard of Odd for BBC Northern Ireland.

The bearded Tim McGarry is best known for the role of Da in the hugely popular Give My Head Peace, as well as panel show the Blame Game. With 30 years in the comedy game, Tim’s acerbic take on all things local is unmistakable.

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He said: "I'm delighted to be back in the Ulster Hall after a 2-year absence raising much-needed funds for the IEF.

"We have a great line-up of top-class comedians so we can guarantee you a superb night of laughter.

"If you have already been to Stand Up for Integrated Education, you'll want to come back. If you haven't been before, don't miss this unique night of comedy*.

"*Suitable for adults who are Catholic, Protestant and neither."

Former weightlifter Jake O’Kane is another local act to cut his teeth in the crucible of the Belfast Empire, before touring the UK and Europe comedy circuits. No stranger to local broadcasting, Jake has appeared on the Blame Game, Give My Head Peace and the John Daly Show.

Wendy Wason is an established actress and comedian. Her TV shows includes Coupling, The IT Crowd and Half My Age Plus Seven. She is an established stand-up artist who has wowed sell out audiences at the Edinburgh Fringe and beyond.

Tickets are available now from the Ulster Hall Box Office.

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