Comedians Russell Howard and Katherine Ryan have been announced as the headliners for Electric Picnic’s Comedy Stage. Russell Howard will headline on the Saturday, while Katherine Ryan will headline the Sunday night. Advertisement Russell Howard has got over nine million followers on social media, and with infectious humour, a genuine personality and an ability to connect with audiences on a deep level, he has become one of the most respected comedians in the world.
Katherine Ryan is known for her sharp wit, self-depreciating humour and fearless opinions, tackling topics such as feminism, motherhood, dating and celebrity culture. A litany of other comics have been announced for the festival, including BAFTA-winning comic, Edinburgh native, and life partner of Laura Whitmore, Iain Stirling, who is also known as the voice of reality show Love Island. Advertisement Masie Adam has also been announced, fast on her way to becoming a household name.
Advertisement Ardal O’Hanlon, known for his role as Fr Dougal in Father Ted, will also be performing, as will Deirdre O’Kane, Jarlath Regan, Emma Doran, Garron Noone, Enya Martin, Diona O’Doherty and Paddy McDonnell. Deirdre O’Kane, despite having a list of acting credits, has never strayed far from her live stand-up roots, while creator and host of the Irishman Abroad podcast, Jarlath Regan, is a never-ending flow of fantastic tales and over-the-top observations. Emma Doran is arguably one of the most prolific comedians in the.