Fri 20 July: Mrs Barbara Nice & Jo Enright

Hang on. Two of the funniest women in the country. In the same place. On the same night. Crikey.

Mrs Barbara Nice:

• ‘Hiya and Higher.’
• Having been compared to everyone from Janis Joplin to the Shake ‘n’ Vac woman, the housewife extraordinaire is calling into Saltburn on a mission.
• Crack open the latest ‘Take a Break’ and brace yourself for an uplifting experience with the Stockport-born mother of five and lover of a bargain.
• Worried by our world of ever-diminishing friendliness, our heads always down for fear of catching someone’s eye, Barbara is out to extol the virtues of saying ‘Hiya!’
• Barbara said: “We need to stand proud, be open and look the world right in the eye – or we won’t feel the benefit. I want everyone to just jump up and say ‘Hiya!’ It’s like having a swim – you don’t always fancy it, but you always feel better after.”
• Barbara is the comedy creation of Janice Connolly, best known for her role as God-fearing barmaid Holy Mary in the hugely successful and much loved ‘Phoenix Nights.’
• Recent support to both Johnny Vegas & Peter Kay
• “As hilarious as it gets.” The Scotsman
• “A cross between Victoria Wood & Janis Joplin.” The Stage

Jo Enright:

• Not taking a show to Edinburgh this year, but we couldn’t pass up the chance to have Jo as part of the Festival. She’s simply one of the best comics in the country.
• Jo also stars in ‘Phoenix Nights,’ as Brian Potter’s girlfriend
• Her other TV work includes ‘I’m Alan Partridge.’
• Regular favourite at all major UK comedy clubs
• “Huge presence and devastatingly good material.” Scottish Evening News
• “Genuinely funny stand-up comedian.” Daily Express