CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival
Sat 3 Oct · 17:00
Cherry Red's Cafe Bar
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Caitriona Dowden performs Sesh Head at Cherry Red's Cafe Bar on 3 October 2026 as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival. This award-nominated comedy show covers family history and folk music featuring a harp. Tickets are listed as free.
Award-nominated comedy show about family history and folk music (with harp)
Comedian and harpist CAITRIONA DOWDEN invites you into the world of traditional Irish music in this award-nominated show about family history, folklore and the ways that music can connect us with our heritage. Along the way, expect stories of medieval banquets, 21st-century pub sessions and altercations with Morris dancers. Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee 2026. Chortle Best Newcomer nominee 2025. Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner 2022.
'Irresistibly idiosyncratic' – The Wee Review
'Blissfully esoteric... a special talent' – Fest
'Comedy that goes where no laughs have ever been got before... absolutely hilarious' – Scotsman
Reserve your ticket to this show FOR FREE, then Pay What You Want on exit.
Please note, access to this gig is via staircase.
Part of Birmingham Comedy Festival, Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026, for more information see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
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CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 17:00.
CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival is held at Cherry Red's Cafe Bar in Birmingham (88-92 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN).
Entry to CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival is free.
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CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival
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Caitriona Dowden performs Sesh Head at Cherry Red's Cafe Bar on 3 October 2026 as part of the Birmingham Comedy Festival. This award-nominated comedy show covers family history and folk music featuring a harp. Tickets are listed as free.
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Award-nominated comedy show about family history and folk music (with harp)
Comedian and harpist CAITRIONA DOWDEN invites you into the world of traditional Irish music in this award-nominated show about family history, folklore and the ways that music can connect us with our heritage. Along the way, expect stories of medieval banquets, 21st-century pub sessions and altercations with Morris dancers. Leicester Comedy Festival Best New Show nominee 2026. Chortle Best Newcomer nominee 2025. Chortle Student Comedy Award Winner 2022.
'Irresistibly idiosyncratic' – The Wee Review
'Blissfully esoteric... a special talent' – Fest
'Comedy that goes where no laughs have ever been got before... absolutely hilarious' – Scotsman
Reserve your ticket to this show FOR FREE, then Pay What You Want on exit.
Please note, access to this gig is via staircase.
Part of Birmingham Comedy Festival, Friday 2 to Sunday 11 October 2026, for more information see: www.bhamcomfest.co.uk
Description supplied by the event organiser.
📍 Venue
Cherry Red's Cafe Bar88-92 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN
Ladywood, Birmingham
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When is CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival?
CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival takes place on Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 17:00.
Where is CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival taking place?
CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival is held at Cherry Red's Cafe Bar in Birmingham (88-92 John Bright Street, Birmingham, B1 1BN).
How much are tickets for CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival?
Entry to CAITRIONA DOWDEN: SESH HEAD – Birmingham Comedy Festival is free.
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