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Join us for our first ever Belfast Mela comedy night hosted by Bronagh Diamond, featuring stand-up from Talal Jomar, Sipho and Mustafa Saed.

Expect a warm, lively evening of comedy exploring culture, identity, everyday life and the funny side of living together in a changing Belfast. Set in the intimate surroundings of Olive Tree House, this BYOB night is perfect for friends, couples, festival audiences and anyone looking for a good laugh during Mela week.

Line-up:

Talal Jomar

Talal Jomar is a Syrian-born, Northern Ireland-based storyteller and performer whose family moved from Syria to County Tyrone in 1995. Blending sharp humour with warmth and honesty, Talal shares hilarious stories of growing up between cultures, parenting, family life and the everyday chaos of rural Tyrone. His work celebrates identity, belonging and the funny side of finding your place in a new home.

Sipho

Sipho (often stylized as SIPHO.) is a highly popular, fast-rising comedian and performer on the Northern Irish and UK live scenes. Based in Belfast, his stand-up is celebrated for bringing a fresh perspective and relatable, sharp crowd work to clubs and underground circuits throughout the country.

Mustafa Saed

Mustafa Saed is a doctor-turned-comedian based in Northern Ireland. Born in County Tyrone, he balances his medical career with his role as a prominent, sharp-witted stand-up performer on the UK and Ireland comedy circuits.

Hosted by Brónagh Diamond

Brónagh Diamond is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster from West Belfast. Known for her rapid-fire delivery and self-proclaimed status as an “ambassador for the wild at heart,” she uses her comedy to tackle mental health, neurodiversity, and her life as a mum.

Please note: This is a BYOB event. Doors open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 7:30pm.