Ciaran Shea: Your Worst Nightmare

Comedy · Nottingham

Ciaran Shea: Your Worst Nightmare

Sunday 8 November 2026 · Doors 16:40

Barley Twist, Nottingham

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Ciaran Shea: Your Worst Nightmare is on Sunday 8 November 2026 at Barley Twist, Nottingham, with doors at 16:40. Tickets start at £5.50, including the booking fee.

From dating witches, to getting high with Shrek, he's a muppet with some stories, so strap in. Up and coming Midland's comic, Ciaran Shea's first ever WIP show, brings together his love of film, a tragic track record in romance, and an incredible talent for disappointing his parents. He's performed alongside some comedy phenoms, and now Ciaran's first Work in Progress show is ready (sort of) with his trademark, quirky storytelling, and some unpredictable surprises in store. He's the funniest comic who sort of looks like Mr Bean, (if you squint), so what's not to love?

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