Patrick Monahan and Jody Kamali will be performing their stand-up shows.
Tickets for all comedy shows can be purchased from the Traverse Theatre box office:
In person at 10 Cambridge Street, Edinburgh EH1 2ED 
By telephone on 0131 228 1404
Or, online at Traverse Box Office  

Patrick Monahan
Patrick was born in 1976 in Ahvaz, Iran and is an Irish-Iranian stand-up comedian. He has performed at seven Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, including five solo shows. His warm and friendly storytelling style has been developed through performing many shows around the UK and across the globe in countries from Germany, Greece, Monaco, and UAE.

http://www.patrickmonahan.co.uk/

Dates/times: Friday 30th January and Sunday 1st February 2009, 8.30pm to 10pm (doors 8pm)
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TG
Entry: £7 for adults, £5 for students/concessions

Jody Kamali

Jody is a Bristolian, half-Iranian character comedian and actor. He presents a brand new show exclusively for the Edinburgh Iranian Festival.

Show title: Jody Kamali is Half Iranian
Jody will portray the complexity of having an Iranian Father and English Mother and sweeps you along in his quest in learning and understanding the rich Iranian culture.
http://www.myspace.com/jodykamali
“There is no denying the comedian’s talent” Hairline
“Inspiring” The Stage
“Internet star” Evening Standard 

Dates/times: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th February 2009, 7.30pm to 9pm (doors 7pm)
Venue: Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 Pleasance, Edinburgh EH8 9TG

Entry: £7 for adults, £5 for students/concessions 


Opening night after show party
The Edinburgh University Model UN Society has organised an International Ceilidh which will be the festival official after comedy show party on the opening night (Friday 30th January). If you show your Patrick Monahan ticket at the door, you will get into the ceilidh for half price!

Event information: International Ceilidh
A Scottish ceilidh band, the Drum Society, a bellydancer and Dunya Ensemble will be performing.
Date/time: Friday 30th January, 7.30pm to 1am
Venue: Teviot Debating Hall, 13 Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AL
Entry: £10 (or £5 for people with comedy tickets) Please bring photo ID with you!

For more information/advice, please e-mail: comedy@ediranfest.co.uk