THERE is a side-splitting weekend of comedy in store in the stunning grounds of Cardigan Castle over the weekend July 6-9.

Across four nights the Castle, in co-operation with the town’s Theatr Mwldan, will play host to a brilliant comedy line-up including Phill Jupitus, Jeremy Hardy, Barbara Nice, Mike Bubbins, Noel James, Drew Taylor and Eglwyswrw's very own Steffan Evans.

The weekend kicks off with a witty, dynamic and original show written in his mother tongue, Pontardawe-born Noel James’ ‘Reit Ei Walia’ gives his brilliantly surreal observations on the current state of the social landscape in post-Brexit Gwalia at 6.30pm on Thursday, July 6.

Packed with jokes and music, this Welsh-language set shows that Noel James is indeed an Eirian Pontshan for the 21st century!

Next up, star of BBC Radio Wales and hit show The Unexplainers Mike Bubbins follows with his new show Solid Gold at 8.30pm on Thursday, July 6.

Mike’s observational style and natural flair for storytelling have earned him a reputation as one of the true rising stars on the Welsh comedy circuit.

Noel James then returns to deliver an exquisite amalgamation of witticism and word play in ‘I’m Cerebral….Get Me Out of Here!’ on Friday, July 7, at 6.30pm, this time presented in English.

His themes are manifold – from jobs, Wales and family right through to the Elephant Man and you can expect a high-energy performance as Noel seeks to address some of life important questions, such as…where is Pontardawe? (It’s actually next to Ynysmeudwy).

With four decades of comedy under his belt Jeremy Hardy, star of BBC Radio 4’s ‘The News Quiz’ and ‘I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue’ performs his 2017 live show starting at 8.30pm on Friday.

In this new show, Jeremy will be looking at death, fear and what it’s like to be a stand-up comedian. A veteran of the UK stand-up circuit, the hilarious Hardy is one of Britain’s most critically lauded comics.

Edinburgh Fringe’s favourite housewife Barbara Nice (Phoenix Nights’ actress and comedian Janice Connolly) brings us her new show ‘Raffle!’ on Saturday, July 8 at 6pm, a playful life-affirming show for all the family (12+) including a chance to win a prize off Barbara’s table. A feel-good, life-affirming fun experience for everyone. Inclusive and joyous.

Headlining Saturday night is comedian, poet, improviser and TV stalwart (and Nevermind the Buzzcocks favourite) Phill Jupitus with his new show ‘Juplicity’ at 8.30pm.

Watch in delight and/or horror as this master funny man smashes laughs out of the chaos of his own life and the uncertain world that surrounds it. Adult themes and situations, but delivered childishly.

Sunday afternoon brings the bard’s shortest, funniest and most rumbustious comedy in William Shakespeare’s ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at 5.30pm, courtesy of Cardigan open-air theatre favourites Illyria.

Then on Sunday evening, Drew Taylor and Eglwyswrw-born Steffan Evans (star of S4C’s Gwerthu Allan) round off the weekend with a bilingual set hosted by the happiest man on the comedy circuit, Col Howarth at 8.30pm.

In ‘Tales from Wales’ the duo share stories, anecdotes and sharp observations from their lives growing up in Wales.

Theatr Mwldan is the sole ticketing outlet for these events – please contact their box office on 01239 621200 or book online at www.mwldan.co.uk.

Performances will all be undercover with unallocated seating provided – please see Mwldan’s website for essential information and age suitability guidance for these events.