Diona Doherty

Diona Doherty is one of the most exciting comedic voices to emerge from Northern Ireland in recent years. Equally at home on stage, screen, radio or the page, Diona has established herself as a formidable talent across the comedy and entertainment landscape. With appearances on some of the UK and Ireland’s most popular shows including Derry Girls, Have A Word, The News Quiz and as a permanent panellist on BBC’s The Blame Game, she brings sharp wit, originality and warmth to everything she does. A skilled performer and writer, Diona is also the creative force behind a string of hit stage comedies. Her debut play Bridesmaids of Northern Ireland opened to sold-out audiences and rave reviews, followed by her equally successful productions The Hen Do and Sunny Side Up. She has become known for her ability to mix outrageous humour with emotional honesty, tackling themes around friendship, identity and modern womanhood. Her latest play, Sex in the City Hall, is set to debut in autumn and her upcoming tour show Get Your Pink Back will run across the UK before a full month at the Edinburgh Fringe. Diona’s talents extend to voiceover, radio and podcasting, where she brings her distinctive personality to a wide range of formats. She is a regular voice on Times Radio with Hugo Rifkind, a judge for the BBC New Comedy Awards, and a guest on major programmes including BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz and BBC Radio Scotland’s Breaking the News. She also continues to grow her screen presence, having led episodes of Derry Girls and appeared in long-running comedies such as Give My Head Peace and Soft Border Patrol, as well as audio productions including BBC Sounds series What Happens in Ulster and the radio comedy A Perforated Ulster. With her sharp comic instincts and fearless writing, Diona is cementing her place as a leading force in British and Irish comedy.