IRISH comedian Ed Byrne will no longer be performing in Carlisle.

The funnyman had been due to perform his 'If I'm Honest' show at the city's Sands Centre on Thursday, April 7. The show has now been called off.

Confirming the news, Better Box Office said: “Unfortunately we have been informed from the promoter that Ed Byrne’s Carlisle date, scheduled for Thursday, April 7, is now unable to take place. 

"We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. We have contacted all ticket holders by email with an update, and refunds will be issued back to the original payment card over the coming days.”

The venue will host a variety of the UK's favourite comedians in the coming weeks, with Jason Manford, Jimmy Carr and Russell Brand all set to keep Cumbria laughing.