An Evening with Ardal O’Hanlon

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Star of Father Ted, Death in Paradise and Derry Girls, Ardal O’Hanlon is a much-loved actor, stand-up comedian and bestselling novelist.

Join us for an entertaining in-conversation about his extensive career and his latest novel A Plot to Die For, followed by a book signing.

Book early and save: Early Bird tickets: £12 (£9 conc) to midnight on Saturday 14 February 2026. NOTE: booking is through the Town Hall box office for this event.

A Plot to Die For is the first in a mystery series for readers who enjoy the warmth of Graham Norton and the mystery of Death in Paradise, all wrapped up in one small Irish town. When beloved celebrity gardener Finn O’Leary returns to his hometown of Abbeyford to care for his aging mother, he is naturally roped into the Tidy Towns committee. But when an alto-baritone drops dead at his mother’s choir practice, Finn finds himself trying to solve a M**der – or two.

Ardal O’Hanlon A founding father of Dublin’s contemporary comedy scene, Ardal won the 1994 Hackney Empire New Act of the Year and was catapulted into the world of sitcom. Despite that distraction, he continues to tour his punchy but absurdist life-enhancing comedy worldwide. As well as Father Ted, for which he won a British Comedy Award and Bafta nominations, Ardal’s acting credits include leading roles in Death in Paradise (BBC), Derry Girls (C4), the 2025 feature film Fran the Man and the new Netflix series How to Get to Heaven from Belfast. Ardal has written and presented a number of documentaries and his forays into theatre include God of Carnage (Gate Theatre) and The Weir (West End), for which he received a nomination for an Olivier Award.

He has written an acclaimed bestselling novel, The Talk Of The Town, which was included in the book, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die, and in 2022 released his darkly comic second novel, Brouhaha.

Follow Ardal on Instagram @ardalohanlon.

Wednesday 6 May

6.45pm-8pm

Huddersfield Town Hall, Ramsden Street, HD1 2TA

£15 (£12 conc) (To be booked through the Town Hall website only)

Age guidance: 14+ (under 16s should be accompanied by an adult)

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