IF you’re in the mood for having your ribs tickled tonight, stand up comedian Paul Pirie is appearing at the Jason Manford Comedy Club in Rayleigh.

Paul, who is Scottish but now lives in Wickford, began his standup career in 2006. He worked his way into the London clubs and was launched onto the UK comedy scene, emerging as one of the best Scottish acts on the UK comedy scene.

His career has encompassed TV, film and radio alongside his standup and has been booked all over the world gigging as far as Australia.

The show starts at 8pm.

Tickets are £12.50 available from manfordscomedyclub.co.uk or at the venue on the night.

Joining Paul will be MC Matt Reed followed by Gareth Richards and Chris McCausland.