Nina Gilligan
A bolshier Mrs Merton, she’s not one to suffer fools lightly, so watch out for a razor-sharp wit used at will.
The Skinny
Naturally funny!
John Thomson (Cold Feet)
Gilligan is blessed with almost perfect comic timing.........She’s a brilliantly talented comic with a serious purpose
Beyond The Joke
Nina Gilligan is sometimes outrageous, always hilarious with a charming, loveable persona which belies an acerbic wit.
Equally at home in clubs as in Art Centres, Nina is opening, closing and hosting gigs up and down the country. Recently acknowledged as the Nation’s Comedians Favourite Comedian as well as another nomination for Best Club Act at the 2025 Chortle Awards
Described as ‘A Gem of the Circuit’ and with an ability to ‘Transcend age barriers effortlessly’ she continues to rise through the comedy ranks.
Nina is a skilled writer, creator and improviser and has written several comedy shows and plays including Rescued which was nominated for Best Comedy at Greater Manchester Fringe and Broad Shoulders receiving 5-star reviews at the 2019 Edinburgh Festival
She trained as an actor at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (now The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland) she received the award for best actor in her final year
2021 saw her crowned as the winner of the prestigious Leicester Mercury Award after also winning Liverpool Hot Water Comedian of the Year and being a finalist in English Comedian of The Year in previous years.
Recent Tour Support includes Jason Manford, Clinton Baptiste and Russell Kane….