Kevin Hart surprised Northern Ireland this weekend with two last minute gigs in Belfast.
And it wouldn't have been possible without the work of our local grown comedians, who have been hailed for their influence within the industry.
Taking to social media on Sunday, Shane Todd shared his thoughts on what was a huge weekend for Northern Ireland's comedy scene.
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He said: "It’ll take a while to comprehend or it might never. Opening for Kevin Hart for the past few nights with my man Colin Geddis has been the best experience of my career.
"The fact it’s in Belfast makes it even sweeter. The local crowds showed just how good of a comedy city we have."
Kevin Hart appeared at Lavery's Comedy Club on March 18 ahead of his intimate Limelight show on Saturday.
Tickets for his show, which went on sale Friday, sold out within 20 minutes with many eager fans left disappointed they would not be able to see the comedian in action.
Those who were lucky enough to get tickets to Lavery's Comedy Club 'St Patrick's Day Riot' to see local comedians got more than they bargained for when Kevin Hart was called on the stage at 8.20pm and performed an hour-long slot.
Taking to Instagram to share the exciting news of the latest talent to take to the mic, Lavery's Comedy Club shared an action shot of the surprise gig.
They said: "A very special guest came to @laveryscomedyclub tonight."
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