The line-up for Kilkenny's Cat Laughs Comedy Festival is coming along nicely with new additions to the bill announced today.

With festivities running June 2-6, the festival's Gala Opening Show will see the premiere of Waterford Whispers Live, as the brilliant satirical website hits the stage for the first time.

The latest events to be added are 'Bec Hill's Pun Run'. If you're not for a pun-tastic night on Sunday, June 5, at the Set Theatre, then look no further than the UK's cult-favourite and ONLY pun-based comedy club. See some top-rated comedians delivering their best (and worst) one-liners and wordplay material. Book early to avoid disapPUNtment! Line up includes David O’Doherty, Tiffany Stevenson, Barry Murphy, Karl Spain.

'Adam and Al's Cat laughs Chats' - Aussie Adam Hills, the host of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, and Al Porter, one of Ireland’s brightest new stars and a natural chatters, join forces for a chat show in two parts: first Adam hosts Al and his special guests; then Al hosts Adam and his special guests. Expect fun and fascinating chat and maybe even a musical number.

'Deirdre O'Kane Solo Show 1Dee' - Deirdre O’Kane’s new critically acclaimed solo show 1DEE live at The Set Theatre on Saturday, June 4, with special guest Chris Kent. After a seven year break from stand-up, during which she had more babies, made a movie in Vietnam and became the mother of MooneBoy, has she learned from being a mum, achieving the glory of a Mid-life crisis and chasing after collagen as it attempts to leave her life forever? She reveals all (well nearly all) in 1Dee.

'International All Star Improv' - cat Laughs has merged the talents of the best improvisers from the Dublin Comedy Improv with those of some of the stars of Whose Line is It Anyway to create a comedy improv monster of epic proportions. Brilliantly funny and ingeniously crafted comedy games and songs from Ian Coppinger, Steve Frost, Steve Steen, Andy Smart and more.