Patrick Monahan is Teesside’s very own Irish-Iranian stand-up comedian.

Originally from Redcar, now London based won the television competition series Take the Mike in 2001 and Show Me the Funny in 2011. Patrick has been involved with Zoe’s for many years taking part in various challenge events including The London Marathon, Great North Run and Middlesbrough 10K annually in aid of Zoe’s Place.

Fun Fact: Monahan also holds the world record for “Longest Hug” at a time of 25 hours and 25 minutes, alongside fellow comedian Bob Slayer. They set this record at Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2013.