Wit in Lit: Caroline Grace-Cassidy & Colm O'Regan at Chapters

Funny books are a serious business. Anyone who has tried to write one will confirm that a joke which looks effortless has generally put in a full day's work first.

On Thursday 17th September, Chapters welcomes bestselling novelist, screenwriter and director Caroline Grace-Cassidy and critically acclaimed comedian, author and broadcaster Colm O'Regan for Wit in Lit: a lively conversation about making readers laugh, what comedy allows writers to say and why witty books deserve more than the faintly suspicious respect they sometimes receive.

Guiding the conversation, and ensuring nobody gets away with describing comedy as 'light', are comedy writers and Irish Funny Women producers Val Troy and Orla Diamantino.

Expect readings, sharp conversation, audience questions, a book signing and a meet-and-greet. The conversation begins at 7pm and will run for approximately 60 minutes, followed by the signing and meet-and-greet. The evening will finish at 9pm.

Come for the jokes. Stay for the alarming discovery that timing, tone and one perfectly chosen word can require a lot of serious thought.

MEET THE GUESTS

Caroline Grace-Cassidy is the bestselling author of twelve novels, including her latest, A Second Chance Summer in Dublin. She is also a screenwriter, director, producer and creative director at Document Films.

Colm O'Regan is a critically acclaimed comedian, author and broadcaster. He has written eight bestselling books, including Climate Worrier and Gallivanting with Words, sold out the Edinburgh and Dublin Fringes and performed across four continents.

YOUR HOSTS

Val Troy and Orla Diamantino are writers, comedians and the Irish producers of Funny Women, the leading comedy community supporting women and non-binary performers, writers and creators.

THE IMPORTANT BIT

Thursday 17th September 2026, 7-9pm
Chapters Bookstore, Parnell Street, Dublin 1

Admission is free, but booking through Eventbrite is recommended!

Wit in Lit is presented by Val Troy and Orla Diamantino in partnership with Chapters Bookstore.  It is supported by Dublin UNESCO City of Literature through its 2026 Small Grants Scheme.