A BAFTA-winning producer who grew up in Northampton is returning to her hometown for a special night of live comedy at Delapré Abbey.

Gina Lyons is bringing her Gobby Girls comedy event to the historic venue on Saturday, November 7, showcasing emerging and established female comedians, writers and performers.

Gina, whose television credits include In My Skin, Dreaming Whilst Black, Dinner With Parents and Breeders, founded Gobby Girl Productions to champion women working in comedy.

The Emmy-nominated producer has spent years working across television, film, radio and live entertainment, but says bringing the event to Northampton has particular significance.

Gina said: "Northampton is home, so being able to bring Gobby Girls to Delapré Abbey feels really special.

"I've spent years working in comedy in London and across the UK, and I wanted to create something that celebrates brilliant women in comedy but also brings that energy back to Northampton.

"Gobby Girls is about funny women being loud, ambitious and unapologetically themselves. And what better place to do that than in a 900-year-old abbey?"

The event forms part of a growing series of Gobby Girls live shows celebrating female comedy talent and providing opportunities for performers and writers.

It will also give Northampton audiences the chance to enjoy live comedy in one of the town's best-known historic buildings.

The evening is sponsored by local estate agents Lucy Alan.

Tickets for the November 7 show are available through TicketSource.