Mags McHugh

When your own mother describes you as "Big Fat Fucker" instead of "Best Friends Forever," you know you've got someone who doesn't shy away from the truth—and that's exactly what makes Mags McHugh absolutely electric on stage. This powerhouse Irish comedian, once described as "quirky as a chipmunk" by an Edinburgh reviewer, brings a razor-sharp tongue and an unapologetically bold style that's earned her standing ovations across the UK circuit and a very special endorsement from Ricky Gervais himself.

Fresh from starring on BBC's Naked Lunch and snagging 4-star reviews for her Edinburgh Fringe shows Snack Chat and Blacksheep, Mags combines high-energy storytelling with quick-fire punchlines that hit like a freight train. She's a mental health worker by day who admits she's "not good at her job" in suicide prevention—the kind of dark, honest comedy that makes her a perfect fit for our boat. Runner-up in the Not So New Comedian of the Year 2022 and winner of both the Ding Dong competition at Vauxhall and Beat the Blackout at Up The Creek, she's proven she can handle any room, any vibe, any crowd. A favourite on the Comedy Boat since 2024, Mags lights up Battersea Barge with the kind of fearless, no-nonsense comedy that'll leave you gasping for air.