Comedy superstar Russell Howard made a big impression on an mid Wales café after giving free tickets to his show for the staff.
The comedian, who is one of the most successful in the UK, made the generous gesture after popping in for brunch at the Little Devil’s café on Terrace Road in Aberystwyth.
“He was absolutely lovely,” said member of staff Sam Cook. “He was one of the nicest people we have met, he was very kind.
“Some of our staff will be going to see him tonight (August 30) and he gave eight tickets to all of us in total.
“We were all a bit starstruck if I am honest.”
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Russell was the first famous face to visit the café under its current owners, who have been in charge for the last four years and gained a string of excellent reviews online for food and quality service.
The comedian, who made his name on BBC Panel show Mock the Week and his programme Russell Howard's Good News, is currently on a tour of the UK and Ireland, with many dates having already sold out.
Tonight’s gig in Aberystwyth is the second of two which were sellout performances and will be his last in Wales before he goes on to do dates in the Isle of Man and a string of gigs at the London Palladium before his UK tour comes to an end in January next year
After this in early next year he will be taking his tour around the world with gigs in the USA, Dubai, Australia and New Zealand.
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