Police Academy fans listen up – comedian Michael Winslow – yes, the guy with the voices, is one of 65 performers making their way to Dublin today.

The Vodafone Comedy Festival starts at the Iveagh Gardens, in the heart of the city centre.

Between now and the 29th, 65 Irish and international comedians will perform at the Iveagh Gardens as part of the festival.

20,000 fans are expected to attend the festival – making it hugely important, economically, to the city.

Eric Lawlor is a comedian from Dublin – he says the excitement’s really building.