After eleven years working in a dead-end job with no prospects, Peter Brady leaves his home town of Wexford and travels to Dublin to start a new life and career as a stand up comedian. His charm and seductive suave captures the attention of talented singer and musician Jess Castle. However after Peter's first gig does not meet his expectations, Peter's relationship with Jess begins to stagger and he questions whether he's made the right choice to pursue a comedy career.