A pair of top comics have joined the line up for Suffolk Stands with Turkey and Syria. 

The special show has been organised by Ipswich-based actor and comedian Omid Djalili to support the countries following devastating earthquakes earlier this year. 

Heading to Ipswich for next week's show is well known comedians Paul Chowdhry and Seann Walsh who join Omid Djalili and international music acts for an evening of entertainment.

Ipswich Star: Paul ChowdhryPaul Chowdhry (Image: PA)

Paul Chowdhry is a multi-award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and writer and saw his recent tour Family-Friendly Comedian *(*No Children) extended for another 42 dates. 

He also hosted Stan Up for the Week on Channel 4 and twice headlined Live at the Apollo. 

Seann Walsh is set to tour the UK with his show Back From the Bed after recently appearing on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. 

Ipswich Star: Seann WalshSeann Walsh (Image: Supplied)

The evening will also feature Sounds of Solidarity and The Turbans. 

The event is fundraising for War Child and The Turkey Mozaik Foundation.

Ipswich Star: Omid Djalili, who now calls Suffolk home, has organised the evening.Omid Djalili, who now calls Suffolk home, has organised the evening. (Image: Archant)

Speaking in April at the time he announced the show, Mr Djalili said: "I was in Spain filming at the time, and the only English-speaking channel in my hotel room was all about the earthquake, and it was shocking.

"It's always poor people who get hurt by those things. These are the ones who bear the brunt of these natural disasters. But it’s not God, it’s us, human beings, making cheap buildings and poor people die. 

"The least we can do in the West is fundraise, especially in Ipswich, where we have a lot of Turkish and Syrian refugees. 

"We are not only holding a special night for them with some top acts and top talents coming to sing, perform, and do comedy, but we also want to encourage the refugee communities to join us. 

Doors open at 6.30pm for a 7pm start at The Regent, with tickets costing £30. 

This event is sponsored by fleximize, DPL Group, SMART (Garden Rooms, Offices and Studios), tru7group, Friel and Palmer & Partners.