Andrew Stanley
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Andrew Stanley

Lisa Richards Agency

Fri 17 Sep 2010 8.15PM Draíocht Studio // €15 / €13 conc

Andrew Stanley is one of the top comics working the worldwide comedy circuit today and is always high energy and quick witted enough to keep audiences thoroughly entertained. In the past 4 years Andrew has travelled to the Adelaide Fringe Festival twice, made his debut at the Melbourne, Sydney and New Zealand Comedy Festivals and was invited to the prestigious Just For Laughs comedy festival in Montreal.
This show contains adult content and strong language.

"... a hugely energetic performance, literally bouncing around the stage and infusing the room with an infectious passion." chortle.co.uk

Jon Kenny Live
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Jon Kenny Live

Fri 8 Oct 2010 8PM Main Auditorium // €20 / €16 conc

Jon Kenny Live heralds a return for Jon to the type of work that gave him the reputation as one of the most talented comedians in Ireland. Formally one half of the hugely successful duo d'Unbelievables, Jon uses the changing face of contemporary Ireland as the scaffold on which to build his hilarious observations and characters in this new show. Running through such contrasting experiences as supporting Munster rugby to visiting a health spa, Kenny takes no prisoners and delights in emphasizing the humour in everyday life. 
This show contains some strong language / For age 12+

Dead Cat Bounce - Too Fast for Love
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Dead Cat Bounce - Too Fast for Love

Lisa Richards Agency

Fri 12 Nov 2010 8.15PM Draíocht Studio // €16 / €12 conc // Dur: 60 mins

Expect smoke machines, screaming guitar solos and everything from hip-hop slow jams to '80s stadium anthems. Dead Cat Bounce have performed to packed houses at Montreal's Just for Laughs Festival, London’s Big Joke Festival, Melbourne Comedy Festival, Bulmers International Festival in Dublin and Kilkenny Cat Laughs. Having completed a three month tour of Australia this year, they bring their unique blend of all-original music and character comedy to Draíocht. Brace yourself for an unrelenting performance unlike anything else you’ll see this year. This show contains adult content and strong language.

"Flawless" The Sunday Times

"Comedically perfect" ***** The Dubliner

Des Bishop
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Des Bishop

My Dad Was Nearly James Bond  

Tue 7 - Sat 11 Dec 2010 8PM Main Auditorium // €20 / €18 conc

Following a massively successful international tour, Des Bishop makes his highly anticipated return to Ireland.  Inspired by his Father’s recent diagnosis of Lung Cancer, Des’s latest critically acclaimed show My Dad Was Nearly James Bond tells of a remarkable life tinged with regret.  In championing the real heroics of fatherhood, Des challenges many common regrets and the ridiculous ideals of manhood that real, un-slick men try to live up to.  The innate inspiration and dexterity behind this show guarantees an unforgettable and touching comedy experience.
This show contains adult content and strong language.

"Edgy material...snappy, never sappy...Bishop has judged this one beautifully" The Age, Australia

"Charismatic, sincere, eloquent and always seeking the angle" Chortle, UK