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Paul Chowdry

Renowned as the most successful British Indian stand-up comedian in British history, Paul’s career is marked by numerous accolades and groundbreaking achievements. In a remarkable feat, Paul completed his Family-Friendly Comedian nationwide UK tour from2021 to 2023, which saw three extensions due to overwhelming demand. This tour garnered widespread praise, culminating in a sold-out run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023, where it earned rave reviews and ratings ranging from 4 to 5 stars.

This follows Live Innit, a record-breaking tour that saw Paul perform five nights at the Hammersmith Apollo and become the first British-Asian stand-up to sell out London’s Wembley Arena. Paul’s talent has earned him prestigious awards, including “Best Live Event” at the ITV Asian Media Awards, “Comedian of the Year” at the Asian Voice Awards, and the esteemed “Eastern Eye Comedian of the Year” award. Described by The Eastern Eye as “the greatest British Asian comedian of all time,” Paul’s impact on the comedy scene is undeniable.

Beyond stand-up, Paul shines as an actor and has starred in the international series Devils as well as countless TV shows such as Stand Up for the Week, Live at the Apollo and the multi-award nominated show Taskmaster. Paul also hosts his own podcast The Paul Chowdhry Pud Cast, interviewing celebrities on life’s turning points with guests including Russell Howard, London Hughes and Stewart Lee.

Foil, Arms & Hog – Skittish

Foil, Arms & Hog’s new show, Skittish, is a mixture of skits, audience participation and improvisation. With over a billion views, you may know the guys from their online videos, but it’s on stage that they’re at their best. With celebrity fans including Woody Harrelson, Emma Thompson and Mr. Bean himself, come see why Foil Arms and Hog have become one of the world’s most recognized sketch groups. After sold-out shows at the London Palladium, New York Town Hall and Sydney Opera House, the Irish trio embark on their biggest world tour to date.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Al Porter – Algorithm

Following up his Sold Out tour in 2023/24, Al’s back with AL PORTER ALGORITHM where his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy meets his most relatable stories ever!

Why does Instagram think he needs to get assessed? Can you learn to love renting in a house share? Can his parents deal with empty nest syndrome? Why is his brother the golden child? And much more!

One of few Irish comics ever nominated for a Perrier Award (like Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran before him) Al’s 2023/24 show “Now” was critically acclaimed with reviews like, “Gloriously upbeat! No self pity… Irrepressible stand up storytelling (Chortle ★★★★) and ★★★★ “Dazzling…Brilliant and very funny” (The Scotsman)

AL PORTER’s ALGORITHM is trying to find a formula for living in a world on fire! Just like online, in life, you’ll see more of what you pay attention to and Al’s always on the look out for the upside!

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 16+.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Jen Brister : The Reactive Tour

Apparently you don’t have to respond to every little thing around you. Finding herself in a constant state of exacerbation at the state of the world and people in general, Brister has been told she needs to chill the hell out. Can Jen find her zen? It seems unlikely to be honest…

Jen is a critically acclaimed stand-up comedian and writer, as seen on BBC’s Live at the Apollo, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order, QI and Mock The Week. Following a sold out 2022 tour, Jen is back on the road with her highly anticipated new show.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended 18+ contains themes of an adult nature.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Cornelius Patrick O Sullivan – Pull Hard

Award-winning comedian, writer and podcaster Cornelius Patrick O Sullivan is furious. If he had his time back again, he would do it all differently. Alas this is not an option so as he looks his forties firmly in the face he has hatched a new plan. To live his life vicariously through his seven-year-old son Harvey. What possibly could go wrong?!?

Pull Hard is a brand-new stand-up comedy show that deals with fatherhood and middle age and the lingering disappointment of lost opportunity. The hour is seasoned with tales of GAA matches, failed diets and expensive babysitters. Above all it’s a show about hope and endeavour.

Cornelius has performed all over Ireland to thousands of souls. internationally at festivals such as Edinburgh Fringe and nationally at the likes of Kilkenny Cat Laughs and the Paddy Power Comedy festival amongst many more.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended 18+ contains themes of an adult nature.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Jarlath Regan

The Brand New Stand-Up Comedy Show From Yer Man Off Instagram

If you haven’t seen his viral hit Mammy translations clips on TikTok, Instagram & Facebook you must be living under a rock. Jarlath Regan struck comedy gold this year with his dead on money impressions of the Irish Mammy. Now he’s selling out shows across the globe including the world famous Gramercy Theatre in New York. His last tour sold thousands of tickets and a record breaking six nights at the 3Olympia – a record for a first time performer in the historic Dublin venue. Now he’s hitting the road again with his brand new show “In Bits” and tickets are flying out the door faster than his follower numbers are rising.

Irish Mammies In America – Jarlath’s US Tour Dates Sold Out In 48 Hours!

The success of his hilarious comedy clips about sleep, raising teens, Oasis and everything in between can be measured in the millions of views they earn, but even Jarlath was surprised by the reach of the Irish Mammy. “I had no idea that the troupes we associate so heavily with our beloved Irish mothers would resonate abroad with other cultures particularly America.” In March he tentatively organised some shows in Boston, Chicago and New York. “I was just looking at the metrics on the different platforms and thought I’d chance it.” The shows sold out in 48 hours and he’s been adding dates ever since. “I’m now doing 9 shows in total in the US this autumn in some of the biggest theatres I have played and they’ve sold out months ago! It’s bananas!”

Over Night Success Arrives When You Move Home!

Jarlath Regan’s funny bits live and in person are even funnier than his daily posts. He spent 10 years in London honing his craft but things only blew up for him when he moved home. “I don’t know what happened or what changed. I’ve always been working my butt off. I think maybe the algorithm found me and put in front of people and that’s it. In the past you needed to get on the telly. Now you need to get on people’s phones!” His legion of fans across the globe will see him travel to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and even further afield across 2025.

In a world of relentlessly bleak news and constant negativity, Jarlath Regan’s new show invites us to take a break from it all and make space for laughter. Patrick Kielty described it as like watching “a master at work”.   Audiences all over the world agreed. In 2023 his feel good “Yer Man” standup comedy show took the country by storm. Selling out a whopping six nights at the 3Olympia, The O2 Shepherds Bush Empire and more than 80 dates across 12 months of relentless touring, his hotly anticipated next show is finally here.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 14+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Joanne McNally

‘Pinotphile’ follows the runaway success of Joanne’s smash hit ‘The Prosecco Express’ – a show that set off on its maiden voyage in initial previews back in 2019 before becoming a critically acclaimed global riot – touring across UK, Ireland, Australia, Dubai, Canada and the US – where media giant Variety tipped Joanne as one of its comedy ‘Ones to Watch’. Back home, Ticketmaster IE crowned the show its ‘Comedy Event of the Year’ following an unprecedented 78 show run at Dublin’s Vicar Street.

Since then, McNally has been keeping herself busy by ruining men’s lives (and her own) – still single, still unfertilised, and laden with irreverent, ridiculous and hilarious war stories, join Joanne for a wild ride in ‘Pinotphile’, as she navigates situationships, revenge, frenemies and rejection in her ‘terrifyingly funny’ (London Standard) and ‘joyously nuts’ (Irish Examiner) trademark style.

One of podcasting’s best loved names, Joanne is the co-host of the award-winning ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ alongside best friend Vogue Williams – since launching in 2021, the podcast reaches over 2.5 million listeners per month and has toured across the world, culminating in an extraordinary run of 5 sold out nights at Dublin’s 3 Arena.

Elsewhere, Joanne also hosts the hugely popular BBC Sounds format Joanne McNally Investigates – with two series under her belt – ‘Who Replaced Avril Lavigne?’ and ‘Do Furbys Spy On Us?’. A primetime TV regular, Joanne is best known for her riotous appearances on Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show, The Big Fat Quiz of Everything, and many more.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Anne Gildea – Further Adventures in Womaning

And what an hilarious adventure it’s going to be!

Join us as Anne explores the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer: From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, from the Sunday drive to the spa break, from Angel Delight to Ozempic and back to the chiffon scarf test, Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of womany stuff –

And that’s just the tip of the Anneburg!

DURATION: 110mins. One Interval.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 16+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Gift Grub Live 25 – Featuring Mario Rosenstock

For a quarter-century, Gift Grub has entertained audiences across Ireland and beyond with its sharp wit, brilliant impressions, and hilarious sketches.

Created by Mario Rosenstock and Ian Demspey, Gift Grub has become a household name, known for its spot-on parodies of celebrities, politicians, and public figures.

The Gift Grub Live 25th Anniversary tour will feature some of the most beloved characters and sketches from the show’s extensive repertoire, along with new material created especially for this landmark event. Attendees can expect a high-energy performance filled with laughter, satire, and unforgettable entertainment. All the favourite Gift Grub characters from the past twenty-five years will be there; Flatley, Michael D., Paschal, Miriam, Leo, Roy, Marty, Davy Fitz, Rog, Johnny Sexton… and many more!

This is a unique opportunity to be part of comedy history and celebrate a quarter-century of laughter with one of Ireland’s most cherished comedy shows.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Under 16’s must be accompanied by and seated next to a parent/guardian aged 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Improv Panto 2024

Improv Panto Picture: Miki Barlok

The Improv Panto makes its triumphant return to Cork Opera House this December and this year, we’re bringing you even more festive fun with two extra shows for the first time ever on Friday 27th, and Saturday December 28th!

This isn’t your traditional panto – it’s an uproarious, completely unscripted performance where YOU, the audience, get to choose the story and who plays what character. Join us for an evening filled with spontaneous comedy, outrageous characters, and unexpected twists as our talented improvisers create a hilarious panto adventure right before your eyes.

Whether you’re a seasoned panto lover or a first-time attendee, The Improv Panto promises to deliver a night of unforgettable, entertainment. With the added bonus of two extra shows, there’s even more opportunity to experience the magic and mayhem that only The Improv Panto can provide.

An annual tradition for many, including hundreds of work and Christmas parties, audiences can enjoy a night of gas craic altogether, packed with laughter, fun, made-up hilarity, on the spot songs, dancing, and insane dialogue!

Featuring talented improvisers, actors and comedians including Dominic MacHale star of the blockbuster hit movie and TV series The Young Offenders, the people’s princess Laura O’Mahony, beloved and hilarious Declan Wolfe star of the recent Summer Revels!, the witty and very bould Laura Harte, the inimitable John McCarthy with the immensely talented Dylan Howe on Keys.

So gather your family and friends, don your festive sparkle, and come enjoy the most unpredictable and uproarious event of the season!

LIVE musicians, LIVE laughter, LIVE chaos!

Ideal for Christmas and Office parties!  This is panto as you’ve truly never seen it before.

PLEASE NOTE THE LATER START TIME OF 10.30PM

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lightning, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Strictly 18+

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.