Jim Comic
07-04-2008, 11:08 PM
Parrott
18th and 19th April
He was nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award and the Edinburgh Comedy Festival..
Well known from Paramount Comedy Channel , Parrott is yet another of Scotlands supreme comedians who toured Nationwide with Billy Connolly and starred in his movie 'Down Among The Big Boys'. He has written for such stars as Dave Allen, Jack Dee and Jo Brand, he also wrote the Sitcom 'Hale and Pace'*which won a Bafta award*and wrote the 2nd series of The Dave Allan Show.
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Saturday 3rd May
He an Award-winning comedian and star of Father Ted; My Hero; Blessed - and 'So You Want to be a Taoiseach', Ardal's own unique comedy, is a spellbinding fusion of off beat stories and polished material, which fuse to make his act a hilarious journey - touched with life enhancing observations and unexpected twists. His sheer originality and talent ensure that there is no other performer like him.
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Jason Byrne.
Saturday 17th May
He has been one of the fastest selling performers at the last 11 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, where his sell out shows have attracted Best Headliner Chortle Award in 2007, a nomination for 1998 Perrier Newcomer Award, and then a much revered Perrier Award Nomination for his outstanding 2001 show. He was also winner for the 2004 Forth One Fringe Award and continues to play to packed houses through Ireland & the UK. A must see live comedian, not on Tv..
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Karl Spain..
23rd and 24th May
He’s probably best known in Ireland for his Tv series ‘Karl Spain Wants A Woman’ which was a huge success in that he not only got huge ratings but he also found himself a woman. And she thinks he is very funny and so do we, thats why he is doing two nights.. he is great live on stage...
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Dom Irrera / Adam Hills..
6th and 7th June
Adam Hills is one of Australia’s most talented and widely respected comedians. His unique style of thoughtful, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity have won him rave reviews, a shelf of awards and a legion of fans worldwide.
Nominated, six times for an American Comedy Award, Dom Irrera has been on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, and even on “Oprah”.*His film work includes a featured role in Robert Townsend’s “Hollywood Shuffle”, a cameo in the Coen Bros. Film, “The Big Lebowski”, “The Fourth Tenor”, starring old pal Rodney Dangerfield, and he played himself in the Rodney Dangerfield / Dom De Luise film, “The Godson”.
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John Bishop...
Saturday 21st June
Multi-award-winning Comedian, John Bishop isbringing his critically acclaimed show, Stick Your Job Up Your Arse to Cork following its hugely successful debut at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.. John is currently one of the comedy circuit's most popular headliners. He has featured in numerous television shows including the Blame Game, The Liffey Laughs and The Panel. John hosts his own show, The Bishop's Sunday Service, on Radio City 96.7 in Liverpool and also has a regular blog on the Liverpool FC website.
Comedy 9 till 12..
18th and 19th April
He was nominated for the prestigious Perrier Award and the Edinburgh Comedy Festival..
Well known from Paramount Comedy Channel , Parrott is yet another of Scotlands supreme comedians who toured Nationwide with Billy Connolly and starred in his movie 'Down Among The Big Boys'. He has written for such stars as Dave Allen, Jack Dee and Jo Brand, he also wrote the Sitcom 'Hale and Pace'*which won a Bafta award*and wrote the 2nd series of The Dave Allan Show.
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Ardal O'Hanlon
Saturday 3rd May
He an Award-winning comedian and star of Father Ted; My Hero; Blessed - and 'So You Want to be a Taoiseach', Ardal's own unique comedy, is a spellbinding fusion of off beat stories and polished material, which fuse to make his act a hilarious journey - touched with life enhancing observations and unexpected twists. His sheer originality and talent ensure that there is no other performer like him.
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Jason Byrne.
Saturday 17th May
He has been one of the fastest selling performers at the last 11 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, where his sell out shows have attracted Best Headliner Chortle Award in 2007, a nomination for 1998 Perrier Newcomer Award, and then a much revered Perrier Award Nomination for his outstanding 2001 show. He was also winner for the 2004 Forth One Fringe Award and continues to play to packed houses through Ireland & the UK. A must see live comedian, not on Tv..
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Karl Spain..
23rd and 24th May
He’s probably best known in Ireland for his Tv series ‘Karl Spain Wants A Woman’ which was a huge success in that he not only got huge ratings but he also found himself a woman. And she thinks he is very funny and so do we, thats why he is doing two nights.. he is great live on stage...
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Dom Irrera / Adam Hills..
6th and 7th June
Adam Hills is one of Australia’s most talented and widely respected comedians. His unique style of thoughtful, uplifting comedy and rampant spontaneity have won him rave reviews, a shelf of awards and a legion of fans worldwide.
Nominated, six times for an American Comedy Award, Dom Irrera has been on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”, “The Late Show with David Letterman”, and even on “Oprah”.*His film work includes a featured role in Robert Townsend’s “Hollywood Shuffle”, a cameo in the Coen Bros. Film, “The Big Lebowski”, “The Fourth Tenor”, starring old pal Rodney Dangerfield, and he played himself in the Rodney Dangerfield / Dom De Luise film, “The Godson”.
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John Bishop...
Saturday 21st June
Multi-award-winning Comedian, John Bishop isbringing his critically acclaimed show, Stick Your Job Up Your Arse to Cork following its hugely successful debut at the 2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.. John is currently one of the comedy circuit's most popular headliners. He has featured in numerous television shows including the Blame Game, The Liffey Laughs and The Panel. John hosts his own show, The Bishop's Sunday Service, on Radio City 96.7 in Liverpool and also has a regular blog on the Liverpool FC website.
Comedy 9 till 12..