Maxwell's Fullmooners Halloween Moontacular - 09 Oct 2008
CLAP your hands, stomp your feet, put the howl on top! Currently the UK 's most talked about late night comedy show, hosted by the award-winning comic Andrew Maxwell, returns from its roots in London 's premiere comedy venue The Comedy Store to the Black Box for a Hallowe'en Special.
Maxwell's Fullmooners Halloween Moontacular
with special guests TBA
and all the usual mayhem
Breakdancers
Lady Carol -
“Gorgeous, comedic, ukulele-playing, strange song singing Lady Carol. One of our favourites-we predict you'll love her too." TimeOut July 2008
Sir Tim & Chief Fullmooner Andrew Maxwell - (The Panel RTE / King of Comedy C4)
"This is the late night show that all others should aim to be" The List *****
Friday 31st October
10.30pm, €22.50/20 online
Black Box, Galway

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFzw-HX_fPQ

No Penis for Galway - 03 Oct 2008
Puppetry of the Penis have cancelled their upcoming tour of Ireland the UK dates too. Poor ticket sales have been blamed on the tour cancellation.
Is this the end of the Penis?
Full refunds will be given at point of purchase. Online purchases will be refunded directly to your credit cards.

Bulmers Comedy - Halloween Special - 29 Sep 2008
Maxwell's Fullmooners Halloween Moontacular
with special guests TBA
and all the usual mayhem
Breakdancers
Lady Carol -
“Gorgeous, comedic, ukulele-playing, strange song singing Lady Carol. One of our favourites-we predict you'll love her too." TimeOut July 2008
"Creep" by Radiohead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFzw-HX_fPQ
Sir Tim
& Chief Fullmooner Andrew Maxwell - (The Panel RTE / King of Comedy C4)
"This is the late night show that all others should aim to be" The List *****
Friday 31st October
10.30pm, €22.50/20 online
Black Box, Galway

Puppetry of the Penis
Celebrating a Decade of Dick - or as they like to say 'A Dickade, Puppetry of the Penis' Simon Morley and fellow puppeteer David Friend are still taking the penis to the people with a short tour of Ireland starting with two nights in the Roisin Dubh. This award winning show features "Dick Tricks" by MARTYN ODELL & DANIEL LEWRY. (winner of Melbourne International Comedy Festival - "Outright Best Show")
Monday 3rd & Tuesday 4th November
9pm, €20/18 online

Stephen Frost's Impro All Stars presents..
"Whose line is it anyway?"
with Stephen Frost, Richard Vranch, Steve Steen, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger
& special guest Phill Jupitus (Never mind the Buzzcocks)
Six brave performers will arrive with no script and not the faintest idea of what will happen. Willed on by a supportive crowd, through improvisation they create whole sketches and comic dramas that are amazingly inventive and sometimes take off into flights of surreal brilliance.
The TV show of the same name, "Whose Line Is it Anyway?" is a pale imitation when compared to this live show.
Featuring some of the most popular characters from the English TV series - The live show follows the same format as the TV show as seen on Channel 4 (currently on Dave Channel on SKY ) with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised Comedy sketches. The format is simple. The comedians improvise a full night of comedy based on audience suggestion. It is comedy without a safety net, it is guerrilla theatre and it is very very funny.
Wednesday 19th November
9pm, €25/20 online

October at The Laughter Lounge - Wednesday nights - 29 Sep 2008
October sees the visits of top american comics Scott Capurro from San Fransisco & Jim McCue from Boston. Add to that the cream of Irish comedy in the form of Karl Spain, Joe Rooney, Kevin Gildea, Owen O'Neill and the new breed of Irish Talent - Jarlath Regan & Bernard O'Shea and a whole load more.

*******Online offer for most of our Wednesday night Laughter Lounge shows: €7.50 until midnight Tuesday before show, then €10 on the day of the show)******
Wednesday 1st October
9pm, €12.50 (Limited online offer €7.50)
Comedy Improv with .....
Joe Rooney (Fr Ted / Killinaskully)
and Ian Coppinger, Michelle Read & , Kevin Gildea.
Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches. This show follows the format of the popular tv show "Whose line is it anyway?" as seen on Channel 4. Out Improv team have played with renowned improvisers such as "The Second City" (Chicago), "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and cast members of The Simpsons & Cheers. As well as playing The Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals, The Comedy Improv team are one of few acts to be regularly invited back to the Kilkenny festival.
The Comedy Improv players are the very best at what they do. Why not come and see just what that is when regulars, Ian Coppinger & Michelle Read are joined on stage by Kevin Gildea & Joe Rooney. Joe is probably best known for his role as Father Damo in the "Father Ted" series and he also plays Jimmy Higgins in the RTE hit comedy “Killinaskully”.
But don't tell anyone and help us keep the funniest secret in comedy.

Wednesday 8th October
9pm, €12.50 (Limited online offer €7.50)
The Laughter Lounge with....
Jim Mc Cue (USA) - At six foot six, Jim McCue stands head and shoulders above the sea of 'stick to the script' club comedians. Jim blends thought provoking material and uncanny improv skills with a style that actually encourages audience participation. Featured on Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight and at the Boston Comedy Festival, and most recently Reality Show "roughing it".
See Jim on Last Comic Standing: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=36012631
Bernard O’Shea “O'Shea has the soft, buttery tones of Ardal O'Hanlon married to the kind of luxuriant angst, glorious vulnerabilities and fabulous impromptu raging that reminds you how extraordinary stand-up can be.” Kate Copstick The Scotsman *****
MC Paddy Courtney - writer & warm up act for Podge & Rodge show and recently the Star of TG4's hit new show "Paddywhackery", Paddy is most likely the finest comic in the country.
“Paddy Courtney is a high velocity wit who lives life just a side step away from normality” -The Scotsman
open spot from Mark Hanratty

Wednesday 15th October
9pm, €12.50 (Limited online offer €7.50)
The Laughter Lounge with....
Owen O'Neill - Perrier Nominated stand up from Norn Iron
Gar Murran - 2006 Bulmers Comedy "Nothin' Butt Funny Competition" winner
MC Steve Cummins - From Limerick, Steve spent fifteen years working with the homeless, juvenile offenders and adolescent gang members from the Projects in Chicago. So, Just like being at home really.
Great hair and a small willie. The Lord giveth and The Lord taketh away.
open spot from Ruairi Campbell

Wednesday 22nd October
9pm, €12.50 (Limited online offer €7.50)
The Laughter Lounge with....
Scott Capurro (USA) - Scott Capurro was reared in Daly City, California; at age 3, he swam the English Channel; and since 1993, he's told unsavory jokes in every English speaking country, so he's surrounded by duplicity. Yet he keeps challenging himself, because he's physically challenged and emotionally unavailable. Described by San Francisco Weekly (free press, run by lesbians and trannys with large hands) as "stand-up in the very best possible sense - deadpan, ever-alert and hilarious", Scott has appeared in Mrs. Doubtfire, where, effortlessly, he played a homosexual; and Star Wars; Phantom Menace, where, breathlessly, he wore rubber.
"One of the few genuinely challenging acts out there…a thoughtful, intelligent comic whose act has far more to it than pure shock value. He's not preachy, he's just camp, crude and incredibly funny." Tim Arthur, Time Out London, March 2008
Sharon Mannion - Finalist in the 2007 UK & Ireland Funny Woman competition & Winner of Galway Comedy Festival Stand Up Showdown 2008
MC Ian Coppinger - little giggle box
Hot Press described him as ‘pound for pound the funniest human being to have existed anywhere ever"

Wednesday 29th October
9pm, €12.50 (Limited online offer €7.50)
The Laughter Lounge with....
Stuart Goldsmith (UK) - A former street performer, Stuart has a pitch-perfect delivery; with every nuance carefully calculated for maximum impact. The tricks of the comedy trade haven’t passed him by.
Jarlath Regan As seen on TV3's "Nobody Knows Jarlath Regan"
"Side-splitting stuff...causes near hysteria in the room" The Metro ****
“like Dylan Moran on valium.”– Three Weeks
“Charming, clever and original…The best Irish comedian you’ve never heard of” The Dubliner Magazine
MC Keith Farnan Having appeared on Irish TV in the StandUp series, "The Liffey Laughs", and the BBC StandUp series, One Night Stand, Keith Farnan is beginning to make an impression on a wider audience with his intelligent and charming onstage persona.
"When it comes to delivery, Keith Farnan is an absolute natural. He’s confident, relaxed and fluid – capturing perfectly that spirit of an easy-going, funny conversation with your friends down the pub which is the essence of so much good stand-up." Chortle.co.uk
open spot from Bernard Higgins

So you want to be a comedian... Robbie Bonham tells you the Dos and Don'ts of getting into performing comedy, - 19 Sep 2008
This may sound like I'm up my own 'thoin', but bear with me. Thought I'd (finally) throw in my two cent(s) on what are the Dos and Don'ts of getting into performing comedy, as there are a large number of young comics that post here regularly. Here's the ten biggies!

1. THE most important one, and I know it's obvious, but only do your OWN material (or something someone has written for you). Do NOT do other comedians' material. Obvious to most of us, but you'd be surprised how many people not only use established comedians' material, but have NO IDEA that that's not acceptable. There is no room for 'cover bands' in comedy. I have actually heard open spots say they're trying to work in some of their OWN material into their sets. WTF?

2. Time-keeping. NEVER do more than told to by the MC / Promotor. If you're told 7 minutes, do 7 minutes. 6 and a half is even better. Its not about how funny you might be. MCs have a schedule to keep and any over-running usually cuts into the last comic's time. There's nothing worse than a brash open spot who thinks he's hilarious (he may even be) so goes on to do 12. You probably won't get asked back again. Also (and this is true for comedians of every level) if you get a HUGE laugh (like with applause etc) a minute from the end, go out on that! It's very hard to top a major laugh with one minute to go!

3. DON'T try for gigs you're not skilled enough to do yet (such as, for example, the Comedy Store). You'll only make it harder to get back in if you're not good enough yet.Stick with pub clubs that actively encourage open spots. If you're serious about doing comedy, you'll get a chance one day, when you're ready. For instance, if you're still doing gigs thinking 'I hope to God there's no hecklers tonight', you're not ready to do big venues / corporate entertainment, etc.

4. Always carry a notebook. You never know when something funny might occur to you (usually happens to me on the bus to a gig, whilst gazing out the window).

5. Dont try to do a new set every gig. Get a good backbone to your set, and add or take from it over time. Chances are no punters will see you more than twice in the first year or two anyway (apart from regulars, but there's not many of them).

6. Start on a strong joke (the quicker to the punchline, the better) and end on a strong joke. There's nothing worse than a new comedian spending 5 minutes to get to the first punchline (however good it may be). The audience will get bored quickly unless they have a couple of immediate laughs to kick off! Put your looser material in the middle.

7. What to write about: I'm sure we all have philosophical or political stuff we want to talk about, but again, you have to wait til you have the confidence to make it funny. If you look 12, or are nervous, the audience are not gonna buy your 'hardened look at life', because you don't look like you 'walk the walk'. Stick to everyday, easily identifiable observation about general life, and stay the hell away from 'paedo' jokes unless you're already a known comedian (or are an unusually talented newbie, but that's rare). You have to know how to get an audience to like you, or how to 'disarm' any hostilities, before trying risque stuff. It's not about getting your point across on subjects, it's about making people laugh. Promotors dont want someone who's 'clever'. They want someone who makes a room laugh almost constantly. There are actually open spots who send dvd recordings of themselves DYING on stage for 15 minutes straight, because they think "well this audience didnt get me, but the promotor watching this will". He won't watch more than 30 seconds without a laugh in it.

8. Don't bring any assholes to your gigs. By assholes, I mean people who will not have the decency to stay quiet for the other comedians sets. This will reflect badly on you, and make it harder to get a return slot. Make sure any friends know the etiquette of the particular club you're playing. Also, don't be an asshole audient yourself.

9. If a performance you did six months ago looks squirmingly awful in retrospect, you're probably doing things right (especially if you can acknowledge it's not as good as you thought at the time). It means you're getting better. As good as any of us think we are, there's ALWAYS room for improvement. I'm doing it 5 years, and I squirm at stuff I did 6 months ago. Same with artwork I do. The better you get, the worse your early stuff will look.

10. I'm not one for taking (or giving) advice (well... apart from this post) but I'd suggest only take advice from those who are doing well. It's as true in comedy as it is in Alcoholics Anonymous meetings...lol... Some people think they know what they're talking about, but if they're struggling themselves, they can't know that much, can they? I may not even know what I'm talking about, for all I know. This list is basically just me commenting on some very obvious things I've seen over the last 5 years. I'm not claiming to be an expert, but I've some experience. I have no idea what I'M doing most of the time, just doing what feels natural. And by those 'doing well', I mean those who are well received by audience, promotors and other comedians alike. Not those who are 'in with the right people' for largely business purposes.

Whose Line is it anyway? - 06 Sep 2008
Stephen Frost's Impro All Stars presents..
"Whose line is it anyway?"
with Stephen Frost, Richard Vranch, Steve Steen, Andy Smart, Ian Coppinger
& special guest Phill Jupitus (Never mind the Buzzcocks)

Wednesday 19th November Roisin Dubh Galway
Tickets €25 (€20 online) from Roisin Dubh, Zhivago Shop Street (091 509960) and online at www.roisindubh.net

Thursday 20th November Vicar Street Dublin
Tickets are €28 on sale now through Ticketmaster and other usual outlets nationwide. Booking Line: 0818 719 390.

Six brave performers will arrive with no script and not the faintest idea of what will happen. Willed on by a supportive crowd, through improvisation they create whole sketches and comic dramas that are amazingly inventive and sometimes take off into flights of surreal brilliance.
The TV show of the same name, "Whose Line Is it Anyway?" is a pale imitation when compared to this live show.
Featuring some of the most popular characters from the English TV series - The live show follows the same format as the TV show as seen on Channel 4 (currently on Dave Channel on SKY ) with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised Comedy sketches. The format is simple. The comedians improvise a full night of comedy based on audience suggestion. It is comedy without a safety net, it is guerrilla theatre and it is very very funny.

A little bit about the guys....
Stephen Frost stands 6 feet 5 inches in his socks and possesses the bushiest black eyebrows in Christendom. He’s very loud and very funny especially when things go very wrong.
Stephen is best known for his work in the 1980s with Mark Arden as part of the double act, The Oblivion Boys on Saturday Live. He appeared in a series of British TV advertisements ending with the catchphrase "I bet he drinks Carling Black Label".
A veteran of the alternative comedy scene, Stephen appeared regularly in The Young Ones and he has appeared many times the improvisation show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?". He has also appeared on a few episodes of "Have I Got News For You" and on "Never Mind The Buzzcocks". He enjoyed two small "Blackadder" roles and had a cameo in the British comedy series "Mr. Bean", starring Rowan Atkinson.
In 2003 he appeared in Guy Masterson's sell-out production of "12 Angry Men" alongside Bill Bailey.

Richard Vranch improvises comedy on stage with the Comedy Store Players (with Paul Merton & Josie Lawrence) every Wednesday and Sunday at The Comedy Store in London. He has performed since 1979, and formed a comedy double-act with Tony Slattery in 1981. The duo hosted the Channel 4 quiz "The Music Game" and over 100 episodes of "Cue The Music" on ITV. He was the improvising pianist and guitarist on the original British television show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" appearing in 87 episodes between 1988 & 1997. Having said all that only a small proportion of his overall work is musical and Richard is also a very funny inprovisor. This year he performed in Edinburgh with "Paul Merton's Impro Chums"

Steve Steen has been performing pretty much everywhere since 1972. He’s appeared in every funny programme you’ve heard of including Blackadder, Fry and Laurie, Have I got news for you, Whose Line is it anyway and …The Bill.
It was inevitable that a man like Steve would spend a spell in prison, and in 1979 he was duly banged up in 'Porridge' the film spin-off from the tv series. Upon his release he promised to mend his ways and went to Berlin to perform in the celebration of a 100 years of German culture where he was banned and almost booted out of the country.
Channel four started up and their first home grown comedy series was 'Little Armadillos' starring Steve and his mate Jim Sweeney
You name it he's done it, The Kenny Everett Show', `Carrott Confidential`, Saturday Night Live', 'Russell Harty's Christmas Party', 'Wogan', 'Blackadder the Third', 'A Bit of Fry and Laurie', 'Red Dwarf', 'The Staggering Stories of Ferdinand de Bargos', 'Spitting Image', 'Clive Anderson Talks Back', 'Have I Got News For You', 'Whose Line Is It Anyway', 'The Bill', 'The Lenny Henry Show', 'The Rory Bremner Show', 'The Good Sex Guide', 'Crapston Villas', 'Jo Brand Through the Cakehole', 'The Paul Merton Show', etc, etc, blah blah blah…

Andy Smart has performed at 28 consecutive Edinburgh Festivals including the all comedian version of 12 Angry Men which also went on to tour Australia and New Zealand. He has also performed in Edinburgh with "Paul Merton's Impro Chums" This year he organised the 1st annual poker tournament for comics. Andy has a predilection for extreme danger and has run with the bulls in Pamplona 49 times – so far
Andy has been performing as a guest with the Comedy Store Players for 13 years and became a permanent member in 1995.
As a member of the "Steve Frost Impro All Stars" Andy has toured Ireland several times as well as performing in: Edinburgh at the Festival, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shang-Hai, Tokyo, Bangkok, Manilla, Taiwan, Singapore, New York, Oman, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Antibes, Paris, Wellington, Adelaide, Perth WA, and Prague.

Special guests on the night include Ian Coppinger (Dublin Comedy Improv) & Phill Jupitus (Never mind the buzzcocks)

Ian Coppinger is the finest improvisational talent Ireland has produced. A founding member of The Comedy Improv (1992) where he still performs every Monday night at the International Bar in Dublin, Ian has since accepted invitations to improvise with the popular Second City from Chicago, Whose Line Is It Anyway, The Comedy Store Players and Theatresports. Hot Press described him as ‘pound for pound the funniest human being to have existed anywhere ever’. He is way funnier than all these English improvisers and standing 5 feet tall he looks quite funny beside Stephen Frost.

Phill Jupitus is a comedian highly rated by his peers, he has a massive live following and is at his best off the cuff. Using the moniker 'Porky the Poet', he started out as a performance poet and he toured supporting bands such as Billy Bragg, The Style Council and The Housemartins.
He is now a multi-talented performer appearing regularly on Whose line is it anyway?, QI with Stephen Fry and is a team captain on ‘Never mind the Buzzcocks’
Add to that, directing music videos for the likes of Billy Bragg and also produced the music video for Kirsty MacColl's 1991 single release "All I Ever Wanted" along with DJing regularly both on the radio and at clubs and festivals, Phill is a noted fan of alternative music styles. He also performed with The Blockheads (and has done so sporadically over the last few years since Ian Dury's death) on their 30th anniversary tour in 2007.
Phill recently presented some of the BBC's television coverage of music events, such as the Glastonbury Festival and is a noted Arachnaphobe.

August at the Laughter Lounge - 07 Aug 2008
We've got great deals right now online on comedy tickets. All our August shows are only €5 online until midnight Sunday, then €7.50 until midnight Tuesday when they revert back to €10 for the day of the show.
We have some fantastic shows this month with a fantastic antipodean double bill on Wednesday 20th with Al Pitcher (New Zealand) and adopted irish man Damo Clark (Australia). Support from Dubliner John Lynn.
Then the return of comedy store regular Ben Norris (27th).
So what's the message.... Buy early & save, that leaves more money for beer.

Coming soon to everyones favourite comedy club! - 30 Jul 2008
Wednesday 13th August
9pm, €12.50/10 online
Laughter Lounge presents a night of stand up comedy and improv comedy sketches with...
Brendan Dempsey
Bren appeared in Fr Ted & Waking Ned and has performed stand up & improv all over the world.
"The improvisation is spot on, imaginative and hilarious" THE INDEPENDENT
Paul Tylak
Dublin comedy improv, Fr Ted & Paul also co-wrote and starred in two series of the critically acclaimed sketch show "STEW" for RTE
& Charlie Kranz (USA)
From LA, Charlie is a fine actor & improvisor. His film credits include "Batman Begins" with Christian Bale, and he's a regular guest of Dublin comedy improv & Cat Laughs international improv.

Wednesday 20th August
9pm, €12.50/10 online
Laughter Lounge with...
Al Pritcher (New Zealand)
In 1999, Al reached the finals of the So You Think You’re Funny? new talent competition. He then decided to capitalise on his growing reputation – by becoming a vegetable picker in Naas, Ireland. Since then he has become a regular fixture at the top Irish & UK’s clubs. This is Al's third visit to the Lounge.
John Lynn
'A very amusing and cynical observer' The Irish Times
John Colleary - One half of TJ 7 TJ on Today FM;'s Last word show along with Bernard O'Shea,John will also star in a new C4 show called "Headwreckers"
open spot from Matthew Collins

Wednesday 27th August
9pm, €12.50/10 online
Laughter Lounge with...
Ben Norris (UK)
As a stand up Ben has performed stand up on various TV shows including The Stand Up Show (BBC), Gas (CH4), The Comedy Store (Paramount & CH5) "The World Stands up" (Paramount)
Neil Duggan
Simon O Keeffe - resident M.C. of the Capital Comedy Club
“Fine, witty material” www.chortle.co.uk
open spot from Dawn McDonough

Wednesday 3rd September
9pm, €20/18 online
Laughter Lounge with...
Doug Stanhope (USA)
Doug on Drugs " All illegal narcotics are "Medicinal". Boredom is a disease worse than cancer. Drugs cure it."
Support from Robbie Bonham

Doug Stanhope confirmed for September Laughter Lounge - 15 Jul 2008
Doug is probably best known in Ireland for his 2006 appearance at the Kilkenny Cat Laughs festival where he told his lairy, late-night crowd, that Irish men sleep with children, because - as the headline to the following day's Irish Daily Star put it (misreportedly) - "Irish women are too ugly to rape! Comic booed after shocking festival jibe." The Star getting it all wrong, imagine.
Stanhope has been described as a free-thinking nihilist, a vulgar miseriblist, a self-indulgent, drunken washout and a deviant, misanthropic Charles Kuralt. His material ranges from true-life graphic perversion to volatile social criticism. He's also a bit of a boozehound.
One of the greatest stand-ups alive, Stanhope, just announced one Edinburgh gig this year. It's almost worth stumping up the £7,349 to be his one-man audience for a one-off performance - a bloody-minded protest against the commercialisation of comedy. Of course you could just pay €20 to see him in Roisin Dubh on Wednesday 3rd September.

Link: YouTube Clip

Creme Delamere - Second Date Added - 04 Jul 2008
Neil Delamere's Edinburgh preview (on July 11th) has sold out long ago.
We are delighted to announce that Neil has kindly agreed to do a second show on Saturday afternoon (July 12th) at 4pm.
Tickets are on sale now , here and in Roisin Dubh, Redlight & Zhivago Shop st.
Grab them quick, its sure to sell out too!

July at The Roisin... 15 Shows, 32 Great Comics. - 23 Jun 2008
Wednesday 2nd July
9pm, €15 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter lounge presents...
Michael Mee " Woody Allen with a Cork brogue" Time Out New York
"The brightest Irish comedy talent of recent times" Sunday Times
Jack Wise - A magician with attitude, Jack Wise is an emerging talent who specialises in blending comedy with magic. With stunning close up magic, Jedi Mind Tricks and an irreverent sense of humour, Jack is often referred to as the “Magician to the Stars” - we'll we're told Bono & The Corrs like him anyway.
Special Guest MC Hector O'hEochagain (off the Telly)
open spot from Paddy O'Shea
Followed by Guest DJ Set from An Hector & DJ Monty, Free from 11.30pm (after comedy)

Wednesday 9th July
9pm, €15 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter lounge presents...
Jim Jeffries (Australia) - something is very wrong with Jim's moral compass, that’s for sure. Taken at face value, his flagrantly distasteful set squeezes every trigger of knee-jerk liberal offence. It’s a catalogue of PC no-nos: from unabashedly misogynistic gags about women’s genitals to mocking the disabled, proving that this coarse Australian considers no topic too impolite to joke about. Recently attacked onstage in the Comedy Store, Manchester, Jim is regarded as one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world. Definitely not for the prudish.
"Exceptional, You just want to see Jeffries over and over again, seriously enjoyable" ★★★★ THE SCOTSMAN
Support from Carl Donnelly
Followed by DJ monty until late, Free from 11.30pm (after comedy)

And our Galway Arts Festival shows:
Wednesday 16th 8pm
€20 / 18 conc
Galway Arts Festival presents....
2008 CHORTLE AWARD WINNERS (Best Sketch, Character or Variety Act) 2007 IF.COMEDY AWARD nominees
PAPPY’S FUN CLUB - FUNERGY
& Steve Hall (We are Klang)
“PAPPY’S FUN CLUB DOES EXACTLY WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN. AND IT’S GLORIOUS STUFF." «««« Times
Tickets from Galway Arts Festival box office and www.galwayartsfestival.com only

Wednesday 23rd July 8pm
Thursday 24th July 4pm
€25 / 23 conc
Galway Arts Festival presents....
The Stars of "Whose Line is it Anyway?" with special guest Phill Jupitus
The live show follows the format of the popular TV show (as seen on Dave/Channel 4) with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches. Featuring some of the most popular characters from the English TV series, this time around its Stephen Frost, Andy Smart & Steve Steen.
Guests on the night include Ian Coppinger (Dublin Comedy Improv) & Phil Jupitus (Never Mind The Buzzcocks)
Tickets from Galway Arts Festival box office and www.galwayartsfestival.com only


Edinburgh previews
This July, the Roisin Dubh will host a series of Edinburgh previews from international acts such as Jim Jeffries, Steve Hall (We are Klang) & Pappy's Fun Club. We are also hosting a series of previews from the best of the Irish It’s squeaky bum time for comedians as they anxiously preview their shows. Praying they won't lose a fortune - except Delamere (he's loaded), trusting their livers hold out and I guess hoping some of the judges like them enough to consider them for a nomination for the if.comedy award. Past winners include Tommy Tiernan, Dylan Moran & Sean Hughes. Irish Nominees include David O'Doherty, Graham Norton, Ed Byrne and last year Andrew Maxwell . Who’s it going to be this year? Is there a nominee among this lot... lets hope so.

Friday 11th July
8pm, 60 minutes, €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Neil Delamere - Creme Delamere
With a platinum-selling DVD and having conquered ‘Vikings’ in Edinburgh’s 2007 Fringe show, the Star of RTE’s The Panel & BBC’s Blame Game returns to the Edinburgh Fringe festival in 2008 with a brilliant show whose theme’s so subtle as to be virtually undetectable.
“a wryly brilliant live comedian” – Sunday Times

Thursday 17th July
8pm, 60 minutes, €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Bernard O'Shea - Do not adjust your mind reality is at fault
As seen on "Naked Camera", "The Liffey Laugh" & "Just for Laughs" on RTE & "The world stands up" on Paramount comedy channel and One half of "TJ & TJ" on Today FM's Last Word show.
" The depth of his freewheeling comic talent is obvious" The Sunday Times

Friday 18th July
8pm, 60 minutes, €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Karl Spain - Life is Sweet
Karl spent most of 2005 looking for a woman, now he's looking for an audience.
Described as "achingly funny" by The Sunday Times but only "reasonable" by The Scotsman, see him now before he gets too big or is it too late?

Sunday 20th July
8pm, 60 minutes. €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Andrew Stanley - Some Things That Occurred To Me In The Last While That I Thought You Should Know About
Last year Andrew went to the Edinburgh Fringe where he teamed up with Australian comic Damian Clark in a show entitled 'I Dare Ya' (Great late night fun - Independent On Sunday) which was then turned into a highly successful TV show on RTE2.
“a hugely energetic performance, literally bouncing around the stage and infusing the room with an infectious passion” – chortle.co.uk

Tuesday 22nd July
8pm, 60 minutes, €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Keith Farnan - Cruel and unusual
Irish Comedian Versus American Death Penalty. No Contest!
‘Cruel and Unusual’ is Keith Farnan's first full-length Solo Stand-up show since he stopped working as a Solicitor , but that will form the basis of a separate show entitled "What was I thinking?” Although the death penalty is not often noted as a topic of comedy, Keith's experiences as an intern with a public defender in Georgia and with the Innocence Project in New York allow him to take a comic swipe against the lunacy of capital punishment.
“Possessed of Talent, Focus and Energy.” Hot Press

Wednesday 23rd July
4pm €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Diet of Worms - Friends of the Puffincat
Ireland's most excitingest, most uniquest and most funnest comedy thing, 'Diet of Worms, Friends of the Puffincat' is as good as their grammar is bad. Comedy group Diet of Worms invite you into their own surreal little world.
This fresh and fast-paced show fuses sketch, song, dance and as much fun as they can cram into one hour.
"Reminiscent of a young Monty Python ensemble." The Skinny Fest

Thursday 24th July
8pm, 60 minutes, €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Jarlath Regan - Relax The Cax
It's a show of stories, jokes, films and greeting cards about facing your fears and his experience of white collar boxing.
As seen on TV3's "Nobody Knows Jarlath Regan"
“Witty and charming at all times, Jarlath Regan is a natural story-teller, with much of his act bursting with spontaneity.” – Fringe Report

Friday 25th July
8pm, 60 minutes, €10 / online € 8 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Aidan Bishop - 'Aidan Bishop's Batchelor Pad'
As organizer and resident MC of the now famous 'International Comedy Club', New York native Aidan Bishop has honed his craft in the same room as some of Ireland's most famous comedians. Not confined to Dublin, Aidan takes his new show 'Aidan Bishop's Batchelor Pad' to the Edinburgh Fringe this year and treats us to a sneak preview.
"Aidan Bishop Bachelor pad is some sort of misplaced genius" Chortle’ 4 stars ****


And finally........
"Comedy Comedy" with JD & friends
A new comedy night, upstairs in Roisin Dubh with local comic John Donnellan as resident MC and guests.
8pm, 90 minutes, €10

Saturday 19th July
Guests... Robbie Bonhan & Derek Ryan
Robbie Bonham Warrior. Lover. Nerd & Winner - 98FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'
"Quirky, zany, and, most importantly, funny" - Capital magazine

Saturday 26th July
Guests... Willa White & support
It's from his appearance on Des Bishop's "Joy In Da Hood" TV Show back in 2006 that Willa is most recognisable. He has since taken the comedy scene by storm with his material focusing on his experiences growing up in Ballymun.

Crème Delamere - 2008 Edinburgh show preview - 26 May 2008
Neil Delamere-Crème Delamere
With a platinum-selling DVD and having conquered
‘Vikings’ in Edinburgh’s 2007 Fringe show, the Star of RTE’s The Panel & BBC’s Blame Game returns with a brilliant show whose theme’s so subtle as to be virtually undetectable.
(“a wryly brilliant live comedian” – Sunday Times)

Friday 11th July 8pm 1 hour
Tickets €10 / 8 online now, in shops soon

Comedy Comedy - so good we named it twice - 19 May 2008
Comedy Comedy May 24th Upstairs at the Roisin Dubh

Comedy Comedy is a new monthly night of stand up – you’ve guessed it- comedy. It begins this Saturday 24th May upstairs in the Roisin Dubh. Comedy Comedy will be hosted by local comedian John Donnellan and headlined by Jarlath Regan.
Doors open at 8.00pm the show begins at 8.30 and finishes by 9.45. Admission is 10 Euro.

Local Comic John Donnellan says ‘I know a lot of people who would love to see some live comedy. Unfortunately the three comedy clubs in town are on school nights. Comedy Comedy is a chance for people to take in some of the best comedians around on a Saturday night and still go out out afterwards. There’s some tremendous comedic talent in the country at the moment and we’ve booked one of the very best for the opening night. Jarlath is not just funny, he’s clever funny and occasionally silly funny. At the risk of repeating myself I suppose he’s just funny funny. I’m pretty jealous actually because at the moment, I’m just funny’.

John has been performing for just over a year but has made quite a name for himself already. He was a semi-finalist at the Edinburgh ‘So you think you’re funny’ competition last year and recently won the ‘Stand up showdown’ competition at the Galway Comedy Festival. The Evening Herald said ‘John Donnellan just gets funnier every time I see him’.

Jarlath Regan has been described as ‘Comic Genius’ by the Irish Times and ‘The best Irish comedian you’ve never heard of’ by the Dubliner magazine. He is about to become somewhat better known; his TV show ‘Nobody knows Jarlath Regan’ begins on TV3 shortly. Jarlath mixes razor sharp observations with real style, presence and timing. He is laid back but relentlessly funny. You will love him.

April at the Laughter Lounge - 30 Mar 2008
Well the comedy festival has come and gone but the business of supplying weekly laughs goes on and on. As April rolls around we are delighted to welcome some of the world’s top acts to our little house of fun. Scottish comedy legend Parrot returns on 2nd with a very special guest, Mr. Russell Kane. Russell is fast making a name for himself in the UK. See him now before he’s too big and you can’t afford the ticket price.
Our good friend Paddy Courtney will be performing his first Vicar street headline show on Saturday 12th April. This show promises to be very special, see it 3 days early and for half the price on Wednesday 9th.
If you thought the Stewart Lee gig was special in February, then you’ll be delighted to hear that his old comedic partner Richard Herring will be with us on Wed 16th.
Our monthly resident MC Karl Spain is with us on 23rd. Karl is joined by 2 shining lights of the UK circuit in Jack Whitehall – recently nominated for the Chortle best newcomer award amongst other things and “the jester from hell” Jason Rouse – actually from Canada.
We round the month out nicely on 30th with if.comedy nominated Andrew Lawrence – (beaten only by Brendon Burns), with Scotland’s best new act Kevin Bridges.
So all in all a fine month with, hopefully, something for everyone. And if not perhaps the Dave Gorman (the Googlewhack guy) book launch as part of Cuirt on Sunday 27th would interest you.
For group discounts / sports & social clubs contact: comedy@roisindubh.net

Full April listings below:

Wednesday 2nd April
The Laughter lounge presents
Russell Kane (UK) -"Many comics feign weirdness, but this is the closest to the real deal: a breathless, raging, feral act... Probably the most exciting comic discovery of the year." - Chortle.co.uk
Parrot (Sco)
'Scotland's most uncompromising stand-up comic' Guardian
Kirsty Moss (Sco) "..cheeky smile and soft voice that belie the sharp wit and dirty mind underneath." - Evening News
Open spot from Niamh Marrion
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

Wednesday 9th April
The Laughter lounge presents
Paddy Courtney – Vicar street preview from the Star of TG4's hit new show "Paddywhackery", writer & warm up act for Podge & Rodge show and most likely the finest comic in the country.
“Paddy Courtney is a high velocity wit who lives life just a side step away from normality” -The Scotsman
Support from Robbie Bonham Warrior. Lover. Nerd & Winner - 98FM's 'Dublin's Best Comedian'
"Quirky, zany, and, most importantly, funny" - Capital magazine
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

Wednesday 16th April
The Laughter lounge presents
Richard Herring (UK)- One half of fabulous comedy duo “Lee & Herring” with Stewart Lee and the star of cult BBC Two classic's Fist of Fun and This Morning With Richard Not Judy & ITV1's hit comedy-drama You Can Choose Your Friends, Richard brings his hit show-come-mid-life-crisis to The Laughter Lounge following a sell-out Edinburgh Festival run.
"One of Britain's smartest solo comedians." The Guardian
Eleanor Tiernan (Athlone) – Fantastic new comic & cousin to Tommy, so funny runs in her genes.
With guest MC Mike Milligan (UK) - resident compere at Newcastle's Hyena Comedy Cafe
"Snappy ,sharp and packed full of belly laughs.. stole the show." - Edinburgh Evening News
Open spot from FJ Murray
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

Wednesday 23rd April
The Laughter lounge presents
Jason Rouse (Can) - a clever combination of devilishly crafted jokes and 'freak-show-like' theatrics.
'Hamilton-hatched stand up mutant Jason Rouse is the evil Jim Carrey but he's smarter, and light years funnier!' - Darryl Jung, Now Magazine
Jack Whitehall (UK) – Chortle best newcomer nominee 2008, Amused Moose new act of the year 2007, Hackney Empire finalist 2008, So you think you’re funny finalist 2007
'the sickeningly young wünderkind...the new funniest kid on the block' Time Out
John Caplis – fine Limerick comic will give us a short 7 minute set of his best bits.
with guest MC Karl Spain - Karl spent most of 2005 looking for a woman, now he's looking for an audience.
described as "achingly funny" by The Sunday Times but only "reasonable" by The Scotsman, see him now before he gets too big or is it too late
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

Wednesday 30th April
The Laughter lounge presents
Andrew Lawrence (UK) - If.comedy main award nominee 2007 (that’s the Perrier), IF.comedy best newcomer nominee 2006, BBC New Act of the Year winner 2004, York Comedy Festival New Act of the Year winner 2004, Amused Moose Starsearch winner 2004, So You Think Youre Funny? Second place 2003
Kevin Bridges (Sco) - ''Young comedy prodigy'' The Guardian. Scotland.
''Young comedy sensation with precocious talent, see him before he becomes the next Billy Connolly'' IC
Guest MC Colum McDonnell - What Colum lacks in stature, he gains in laughter. The "wee" man hails from Dundalk, a small independent principality on the Irish border, ruled by their royal family, The Corrs.
"A fireball of on the money humour...this guy is a must see" - Talkfringe.com
Open Spot from Kevin Mahon
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

Don’t forget – in non Laughter Lounge but very comedy related news
Sunday 27th April
4pm, Tickets € 8 (includes voucher for € 4 off price of book) from Town Hall Theatre Box Office 091 569777
Cuirt presents
Dave Gorman – America Unchained
A Freewheeling Roadtrip In Search Of Non-Corporate USA by Dave Gorman

Hector, Phill Jupitus, Brendon Burns, Stand up Showdown & Diet of Worms - 20 Mar 2008
Easter weekend in Galway is the third "Galway Comedy Festival" and we host five great shows with last years if.comeddie winner Brendon Burns, The return of comedy sketch group Diet of Worms, The first "Stand up Showdown" featuring 16 comedians going head to head, The second annual "Galway's greatest" gig hosted this year by Hector and The Fabulous Stars of "Whose line is it anyway?" with very special guest Phill Jupitus (Never mind the Buzzcocks)
Full details on our comedy page - click comedy above
Tickets for all these shows are now on sale here and from usual outlets. Grab them quick they are sure to sell fast.

March at Galway's favourite comedy club* - 02 Mar 2008
March in Galway can best be describes as "comedy shangri-la".The 3rd Galway Comedy Festival brings to town international stars of comedy such as Rich Hall as Otis Lee Crenshaw, Phill Jupitus & the Stars of Whose line is it anyway?, 2007 Perrier winner Brendon Burns, Sean Lock (8 out of 10 cats), Russell Howard, Simon Munnery, Scott Capurro and Rick Shapiro. That's just the foreigners, what about all the top Irish guys like Sean Hughes, Ed Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Andrew Maxwell, Neil Delamere, Colin Murphy & The Diet of Worms. It's going to be "awesome" as my brother in Arizona would say!

But first let me tell you about some other shows we have for you between now and then.
First up its Ian Stone, Dougie Dunlop & Irelands finest MC Paddy Courtney on Wed 5th. The following Wednesday (12th) sees the return of our improv show with regulars ian coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Read joined by guest improviser Karl Spain.
For group discounts / sports & social clubs contact: comedy@roisindubh.net

Full March listings below:

Wednesday 5th March
The Laughter lounge presents
Ian Stone (UK) - Ranked amongst the top ten stand-ups in Britain by The Independent, Ian is one of the most talented topical acts on the circuit.
"A masterful exponent of self-mocking Jewish humour" The Times
Dougie Dunlop (Sco) - Highly talented observational comic, Dougie Dunlop, effortlessly gets audiences laughing and sharing his unique take on life.
All the composure of a Tiger Woods' putt" The Scotsman
Guest MC Paddy Courtney - Star of TG4's hit new show "Paddywhackery" and most likely the finest MC in the country.
“Paddy Courtney is a high velocity wit who lives life just a side step away from normality” -The Scotsman
open spot from John Rowley
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

Wednesday 12th March
The Laughter lounge presents
Comedy Improv with Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak, Michelle Read & guest Karl Spain.
Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches. This show follows the format of the popular TV show "Whose line is it anyway?" as seen on Channel 4. Our Improv team have played with renowned improvisers such as "The Second City" (Chicago), "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and cast members of The Simpsons & Cheers. As well as playing The Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals, THE COMEDY IMPROV team are one of few acts to be regularly invited back to the Kilkenny festival.
COMEDY IMPROV players are the very best at what they do. Why not come and see just what that is when regulars, Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Read are joined on stage by Karl Spain. Karl spent most of 2005 looking for a woman, now he's looking for an audience.
But don't tell anyone and help us keep the funniest secret in comedy.
9pm, €12.50 / online € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )

There are no Laughter Lounge shows on either Wednesday 19th or Wednesday 26th March but we do have a feast of funnies over the Easter weekend.

GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL - full details from www.galwaycomedyfestival.com - 02 Mar 2008
Easter Saturday 22nd March
Town Hall Theatre, Courthouse square, Galway
Doors 8pm, Show starts 8.30pm
Tickets from Town Hall box office and online at www.roisindubh.net
€25 / ( 22.50 online at www.roisindubh.net )
Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents...
The Stars of "Whose line is it anyway?" with special guest Phill Jupitus
Featuring some of the most popular characters from the English series -
Richard Vranch (who was on keyboards in every episode for eight years),
Steven Frost (who shot to fame in the Carling Black Label ads and Blackadder) &
Andy Smart and Steve Steen (were the inspiration for the original show with their Comedy Store players show which still performs twice a week at The Comedy Store in London’s Leicester square). Richard and Steve featured on the very first episode of the Channel 4 program.
The live show follows the popular TV format as seen on Channel 4 with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised Comedy sketches.
Special guests on the night include Ian Coppinger (Dublin Comedy Improv) &
Phill Jupitus (Never mind the buzzcocks)

GALWAY COMEDY FESTIVAL STARTS HERE - full details from www.galwaycomedyfestival.com - 02 Mar 2008
Holy Thursday 20th March
Upstairs at Roisin Dubh, Dominick Street, Galway
Doors 8pm, Show starts 8.30pm
Tickets €10 from Roisin Dubh, Redlight Records Eglinton street, Zhivago Shop street and online at www.roisindubh.net
Galway comedy festival & The Laughter Lounge presents...
Hector O'hEochagain presents Galway's Greatest - Local talent showcase.
Lenny Bruce said ‘the role of the comedian is to make the audience laugh at a minimum of once every fifteen seconds’. At that rate, all going well, there should be four hundred and eighty laughs on offer at the Galway’s Greatest night on Sunday March 23rd, at the Roisin Dubh.
Last year’s ‘Greatest’ show was a revelation, showcasing the growing body of comedic talent in town and this year promises to be even better. Featuring John Donnellan, Bob Hennigan, Giles Brody, Kieran Lawless and Danny Dowling desperately trying to outdo each other. At 48 laughs per euro – it’s a show not to be missed

Joke submission: - 22 Jan 2008
Want to tell a joke at a Laughter Lounge Stand-Up Comedy Show?
Don’t feel like putting together a full act but have that one “must-tell” joke?
Submit your joke to comedy@roisindubh.net (with Joke submission in the subject bar) and if selected you get 2 FREE tickets to a show and you get invited onstage by our MC to tell your joke. If you do it we will even buy you a few beers, even if nobody laughs, which of course they will.

The 41st Best Stand-Up in the World - Stewart Lee to play february Laughter Lounge gig - 29 Nov 2007
Stand-up comedian, writer and director Stewart Lee is probably best known for co-writing and directing the critically-acclaimed and controversial stage show Jerry Springer - The Opera, (which won four Olivier awards). His new show The 41st Best Stand-Up in the World!, reflects his position in a recent and spurious Channel 4 run-down of comedians.
“Lee's show is a masterclass in what the best stand-up can look like” The Observer

Stewart first appeared in the Roisin Dubh last july during the Galway Arts festival, a show which sold out weeks in advance. He returns to The Laughter Lounge on Wednesday 27th February
Tickets € 15 / 12.50 online here. Get them now, They are available in all the usual Roisin Dubh outlets.... and right here on the interweb.

Kevin McAleer, improv with Joe Rooney and some other stuff too....... - 27 Nov 2007
December is nearly upon us and we have another great line up for you at everyone's favourite comedy club* (* nearly everyone). In the next few weeks we have some great shows for you including the surreal Kevin McAleer and our monthly improv show, this time with special guest Joe Rooney.
Also in the new year look out for the return of "#41 best comic in the world", Mr Stewart Lee. (Feb 27th) tickets online now.
So, the full line up for the next few weeks is:
Wednesday December 5th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Jarlath Regan - returning to the Lounge after the hugely successful Edinburgh Fringe debut from the award winning new face of Irish comedy
"Great one line gags, real style, real presence and inpeccable timing.... Supremely confident, bold and fearless" The Milk Run BBC Radio 4
Aidan Bishop (USA) Native New Yorker, now living here. Aidan is resident MC, along with his brother Des, at the international comedy club in Dublin town.
John Donnellan - Laughter lounge regular, John is making quite a name for himself in clubs up and down the country. "Local comic John Donnellan just gets funnier every time I see him." Evening Herald
open spot from Danny Dowling (New Zealand)

Wednesday December 12th
9pm, €15 / limited number online at only € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Kevin McAleer - Back in the late Eighties, the undoubted highlight of late night RTÉ television was Kevin McAleer’s appearances on 'Nighthawks'. Kevin is one of the originators of modern Irish stand-up comedy and could quite rightly be proclaimed a comic genius but we like to focus on the fact that he is still funny, very funny indeed. He returns with the very latest version of his one-man show. It's a parallel world of delusions, hallucinations and pure comic nonsense, where the English language struggles to cope before collapsing in hysterical laughter. Kevin has a unique brand of slow paced but achingly funny stand-up routines. His sense of humour is obscure to say the least, but his intelligent and oft-times whimsical comedy is matched by superb timing which will leave you in danger of wetting your seat! A farmer by choice, Kevin has also written a number of books and essays and is a regular contributor to newspapers and magazines in Northern Ireland. His take on the life and lifestyles of yesteryear, when compared with the frantic pace of modern living, has a deep resonance and is a mountain of hilarious comparisons.
Michael Mee - "Woody Allen with a Cork brogue". Time Out, New York
Paddy Courtney - Star of TG4's hit new show "Paddywackery" and most likely the finest MC in the country. “Paddy Courtney is a high velocity wit who lives life just a side step away from normality” -The Scotsman
open spot from Padraic Staunton

Wednesday December 19th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Comedy Improv with Joe Rooney (Killinascully)
and Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Read
Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches. This show follows the format of the popular tv show "Whose line is it anyway?" as seen on Channel 4. Out Improv team have played with renowned improvisers such as "The Second City" (Chicago), "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and cast members of The Simpsons & Cheers. As well as playing The Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals, THE COMEDY IMPROV team are one of few acts to be regularly invited back to the Kilkenny festival.
COMEDY IMPROV players are the very best at what they do. Why not come and see just what that is when regulars, Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Read are joined on stage by Joe Rooney. Joe is probably best known for his role as Father Damo in the "Father Ted" series and he also plays Jimmy Higgins in the RTE hit comedy “Killinaskully”.
But don't tell anyone and help us keep the funniest secret in comedy.
All shows are followed by DJ Monty until late, FREE from 11.30pm (After comedy)

November at Gerry Mallon's second favourite comedy club - 05 Nov 2007
Wednesday November 7th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Jason John Whitehead (Canada) - Winner BBC New Comedy Award
Expect Intricately woven anecdotes and sharply crafted gags with an edge
'Observational comedy is a dying art. In Jason John Whitehead, however, unpretentious stand-up may have met it’s unlikely saviour.' Fest
Derek Ryan - One of the new bread of Dublin comics, best described as an observational story-teller with an energetic imagination.
MC Karl Spain - Karl spent most of 2005 looking for a woman, now he's looking for an audience.
described as "achingly funny" by The Sunday Times and only "reasonable" by The Scotsman, See him now before he gets too big or is it too late
open spot from Eoin Keegan - Winner of the "Craichouse Comedian of the Year award" down in Cork, boy!

Wednesday November 14th
The Laughter Lounge takes a week off this week as Tom MCREA is playing in Roisin Dubh.

Wednesday November 21st
9pm, €15 / limited number online at only € 10 ( www.roisindubh.net )
Comedy Improv with Stephen Frost ( Whose line is it anyway?)
and Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & guest
Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches. This show follows the format of the popular tv show "Whose line is it anyway?" as seen on Channel 4. Out Improv team have played with renowned improvisers such as "The Second City" (Chicago), "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and cast members of The Simpsons & Cheers. As well as playing The Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals, THE COMEDY IMPROV team are one of few acts to be regularly invited back to the Kilkenny festival.
COMEDY IMPROV players are the very best at what they do. Why not come and see just what that is when regulars, Ian Coppinger & Paul Tylak are joined on stage by Stephen Frost. Well known for his work with The Comedy Store Players, Stephen's TV credits include WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAY?, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, Mr Bean, Have I got News For You? and BLACKADDER. In 2003 he appeared in Guy Masterson's sell-out production of 12 Angry Men alongside Bill Bailey.
But don't tell anyone and help us keep the funniest secret in comedy.

Wednesday November 28th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Geoff Boyz (Scotland) - Brilliant comic and impressionist who’s Robert de Niro has to be seen, to be believed!
with guest Damian Clarke & Andrew Stanley (both from RTE's new show "I Dare YA")
Open spot from FJ Murray
All shows are followed by DJ Monty until late, FREE from 11.30pm (After comedy)

Paddywhackery on TG4 - 23 Oct 2007
Episode two of Paddywhackery, this Wed night on TG4 at 9.30pm or online on TG4.tv, click dráma.

This wednesday sees the second episode in a new six-part comedy drama Paddywhackery follows the exploits of newly-unemployed Paddy Woods and his friend Siobhán as they try to set up a variety of businesses through the Irish language to take advantage of the hefty grants available to promote the native tongue. Meanwhile the ghost of Peig Sayers is on a mission to restore faith in the Irish language and decides that helping Paddy is the way to do that. Whether he likes it or not Peig is going to inflict her help on Paddy.
As it's starring our good friend Paddy Courtney we recommend that you check it out if you're not coming along to the Laughter Lounge that is.

Link: 2 min teaser of episode two of 'Paddywhackery'

In a change from our previously advertised show.... - 21 Oct 2007
Wednesday October 24th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
David McSavage -
Fred Cooke - Dublin comic making a welcome return, can be slightly outside of the box, but always maintain an abundance of energy to hold on to the edges...
Keith Farnan - Liffey Laughs (RTE), One Night Stand (BBC)
“Irelands latest Comedy Star” Examiner
Open spot from Matthew Collins
Followed by DJ Monty until late


In a change from our previously advertised show, we are delighted to announce that David McSavage has agreed to appear in the place of Matt Kirshen.
David McSavage is a guitar strumming comedy genius, and that’s official. The comic equivalent of dynamite fishing, his school bully routine insults one and all. The blistering invective is accompanied by an angry, embittered Irishman shtick, as he tells us why life is shit, lays into various nationalities and sings songs about screwing pigeons. But as controversial as he is, there is no bias or discrimination in his act. He hates everyone!
Dave is most definitely NOT for the prudish, and many people won’t stomach his random, vicious blasts at the entire world. But for most, what he offers is damn funny as well as unique. Come along and see him if you dare but be prepared to be enjoyably abused.

Joe Rooney does improv, Antipodean Triple Bill, Matt Kirshen (Last comic standing), Scott Capurro & more - 01 Oct 2007
Wednesday October 3rd
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Comedy Improv with Joe Rooney (Killinascully)
and Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Read

Faster than stand up comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything. Ireland's longest running professional Improv troupe make a welcome return to the lounge with loads of audience participation and madcap improvised comedy sketches. This show follows the format of the popular tv show "Whose line is it anyway?" as seen on Channel 4. Out Improv team have played with renowned improvisers such as "The Second City" (Chicago), "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" and cast members of The Simpsons & Cheers. As well as playing The Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals, THE COMEDY IMPROV team are one of few acts to be regularly invited back to the Kilkenny festival.
COMEDY IMPROV players are the very best at what they do. Why not come and see just what that is when regulars, Ian Coppinger, Paul Tylak & Michelle Read are joined on stage by Joe Rooney. Joe is probably best known for his role as Father Damo in the "Father Ted" series and he also plays Jimmy Higgins in the RTE hit comedy “Killinaskully”.
But don't tell anyone and help us keep the funniest secret in comedy.
Followed by DJ Monty until late

Wednesday Oct 10th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Antipodean triple bill with....
Mickey D (Australia) winner - "Best Comedy Award 2007" at the Adelaide International Festival.
"...but the evenings brightest spark is Mickey D, a loud demonstrative Australian with a masterful command of his audience and a quick wit.' The Scotsman
Ben Hurley (New Zealand) - Political, irreverent, stupid, dirty, Ben is quite a good comedian. He is the winner of New Zealand 's two biggest comedy awards - The New Zealand Comedy Guild Best Male Comedian in 2004 and The 2004 Oddfellows Billy T award.
"He delivers his set with an accomplished, award winning air" The Capital Times (Wellington, NZ)
Damien Clarke (Australia) - One of the best comics to emerge from Australia in recent years. His enthusiastic and consistently energetic storytelling captivates people everywhere. Immediately likeable, Damian was voted ‘The Number 1 event to see’ & ‘cream of the crop’ (InDublin Magazine)
Open spot from Dan O’Shea (not from down under at all)
Followed by DJ Monty until late

Wednesday October 17th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Christian Reilly (UK) - was an integral part of the Perrier award-winning show “Otis Lee Crenshaw and the Black Liars”, with comic/songster Rich Hall, Now a solo stand-up, Christian uses his dynamic guitar and vocal skills to target histrionic rock bands, musical theatre and morose indie musicians. Should be right up our street.
Aidan Bishop (USA) Native New Yorker, now living here. Aidan is resident MC, along with his brother Des, at the international comedy club in Dublin town.
Andrew Stanley - Resident MC in the Comedy Cellar in Dublin
"Effervescent and upbeat...bursting with playful energy" - chortle.co.uk
Open spot from Ruairi Campbell
Followed by DJ Monty until late

Wednesday October 24th
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Matt Kirshen - English stand-up Matt, appears as one of the top 10 finalists competing in season five of the NBC reality talent show Last Comic Standing.
Fred Cooke - Dublin comic making a welcome return, can be slightly outside of the box, but always maintain an abundance of energy to hold on to the edges...
Keith Farnan - Liffey Laughs (RTE), One Night Stand (BBC)
“Irelands latest Comedy Star” Examiner
Open spot from Catalin Josen (Romania)
Followed by DJ Monty until late

Wednesday October 31st
9pm, €12.50 / limited number online at only € 7.50 ( www.roisindubh.net )
The Laughter Lounge presents
Scott Capurro (USA) - from "Star Wars I" & "Mrs Doubtfire"
Operating on the boundaries of good taste, and often straying some way over the line, Scott is a challenging comedian in the best sense of the word.
John Donnellan
"Local comic John Donnellan just gets funnier every time I see him." Evening Herald
Steve Cummins - Limerick’s blond ambition.
“ Steve Cummins is a hoot, I found myself feeling guilty about laughing but unable to stop, top class” Sunday Tribune
open spot from Johnny Gallagher
Followed by DJ Monty until late

Perrier award Nominee for the Lounge - 22 Sep 2007
In a change to our previously advertised show this Wednesday's Laughter Lounge features Perrier award nominee Owen O'Neill. Born in Co. Tyrone, Owen has won several awards, including two Fringe Firsts, the Edinburgh Critics award for Best Comedy and the LWT Writer’s Award. Support from hot new Scottish comic Kevin Bridges & guest MC Colum McDonnell. Online offer only €7.50 until midnight Tuesday.

September at Galway's favourite comedy club. - 30 Aug 2007
Top Irish & international stand up comedians & improv shows , Wednesdays at Roisin Dubh, Dominick street, Galway.
www.roisindubh.net

This month at the Lounge we'll be featuring some of Canada's finest stand up comedians.
Wednesday 12th sees the visit of Pete Johansson (Vancouver) who I saw in the comedy store a few weeks ago and he was awesomely funny, irreverent, brilliant, and smooth like fine jazz. And all that while talking about happy endings in an Indonesian massage parlour. Also from the premier league of comics we have the quirky absurdity of Kevin Gildea & everyone's favourite hobbit, Colum McDonnell.

Wednesday 19th features another Canadian master, Stewart Francis (Toronto). Stewart was a huge hit at this years Cat Laughs festival and is a regular guest on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson. The king of the one liners, Stewart has been described by the guardian as "A brilliant comic brain…..this stand-up cracks some of the best one-liners I've ever heard". Support from Geoff Norcott (UK) with a storming mix of impressions, observations, satire and rap & guest MC Ian Coppinger

Wednesday 26th its the return of "The truly stunning Tom Stade" (British Columbia) . His superbly perceptive observations of the world we live in are gifted in their conception and exquisitely funny in their execution. Support from Scottish new comer Kevin Bridges & from RTE's "I Dare Ya", Andrew Stanley.

There's an online offer for all shows: Only € 7.50 for members until midnight on the Tuesday night before the show.

Wednesday 12th September
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 members
Pete Johansson (Canada) - awesomely funny, irreverent, brilliant, and smooth like fine jazz
“Pete Johansson was by far the breakout performer this year at Just for Laughs, but more importantly made my list of best jokes of the fest twice!” -Montreal Gazette
Kevin Gildea - skips recklessly along that taut tightrope that separates comedy genius from criminal insanity.
"Highly original, explosively funny... challenging and provocative, Gildea is an 'out there' performer." - The Sunday Times
Colum McDonnell - What Colum lacks in stature, he gains in laughter. The "wee" man hails from Dundalk, a small independent principality on the Irish border, ruled by their royal family, The Corrs.
"A fireball of on the money humour...this guy is a must see" - Talkfringe.com
open spot from Chris Kent

Wednesday 19th September
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 members
Stewart Francis (Canada) is "drier than a Manhattan martini."
"Spending an evening with stand-up Stewart Francis is like watching a Zucker Brothers movie – you’ll want to see him over and over again to catch the jokes you missed because you were laughing so hard." The Toronto Star
Geoff Norcott (UK) - a storming mix of impressions, observations, satire and rap,
"delivers an eclectic mix of smut, impressions and politics with a confident smile and boundless energy" Funny.co.uk
Ian Coppinger Diminutive giggle box.
"pound for pound the funniest human being to have existed anywhere ever" hot press magazine
open spot from Danny the Kiwi

Wednesday 26th September
9pm, € 12.50 / 10 members
Tom Stade (Canada) - one of Canada's most successful comedians. He's an 'effortlessly funny performer' (London Evening Standard) with 'intelligent and highly perceptive observations' (Freewheelin')
Kevin Bridges (Sco) - ''Young comedy prodigy'' The Guardian. Scotland.
''Young comedy sensation with precocious talent, see him before he becomes the next Billy Connolly'' IC
Andrew Stanley - resident MC in the Comedy Cellar in Dublin.
"Effervescent and upbeat...bursting with playful energy" - chortle.co.uk
open spot from Gary Fay

All followed by DJ Monty until late, FREE from 11.30pm (after comedy)

Coming soon: from "Star Wars I" & "Mrs Doubtfire", Scott Capurro (USA), From the final 7 of "Last Comic Standing" Matt Kirshin (UK), Simon Bligh, Christian Reilly, Comedy Improv with Joe Rooney (Fr Ted / Killinaskully), and much much more.

Tickets available from Redlight Records, Zhivago Records & Roisin Dubh. Tickets may be subject to booking fee. Book Tickets Online at www.roisindubh.net. For telephone credit card bookings contact Redlight Records on 091 568340.