THE LADS OF COMEDY

Written by darren on March 2, 2015. Posted in Uncategorized, News.

LightSwitchHat presents

THE LADS OF COMEDY

featuring KEVIN McGAHERN TREVOR BROWNE EDWIN SAMMON RONAN GRACE ANDREA FARRELL ^ Upstairs ^ “Hilarious, these guys are ones to watch”– Independent “Cracking Irish Comedy!” – JOE.IE After selling out over 40 venues all around Ireland in 2014, The Lads of Comedy, Comedy Tour, is back and bigger than ever. The Lads now have their sights set on on June 4th where they will perform at Dublin’s premier music and comedy venue Whelan’s. Last year alone The Lads of Comedy appeared at the Electric Picnic, Longitude Festival, Body and Soul, Vodafone Comedy Festivals (Dublin and Galway), and sold out the famous City Limits Comedy Club Cork to literally name just a few. The Irish Independent called the show “absolutely hilarious, these guys are ones to watch!” The show will be a mix of stand up comedy and sketches, if you missed this smash hit the first time around come see 5 unique talents all share the stage again before its too late! — — — — — The Lads are made up of: KEVIN McGAHERN Host of Republic of Telly and star of RTE smash hit comedy Hardy Bucks. “Gas Bastard” – The Rubberbandits “Sharply written… brilliantly performed” – Totally Dublin “Made me laugh out loud” – Charlie Brooker — — — — — TREVOR BROWNE 3 sell out runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. TV writer on Republic of Telly & Callan’s Kicks. Finalist of hit show “RTE New Comedy Awards” “Browne is fantastic.. perfect” ★★★★★-Three Weeks ★★★★-The Skinny “One of the funniest comics I’ve ever seen” ★★★★-Fringe Guru — — — — — EDWIN SAMMON Winner of the coveted Father Ted Comedy Competition in 2011 and regularly featured in Republic of Telly. Has performed at Electric Picnic, Forbidden Fruit and Vodafone Comedy Festival and has supported Ardal O’Hanlon. — — — — — RONAN GRACE He has been described as a “hilariously boozy thought merchant” who combines old school wit with new age cynicism blended with a generous twist of silly. “A Funny F#####r” Dave McSavage — — — — — ANDREA FARRELL Finalist in RTE hit “New Comedy Awards” in 2013. A regular at the International Comedy Club where her iconic style and affable stage presence has been bowling over audiences. ‘Charming and endearing with plenty of laughs.’ The Skinny. ‘One to watch.’ The Independent.

TICKETS

€11 adv / €12 door Advanced tickets are available online from WAV Tickets or Lo-Call 1890 200 078 (1-8pm M-F, 4-8pm Sat) – 50c per ticket service charge applies on phone, internet or creditcard bookings. Final ticket price may be higher from other outlets. Strictly over 18′s, I.D. may be required.

AFTER THE GIG