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Róisín Dubh Comedy presents
Irish Kings of Comedy
KEVIN MCALEER, BARRY MURPHY, JOE ROONEY
3 Irish comedy stars for the price of one.
Featuring the stars of Apres Match, Killinascully, Father Ted & Nighthawks.
Kevin McAleer is one of the founding fathers of modern standup, but he is still writing and performing his unique brand of nonsense like a spring chicken on acid. He has influenced and inspired a whole generation of comedians in Ireland and the UK, from Stewart Lee to David O’Doherty. McAleer cut his comedy teeth on the UK circult back in the mists of the 1980s; in May 2011 a one-off revival of his cult classic slide show took the roof off the Royal Festival Hall, prompting Chortle UK to remark ‘most of his set was spent waiting for people to finish laughing.’ His most recent one-man show, ‘Chalk & Cheese’ was universally hailed as his most original and hilarious ever, a tour de force of concentrated laughter, with the trademark timing and delivery just getting sharper with age.
‘Probably the best piece of standup I have ever seen,’ Stewart Lee.
‘Unique skills of language, timing and delivery.’ Performance Magazine
Barry Murphy is “one of the high kings of Irish comedy” (Hot Press) and is simply not to be missed. His sheer originality and overwhelming talent guarantee that there is no other performer like him. The IFTA nominated writer’s CV is one to envy – Host of the End, Stand and Deliver, one third of Apres Match and Mr Trellis, co-founder of the Comedy Cellar Club and co-creator of Soupy Norman.
“The Comedy Don” The Irish Times.
Joe Rooney has recently appeared in the hit RTE comedy series,"Killinaskully" as the character "Timmy Higgins" and also featured in the stand up show "The Liffey Laugh" on RTE 2. Joe is probably best known for his role as Father Damo in the "Father Ted" series.
Wednesday 21st December
8.30pm, €15 / 12.50 online
Róisín Dubh & Galway Arts Festival are delighted to announce that the one and only CHRISTY MOORE will be playing at this year's Festival in the Big Top on July 20th, with special guests 4 Men & A Dog.It's been over 20 years since Christy has played the Festival, and this will be a rare standing show. Expect an incredible performance from a true legend.Tickets go on sale Friday at 9pm from roisindubh.net & galwayartsfestival.com. + More
Róisín Dubh & Galway Arts Festival are proud to present CHIC & special guests on Thursday July 19th 2012. Arguably the greatest disco/funk band of all time, CHIC debuted in the late 1970s, dominating, and rejuvenating, the fading disco scene. Their distinctive approach, categorized by Nile Rodger’s rhythm guitar, not only resulted in some of the most successful singles of the era, but also helped to lay the groundwork for some of the most successful musical styles of the 1980s. Their first singles were runaway club smash hits, b + More
THE WEDDING PRESENT return to the Róisín Dubh on November 3rd to play their seminal album SEAMONSTERS. On sale now.2012 is a busy year for The Wedding Present. After a barnstorming appearance at the SXSW Music Festival [playing 10 shows in 4 days!] the band performed to adoring audiences across the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan and Hong Kong. + More
We really couldn't be any more excited to announce that the one and only RAY DAVIES, former frontman with legendary band The Kinks, will be playing an intimate show in the Róisín Dubh on June 22nd ahead of his appearence at the Westport Festival of Music & Arts.Tickets on sale now. They will be available from www.roisindubh.net and Zhivago Records. + More
JOSH RITTER makes a most welcome return to the Róisín Dubh on Sunday June 3rd. The American singer-songwriter will read chapters from his forthcoming debut novel (New Island) as well as performing a number of his songs acoustically. “Bright’s Passage shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime… This is the work of a gifted novelist…”- Stephen King, New York Times B + More
"Breathin' Air" For the first time in front of a live audience, living legends John Sinclair (American political activist, poet & former manager of MC5) and Howard Marks (best-selling author, former international drug trafficker and all round roguish charmer) will be teaming up to share their fascinating and, at times, truly incredible stories with each other.The two veteran raconteurs will delve into the haze of their era-shaping pasts, as Howard, a vigorous advocate for the legalisation of recreational drugs interviews John about his own lifelong activism and how he became a figurehead for countercul + More
We're completely sold out for Franz Ferdinand's show on May 18th. + More
The Coronas, James Vincent McMorrow, Lisa Hannigan, Bressie, The Kanyu Tree and Elaine Mai will be amongst the top attractions at this year’s Galway Arts Festival Big Top, with more shows to be announced over the coming months. The dates so far are Galway Arts Festival and the Róisín Dubh present James Vincent McMorrow, Lisa Hannigan and Elaine Mai on Thursday 26th July with tickets on sale from Friday 9th March at €33.50. + More
Roisin Dubh Comedy in association with David Johnson & John MacKay present STEWART LEE - CARPET REMNANT WORLD PLEASE NOTE - CORK SHOW: CHANGE OF DATE / CHANGE OF VENUE Monday 21st May 12 CORK OPERA HOUSE Tickets €25 plus fees from Cork Opera House Box Office 021 - 427 0022 & CorkOperaHouse.ie The double British comedy award winner and star of BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle kicks off his Irish tour in Dublin at Vicar Street on 17th and 18th of May (limited tickets remaining) and moves to The Se + More
Mike Scott - Adventures of a Waterboy Book launch -- with Leo Moran and Special guest Steve Wickham Wednesday 13th June Roisin Dubh 8.30pm Tickets €10 from www.roisindubh.net/ + More
Every Tuesday, we will be hosting SILENT DISCO in the Róisín, and admission will only be €5. Not only that, but you get a FREE pint of Bavaria when you get in. , If you're not familiar with the format yet, then here it is : You come in, you get a set of headphones, and you can switch between the two DJs that are playing. Cue lots of dancing, singing and merriment. + More
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