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The Kings of Comedy

€15 / 12 / Kings Of Comedy is a unique opportunity to see 3 genuine Irish comedy legends perform together on the same bill: Barry Murphy, Joe Rooney and Kevin McAleer

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 been making people laugh for the last fifteen years from places as far flung as Atlanta to Edinburgh, from Oman to Oslo and from Belfast to Bristol and everywhere in between except for Longford. With observations about everything from fatherhood to paedophile pigeons his infectious enthusiasm leaves audiences of all ages and nationalities in paroxysms of laughter. Joe has also appeared as Father Damo in Father Ted and Timmy in the long running RTE sitcom Killinaskully.

“Occasionally laconic, at times infectiously manic, and always rivetting – coupled with his years of experience have made him one of Ireland’s “10 Most Wanted.” The Hot Press

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 1980’s; 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.

‘Probably the best piece of standup I have ever seen,’ Stewart Lee.
‘Unique skills of language, timing and delivery.’ Performance Magazine

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