NI Comedy

Colum McDonnell / Big Laughs @ The Black Box – Wednesday 1 September

gwatson — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:00:39 +0000

Date: Wednesday 01 September

Colum McDonnell.

Doors 8.30PM
Adm £6.00
Venue: Black Box cafe

Monthly comedy showcase, featuring the best in Irish comedy and hosted by Adam Laughlin.
COLUM McDONNELL
http://www.myspace.com/colummcdonnell

Be warned ! Stand back! Colum McDonnell is Ireland’s fastest rising comedy star, and it’s about time too! A stand up comedian and comedy writer widely known for his appearances with the dynamic duo Podge and Rodge both in their television and live shows in Dublin’s Vicar Street and beyond.

What Colum McDonnell 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. Colum began his career in his home town, and quickly established himself as a firm favorite on the Irish comedy circuit, with his unusual and often self depreciative outlook on family, life, love and the pain of being the last living hobbit in Ireland.

Colum has played all the major clubs in Ireland, and has toured with the likes of Ardal O’Hanlon, Jason Byrne and Colin Murphy. He has also been featured on ’The World Stands Up’ on The Paramount Comedy Channel.

“A born story teller, he really lights up the stage” – Forth FM Radio
” A fireball of on the money humour…this guy is a must see! ” – Adelaide Festival 2006

plus

LIAM WATSON (Belfast)

CIARAN FLANAGAN (Derry/Londonderry)

MC: Adam Laughlin

Admission: £6. Tickets available in advance from the Black Box website.

Big Laughs’ Comedy Open Mic Night – Monday 6th September

gwatson — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:45:02 +0000

BIG LAUGHS’ COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT (aka Big Laughs at the Big House) is Belfast’s only regular comedy night dedicated to providing a platform for new and upcoming stand-up comedians.

With acts ranging from first timers to experienced comics trying out new material, you’re guaranteed the freshest comedy in Belfast.

Doors: 8.30pm / Show: 9.15pm (sharp) / Admission: £4
Pavilion Bar, Ormeau Road

If you’d be interested in performing at the Comedy Open Mic night, email us at: biglaughsbelfast@hotmail.co.uk

NOTE: Due to the current demand for open mic slots, please wait for confirmation of a date from us, as we cannot guarantee there will be room for you on the night otherwise.

www.nicomedy.com

Big Laughs’ Comedy Open Mic Night – Monday 20th September

gwatson — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:30:05 +0000

BIG LAUGHS’ COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT (aka Big Laughs at the Big House) is Belfast’s only regular comedy night dedicated to providing a platform for new and upcoming stand-up comedians.

With acts ranging from first timers to experienced comics trying out new material, you’re guaranteed the freshest comedy in Belfast.

Doors: 8.30pm / Show: 9.15pm (sharp) / Admission: £4
Pavilion Bar, Ormeau Road

If you’d be interested in performing at the Comedy Open Mic night, email us at: biglaughsbelfast@hotmail.co.uk

NOTE: Due to the current demand for open mic slots, please wait for confirmation of a date from us, as we cannot guarantee there will be room for you on the night otherwise.

www.nicomedy.com

Sunday Night at the Grin Palace – 22nd August

Aaron — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:41:40 +0000

A laid back sunday evening of stand up comedy from some of Northern Ireland’s best new comedians.

£4 entry

Sunday 22nd August

Doors 7.30pm

Show 8.30pm – 10.00pm

Then afterwards DJ Hotrod will be spinning some groovy tunes until late.

Voicebox Comedy – Friday 6th August

Marcus — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 14:11:02 +0000

This month Voicebox brings you an eclectic mix of stand-up, videos, character pieces, comedy presentations and surreal humour. This month features:

CIARAN FLANAGAN

“Writer and Comedian Ciaran Flanagan is a native of Stroke City now living in London. Ciaran has written and performed with sketch comedy group Love The Concept for the Edinburgh Festival, Dublin Fringe and Belfast Theatre Festival. Since moving to London, Ciaran has ma…de a departure into Stand-Up Comedy because he relishes new challenges and also because HE IS SICK OF SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT. His up-beat and left of field humour pulls no punches about the ‘joys’ of living in Norn Iron. Recently described as ‘Brilliant’ on BBC Radio Foyle and ” Bollocks” by chortle.co.uk, Ciaran’s comedy will either have you gagging for more or wishing for a slow death, depending on who you want to believe.”

WITH

Lorcan McGrane
Ruaidhrí Ward
Adam Laughlin
Liam Watson
Simon McCullagh
Scott Calonico & Stacey Mead
Gary Croft
Paul McCarron

All kept together in the loosest possible sense by your MC, MARCUS KEELEY

Same deal as always folks!

£4 entry / Doors: 7:30pm / Show: 8:30pm / Bring Your Own

Location guide: http://www.safehousearts.org.uk/location

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=147868918561792

Big Laughs’ Comedy Open Mic Night – 17th May

gwatson — Wed, 12 May 2010 13:48:44 +0000

So you think you’re funny?

Morgan Hearst.

BIG LAUGHS’ COMEDY OPEN MIC NIGHT is Belfast’s only comedy night dedicated to providing a platform for new and upcoming stand-up comedians.

Performing this week:

CHRIS MONTGOMERY
CAOMHAN McGLINCHEY
SIMON McCULLAGH
JIM McGRATH
MICHAEL McCONKEY
MARCUS KEELEY
and more TBC.

PLUS an extended set from Mr MORGAN HEARST.

Doors: 8.15pm / Show: 9.15pm (sharp) / Admission: £4
Pavilion Bar, Ormeau Road

If you’d be interested in performing at the Comedy Open Mic night, email us at: biglaughsbelfast@hotmail.co.uk

Texploitation – Chatterbox – April 30th

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 20:03:08 +0000

“It speaks for itself!”

You guys requested it, we got it – it’s finally here! This month at TEXPLOITATION, we are proud to present a rare treat for your consideration.

That’s right, it’s the UK Premier (just 33 years too late), of the unspeakably bizarre CHATTER-BOX!

In case you’re unsure as to the plot, the picture above really says it all, so to speak. That’s right, it is what you’re thinking.

She’s got a talking, singing ‘hoo hoo’ !

Featuring star turns from Candice Rialson, ‘Virginia’, and the camp crusader himself, Rip Taylor, this really has to be seen (and heard) to be believed!!

As well as our feature presentation, we will of course also have a host of treats for you, including:

LOCAL SHORTS!
B MOVIE TRAILERS FOR FORTHCOMING ATTRACTIONS!
STAND-UP COMEDY!
KICKASS PRIZES!
DRINKING GAMES!
REAL TEXAN CANDY!
FREEDOM CORN!
YOUR OWN BOOZE!
MUCH, MUCH MORE!

It’s on the 30th April / 8pm / bring your own booze….. so scrawl it in your grubby little diary! Bring your friends, bring a date, hell – bring your parents! Stacey is bringing hers!

Suggested donation of £4 at the door. That’s cheaper than going to see the Bounty Hunter

30th April
8pm (Doors at 7pm)
Suggested Donation – £4
BYO

Voicebox Comedy – Friday 7th May

Marcus — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:40:09 +0000

This month Voicebox Comedy throws open the floor to new acts and those who haven’t played the club before (plus some familiar faces for good measure). All acts get a strict 5 minutes to strut their stuff, and yes, it’s up to the audience to vote who is the funniest! Who will be crowned Voicebox’s first Quickfire Comedy King/Queen? Come along! The acts battling it out are…

George Quinn
Gary Croft
Chris Montgomery
Ryan Hollinger
Gerard McKeown
Dan Terrins
Shane Todd
Ciarán Bartlett
Joe Lindsay
Anne-Marie Mullan
Harry McGarry
Mark Cahill
Ed Goodall
Thomas Elliot

Not only that, some Voicebox regulars will help digest the bite-size guffaws on the night, featuring:

Adam Laughlin
Ruaidhrí Ward
Lorcan McGrane
Morgan Hearst
Aaron Marshall

All with your MC for the evening, Marcus Keeley!

FRIDAY 7TH MAY!

£4 entry/Doors: 7:30pm/Show: 8:30pm/Bring Your Own!

COME EARLY TO ENSURE A SEAT! SRSLY!

Horse Larne Farl

admin — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:58:17 +0000

Just to let all of you out there know that we’re going to be ending the first annual NI Comedy Horse Larne Farl poll at the end of April.

So, if you’ve got a preference for one or the other, you’d better rock the vote now.

There’s no need to be scared.

Vote with your heart.

We could understand why you would pick one over the other.

But, above all else, take your time.

Because this vote could be the most important of your whole life.

Feel free to do more research before casting your vote in this historic contest.

For more information:

Note: There is a poll embedded within this post, please visit the site to participate in this post's poll.

Voicebox Comedy – Adam’s Back! – 2nd April

Marcus — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 11:44:43 +0000

Voicebox Comedy brings you a beltering show this April which will forever re-affirm “Good Friday” as “Fantastic, Faff-bombastic Friday” in your postively snapped funnybones.

This very special date in all our calendars marks the day that Legenderry funnyman, ADAM LAUGHLIN returns to grace the stage!

“Originally from Legenderry, the bearded funster, Adam Laughlin has been taking to the stage since 2007, winning audiences over and earning a firm favourite slot in many clubs, and hearts, with his inimitable style. Expect well-constructed gags, bizarre and surreal set pieces, an unending energy and an undeniably hilarious stage presence. He has played venues such as The Pavilion Bar, Voicebox Comedy, The Empire and Lavery’s Bar.”

The Lord is dead but Adam has risen.

Not only that, but we have a veritable truckload of other acts for you, some regulars, some new – all in need of your cold, calculated love.

Lorcan McGrane
Ruaidhrí Ward
Graeme Watson
Scott Calonico & Stacey Mead
Hotrod McCaughan
Liam Watson
Simon McCullagh
Adrian Aicken

All with your MC: MARCUS KEELEY
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Same deal as always folks!

£4 ENTRY/DOORS: 7:30pm/SHOW: 8:30pm SHARP/BRING YOUR OWN

COME EARLY TO ENSURE A SEAT!

LOCATION: http://www.safehousearts.org.uk/location

I'm back, baby