Our November headliner is Johnny Candon (IE)
Headliner for Nijmegen & Leiden is Johnny Candon (IE) & Support!
Headliner is one of Ireland’s most sought after comedians, Johnny Candon! He regularly plays at established comedy venues and festivals across the UK and Ireland including the Comedy Store, The Stand, The International, Belfast Empire, The Glee Club as well as comedy stages at Vicar Street, Kilkenny, Electric Picnic, Leeds, Reading and Latitude festivals.
‘Amiably told by a likeable racounteur, this is an engaging tale.’ – The Scotsman
‘The new Dave Allen.’ – Ricky Gervais
‘By the end…you’ll want to go home with him, meet his wife and baby son, have tea and talk about old times.’ – Three Weeks
Johnny has also performed at the Melbourne and Adelaide International Comedy Festivals as well as continuing to tour extensively in Europe, China, the Middle East and South East Asia.
Currently based in Dublin, he has been a writer for, amongst others, Meet Ricky Gervais on Channel Four and Kelsey Grammer Presents The Sketch Show on Fox.
He supported Ricky Gervais on his ‘Animals’ tour and did two college tours of the UK with John Oliver and Andy Zaltzman.
He recently supported Joe Lycett on the Irish and Scottish legs of his ‘More, More, More! How do you Joe Lycett? How do you Joe Lycett?’ tour.
Nijmegen (26/11) & Leiden (27/11)
Our October headliner is George Egg (UK)
Headliner is George Egg (UK), MC is Richard Walker (UK) & Support!
A lot of props, a lot of silliness and a lot of good-natured stand-up from the comedian obsessed with food.
George Egg has been a stalwart of the comedy scene for the last two decades performing regularly on the comedy circuit in the UK as well as numerous appearances overseas in Europe and even as far afield as New Zealand, Hong Kong and India!
His blend of absurd stand-up, silly one-liners and entertaining props makes his something of a one-off. He’s toured four sell out comedy-with-cooking shows and even published a best-selling
cookbook, so not surprisingly his show is peppered (see) with references to food.
Nijmegen (22/10) & Leiden (23/10) & The Hague (24/10)
Our September headliner is Karl Spain (IRL)
“Achingly funny" The Sunday Times
Straight from Limerick, Ireland, Karl Spain is a stand-up veteran with over twenty years on the circuit. He won the RTÉ Award for Best New Act in 2000, and went on to front his own hit TV series, Karl Spain Wants a Woman, followed by Karl Spain Wants to Rock. A festival favourite, Karl has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe, Just for Laughs Montreal, and every Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival since 2002, alongside shows across the US, Middle East, Australia and Hong Kong. As a writer he's worked across sitcom, topical TV and award shows, and he's a longtime supporter of causes including the Samaritans and the Irish Cancer Society. Sharp, warm and unmistakably Irish, Karl brings big laughs and brilliant storytelling to every stage he's on.
"The future of Irish comedy is in safe hands" Hot Press
"Achingly funny" The Sunday Times
"The audience were in the palm of his hand" The Metro
"If you want a charming, chatty routine, almost certain to cheer up a crowd, Spain's your man." Chortle
Nijmegen (17/09) & Leiden (18/09)
Our May headliner is Adam bloom (UK)
“Bloom not only has meticulous, brilliant lines, but also an intense and fragile honesty” Ricky Ger
It's our season finale and we are bringing you Adam Bloom (UK); a headliner who is one of Ricky Gervais' favourite comedian, one which actor Sir Ian McKellen could not wait to see live! His TV credits include: Mock The Week (BBC2), Never Mind The Buzzcocks (BBC2) & Russell Howard's Good News (BBC3).
Adam Bloom is undoubtedly one of Britain’s most exciting and original stand-up comedians. He has performed seven sell-out solo runs at The Edinburgh Festival, ranging from 1996 to 2007 and has also performed a twenty-nine date, sell-out tour of The UK.
In 2004 Adam was part of Just For Laughs Comedy Tour, where he performed to over 42,000 people in 17 cities across Canada.
He has also written & performed three series of The Problem with Adam Bloom for BBC Radio 4 (2003-2005).
He has also provided additional material for over 130 other people, making him one of the world’s most prolific ghostwriters. Some of the people Adam has written for include an Oscar & BAFTA Nominee and four comedians who've given Royal Variety Performances.
Our April headliner is Keith fox (Ire)
'His anger is appealing' – Chortle
Regarded as “one of Ireland’s comedy gems” (Comedy Crunch), Keith has been a mainstay on the Irish comedy circuit for the past 10 years, headlining shows the length and breadth of the country.
A charming and energetic performer, Keith’s stand-up blends clever observations with mischievous storytelling. He has performed to audiences across Europe, and at major festivals including the Kilkenny Cat Laughs, Vodafone Comedy Festival, All Together Now, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe and many more — an act not to be missed. As featured on Virgin Media TV, and FM104, and opening act for some for the finest acts in Ireland (Fred Cooke, Sinead Culbert, Ger Staunton and Martin Angolo).
'He is a class act!' - Fred Cooke
'Always knocks it out of the park' - Craic Den Comedy Club
'His anger is appealing' – Chortle
An hilarious monthly show featuring some top names, a great night out with friends, a date, you work crew or just come alone and meet other comedy fans.
paul currie (Ire) (March 2026 & March 2024)
A disturbingly brilliant comic' ***** by BroadwayBaby
You do not want to miss Paul Currie! He is one of the most inventive and unique comedy acts you will ever see! He turns a room into a party, full of fun and laughter and pure joy!
He is back by POPULAR DEMAND! The audience wanted him back and we said YES! Paul Currie (Ireland) is back - 2 years since his last Weird Uncle shows with his amazingly unique mix of mayhem and hilarity! Don't hesitate - get your ticket asap as this show is sure to sell out quickly!
