The Chekhov Technique for comedy

Thu, Feb 27, 2014

THE CHEKHOV technique for actors is often associated with performing tragedy and intense situations, but it can be used for comedies as well.

The Chekhov Technique for comedy

Thu, Jan 23, 2014

THE CHEKHOV technique for actors is often associated with performing tragedy and intense situations, but it can be used for comedies as well.

British comedy to kick start new GFS season

Thu, Jan 16, 2014

JIM BROADBENT, best known for roles in Only Fools and Horses and Cloud Atlas, stars in Le Weekend, which is to be screened by the Galway Film Society.

Triple treat of comedy excellence

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

COMEDIANS MARK Thomas, Sean Hughes, and Jason Byrne are confirmed to play the Róisín Dubh and ‘Róisín Dubh presents...’ shows in 2014.

Danny Dowling @ the Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

HE MAY call himself “Ireland’s slowest rising comedy star!” but Danny Dowling is all over this year’s Galway Comedy Festival both as a participant and an MC of what could be among the festival’s wildest and most outrageous nights.

Set List - comedy without a safety net

Thu, Oct 24, 2013

SET LIST is the ultimate test of a comedian’s creative and improvisational skills. With no script to fall back on, it is truly comedy without a safety net.

Comedy festival shows @ The King’s Head

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

PHILL JUPITUS, stars from Fr Ted, rising star Colm O’Regan, and the screening of a comedy documentary take place in The King’s Head for the Galway Comedy Festival.

Comedy fest shows not to miss

Thu, Oct 17, 2013

TWO SHOWS not to miss at this year’s Galway Comedy Festival are the Mad Hatters Tea Party and Gunther’s Sunday Roast, featuring an eclectic, eccentric array of comics.

Laughs for youngsters - Comedy Club 4 Kids

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

THERE WILL be laughs for the whole family, and especially for children, when comedians from Galway Comedy Festival 2013 play the Comedy Club For Kids.

Laughs for youngsters - Comedy Club 4 Kids

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

THERE WILL be laughs for the whole family, and especially for children, when comedians from Galway Comedy Festival 2013 play the Comedy Club For Kids.

Ted from Scrubs @ comedy festival

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

THERE IS an episode of Family Guy where Peter Griffin is visiting the hospital and says excitedly “Will Scrubs be here?” One of the characters he may have in mind was Ted, played by Sam Lloyd.

Bobcat Goldthwait to play comedy festival

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Bobcat Goldthwait, the man who opened for Nirvana on their last North American tour, star of the Police Academy films and several HBO specials, is coming to the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival.

Second Kevin Bridges show for comedy festival

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

KEVIN BRIDGES’ Galway Comedy Festival show on Sunday October 27 sold out in record time so a second show has just been announced for Monday 28 at the Radisson Live Lounge.

What are you going to in the Galway Comedy Festival?

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

“THE MOST wasted of all days is one without laughter,” said the poet e e cummings, so don’t let the October Bank Holiday Weekend go to waste, as there are seven days of laughter to be had at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival.

Five chances to see Phill Jupitus at the comedy festival

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

PHILL JUPITUS is talking over Galway for the October Bank Holiday weekend as there will be no fewer than five chances to see him during the Bulmer’s Galway Comedy Festival.

Comedy festival stand-up showdown

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

A COMEDIAN stands on stage, alone with a microphone. There are a hundred or so strangers in the room and the comic has two minutes to make them laugh. Can s/he do it?

This is the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival presents Stand Up Showdown at the Róisín Dubh on Saturday September 28 at 8pm, hosted by New Zealand born, Galway based, comedian Danny Dowling.

What are you going to in the Galway Comedy Festival?

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

“THE MOST wasted of all days is one without laughter,” said the poet e e cummings, so don’t let the October Bank Holiday Weekend go to waste, as there are seven days of laughter to be had at the Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival.

Five chances to see Phill Jupitus at the comedy festival

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

By Kernan Andrews
PHILL JUPITUS is talking over Galway for the October Bank Holiday weekend as there will be no fewer than five chances to see him during the Bulmer’s Galway Comedy Festival.

Comedy festival stand-up showdown

Thu, Sep 26, 2013

A COMEDIAN stands on stage, alone with a microphone. There are a hundred or so strangers in the room and the comic has two minutes to make them laugh. Can s/he do it?

New Irish comedy film to be screened at The Eye

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

THE O’BRIENS Movie, a new Irish comedy film shot in Headford, will be screened this evening in The Eye Cinema.

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