24 - 27 July 2008
Iveagh Gardens, Off Harcourt Street
Dublin - UK
65 ACTS TO PERFORM AT FOUR DAY COMEDY CARNIVAL IN DUBLIN'S IVEAGH GARDENS
The Carlsberg Comedy Carnival is set to be one of the most exciting events on the summer festival calendar, and following on from the success of last year's comedy event, an extra day has been added. The Carlsberg Comedy Carnival will now take place over four days from the Thursday 24 July to Sunday 27 July 2008 in the stunning setting of the Iveagh Gardens.
The Carlsberg Comedy Carnival will play host to over 65 International and Irish acts, playing 50 shows over one unique carnival weekend. These will be performed in four magnificent, fully-seated, purpose-built marquees, including the impressive and atmospheric Iveagh Theatre tent, the Comedy Factory (which will feature a bespoke pop-art interior), the intimate Shack and the stunning Magic Mirrors Palace, a Spiegeltent, which is being shipped in from Belgium.
Carlsberg Comedy Carnival will showcase a diverse range of well known, alternative and up-and-coming talent, including Des Bishop, Louis C.K., The Tommy & Hector Show, Lee Mack, Ardal O'Hanlon, The Stars of 'Whose Line is it Anyway' with special guest Phill Jupitus, The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, John Cooper Clarke, Jason Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Reggie Watts, David O' Doherty, Maeve Higgins, Reginald D. Hunter, Adam Hills, Apres Match, Phil Nichol, John Bishop, Danny Bhoy and many more. It will also feature a lively array of performance artists, musicians, good food and refreshments in a vibrant, carnivalesque surrounding.
Speaking about the event, Stephen O'Kelly, Marketing Manager, Carlsberg said, "We're really looking forward to four exciting and memorable July dates. The Carlsberg Comedy Carnival will feature 65 Irish and international acts in the spectacular setting of the Iveagh Gardens, and will no doubt be one of this summer's festival highlights."
Festival Director, Bren Berry, Aiken Promotions said "Aiken Promotions is proud of its close association with live comedy and we are particularly pleased to see Irish comedy continue to thrive on the International stage as well as at home. We are delighted that so many acts from all over the world are so enthusiastic about performing together at the Carlsberg Comedy Carnival and we look forward to seeing them all in this wonderful secret garden. We've put together a fantastic, diverse line up to ensure a colourful, unique & fun experience for everyone who comes to any of the 50 shows on the Carnival Programme."
schedule Carlsberg Comedy Carnival
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