<img src='' title='Event Category: Comedy' alt='' id='templ_icon_' width='' height='' /> Event Category: Comedy

Kyla Cobbler

Kyla Cobbler is one of Ireland’s funniest emerging comedic talents.

The Ballincollig native, who posts hilarious stories about her life in Barcelona to her 150k strong audience on Instagram, returns to Cork Opera House after a sell-out debut in 2024!

Kyla brings freshness to the scene with her undeniable talent and immediate connection to the different crowds in Europe’s different show cases. Her honest, blunt and deep storytelling comedic style has made her one of the European scenes favourites. Kyla’s last show at Cork Opera House – her first at the venue – SOLD OUT, so be sure not to miss this one!

One of comedies fastest rising new faces, Kyla has also recently announced her debut London show at Leicester Square Theatre, the same venue in which she supported Michelle Wolfe earlier this year. Don’t miss out on an evening of guaranteed entertainment.

SPECIAL EFFECTS: This production may contain Strobe Lighting, Flashing Lights, Smoke and Haze.

AGE GUIDANCE: Recommended 18+ contains themes of an adult nature.

*Performance schedule and times are subject to change and may be affected by illness or events beyond the producers’ or venues’ control. Performers, dates, times, prices, and fees are subject to change without notice.

Adam Rowe

Widely regarded as one of the most exciting, young comics in the world; Adam Rowe has risen from a prodigious newcomer to an international headline act, since his debut in 2010. He is one of the most sought after acts for all of The UK’s biggest comedy clubs and festivals, whilst he has also performed in and headlined clubs in the Middle East and USA.

His natural, laid back persona combined with brutally honest, opinionated stand-up and his phenomenal ad-libbing ability make each of his performances unique, gloriously unpredictable and, most importantly, always hilarious.
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Adam has starred on the UK’s flagship stand-up show Live At The Apollo (BBC) as well as Roast Battle (Comedy Central) and The Stand-Up Sketch Show (ITV). He has released three stand-up specials, all available for free on YouTube; Club Comic (2020), Imperious (2023) and Juicy (2023). He also hosts the smash hit podcast Have A Word.

Frankie Boyle: Lap of Shame

Frankie Boyle’s ever-evolving and riotously funny Lap of Shame tour returns to Cork Opera House in January 2024, with the incendiary Scottish comedian set to deliver his unique take on life and world affairs.

Buy a ticket, because by the time he arrives, the currency will be worthless and you and your neighbours part of a struggling militia that could probably use a few laughs.

Strictly Over 16s

Tom Allen – Completely

Tom Allen is back on the road with his brand new show Completely. He has finally moved out of his parents house, which has been great news for him, better news for department stores and even better news for his latest stand-up tour as hes eager to share his life updates, get your opinions on his vegetable patch and delve into the protocol of inviting friends with children for dinner.

The household name with his signature acerbic wit and riotous storytelling, Tom is the host of The Apprentice: You’re Fired and co-hosts Cooking With The Stars, Like Minded Friends podcast and he is also a regular on Bake Off: An Extra Slice and There’s Something About Movies. Join Tom on his brand new tour – his last one sold over fifty-thousand tickets, including his sell out show at The London Palladium where he recorded his special.

This show is Over 14s.

David McSavage

David McSavage returns to Cork Opera House with his hilarious brand of stand-up comedy. Best known for his RTE series, The Savage Eye, David presents a brand new show, If That Makes Sense . . .  featuring some old favourites.

David has performed in many national and international comedy festivals, and his street performances of improvised songs are loved by audiences up and down the country.

Tadhg Hickey: The Marxist Terrorist-Supporting Scumbag Tour

Tadhg Hickey was recently described by a Fine Gael supporter on the internet as “an embarrassment to Cork” . . .

Come blush with him at his first ever solo show on the famous Cork Opera House stage! Tadhg’s political comedy sketches, including ‘Brexit, but it’s a houseshare in Cork’, have amassed millions of views online, the acclaim of esteemed comedians, journalists and academics all over the world, as well as a sprinkling of death threats.

Join him on his very first stand-up tour and hear him ráiméis about family, fatherhood, colonialism and of course his raison d’être: trying to break up the United Kingdom through the unusual medium of comedy.

WARNING: show likely to descend into a sing song.

10% discount available on groups of 4+

 

I’m Grand Mam

I’m Grand Mam are taking to the stage at Cork Opera House for their biggest live show yet as part of the Cork Podcast Festival.

PJ Kirby and Kevin Twomey are co-hosts of popular weekly podcast I’m Grand Mam, which has accrued almost 2.5 million listens to date. They have been featured in the Irish Times, Irish Examiner, Sunday Independent, Vogue and GCN, appeared on The Late Late Show and have performed sold-out shows across Ireland the UK – but always find time to have a forehead Facetime with their mammies.