What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Want to check out local talent! Whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, or a surprise, our Variety Mic night is for anyone who yearns for the stage.If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
Olga Koch is a writer and comedian, across radio, television and film. She was nominated for Best Newcomer at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2018, Best Show at Leicester Comedy Festival in 2020, longlisted for Best Stand Up Show at the National Comedy Awards in 2021 and her show FIGHT won the 2022 Writer’s Guild Award for Best Radio Comedy. She has also appeared on Live at the Apollo and hit British quiz show QI.
Simeon Goodson is a native of Brooklyn, NY who has been performing stand-up comedy since 2004. Beginning his career in New York City, he has since relocated numerous times around the world, performing and producing in a variety of countries and venues. These include Caroline's on Broadway in Times Square, The Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music. In addition, he has performed across the United States with the "Comedy's Best Kept Secret Tour" and as the opening act on the Hannibal Burress "Comedy Camisado Tour".In August 2015, Simeon moved with his family to the United Arab Emirates. Diving head first into the local comedy scene, he was the winner of the Dubai Comedy Festival’s Beat the Gong contest that year and in 2017 filmed for Comedy Central Arabia’s Stand Up al Wagif Seasons 2&3. In 2018, Simeon moved to Wuxi, China where he continued to perform on an international level, visiting numerous Chinese cities including Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Xiamen and Wuhan. Returning to New York City in 2021, Simeon was featured on That Damn Michael Che Season 2 (HBO Max) and is currently a regular host and performer at clubs all around the tri-state area.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Come find out what all the funny fuss is about with New York Comedy Club talent bookers and professional comedians. You’ll learn about the industry, how to find what’s funny, structuring a joke and working the stage!Class is from 12-3PM at our Stamford location.Limit of 16 sign-up per class. Must be 16 + to attend. For questions please email workshops@newyorkcomedyclub.com
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Come find out what all the funny fuss is about with New York Comedy Club talent bookers and professional comedians. You’ll learn about the industry, how to find what’s funny, structuring a joke and working the stage!Class is from 12-3 at our Stamford location, 230 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901.Limit of 16 sign-ups per class. Must be 16 + to attend. Questions? Contact workshops@newyorkcomedyclub.com.
"Very Good Comedy Show" is a comedy show that is very good! The troupe was founded in 2017 and regularly tours the Northeast. We're excited for this first pop-up at New York Comedy Club Stamford with some of our best NYC regulars and Connecticut natives. It's sure to be a very good time!Follow "Very Good Comedy Show" on Facebook and Instagram!FeaturingAric GroomsKimberley HoskingJamal Richardson GatesJanice MessitteDebbie BazzaJ Turner
Want to check out local talent? Our Open Mic nights are the perfect chance for anyone to tell a joke onstage or for local comics to test out new material. Come check it out!If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
Mike Cannon is a New York City-based comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. headlined at some of the world’s most iconic venues – including a sold-out performance at Gramercy Theatre in his hometown of NYC. He currently co-hosts the extremely popular "Chrissy Chaos podcast" with Chris Distefano. Mike released two independently-produced hour specials on Youtube – "Mike Cannon's Huge Mistake," a crowd work special on edibles, and "White Privilege Homeless" – in 2022. His debut comedy special, "Life Begins," was released on YouTube in January 2020 and earned a spot on Laugh Button’s Top 35 Comedy Specials of 2020 and the album version was on Sirius/XM Raw Dog Radio’s Top 10 Comedy Albums of 2020. He released his latest, much anticipated special, "Chris Distefano Presents Mike Cannon: Traumatized Animal," in September of 2024. Outside of stand-up, Mike has made a name for himself in both acting and writing. Select credits include Amazon Prime’s "Timing," Barstool Sports’ "Friday Night Pints" and "Answer The Internet," Comedy Central’s "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" and "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore," and TruTV’s "Blake Griffin’s Double Cross." He was a contributing writer and performer on MTV2’s "Guy Code" and worked as a contributing producer, writer and panelist for ViceTV's "Super Maximum Retro Show." He currently hosts three digital series, "Heads Up with Mike Cannon," "Mike Takes Edibles," and, most recently, "Existential Dad." When he’s not on his nationwide tour, he plays all the major New York City clubs, including the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. It makes no difference to him whether he’s performing in a club, bar, casino, elevator (done that twice), parking lot, rooftop, on a fake beach in front of a freight train, or in technically-legal underground speakeasies; comedy is his life. Mike is dedicated to making the majority of you laugh and the rest of you confused, yet oddly satiated.
Marcella is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor who has been working for almost twenty years. Her comedy knows no bounds while she eagerly discusses any and every topic that tickles her. From dating short guys - because she has no other options at 6’2 - to being mistaken for a man, her Latinx identity, her take on race and gender, and wild stories and situations she’s gotten herself in and out of. Marcella’s debut half hour comedy special, "Bitch, Grow Up," was released in 2023 on HBO MAX. It’s a half hour that fully represents the comedian's abilities to handle all forms of comedy - from one liners to stories to crowdwork - the many years she’s put in absolutely shines through. Of the special, Latin Media wrote that Marcella “manages to ruffle feathers while delivering a routine that feels absolutely joyous.” Decider.com wrote that “she has earned this moment.”In 2025, Marcella can be seen on the upcoming second season of "Poker Face" on Peacock, as well as returning to "After Midnight" on CBS where she made a great first impression last year, according to "Vulture." She relocated to Chicago where she runs her monthly show, "Comedy Is Dead!," on the second Thursdays of the month at the Lincoln Lodge. The show is a result of her podcast of the same name, which tackles her experience with the industry and why she feels stand-up is currently in a strange place. She hopes it inspires more comedians to put more care in their craft and helps audiences appreciate stand-up. She is also currently working on her first solo show. She is most proud of her formerly monthly show, "Women Crush Wednesdays," which always had a fresh and diverse lineup, including national headliners as well as the brightest up and upcomers; Marcella mercilessly hosted the best curated show in all of Los Angeles and she’s happy to have provided numerous opportunities to many comedians because of it. Her debut album, "The Woke Bully" - which debuted at #3 on the Billboard Comedy Charts and was named "One Of The Best Comedy Albums of 2019" by "NPR" program "Bullseye" - is a combination of Marcella’s unique perspective & honesty and captures what it’s like to experience her live. Her followup album, "Mercury in Reggaeton," is a collection of rejected material from her debut special and a perfect depiction of her ability to go with the flow of a live show. Marcella also recorded "Motivational Monday Meditations with Marcella Marguello" a comedic meditation album that is loved by anyone who listens.In 2023, she can be seen on Fuse TV’s second season of "We Need To Talk About America," where first generation comedians dissect American-centric topics and viral videos. Marcella was also the host of "The Cache" on Tubi in 2021, a hilarious clip show that infuses Marcella’s unique perspective on viral videos. In 2020, COVID-19 halted the entertainment industry but Marcella managed to guest star in Sarah Cooper’s Netflix special, "Everything’s Fine," was seen as a panelist on David Spade’s "Lights Out" on Comedy Central, killed her over-the-top dance numbers on "The Funny Dance Show" on E! and had a covid compliant interview on FuseTV’s "Like, Share, Dímelo." Her stand-up can be seen on the second season of "2 Dope Queens" on HBO as well as "Night Train with Wyatt Cenac" on STARZ; previously she has made a guest appearance on Comedy Central's "Corporate" and on episodes of FuseTV's "Trivial Takedown." Recently MSN.com listed Marcella as number 10 in their list of "Top Female Comedians Working in Film and Television Today." In the fall of 2017, Vulture.com presented their list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know” and Marcella was the top industry pick, which gained her a feature in the November issue of "New York Magazine." Marcella was deemed an “LA Comedian to Watch in 2017” by "Time Out Magazine" while maintaining her reign as a fan favorite and six-time winner on Comedy Central’s "@midnight." She wrote for the renewed Netflix series “Bill Nye Saves the World” and was a writer on the first season of the James Corden-produced show, "Drop The Mic." on TBS. Additionally, Marcella won her appearance on TruTv’s "Comedy Knockout," and was featured on Viceland’s "Flophouse" and, in 2015, on NBC’s "Last Call with Carson Daly;" her stand-up has been highlighted on rapper Tyler, The Creator’s mobile app and on Fox’s "The Real." Her controversial takes on Twitter (@marcellacomedy) have featured the comedian on CNN, "Glamor Magazine," Fox, TIME.com, HuffingtonPost.com and various other entertainment websites.Marcella is a regular opener for Hasan Minhaj, Ralph Barbosa, Nicole Byer, Melissa Villaseñor, and Nico Santos. She has previously opened for Felipe Esparza, Michelle Buteau, Hannibal Buress, David Alan Grier, Cheech Marin, Norm MacDonald, J.B. Smoove, Aida Rodriguez, Phoebe Robinson, Al Madrigal, Ron Funches, Godfrey, Pablo Francisco, Joey Coco Diaz, Melanie Comarcho, and many, many more. She has also been privileged to share the stage with Bill Burr, Mark Curry, Fred Armisen, Bowen Yang, Jerry Seinfeld, Paul Mooney, and Robin Williams.Her love of music has also allowed her to share the stage with many artists she admires such as Black Thought, Jean Grae, Freddie Gibbs, MURS, Del The Funky Homosapien, Immortal Technique, Dead Prez, Too $hort and E40. As well as having worked with Method Man, Usher, Quelle Chris, Fat Tony, and Tyler, The Creator.Additionally, she has proudly graced the television stage with Marisa Tomei, Natasha Lyonne, Affion Crocket, Emily Althaus, Thomas Lennon, and Weird Al Yankovic, just to name a few.She has worked at the Improv Comedy Clubs all over the country and is a regular at the Punch Line Comedy Clubs in Northern California. She has headlined the Latina Comedy Festival, Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, and B4UDie Festival in Alaska. She has also performed at the New York Comedy Festival, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Chris Hardwick’s ID10T Festival, Riot LA Comedy Festival, Lucille Ball Comedy Fest, overseas for American troops, and comedian Sean Keane referred to her as the “finest export from Modesto since George Lucas.”
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Our monthly Comedy Jackpot is an open mic competition where each performer gets five minutes of stage time, then the audience votes on who did best! The winner is determined by this vote, plus the vote of one of our NYCC bookers. The prize? Half of the night’s ticket sales AND a guaranteed spot in our annual Comedy Jackpot Competition Finals. If you go on to win the Jackpot finals, you’ll get a guaranteed spot in our first annual Invitational Comedy Competition - where one ultimate winner will be crowned. Come to compete and bring your all friends to cheer you on and sway the vote!! LFG!!!! Please sign up here.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Kevin Sullivan is a Los Angeles-based comedian known for his quick humor, fearless storytelling, and cosmic twist on comedy. In addition to his work on stage, Kevin has amassed over half a million followers on social media, where he has built a devoted fanbase by blending comedy with astrology, turning zodiac signs into punchlines. He is the co-host of the hit podcast Two Broke Gays, and was featured on Netflix is a Joke Radio Presents - Are You Still Listening? at Dynasty Typewriter, streaming on SiriusXM. Now, he's selling out shows nationwide on his Aquarian Contrarian tour, proving that no matter your sign, laughing at yourself is always in the stars.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
One of New York Comedy Club's favorite monthly shows is back with another installment! FeaturingTalent Harris JrHannah LiebermanBeau McDowellTyler HorvathCody Marino
Scott Thompson from the ‘Kids in the Hall’ performs his most famous character, lounge lizard ‘Buddy Cole’, with his new show ‘THE LAST GLORYHOLE’.The show is an evening of hilarious and incendiary monologues leading to an existential crisis where Buddy discovers that he is a fictional character. This new show is funnier, sillier and yet somehow more dangerous than ever. Join Buddy in an intimate setting as he mixes up martini’s and dishes out the dirt on his fabulous globe-trotting life all while reflecting on everything from the fractured state of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to what to do in the event of an alien invasion.Warning: If you like riotous boundary pushing comedy this is definitely the show for you!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Want to check out local talent? Our Open Mic nights are the perfect chance for anyone to tell a joke onstage or for local comics to test out new material. Come check it out!If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Comedy veteran Steve Byrne has seemingly done it all and continues to push himself to accomplish even more. Starting over 20 years ago and cutting his teeth in all the major clubs in NYC, including the Comedy Cellar, he then ventured off to Los Angeles, began working at the Comedy Store and Hollywood Improv, and his career really took off. After becoming a regular on the late-night talk show circuit and even doing "The Tonight Show" ten times, Steve racked up multiple hour specials on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Showtime. In 2012, he starred in, produced and wrote the TBS hit show "Sullivan & Son", which ran for 3 seasons. Through the show, he cultivated a deep appreciation for storytelling, and in 2019 released his first film, "Always Amazing", a documentary about comic/magician the Amazing Johnathan. In 2020, Steve wrote and directed the indie feature "The Opening Act", his love letter to stand-up comedy, that garnered critic and audience ratings on Rotten Tomatoes at 82 and 83% Fresh. In 2022, he released his fifth hour special, "The Last Late Night", on Amazon Prime, his most innovative work to date and rated 5/5 stars – an hour special disguised as a late-night talk show. Steve continues to tour relentlessly, work on material, and is currently casting his next film that he wrote and will direct towards the end of this year.
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. Des’s most recent project took him to Beijing, China in 2013 to learn Mandarin and he has been living there for the past 18 months. He is now fluent and the show, Breaking China was another major hit for broadcaster RTE in 2014 and he also made a half hour radio documentary about the rise of Stand Up in China for the BBC World Service called “Stand up for China”. His live show again opened at the Edinburgh Festival where he played to over 5,000 people and included an invitation to perform at the Soho Theatre in London and a return to Barrow Street in New York.
What is a "showcase" show, you ask? It is the quintessential “night at the club,” featuring a host and a lineup of 4-5 comedians who come together to share the stage and create of an incredible, one-of-a-kind night of comedy. Our showcases feature a variety of some of the most talented comics on the scene today, each with their own unique sense of humor and style of delivery. But whether it's a superstar comedian preparing to shoot their next Netflix special or the hottest new comic building some buzz, our showcases are wildly popular for a reason: they are the ultimate, exhilarating, “anything can happen” night of comedy. Grab a drink and bucket of popcorn and get ready to laugh!
Want to check out local talent! Whether it’s music, comedy, poetry, or a surprise, our Variety Mic night is for anyone who yearns for the stage.If you would like to attend the show select "checkout" and reserve your spot.If you'd like to perform on the show sign up hereThis show offers FREE entry with a 1 drink minimum.
