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The Manchester Irish Festival 2002

8th - 20th March 2002

 

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ComedyJoe Rooney

Irish Comedy Night
Venue: The Buzz
Date: Thursday 14th March
Tel: 0161 440 8662
Price: £6.00
Time: 8.00pm

Joe Rooney is probably best known for his role as Father Damo in "Father Ted". He is recognised as one of Ireland's top improvisers, working regularly with Dublin's Comedy Improv. Team.

Having performed all over Ireland, Joe now comes to Manchester with an act that involves music, observation and flippers!

Irish Ballad of Laughs
Venue: Frog and Bucket Comedy Club
Date: Thursday 14th, Friday 15th & Saturday 16th March
Tel: 0161 236 9805
Price: £5.00 to £10.00 (£1.00 discount on production of this brochure)
Time: Doors 7.30pm, Show 8.30pmComedy Club

Hilarious one-liners and homespun philosophy starring the brilliant Irish comedian Kevin Hayes. Kevin's TV appearance include 'Live at Jongleurs'(ITV), 'The Comedy Store'(Channel 5) and 'The Stand Up Show'(BBC1). He also writes an occasional column for the Irish Post.

Compered by 2nd generation Oldham Irishman Mick Ferry, plus full support.

'Here is a great Irish comic. His dry, smooth wit is wondrous' THE Irish TIMES

'A fine Irish comic. Intelligent and incisive yet still amenable' THE GUARDIAN