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IRISH CREAM OF COMEDY FROM NEIL DELAMERE
Tuesday 7th July 2009
Top Irish comic and legendary storyteller Neil Delamere, brings his gift of the gag and acclaimed stand-up show ‘Crème Delamere’ direct from Dublin to Sydney; performing exclusively at Sydney’s Comedy Store – Entertainment Quarter from Tuesday 7 July 2009.
Live: Neil Delamere
Info: 02 9357 1419
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The Comedy Store, EQ at Moore Park
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Tickets: $10 - $30
Time: 8:30pm - 11pm
Hailed “a banter bomb, primed to make you explode with laughter!” (the Scotsman); Neil’s first-ever Sydney performance is set to detonate at The Store with Ireland’s best cheeky wit, charm and yarns; for a riotous two week run. His hilarious stories of rural Ireland, side-splitting tales from travels around the world; and no-holds-barred verbal sparring with outspoken audience members; which spurred Edinburgh Fest Magazine to announce Neil “one of the funniest things you’ll see at the Fringe this year” where he attracted rave reviews in 2007 and 08; promise to enchant comedy fans and first-timers alike.
From prestigious Edinburgh to Montreal’s Just For Laughs and Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festivals; the Adelaide Fringe and Melbourne’s Comedy Festival, Neil has performed to sell-out crowds across five continents. He is one of Ireland’s most prolific television's stars as host of Irish TV's The Panel, a spin off of the popular Australian TV show starring Rob Sitch, Tom Gleisner, Glenn Robbins, Santo Cilauro and Kate Langbroek. And his live stand-up has been recorded for BBC’s comedy series ‘One Night Stand’ and The World Stands Up for Paramount.
The Irish Times says “No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit”. Yet Neil’s first ever DVD - ‘No Message’, released in October last year ‘quickly reached platinum status. Possessing genuine charm and wattage; he was recently declared the highlight of the Irish comic festival ‘O’Comics’ in Montreal, showcasing the best of Ireland’s stand-ups; Neil is clearly a live act not to be missed.
No nation does comedy like the Irish. See the cream of Ireland’s comedy scene when Neil Delamere performs live and exclusively at the Comedy Store Sydney; home to Australia’s finest home-grown and international comedy acts.
Comedy crazed early birds can also now take advantage of The Comedy Store’s new incredible mid-week deals; a steal at the price of a movie ticket. Tight Arse Tuesday Comedy tickets are just $10; Wednesday Comedy Happy Hour tickets are only $15 with $3 drinks from 6-8pm; and Triple Treat Thursday’s – are the full value packed deal with a show, pizza and drink for just $20.
With a maximum $30 ticket price on weekends, and Australia’s finest home grown and international comedians, The Comedy Store is Sydney’s best value for live entertainment and laughs. And the only place to see the best stand up live. Check out The Comedy Store website at www.comedystore.com.au for the most up to date line-ups and listings, special announcements; or to book a show.
WHERE
Comedy Store Sydney
The Entertainment Quarter - Moore Park
(Formerly Fox Studios)
WHEN
Wednesday 7 July to Saturday 18 July (2 week run)
8:30pm (Bar opens 7pm & 6pm on Wed)
Two hour show
BOOKINGS
Comedy Store Sydney Box Office 02 9357 1419
www.comedystore.com.au
PRICES
Tues $10.00 (ticket inclusive)
Wed $15.00 (ticket inclusive and $3 drinks from 6-8pm)
Thurs $20.00 (ticket, show and drink inclusive)
Friday & Saturday $30 (ticket inclusive)
OTHER INFORMATION
Persons under 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
ALL MEDIA ENQUIRIES, INTERVIEWS AND IMAGES -
Amber Forrest-Bisley, P: 02 8021 1215 M: 0405 363 817 E: amber@cardinalspin.com.au;
Helen Worsey, M: 0420 265 922 E: helen@cardinalspin.com.au
EDITORS’ NOTES:
REVIEWS
“Endless top-notch material that had this audience in stitches”
*****ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL 2004
“Neil Delamere is beginning to emerge as a contender, his sweet, faux-naive style a refreshing contrast……the rising star of Irish comedy, a wryly brilliant live performer”
*****SUNDAY TIMES
“His material, too, comes from genuinely unexpected directions, with a fertile mind making surprising, and very funny, connections to keep you on your toes”
*****CHORTLE: THE UK COMEDY GUIDE
“One of the funniest things you'll see at the Fringe this year”
*****EDINBURGH FEST MAGAZINE
“No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit”
*****IRISH TIMES
“Delamere has a fantastic show whose theme's so subtle as to be virtually undetectable...convince yourself you've found the link and feel wonderfully smug. I suspect the theme was simply bloody funny".
*****THE SCOTSMAN (UK)
“Delamere was the sharpest of the acts”
*****MONTREAL GAZETTE
Neil Delamere
Neil Delamere is one of the top headline acts working in the Irish comedy scene today. Having performed on 5 continents, he staged his debut solo show in the Edinburgh festival in 2004. His latest show at the Edinburgh Fringe 2007, ‘The Viking Show’ attracted rave reviews.
His live stand-up set was then recorded for the BBC comedy series One Night Stand. Presently working on The Panel the RTE comedy news show alongside Ed Byrne and Colin Murphy, Neil is also a regular on the Blame Game, a topical television show for the BBC. Neil released his first ever DVD in October of last year ‘No Message’. The unstoppable star of Irish comedy achieved platinum status with this DVD – a fantastic achievement for his first DVD!
Hailed by the Irish Independent for his countless MC skills, Neil is the regular compare at several gigs round Dublin. He has performed all over Ireland as well as at the prestigious Kilkenny Cat Laughs festival, the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival and the Adelaide Fringe Festival. He featured in both series of Liffey Laughs, RTE's stand-up show in 2005 and 2006 as well as The World Stands Up for Paramount.
2007 saw Neil return to Montreal to perform in Just for Laughs Festival while also presenting the RTE television series covering the festival, Just for Laughs, for the second year in a row.
His career began with a list of things to do before 25, written while drunk with a mate in college. “We were to do a bungee jump, a parachute jump, a stand-up comedy gig and to run with the bulls in Pamplona,” says Neil. “I’ve now done three of them. He’s done none.” Comedy proved more lucrative than stunts, so he soon chucked in his job for the stage. His shows tell the stories of his life. “Everything..... Happened,” he says. “Unless my mother’s in the audience, in which case none of the sex stuff happened and I’m a very good Catholic boy.
Television credits include:
• The Panel (RTE 2)
• Neil Delamere's Just For Laughs (RTE 2)
• The Blame Game (BBC)
• Liffey Laughs (RTE 2)
• The World Stands Up (Paramount)
• Ed Byrne's Just For Laughs (RTE 2)
• Tubridy Tonight (RTE 1)
• The Late Late Show (RTE 1)
• Test the Nation (RTE 1)
• One Night Stand (BBC)
• Raymann is Laat ( TV Netherlands)
Website/ Video
http://www.neildelamere.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15kbCLlNkkY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXAOtGUwSTo&feature=related
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