Get ready to laugh your socks off because the Gorey Yellow Belly Comedy Festival is back for its third year, and we’re kicking it off with a night you won’t want to miss! Book your tickets here
On Friday, September 20th, the festival launches and Gorey Little Theatre will be buzzing with side-splitting humor as we welcome an all-star lineup of comedians guaranteed to leave you in stitches.
Enya Martin
Enya Martin created a facebook page “Giz a laugh” making 2 minute comedy videos. Her hilarious videos featuring different characters and madcap scenarios generated thousands of followers and millions of views worldwide. Enya then took the plunge in to the live stand-up comedy circuit throughout Ireland where she has been very successful. She has performed at Electric Picnic, Paddy Power Comedy Festival at Iveagh Gardens and Kilkenny Cat Laughs. She has also performed at Galway Comedy Festival and All Together Now and she has sold-out her national tours “Would Ya Be Able” and “Ask Yer Ma”. Enya has performed on the same bills as Jason Byrne, Tommy Tiernan, Jimeoin, and Joel Dommett to name but a few.
Eric Lalor
Three time ‘Irish Comedian of the Year’ and regular Joe.ie contributor, Eric Lalor is one of Ireland’s most reputable acts. To many he will always be the ‘Fair City’ bad boy, Cathal Spillane but to comedy lovers Eric is a regular act at the prestigious Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival, as well as Electric Picnic, Galway Comedy Festival, Edinburgh Fringe, Portlaoise Halloween Howls and Iveagh Gardens Festivals as well as being invited to perform at the very first ever London Irish Comedy Festival in Oct 2012. He has also opened for some of the biggest names in Irish comedy including Tommy Tiernan, Des Bishop, Jason Byrne, PJ Gallagher, Andrew Maxwell, Colin Murphy and more.
Willa White
After a rapidly sold out debut 3 Olympia show last year, Willa White’ star continues to rise. Willa has established himself as a regular at comedy clubs and festivals nationwide. He has worked with names like, Jason Byrne, Tommy Tiernan, and Kevin Bridges to name but a few. His quickfire wit and engrossing stage presence have elevated him into one of today’s must-see comedians!
Willa is one of the major acts in the Laughter Lounge, he’s had a long career of appearances on RTE (Joy in the Hood, Love/Hate and The Savage Eye), has recently been heard on the Talking Bollix and the Two Norries podcast and just finished the country wide tour of his hit play, The Examination. Last month saw him launch the You Must Be Jokin’ podcast with fellow Dublin comedian Eric Lalor.
Adam Burke
Having built a reputation as one of the country’s finest comedy hosts, Adam has recently taken to the very biggest stages including 3 Arena, Live At The Marquee, Vicar Street, Liberty Hall, Cork Opera House and The INEC Arena and he continues to host comedy stages at top festivals that include Electric Picnic, Paddy Power Comedy Festival, All Together Now Festival, Galway Comedy Festival and many more.
And whilst perhaps best known for regularly fronting the global phenomenon Bingo Loco, Adam is a well established stand up act who has shared the stage with top Irish and international comedians like Tommy Tiernan, Dylan Moran, Deirdre O Kane, Jason Byrne, Joanne McNally, Enya Martin, The Rubberbandits and Reginald D Hunter, to name but a few.
Adam also had back to back sold out shows for his newest stand up special in Whelan’s, Dublin this March. ‘Lucky Man’ was presented in association with MCD Productions, and boasted brand new material, heavy hitters and plenty of the ‘off script, off the cuff’ mirth and mischief that has seen him quickly move up the ranks of Irish stand up comedy.
This is going to be an unforgettable night of comedy, and tickets are sure to sell fast. So, why wait? Secure your spot now for a night of laughter with some of Ireland’s finest comedians. Book your tickets today and get ready for a comedy experience like no other at the Gorey Yellow Belly Comedy Festival!