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Dara O'Briain
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Dara O'Briain is a stand-up comedian, and television presenter, best known in the UK for hosting BBC's Mock the Week, and in Ireland for hosting RTÉ 2's The Panel. Dara O'Briain is a fantastic stand up comedian and awards host for any corporate event.
Comedy Shows In UK and Ireland
Dara is one the few performers to host succcesful comedy shows in both the UK and his native Ireland at the same time. He started his career in television as a children's presenter on RTÉ whilst performing his first stand-up gigs on the Irish comedy circuit, after studying at University College, Dublin, where he studied Mathematical Physics.
O'Briain spent three years as a presenter on the bilingual (Irish and English) children's programme Echo Island but came to prominence as a team captain on the topical panel show Don't Feed The Gondolas (1998-2000). He left the show midway through its fifth season in order to perform at the Adelaide and Melbourne comedy festivals.
Happy Ending Productions
Dara later co-founded the televison production company Happy Endings Productions, whose most famous show in Ireland is The Panel (2003-onwards). The show has become one of the most talked about shows in Ireland and was twice nominated for the Best Entertainment show IFTA (Irish Film and Televison Award).
O'Briain's big break in UK television came in 2003 when he became host of BBC2's Live Floor Show. This led to an appearance as guest and, ultimately, four appearances as guest host of the popular news quiz, Have I Got News For You. By this time he had moved to the UK and was working on the British circuit full-time.
Dara sold out the entire run in Edinburgh in 2002, a feat he was to repeat for the next three years. By 2005, he was the biggest selling solo stand-up comedy show on the Edinburgh Fringe.
Dara's hosted six successful series' of the comedy panel game Mock the Week for BBC television.Other notable televison work includes two documentaries re-creating the legendary British comedy novel Three Men in a Boat, where he rowed down the Thames with Griff Rhys Jones and Rory McGrath - the second is to be aired later in 2008. He fronted the BBC comedy interview programme Turn Back Time and co-starred in the acclaimed BBC Radio 3 drama, Your Only Man, Annie Caulfield's play, about the Irish writer Brian O'Nolan.
Award Ceremonies & more...
When not touring or televising, Dara O'Briain can either be found fronting prominent awards ceremonies and corporate events, or devising more telly projects with his company.
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Outside of appearing and speaking at live corporate and private events Dara O'Briain has a number of retail products available that can be purchased through Speakers Corner. For upcoming new book and product launches related to Dara O'Briain then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
Dara O'Briain DVDs
Dara O'Briain - Live [DVD] [2006]Price: £19.99
Mock The Week - Too Hot For TV [DVD] [2005]Price: £19.99
Stop You're Killing Me [DVD]Price: £19.99
Dara O'Briain Music
Dara O'briain CollectionPrice: £15.99
Dara O'briain - Talks Funny: Live in LondonPrice: £11.99
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Dara O'Briain News
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Mock the Week & Dragons Den are back & a new science series Bang Goes the Theory starts
14th July 2009Three television series are worth staying in for - Mock the Week, hosted by comedian Dara O'Briain, Dragons Den with favourite entrepreneurs James Caan, Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones and a brand new Tomorrow's World type science series begins called Bang Goes the Theory with presenters Liz Bonnin (pictured), Dr Yan Wong, Jem Stansfield & Dallas Campbell
14th July 2009Three television series are worth staying in for - Mock the Week, hosted by comedian Dara O'Briain, Dragons Den with favourite entrepreneurs James Caan, Duncan Bannatyne, Deborah Meaden, Theo Paphitis and Peter Jones and a brand new Tomorrow's World type science series begins called Bang Goes the Theory with presenters Liz Bonnin (pictured), Dr Yan Wong, Jem Stansfield & Dallas Campbell
Comedians, Paul O'Grady, Michael McIntyre and others, are in midst of celebrity book deal bonanza
13th July 2009With book sales in free fall, publishers are trying to reverse the trend with a number of high profile celebrity deals. Comedians, Paul O'Grady and Michael McIntye have landed massive advances and Dara O'Briain's memoirs are due in the shops on October 1st, known as Super Thursday in the publishing world
13th July 2009With book sales in free fall, publishers are trying to reverse the trend with a number of high profile celebrity deals. Comedians, Paul O'Grady and Michael McIntye have landed massive advances and Dara O'Briain's memoirs are due in the shops on October 1st, known as Super Thursday in the publishing world
Argumental with Marcus Brigstocke and John Sergeant
26th October 2008The likes of Jimmy Carr, Phill Jupitus, Dara O'Briain and Johnny Vegas join team captains Rufus Hound and Marcus Brigstocke and host John Sergeant for a brand new and exclusive panel show
26th October 2008The likes of Jimmy Carr, Phill Jupitus, Dara O'Briain and Johnny Vegas join team captains Rufus Hound and Marcus Brigstocke and host John Sergeant for a brand new and exclusive panel show
'Mock The Week' Returns To BBC Two This Summer
2nd July 2008This summer sees the return of hit satirical quiz 'Mock The Week' on BBC Two. The sixth series of the quiz will run for 12 weeks from July 10.
2nd July 2008This summer sees the return of hit satirical quiz 'Mock The Week' on BBC Two. The sixth series of the quiz will run for 12 weeks from July 10.
Jonathan Ross hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009, presenting the Lifetime Achievement Award to Terry Wogan
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
15th December 2009Jonathan Ross once again hosted the British Comedy Awards 2009 on Saturday night. Terry Wogan received a standing ovation when he was presented with The Lifetime Achievement award and Outnumbered staring Hugh Dennis & Claire Skinner won 3 awards including best comedy sitcom. Other winners included Harry Hill and Michael McIntyre, and Peter Kay received an Outstanding Contribution to Comedy award
Outnumbered picks up 5 nominations for the British Comedy Awards
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
18th November 2009Jonathan Ross is returning to host this year's British Comedy Awards, with BBC Comedy Outnumbered picking up 5 nominations. All three of the show's child stars are up for an award, as well as Claire Skinner who plays the mother in the family comedy. Alan Carr and Michael McIntyre also have high hopes for awards with three nominations apiece.
Alan Carr wins British Comedy Award
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
10th December 2008Alan Carr won the award for Best Comedy Entertainment Personality of 2008 at the British Comedy Awards. The British Comedy Awards regularly attract of audiences of around ten million, and was hosted this year by Angus Deayton.
Graham Norton to take over the Friday Night with Jonathan Ross slot
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
1st September 2010The BBC One controller, Jay Hunt has confirmed that Graham Norton's chat show will switch to friday nights in October to replace Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.
The Reading Comedy Festival gets underway weekend, with performances from Jimmy Carr & Rhod Gilbert
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
2nd October 2009The 6th annual Reading Comedy Festival has once again attracted a host of big name comedians as well as some up and coming acts to produce an impressive two week line up. Jimmy Carr and Rhod Gilbert's dates have sold out. Other big names at the festival include Tim Minchin, Simon Amstell, Andy Parson, and Alastair McGowan. The event closes not with a headliner but with Reading’s hugely popular open mic contest, where the stars of tomorrow will get their moment in the spotlight – but only one of them will be crowned Reading’s best new comic.
Triumphant night for 'Gavin and Stacey' at comedy awards
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
6th December 2007The simple premise of boy meets girl resulted in three prestigious British Comedy Awards last night.
Dara O'Briain Reviews
Dara O'Briain has spoken and appeared at a number of recent corporate events. Please find some client speaker testimonials and reviews for Dara O'Briain for a number of these events and conferences. If you would like some additional information as to how to book Dara O'Briain for your corporate event, then please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0) 208 365 3200 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
"One of the biggest and best comics in the country.Real class.
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"If you don't laugh at O'Briain, check your pulse, you must be dead."
"Dara was absolutely the best Awards Presenter I have ever used and I've used all the top acts in my time!
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