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Dara O'Briain
DARA O’BRIAIN is one of the busiest men in comedy gaining a growing reputation as a top stand-up around the world. In the past four years he has performed sell-out shows across Europe, Asia, and Australia, as well as in Dubai, Boston and New York. He was brilliantly received at the Edinburgh Festival where ticket sales demanded extra shows, and the critics continued their rave reviews...
Dara also made a huge impression at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal where he was openly commended by the likes of former Canadian Premier, Brian Mullrooney, and host, Joan Rivers, after he stole the show at the first of the Televised Galas (later viewed in Ireland during Ed Byrne’s mini series highlighting the Just For Laughs 20th Anniversary).
Television Credits
Having already made himself a household name in Ireland due to his various television roles, Dara has been a regular on television’s top stand-up showcases, including the BBC’s Never Mind The Buzzcocks, The Stand-up Show, and The Empire Laughs Back; as well as RTE’s The Lounge; Channel 5’s Bring me the Head of Light Entertainment and The Panel Channel 7, Australia.
Award Ceremonies & more...
When not touring or televising, Dara can either be found fronting prominent awards ceremonies and corporate events, or devising more telly projects with his company.
He’s also dabbled in radio filling-in for Jackie Clune on BBC London 94.9, as well as featuring on Radio 4’s Loose End? and Radio 2 with their topical comedy series We Say Tomay-to"
"If you don't laugh at O Briain, check your pulse, you must be dead"
Bruce Dessau, The Evening Standard
“Dara was absolutely the best Awards Presenter I have ever used ……and I’ve used all the top acts in my time!"
Reflex Events
"The sharpest of the many Irish comics...a must see act"
The Sunday Express
“One of the biggest and best comics in the country….Real class”
Irish Times
"As well as being likeable, intelligent and, yes, funny, O Briain has the added bonus of being the best dressed comic"
The Independent
