The Big Friday Show – Fri Apr 17 – 9:30PM
Event Date:
17 April, 2026
Event Time:
9:30 pm
Event Location:
Workman
Friday April 17
Doors: 9:15PM
Show starts: 9:30PM
Craic Den Comedy Club brings the best Irish and international comedians to the stage every week in Dublin city. As seen on their acclaimed TV show on Virgin Media and with millions of views across social media, the Craic Den delivers a seriously good night of live comedy from start to finish.
Thomas Green
International headliner Thomas Green is a charismatic Australian comic known for his high energy, revered crowd work, and engaging storytelling. A highly sought-after headliner on the UK circuit, Green draws on his past as a former primary school teacher and religious cult member for his raw, unfiltered material. He has had critically acclaimed sell out shows at Adelaide, Perth, Melbourne and Edinburgh Festivals, and supporting top comedians such as Jason Manford, Russell Kane and more.
Rob Nother
Rob Nother is a Dublin-based comedian and MC whose style blends sharp observational comedy with engaging storytelling. A regular at The International, The Craic Den, and The Comedy Crunch, Rob has also supported Emma Doran and Adam Ray at Vicar Street and performed at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival and Galway Comedy Festival. In the UK he won the Panel Award at the Beat The Frog World Series 2025 as well as picking up the runner-up prize from the audience vote.
Ashlee Bentley
Ashlee Bentley is pure class—one of the most talented young comedians tearing up the circuit today. Her unique blend of quirky humour and brutally honest tales leaves the audience absolutely weeping (mostly with laughter, mind you!). She’s the crowned winner of Show Me The Funny and the Ireland Regional Final of Funny Women. You might have spotted her on Virgin Media's The Craic Den Comedy Club show. Ashlee likes long walks on the beach and will not rest until she has petted all of the cats.
Plus your MC Brian Gallagher
Brian Gallagher is a fast rising star on the Irish comedy circuit. Smart, cheeky, surreal and irreverent; Gallagher's effortless storytelling and ability to weave reality with the bizarre has made him a hit with audiences all over Europe. He has performed at several festivals including the Vodafone Comedy Carnival and a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Brian is also one of the stars of the hugely popular YouTube channel 'The Try Channel' with millions of views worldwide.
Please note: line-ups can occasionally change.
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Please arrive before showtime. Late arrivals may not be admitted.
Refund Policy: Refunds are available up until the day before the event. Refund requests made on the day of the event will not be accepted unless otherwise stated. Where possible, tickets may be transferred to another date if requested before showtime.