Craic Den Comedy Club @ Workman’s Club – Kevin Gildea, Jordan Robinson, Chris Watts, Edwin Sammon + Matt Richardson! 9:30PM SHOW
Event Date:
3 August, 2024
Event Time:
9:30 pm
Event Location:
Workman
SATURDAY 3RD AUGUST – LATE SHOW
Doors 9pm / Show at 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 millions of views on social media, The Craic Den will deliver you an abundance of laughs all evening.
Kevin Gildea
Kevin Gildea is a comedian, writer, award winning playwright, interviewer, Irish Times book reviewer and potential novelist. Kevin has gigged all over Britain and Ireland and the rest of the known world – from Singapore to Sligo. He’s headlined gigs in Johannesburg and Cape Town and regularly plays all the major comedy festivals in Ireland – The Electric Picnic, ATN, The Vodafone Comedy Festival in the Iveagh Gardens, The Galway Comedy Festival, Kilkenomics
As a TV art’s reporter he has interviewed – amongst others – Terry Gilliam, Will Self, Eddie Izzard, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy.
‘Highly original and Explosively funny’ The Sunday Times
He’s one of the most daring and committed comedians at work right now. Brave, unafraid and compelling…..and very, very funny.’ Tommy Tiernan
‘Comedy on another level.’ The Irish Times
Jordan Robinson
Jordan Robinson is a 30 year old stand up comedian hailing from Belfast. Even though he has only been performing for a few short years he has gigged with biggest and the best acts on the island of Ireland and also internationally. His credits include two sold out runs of his first solo show “Pig Heart” which was picked for the Glasgow International comedy festival. With his upcoming second solo show “Tin Man” coming to Derry, Newry and Belfast in the coming months Jordan is definitely an act to see.
Chris Watts
One of Ireland’s most promising young comedians, Chris started his comedy career in 2021 and has already performed in iconic Irish venues, including Róisín Dubh and Workman’s Club; won the coveted Toilet Duck Award at TedFest 2023; worked with Karl Spain, Danny O’Brien and Deirdre O’Kane.
Matt Richardson
Since then Matt has firmly established himself as one of the UK’s most exciting young performers and presenters – hosting the drive-time show on Virgin Radio. His TV credits include co-hosting the Xtra Factor alongside Caroline Flack, Co-Hosting Celebrity Haunted Hotel Live! Alongside Christine Lampard and helming the live spin off show alone, two one-off documentaries for ITV2 – Pampered Pooches, Hollywood and Meet The Family Guys, a series regular role on Viral Tap (ITV2), Nevermind The Buzzcocks, Celebrity Juice, Sweat The Small Stuff, Big Brothers Bit on the Side, Fake Reaction, Its Not Me It’s You, I’m a Celebrity Get Me out of here Now! and countless other shows.
In 2013 Matt headed out on his first ever award-winning tour ‘Hometown Hero’ in 2013. It was to 54 dates into sping 2014.
High wattage charisma from a talented young comic whos star is on the rise
THE GUARDIAN
Sharp, Funny and Warm
HEAT MAGAZINE
He’s brash, slick and full of mildly laddish but self-deprecating stories, all delivered with an irresistible twinkle. Richardson may be full of self-confidence but he’s got broad appeal to back up the cockiness.
THE GUARDIAN
Your host for the night:
Edwin Sammon
Comedian & Presenter Edwin Sammon, is an Offaly native and has established himself as one of the most popular comedians in the country over the last few years, his unpredictable and crowd pleasing style saw him win the Tedfest Golden Toilet Duck award in 2011 and led to him supporting the likes of Jason Byrne, Phil Jupitus and Ardal O’Hanlon while performing at major festivals and comedy clubs across Ireland and the U.K.
Comedian & Presenter Edwin, later went on to appear on RTE’s New Comedy Awards and in 2013 he was part of the sold out nationwide “Lads Of Comedy ” tour. Edwin has also starred as Fr. Gabriel in RTE’s latest sitcom ” Bridget and Eamon ” and has been touring his first stand up special “Edwin Sammon vs Cancer ” while taking over the news desk on Republic Of Telly.
“Sharply Written, Brilliantly Performed.” Totally Dublin
“Edwin Sammon was the find of the night…deploying some perfectly described imagery…which should offer something for everyone”. Chortle
WORKMAN’S CLUB, 10 WELLINGTON QUAY, Dublin 2, D02 VX36
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* Please arrive before the show start time (9:30pm). Late arrivals may have to stand up the back or be refused entry.
** Refund Policy: refunds will be granted up until the day of the event. Refunds will not be given if applied for on the day of the event (Unless otherwise stated) however can be swapped for another date if permitted.
***Lineups Subject to change.