Galway Comedy Festival, Comedy Acts Page 4
ANDREW MAXWELL
Probably most familiar to us from his regular appearances on The Panel. Andrew’s live performances include the 2006 Secret Policeman’s Ball at The Royal Albert Hall alongside Eddie Izzard, Chevy Chase and Dylan Moran. He has earned himself high-praise on the live and festival circuits for his performance at the Edinburgh Festival and the HBO US Comedy & Arts Festival in Las Vegas. Other credits include the Kilkenny Cat Laughs Festival and the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival. Andrew was recently nominated for a Time Out Live Award for Best Stand-up and future plans include a Irish focused film series for the Guardian website.
“Andrew’s on particularly fantastic form. He’s without doubt the strongest comedian on the circuit right now” - The Daily Telegraph
PATRICK MONAHAN
Patrick has performed his solo shows in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leicester and Manchester. He has also traveled extensively with his material, performing across Europe and the Middle-East. He has appeared on numerous UK TV shows in many guises including ‘Friday Night Jonathan Ross’, “The Catherine Tate Show”, and “The Kumars at No.42”. His animated storytelling style draws on his own experiences growing up in the North East of England of Irish and Iranian Parentage.
“A one man ethnic melting pot, a star in the making” - the Daily Telegraph
JIM MC CUE
At six foot six, Jim McCue stands head and shoulders above the sea of ‘stick to the script’ club comedians. Jim blends thought provoking material and uncanny improv skills with a style that actually encourages audience participation. Featured on Comedy Central, Comcast Comedy Spotlight and The Boston Comedy Festival and most recently, entertaining the troops in Iraq, Jim’s versatility makes him perfect for any venue; clubs, colleges, corporate, television or film.
