The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Special
The fantastic Patrick Monahan headlines another epic night of comedy supported by at least 4 excellent acts fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe plus a top notch MC.
About The Portobello Comedy Night Fringe Special
A star-in-the-making
Daily Telegraph
Perfect game show host. Tiggerish energy that could power the national grid.
London Evening Standard
Twinkle-toed, mischievousMonahan raised the roof.
The Sun
Bright young talenthigh energy and conviction, his material is great; hes going to go far.
Sunday Times
This gifted livewire commands the stage with a mix of wit and force of personality.
Evening Standard Bruce Dessau
Charming and bounding with enthusiasm.
The List
Lovable stuff.
The Independent Julian Hall
A definite must see.
EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE
Charismatic and positive
www.theedinburghreporter.com
Monahan possesses the rare ability to be hilarious without being outrageous.
THREE WEEKS
There isnt a comic quite like him and his hugs alone are worth the price of admission.
www.thenewcurrent.co.uk
With the fabulous MARY BOURKE (MC)
The headliner by comparIson shines out like an emerald in a cowpat .A softly spoken irish women with an erudite wit and a veterans delivery . I hope the young competition entrants were chastened and inspired by seeing her “. – East anglian Daily Times
“Intelligent comedy that’s also feriously funny …..Ms Bourke combines a natural charisma with some very well crafted clever material ” THE IRISH WORLD
“Catch her act before she becomes a (complete and utter ) cult ” WILLIAM COOK THE GUARDIAN
“One of the best female stand ups I’ve seen recently ” THE STAGE
And featuring the brilliant JJ WHITEHEAD
“A genuine gift for saying the most outrageous things in the most disarmingly charming fashion” – John Coulbourn, Toronto Sun”
“Exudes a positive desire to entertain. More so than the visceral style we’ve become accustomed to on the circuit.” – The List
“Blistering… hysterical… the audience lap up every word” – Metro
“First class, few late night comics this good.” Kate Copstick, – The Scotsman
The same mix of control and on-stage charisma as a young Alan Davies.
THE HERALD
PLUS 2 special guests!
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