Dara O Briain Talks Funny, Live in London

The hugely popular Irish stand-up and brilliant host of BBC 2’s Mock the Week, Dara O Briain releases his second live stand up DVD – Dara O Briain Talks Funny, Live in London, on Friday 14th November. The show was filmed in front a live audience at London’s Hammersmith Apollo.

Renowned for his topical humour, story-telling and relentless delivery this show brings together hilarious anecdotes and top-class audience banter. Among other things Dara will be taking joy in the death of a magician, discovering a naked man in his hotel room and protesting over the on-going war on bacteria.

As well as the critically acclaimed show, the DVD also features an exclusive extras package which will include Dara’s sell out show at Dublin’s Vicar Street and a personal, critical review by comedian / actor David Mitchell and Dara himself on the contents to the DVD.

Since 2006, Dara O Briain’s profile has risen considerably and the Irish comedian is now a household name in the UK. On top of his growing reputation around the world as a leading comedian, Dara has also been busy with numerous television projects. As well as the hugely popular_ Mock the Week_, he also appeared last Christmas in the BBC 2 special_ Three Men in Another Boat_, which featured Griff Rhys Jones and Rory McGrath and received record ratings of 4 million viewers. He also appeared in December hosting BBC 1’s_ Live at the Apollo_ and later that month BBC 2 transmitted his own one-man show Dara O Briain Live at the Theatre Royal.

‘A master-class in intelligent stand-up…It’s thoughtful stuff, impeccably delivered. With material this strong, you don’t need gimmicks’ The Guardian

‘Dara O Briain is rapidly turning into one of the most in- demand comedy presenters around, and his effortless comic presence has also ensured he’s one of the hottest tickets’ The Independent

‘If you want a comic who can hold an audience in the palm of his hand for
two hours, here’s your man’ The Times

DARA O BRIAIN TALKS FUNNY – LIVE IN LONDON,
Released by Universal Pictures Ltd on Friday 14th November 2008 – 20 euro

Audio download and CD also available.
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