Kevin Gildea, Edwin Sammon + Guests. 9:30pm

Sat 6th December: Kevin Gildea, Edwin Sammon, Paddy Armas + Guests.

Venue: Peadar Kearney’s Pub – basement.

Doors: 9:30pm / Show 10:00pm.

Join us every night at In Stitches Comedy Club Dublin for the ultimate Irish comedy gig experience! Recognised as one of the best comedy shows in Dublin, we bring together top Irish and international comedians for a night packed with laughter, banter, and unforgettable punchlines. Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, our Dublin comedy club guarantees top-tier entertainment in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Don’t miss our amazing drink and ticket deals — grab your entry and first drink at one great price! For the funniest comedy night in Dublin, In Stitches is the place to be!

Lineup subject to change:

Kevin Gildea

“Very unique and incredibly humorous.” The Sunday Times.

He is among the boldest and, moreover, most dedicated comedians working today. “Brave, fearless, captivating, and incredibly funny.” – Tommy Tiernan.

“Comic on a whole new level.” The Irish Times.

From Singapore to Sligo, Kevin has performed throughout the United Kingdom, Ireland, and, in addition, the rest of the world. He frequently performs at all of Ireland’s main comedy festivals, including Kilkenomics, the Galway Comedy Festival, the Electric Picnic, ATN, and, furthermore, the Paddy Power Comedy Festival in the Iveagh Gardens. He has also, notably, headlined shows in Johannesburg and Cape Town. At the Edinburgh Comedy Festival, he frequently appears, demonstrating his widespread appeal.

“Very unique and incredibly humorous.” The Sunday Times.

He is among the boldest and most dedicated comedians working today. “Brave, fearless, captivating, and incredibly funny.” – Tommy Tiernan.

“Comic on a whole new level.” The Irish Times.

Furthermore, a book was written and performed by Kevin in the short film ‘No, No, No,’ which was nominated for an Irish Film and Television Award.

In addition, he wrote and performed in the very short Irish Film Board film “The Invention of the Lightbulb,” and starred in the feature film ‘Separation Anxiety,’ as well as appearing in the feature ‘The Crooked Mile.’ Additionally he just finished acting in a lovely new short film ‘Lift.’

Notably, Kevin is an award-winning playwright, short story writer (RTE and The Winter Papers), actor, and book reviewer (Irish Times). Additionally he has performed a regular radio column for RTE’s Arena and recently, he’s just finished a novel.

Overall, he has nearly 30 years of experience as a writer and performer: he has acted onstage, on radio (BBC4), on TV (BBC 2, RTE), and on film; he has also written for all – plays, stand-up, songs, and sketches.

“On The Works TV art’s show, he interviewed Terry Gilliam, Eddie Izzard, Will Self, and Kermit the Frog. Additionally, live he has interviewed Paul Howard, Eoin Colfer, Maeve Higgins, Jon Ronson, and Nell Zink.

Furthermore, he has run workshops, been a mentor for The International Literary Festival Dublin, and has been a script editor for many TV comedy shows.

Edwin Sammon

Edwin Sammon has been a comedian for nearly two decades and has supported the likes of Jason Byrne, Deirdre O’Kane, Ardal O’Hanlon and Tommy Tiernan while playing every club and comedy festival from Edinburgh to America.

Winner of the Tedfest best new comedian award in 2011 he has toured his solo show “Edwin Sammon vs Cancer” in Ireland and the UK and counts Hozier as a fan.

A naturally funny and slightly surreal act that the Irish times called “Hilarious” and Chortle called “the find of the night…Edwin offers something for everyone”. He has appeared on TV as co host of Republic Of Telly and as Fr. Gabriel in the award winning sitcom Bridget and Eamon.

Emman Idama

Nigerian-born Irish comedian Emman Idama has a unique voice and ability to bring the house down. Over 12 years to the present time he spend his time mastering his craft on stage. Wille starting his comedy career in Ireland he manage to featured on some Irish television shows. such as on RTE1 – “The Year That’s In It” in 2015 and also on RTE2 with show such as “The House of Craic” (writer & star), “Laughter In The Eye” – Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway, “Electric Picnic”, “This is Ireland” in 2016 (writer / star) – Des Bishop’s.

Emman Idama eventually getting his big break on UK television in 2023 on the third series of Comedy Central Live and the list goes on. Before getting on the UK Comedy circuits he performed at all the comedy club in Ireland and broke into some comedy festival in the country for example Paddy Power Comedy Festival, Vodafone Comedy Carnival, Galway Arts Festival, Longitude and more.

In 2019 he enter Chortle Student Comedy competition. All in all he made it to the finals. As a result of that got the opportunity to perform at Latitude festival. Following the finale at the Edinburgh fringe festival Steve Bennett reviewed all the acts and spoke highly of Emman Idama as shown below.

‘Emman Idama is a more effervescent source of energy, just the thing to keep the spirits up. Idama establishes himself as a warm, charming and thoroughly engaging performer.’ – Chortle

That same year he performed in venues such as 3Olympia Theatre Dublin, Waterfront Hall Belfast, Aylesbury Waterside England, The Laughter Lounge Dublin and many more high profile club in Ireland.

In due time he worked his way up from open mic nights to his first ever paid spot. Making himself a regular paid act at establish clubs. Performing at establish clubs like The Stand, Glee, Monkey Barrel, The Empire, Backyard Comedy Club and more around England. Also being a regular headliner in Ireland at clubs like Comedy at The International, The Crunch Comedy Club and more.

Eventually more opportunity be the opening act for the likes of Jamali Maddix, Seann Patton, Seann Walsh and Eric Cantona. Hot press 2020 and 2021 “Comedian of The Year” nomination was another recognition gained to post his profile.

At this present time Emman is now a resident host at In Stitches Comedy Club Dublin Ireland. Wile making a name for him self in Ireland and the UK he occasionally traveling around Europe, American

Television, Writing and Radio Credits:

U&DAVE TV – Rosie Jones’s Disability Comedy Extravaganza.
>Comedy Central – Live Series 3.
>UTV Northern Ireland – “Secrets of the Comedy Circuit”.
>RTE2 – The House of Craic (writer / star), Laughter In The Eye Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway, Electric Picnic, Des Bishop’s “This is Ireland”, in 2016 (writer / star).
RTE 1 – The Year That’s In It 2015.
RTE pulse radio presenter Every Friday at 12-2.

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Paddy Armas

Paddy is a Dublin based comic who has been doing comedy for around 2 years now. Despite his obvious depression he is recent winner of a bray gong show and has previously won the inaugural halfpenny inn comedy competition in 2021, a stitches gong and the Bailey Laughs St Patrick’s day gong show last year. You’ll see him at the major Dublin clubs talking about his bowels and continuing traumas. Not to be missed!

Craig Moran

Craig Moran is Irish Comedian that started doing stand up late in life at the age of 27. Once he began, he never looked back. He is a regular at all the major comedy clubs in Ireland. Gigging with the best acts and playing to large international audiences.

Craig is an Anecdotal comedian, telling hilarious stories with act outs that’ll have you bursting with laughter! Growing up as the middle child in the family, being the class clown & always wanting to be the centre of attention making him perfect for stand up!

Location: Peadar Kearney’s Pub, 64 Dame St, Temple Bar, Dublin, D02 RT72.

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