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Laugh your way into spring with Punchline’s 6th season at University Concert Hall

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This season’s Punchline Comedy Series lineup features a stellar cast of comedic talent that you won’t want to miss.

University Concert Hall (UCH) is excited to announce its 6th season of the Punchline Comedy Series this spring

University Concert Hall (UCH) is excited to announce its 6th season of the Punchline Comedy Series this spring
Hosted by Tom O’Mahony the Punchline is a leading comedy series, dedicated to bringing the best comedic talent to Limerick

Hosted by Tom O’Mahony the Punchline is a leading comedy series, dedicated to bringing the best comedic talent to Limerick. The 1,000-seater UCH transforms into an intimate 380-seat comedy club for the series with three nights of laughter featuring top-notch comedy acts in the draped UCH Space.

This season’s lineup features a stellar cast of comedic talent that you won’t want to miss.

Tuesday, 27th February: John Colleary brings a night of gut-busting hilarity to the UCH stage. Known as one of the most in-demand comics in the land, Colleary has not only co-written and starred in IFTA-nominated shows such as “The Savage Eye” and “Irish Pictorial Weekly,” but he has also left audiences in stitches with his performances on “Stand & Deliver” and “The Panel.” A talented actor and mimic, Colleary has entertained over 100,000 comedy fans throughout Ireland, supporting Tommy Tiernan on his sold-out tomfoolery tour.


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Tuesday, 5th March: Elena Gabrielle’s satirical look on modern relationships teamed with her uproarious musicality has seen her steal the show all over the world. Hailing from Australia and based in Berlin, Gabrielle’s no-holds-barred approach to stand-up comedy has garnered her a massive online following with 40 million-plus views on YouTube. Her intuitive storytelling style, showcased in her solo tours “DIRRTY” and “Addickted,” has taken her to sold-out shows across 65 countries.

Tuesday, 12th March: writer, UCH Panto star, and broadcaster Bernard O’Shea brings a night of Irish wit and humour to UCH. A twice-published author, and bestseller with “My Wife is Married to a Feckin’ Eejit,” he has had an impressive radio career and starred in hit TV series such as “Bridget and Eamon”. O’Shea continues to leave audiences in stitches with his unique take on life, showcased in his latest project, “How to be Incredible Average (Life’s answer to Happiness).”

Ticket Information:

Single Show: €15

Special Offer: All three shows for €30

Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your tickets for The Punchline’s 6th Season – Book your seats now and get ready to laugh until your sides ache!

Tickets at uch.ie or 061 331549
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