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A rising star in the US and a massive name in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive comic observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy.
He came to Irish fame with TV shows, The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage working different jobs in Ireland, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas of four major Irish cities, and In The Name Of The Fada (2008, winner of the IFTA Best TV Series Award) about when he decided to learn Irish from scratch and perform a 60-minute stand-up comedy routine in the Irish language.
In 2010, Des wrote his most personal show called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond, inspired by his father, Mike who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bishop won an Irish Book Of The Year Award for his memoir of the same name, and brought a solo show version to the Edinburgh Fringe to widespread acclaim and five-star reviews. In 2013, Bishop went to Beijing, China to learn Mandarin. He is now fluent and the show about his experience, Breaking China was another major hit series with another acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Des has appeared on many live stand-up shows including Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (BBC), Live at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Australia's Spicks and Specks (ABC). He was also the star of HBO's A Comic's Climb, his Aspen Comedy Festival debut in 2005.
He has released five hit stand-up specials and his new digital special, Of All People comes out Oct 22, 2024 on 800 Pound Gorilla Media after his specials One Day You'll Understand (RTE 2018) and Made in China (Universal 2015).
Des had a great show. Lots of laughs throughout the night. The intro comedians were funny as well. Punchline's venue is the right size to enjoy the show close up, and the food/drinks are reasonably priced.
Loved the show and feel Des Bishop is the best comedian out there right now. His bits and his crowd work are high level. So So funny.
Definitely recommended this comedian - he was hilarious, and who knew “easy on the eyes”!! Stellar show! everything went smoothly with tickets and the venue . My seats were bad , at first but luckily there were 2 seats elsewhere - if all 4 of my guests would have come we’d have been behind a pole …. Not sure if GA is first come seating ?
Many belly laughs - Had a great time at the show - Highly recommend!
Opening act was funny. Des was hysterical. Great show! Come back soon Des!
Des Bishop’s show in New York Sunday night was exceptionally funny. His wit and charm stem from his Irish-American background & long stint in Ireland. His comedy blends clever Irish witticisms with sharp observational humor, making his performance both refreshing and hilarious. Whether he's diving into cultural differences, personal experiences, or everyday quirks, Bishop's ability to connect with audiences is impressive. His energy on stage, combined with his thoughtful and often self-deprecating humor, leaves audiences laughing throughout his shows. A true master of comedic timing, Bishop's material feels both relatable and original, making him a standout in the comedy scene.
I had a fun night out at the Des Bishop show. He was hilarious! I love the passion that he puts into telling the stories. I really related to all the Gen X comedy. Well worth it. I would see his show again.
Des Bishop is a very talented comedian. The two acts before him were also very good. I really enjoyed the show. The venue is okay. The seats were good, but the air conditioning was turned up a little high for my taste. I'm sure if it'd been one of those blistering days I would have been grateful for all that air conditioning.
Does Bishop was fantastic. He was just as good as anticipated after seeing his specials on Netflix and out-takes on TikTok. The venue was great, the staff were so helpful. The wait staff were very efficient - got your food and drinks quickly, closed out your check in time for the show to be over. It was a well oiled machine.
I went to see Des Bishop at Caroline's last night. My face still aches from laughing. I have never, ever, laughed like that. His humor hits all topics and every one on the mark. I think the audience identified with everything he talked about which made it all the more funnier. He'll be here (in the USA) for a while, so look for him.