KEVIN GILDEA

Kevin Gildea 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.

“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 Gildea 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.’

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.