EMMAN IDAMA, LEAH RENEE, MARTINA IPSA + GUESTS 7:00PM DOORS
🕐7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
📍PEADAR KEARNEY’S PUB
💳FROM €14.00 – €280.00
Saturday 21st March In Stitches Comedy Club Dublin
Emman Idama, Leah Renee, Martina Ipsa, Craig Moran (Host) + Special Guests.
Venue: Peadar Kearney’s Pub – basement.
Doors: 7:00pm / Show 7:30pm.
In Stitches Comedy Club, located in the basement of Peadar Kearney’s Pub in Dublin, is a must-visit comedy club Dublin and a top pick for things to do in Dublin on a Saturday night. First of all, this lively den delivers nonstop laughter, mixing the comfort of a cosy lounge with the buzz of a packed bar. Moreover, as an international comedy club, In Stitches hosts professional stand up comedy Dublin and high-quality comedy gigs every week. With great craic, drink deals on offer, and a welcoming crowd, it’s the perfect spot for a memorable comedy show Dublin. Whether you’re looking for comedy tonight or searching for comedy near me, In Stitches brings the best of comedy Dublin underground.
Saturday Night Comedy Lineup – subject to change:
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 spends his time mastering his craft on stage. He started his comedy career in Ireland. While there, he managed to feature on Irish television shows such as; RTE1 – “The Year That’s In It” in 2015. On RTE2, he appeared in “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, and the list goes on.
Idama eventually got his big break on UK television in 2023. This occurred on the third series of Comedy Central Live. Before getting on the UK Comedy circuits he performed at all the comedy clubs in Ireland. He also broke into festivals in the country like Paddy Power Comedy Festival, Vodafone Comedy Carnival, Galway Arts Festival, Longitude and more.
In 2019 he entered the Chortle Student Comedy competition. He made it to the finals. As a result, he got the opportunity to perform at the Latitude Festival.
Following the finale at the Edinburgh fringe festival Steve Bennett reviewed all the acts and spoke highly of 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, and Aylesbury Waterside England. He also performed at The Laughter Lounge Dublin and many more high profile clubs in Ireland.
In due time he worked his way up from open mic nights to his first ever paid spot. He made himself a regular paid act at established clubs like The Stand, Glee, Monkey Barrel, The Empire, and Backyard Comedy Club. He also performed at more venues around England. Additionally, he headlined regularly in Ireland clubs such as The International, The Crunch Comedy Club and more.
Eventually came the opportunity to be the opening act for the likes of Jamali Maddix, Sean Patton, Seann Walsh and Eric Cantona. Hot press 2020 and 2021 “Comedian of The Year” nomination was another recognition added to his credits.
At this present time Emman is now a resident host at In Stitches Comedy Club Dublin Ireland. While making a name for himself in Ireland and the UK he occasionally travels around Europe and America. Embarking on this global journey, Emman Idama continues to charm audiences far and wide.
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.
Leah Renee
Bio to come.
Martina IpšaMartina Ipša was one of the people that helped create the stand up comedy scene in Slovenia. It’s has been active since 2005, is still present and stronger than ever.
While considered the best female comedian in her country after performing more than 100 times in three languages. Regarded as one of the best female in the region. Also she created two TV shows, written three plays, co-written two movie screenplays. Additionally Martina Ipša worked as a morning show radio host and hosted a cooking talk show.
Comedy Central featured her in the show Stand Up and More. A television aired a 20-minute comedy special produced by Martina. Including performing at all the biggest stand up comedy festivals in the region: Festival Lent, Hit stand up, Festival Panč (SLO), Hit stand up Bosnia, Best of regional stand up (CRO), StandUp Fest (SRB). She has performed in Luxemburg, Switzerland, Austria, Bolgarija, Montenegro, Bosnia and Hercegovina, Srbija, Croatia and of course Slovenia. She receivedaninvitation to perform in The Netherlands as one of six European comedians in a special European stand-up comedy event.
In 2022 she also opened for Ari Shaffir for his performance in Ljubljana. She is touring her special Vsi so nori razen nas “Everyone is crazy except us,” which is regarded as her best work to date.
She performs in English, Croatian and Slovenian.
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!
**Refund Policy: To clarify all bookings are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. The only exception to this policy is if the event you have booked for is cancelled by In Stitches Comedy. If a force major occurrence such as government restrictions on live events a refund issued automatically.
In conclusion Peadar Kearney Pub offers a great unique night for lovers of comedy and live tradition Irish music. In short we have live music and comedy every night of the week.
