Tuesday, 1 July 2008

Chris Rock to make Irish debut

American comedian and Hollywood star Chris Rock will perform in Ireland this September as part of the International Comedy Festival.
Rock, one of the world's most popular stand-up performers, will be making his debut Irish performance as part of the event. 
The talented comedian has successfully made the transition to acting, and has appeared in 'Lethal Weapon 4'; 'Head of State'; and 'The Longest Yard'.
He will play Dublin's Olympia Theatre on Thursday 4 September, though extra dates are expected to be added.
The comedy festival will take place in the capital over three weeks from 1 - 20 September and will also feature Police Academy's Michael Winslow; Rich Hall; The Mighty Boosh; Jimmy Carr; and Ricky Tomlinson.
Tickets for the festival go on-sale tomorrow at 9am.