The Moat Club presents another sparkling comedy for the summer slot. Present Laughter is a brilliant comedy of manners, oozing with charm, panache and verbal wizardry.

Gary Essendine, a self-obsessed actor at the height of his powers and fame, is advancing, with reluctance, into middle age. He is the object of many infatuations – from young society girls to obsessive writers – and is at once addicted to the adulation he attracts and weary of it. “Everybody worships me, it’s nauseating!” cries our histrionic hero. As he prepares for a theatrical tour of Africa, his personal and professional success is threatened when his extra-marital affairs stray too close to home.

Tickets €18/€16

The Moat Club presents another sparkling comedy for the summer slot. Present Laughter is a brilliant comedy of manners, oozing with charm, panache and verbal wizardry.

Gary Essendine, a self-obsessed actor at the height of his powers and fame, is advancing, with reluctance, into middle age. He is the object of many infatuations – from young society girls to obsessive writers – and is at once addicted to the adulation he attracts and weary of it. “Everybody worships me, it’s nauseating!” cries our histrionic hero. As he prepares for a theatrical tour of Africa, his personal and professional success is threatened when his extra-marital affairs stray too close to home.

Tickets €18/€16

The Moat Club presents another sparkling comedy for the summer slot. Present Laughter is a brilliant comedy of manners, oozing with charm, panache and verbal wizardry.

Gary Essendine, a self-obsessed actor at the height of his powers and fame, is advancing, with reluctance, into middle age. He is the object of many infatuations – from young society girls to obsessive writers – and is at once addicted to the adulation he attracts and weary of it. “Everybody worships me, it’s nauseating!” cries our histrionic hero. As he prepares for a theatrical tour of Africa, his personal and professional success is threatened when his extra-marital affairs stray too close to home.

Tickets €18/€16

The Moat Club presents another sparkling comedy for the summer slot. Present Laughter is a brilliant comedy of manners, oozing with charm, panache and verbal wizardry.

Gary Essendine, a self-obsessed actor at the height of his powers and fame, is advancing, with reluctance, into middle age. He is the object of many infatuations – from young society girls to obsessive writers – and is at once addicted to the adulation he attracts and weary of it. “Everybody worships me, it’s nauseating!” cries our histrionic hero. As he prepares for a theatrical tour of Africa, his personal and professional success is threatened when his extra-marital affairs stray too close to home.

Tickets €18/€16

The Moat Club presents another sparkling comedy for the summer slot. Present Laughter is a brilliant comedy of manners, oozing with charm, panache and verbal wizardry.

Gary Essendine, a self-obsessed actor at the height of his powers and fame, is advancing, with reluctance, into middle age. He is the object of many infatuations – from young society girls to obsessive writers – and is at once addicted to the adulation he attracts and weary of it. “Everybody worships me, it’s nauseating!” cries our histrionic hero. As he prepares for a theatrical tour of Africa, his personal and professional success is threatened when his extra-marital affairs stray too close to home.

Tickets €18/€16

From opening for comedy giants like Bill Burr and Dylan Moran to TV appearances on RTE and Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central, Chris has become a standout act. Now a UK favorite, he’s toured Ireland extensively, recorded his first live special in 2019, and balances comedy with fatherhood—delivering fresh, hilarious material with every show.

Tickets €25 plus €1.50 booking fee

Al's brand new show ALGORITHM packs out the laughs with his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy!

★★★★ "Gloriously upbeat...irrepressible stand up storytelling" (Chortle)

★★★★ "Dazzling... Brilliant and very funny!" (The Scotsman)

Book now for a side splitting show from one of Ireland's very few Perrier Award nominated comics! 

Al's brand new show ALGORITHM packs out the laughs with his unique brand of exciting, energetic and fun loving comedy!

★★★★ "Gloriously upbeat...irrepressible stand up storytelling" (Chortle)

★★★★ "Dazzling... Brilliant and very funny!" (The Scotsman)

Book now for a side splitting show from one of Ireland's very few Perrier Award nominated comics! 

Oh, it’s all there! All the trademarks are in evidence in Ardal’s latest show. Beautifully crafted stand-up comedy? Yes.Celebrated use of language? Tick. Lateral thinking, surreal flourishes, sharp observations? Of course. As for the occasional profundity? Maybe. 

Despite his best attempts over many decades to put the world to rights, it is still a colossal mess. And so, Ardal has no choice but to go out on the road again. Like the good comedy doctor he is, he fearlessly diagnoses the various pathologies and neuroses that are currently ravaging humanity. Disclaimer: No solutions provided.  

After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie? With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes. No current idiocy is left unexamined. 

With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, NOT HIMSELF, is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.

Tickets; €30 plus €1.50 online booking fee

Originally from the West of Ireland, Staunton draws on stories, insights, anecdotes and characters from this unique part of the world, and opens them up to a global audience. Years of experience on front of multicultural clubs and theatres have honed a style material which endears him to all races, backgrounds, ages and demographics.

Tickets €22 plus €1.50 booking fee

Following his sell-out toursIreland, the UK and America, Jarlath Regan (“Yer Man” off Instagram) is creating a brand new collection of jokes, stories and hilarious tales. See it before anyone else as Jarlath brings the Under Construction tour to Naas this October. 

Following his sell-out toursIreland, the UK and America, Jarlath Regan (“Yer Man” off Instagram) is creating a brand new collection of jokes, stories and hilarious tales. See it before anyone else as Jarlath brings the Under Construction tour to Naas this October. 

Get ready for an evening of hilarious stand-up comedy in Naas as Jimmy Jests brings his brand-new live show, Who’s Laughing Now?, to the Moat Theatre & Café in Naas.

Known for his uniquely Irish humor, Jimmy transforms everyday situations into side-splitting comedy, ensuring you leave with a huge grin. An internet sensation, Jimmy has entertained audiences for years with his viral comedy sketches—now, he’s bringing the laughs live on stage in an intimate theatre setting.

Building on the success of his 2022 tour It’s A Turf Life, this show offers a rare chance to experience Jimmy’s comedic take on Irish life up close and personal.

Make a night of it—grab a coffee/drink in our café/bar before the show!

🎤 Irish comedy sensation Emma Doran is back on tour with her brand-new stand-up show Emmaculate, hitting stages across the UK and Ireland in 2025/26. Known for her sharp wit, viral online sketches, and best-selling book Mad, Isn’t It?, Emma brings her unfiltered take on family life, womanhood, and modern relationships to the spotlight in a night packed with laughs, chaos, and brutally honest storytelling.

As seen on The Tommy Tiernan Show, LOL: Last One Laughing, and The Late Late Show, and heard on hit podcasts like You’re Grounded and Keep It Tight, Emma has become one of Ireland’s most beloved and talked-about comedians. Don’t miss your chance to catch this hilarious, no-holds-barred show live—guaranteed to leave you laughing long after the lights go down. 🎭✨

Tickets €28 plus €1.50 booking fee

Bernard is a stand-up comedian, broadcaster and bestselling author. His first book, My Wife is Married to a Feckin’ Eejit, became a bestseller.

A familiar voice on Irish radio, Bernard co-hosted Breakfast Republic on 2FM and IRadio Breakfast before becoming a regular contributor to The Ray Darcy Show and RTE Radio 1. He also writes a weekly column for the Irish Examiner, sharing his unique take on life with readers.

On TV, Bernard co-wrote and starred in RTÉ’s hit series The Republic of Telly, Bridget and Eamon and in shows like Marty and Bernard: On the Road Again and Bernard’s Working Comics. 

Our comedic adventurer returns with a brand new stand-up show, packed to the brim with tall tales and hilarious stories.

Join the star of The Blame Game, Live at the Apollo, QI and Celebrity Chase as he ponders the eternal question:
“If it ain't broke, should he fix it?”

It’s Wine O’Clock - Comedy - with Norma Sheahan

Directed By Michael Scott

Whatever drink tickles your tits til Friday, be it whores on Coors, troubles on Bubbles, frisky on Whiskey or zero craic on zero alcohol.

Naughty Norma is newly divorced, horny as hell and believes 50 is the new 30.

Tickets: €28.50 plus €1.50 online booking fee

Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy as the unstoppable Jason Byrne takes the stage! With his trademark energy, razor-sharp wit, and off-the-wall improvisation, Jason delivers a high-octane performance that keeps audiences in stitches. Don’t miss the chance to see one of the most exciting and inventive comedians in the business live at our theatre!

Renowned for his quick thinking, outrageous storytelling, and brilliantly unpredictable audience interactions, Jason has cemented his status as one of the UK and Ireland’s top comedians. A regular at the Edinburgh Fringe and a familiar face on TV, his shows are packed with side-splitting moments and non-stop laughter. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to his comedy, this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Sinéad Culbert: I’m No Wonder Woman

In her brand new stand up show, one half of comedy duo DirtBirds, Sinéad Culbert explores the extreme dangers of growing up in the 80’s, the pitfalls of parenting, the myths about marriage and the genuine joy of not giving a shit!

Tickets €21.50 plus €1.50 booking fee

When Barbara O’Flaherty turns up for a boob job and is mistaken for world-famous surgeon Dr. Barb Flaheejay, she decides to roll with it. After all, how hard can surgery be?

With hoovers used for liposuction, sleeping tablets for anesthetic, and patients queueing up for monz jobs and dodgy enhancements, Barbara’s in deep — literally. Throw in an escaped convict demanding a makeover, a patient named Alotta Fagina and her deadpan sister Majella for a nip & tuck spectacular, and you've got a comedy that’s larger than life... and getting bigger by the minute!

Packed with innuendo, slapstick, and belly laughs, Nip & Tuck is pure madness in scrubs. Whether you’re in it for the boobs, the banter, or just a good night out — this is the show for you.

Strictly Over 18’s

Tickets €28 plus €1.50 booking fee

From Anne Gildea, the woman who taught you How to Get The Menopause and Enjoy It, returns with her fabulous, hilarious show, Further Adventures in WOMANING. Come along and find out what everyone has been talking about!

Anne weaves a pant-wetting path through a changing half century of womany stuff – exploring the world of the feminine, the mammy, the twerky dancer. From 18-hour girdles and Housewives of The Year, to ripped influencer grannies pumping iron on Insta, from the Sunday drive to the spa break, the joys of Angel Delight and the mystery of the chiffon scarf test, and much, much more.

Tickets €23 plus €1.50 booking fee.