Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show

Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show

Directed by Paul Wheeler

Produced by Open Mike Productions

2010102 min7.4 / 10

A high-energy stand-up comedy special built on sharp observational humor, audience interaction, and infectious warmth.

Dara O Briain - This Is the Show was recorded in front of a sell-out crowd on the final date of his record-breaking nine nights at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo. Dara is on top form as he effortlessly mixes off the cuff audience interaction with razor sharp material and a star studded finale that almost puts Hollywood to shame. "O Briain is loud and large and fast and feisty...............but the way he tells 'em is a joy" - The Times "O Briain has a laser eye for the absurd and the spurious amid the too-much-stuff with which we shore up our hapless lives" - The Guardian "Breakneck genius...... the entire audience was hanging on every sentence. And every sentence ended in a laugh. It was stuffed with dazzling observations, vivid vignettes and glorious gags." Evening Standard

Questions people ask

  • Is Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 98% of films.

  • Is Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Does Dara Ó Briain: This Is the Show end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

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82/ 100

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