Keith Farnan

Keith Farnan: Money, Money, Money

Well-informed monologue about money

12 Aug 2011

Irish stand-up Keith Farnan has a lively stage presence and off-the-cuff style, with a congenial, raggedy appearance that is equal parts Bee Gee and Celtic Jesus. Such up-beat charisma serves Farnan well for his wandering, socially-conscious…

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The conscience-fuelled Irish comic talks money

26 Jul 2011

While there are few people who are able to laugh at themselves quite like the Irish, recent times have been somewhat trying for Celtic self-mockery. The aftershock of the global financial crisis is still hurting the Emerald Isle and Keith Farnan sees…

Edinburgh Fringe Festival comedy shows to look out for in 2011

Margaret Cho, Todd Barry and Imran Yusuf among 2011 ones to watch

9 Jun 2011

Down List way, we’ve just about recovered from the devastating news that there will be no sign this year of Bo Burnham, Jonny Sweet, Tommy Tiernan or Pappys. But if you think that kind of comedic void can be filled by this year’s galaxy of acts, then…

Edinburgh Comedy Awards shortlist a strong gathering led by Bo Burnham and Josie Long

2010 awards puts two women on shortlist for first time

26 Aug 2010

According to Nica Burns, producer of the Foster’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards, 2010 is ‘a vintage year for comedy,’ and the shortlist for the main award ‘reflects the enormous changes in the comedy landscape’. Of course, this might just be the kind of…

Keith Farnan hits Glasgow after storming Fringe

24 Aug 2010

With a stormingly successful Fringe in his backsack, the Irish fella is trying his hand at the Glasgow game with a weekend at the freshly revamped Jongleurs. Expect intelligent comedy with an eye always on the killer punchline. Jongleurs, Glasgow…

Keith Farnan: Sex Traffic

Facts to gasp at and jokes to die for

9 Aug 2010

One thing you can be certain of with Keith Farnan is that he doesn’t just knock up a show on the train up to Edinburgh. Actually, it’s unlikely that any of the comics do that, but it’s a phrase that’s been doing the rounds for years. With two…

Keith Farnan

A natural comedic talent

11 Aug 2009

Freshly bearded and with a polished hour of new material on racism, intolerance and the literal luck of the Irish, Farnan is in firm control of his pacy, compassionate show. His natural charm bridges the occasional dry spell, and the overall impression…

Comedy Day Planner

29 Jul 2009

Not sure what do you with your time, but really want to see some good comedy? Brian Donaldson helps sketch out your mirthful itinerary between lunchtime and the witching hour, from The Early Edition to Late ‘n’ Live

Keith Farnan

Turning slaughter into comedy

14 Aug 2008

There have been some odd subjects for comedy shows at the Fringe over the years, but the death penalty has to be one of the more unlikely ones. This show (Cruel and Unusual) came about when Irish comic Keith Farnan studied law and spent a spell in…

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Irish comic’s debut shot rips apart America’s attitude to criminal justice

31 Jul 2008

Irish comic’s debut shot rips apart America’s attitude to criminal justice. When Keith Farnan was contemplating his first hour-long show at the Fringe, he wasn’t short of advice from fellow comics. ‘I listened to everyone who had done well and those who…