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Established in 1992, THE COMEDY IMPROV have continued to parade their unique brand of improvised humour the world over, despite international diplomatic efforts.


"The improvisation is spot on, imaginative and hilarious" - The Independent - UK

THE COMEDY IMPROV have just finished a second radio series of the imaginatively titled Comedy Improv Radio Show. With little or no provocation, they remain determined to rip up the rulebook, and persist in astonishing crowds at home and abroad.


". it's bordering on amazing how quick their wit is . razor sharp" - Beat - Melbourne


Faster than comedy, more convincing than acting, and funnier than anything, THE COMEDY IMPROV have played with renowned improvisers such as The Second City, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and cast members of The Simpsons &apm; Cheers. As well as playing The Edinburgh and Melbourne Festivals, THE COMEDY IMPROV are one of few acts to be regularly invited back to the Kilkenny festival.

"Absolutely amazing . hilariously funny. The audience, are in stitches." - Hot Press - Dublin

This year, THE COMEDY IMPROV are also writing and performing a new radio medical spoof 'gr' for The Gerry Ryan Show. What next for these astounding talents? Er . your club, maybe


"A riotous finale of improvised comedy" - In Press - Melbourne

THE COMEDY IMPROV are the very best at what they do. Why not come and see just what that is any Monday night in the International Bar, Dublin, where Ian Coppinger, Brendan Dempsey, Tara Flynn, Michelle Read, and Paul Tylak keep the funniest secret in comedy.


"Nuclear powered and riotously funny" - The Irish Times



Eddie Bannon
Des Bishop
Jason Byrne
Ian Coppinger
Neil Delamere
Brendan Dempsey
Tara Flynn
PJ Gallagher
John Henderson
Maeve Higgins
Adam Hills
Colum McDonnell
Patrick McDonnell
Gerry Mallon
Barry Murphy
Dara O'Briain
David O'Doherty
Deirdre O'Kane
Andrew Stanley
Comedy Improv
Dermot Whelan