Alex Kealy is a stand-up comedian who mixes smart political material with self-deprecation and relatable observations. In his first year of performing, he reached the final of the prestigious So You Think You’re Funny competition. He has since taken five hours of stand-up to the Edinburgh Fringe, including 2019’s ‘Rationale’, which made The Guardian’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe. Meanwhile, on the live circuit, he does full weekends at The Glee Club venues, Komedia and Monkey Barrel, in addition to sets at The Comedy Store. He’s also supported Ivo Graham, Shaparak Khorsandi and Tom Rosenthal on their national tours.

 

An in-demand joke writer, Alex regularly writes for shows including Mock The Week (BBC Two), The News Quiz and The Now Show (both BBC Radio 4), as well as Turtle Canyon Comedy’s Grave New World (‘a fresh perspective, stylised writing and high gag rate’ - Beyond The Joke). His comedy has been listed in the top Jokes of the Edinburgh Fringe by The Guardian, The Telegraph, The Mirror, The Evening Standard, The Independent, iNews, The Scotsman and The Huffington Post. He has also been tipped by The Edinburgh Evening News as one of “5 Comedians To See If You Like James Acaster”. 

 

In radio work, Alex recently appeared on The Now Show on BBC Radio 4 and is a frequent guest co-host of political comedy podcast Trashfuture (other guests have included Rob Delaney, Owen Jones, Josie Long and Mark Watson). One of Alex’s forthcoming projects is Gig Pigs, a podcast he co-hosts with Ivo Graham where comedian guests are taken to a live music gig and then give their verdict afterwards. Guests lined up include Phil Wang, Tom Rosenthal and Rose Matafeo.

Soho Theatre, London

Common Ground, Oxford

 

Cambridge, The Junction

Brighton, Komedia

Edinburgh, Monkey Barrel

Bath, Rondo Theatre

 

Belfast, Accidental Theatre

 

Maidenhead, Norden Arts Centre

 

Reading, South Street Arts Centre

 

Bristol, The Alma Theatre