Irish comedian, actor and podcaster Gearóid Farrelly returns for his sixth hour at the Fringe and to the Assembly George Square - The Crate, with his first new show since 2022.
‘Gearóid Rage’ will see him touch on many of the things that boil his blood. Gearóid is angry. And when Gearóid is angry, he gets funny. Everything from his make believe children to the wellness trends that are supposed to make you calm, like massages and tranquility rooms. It’s the little things that really annoy him. From trying to sell stuff online and the absolutely nonsense that ensues to just trying to enjoy some telly in the evening.
As a card carrying gay for over 20 years, Gearóid is always surprised when he accidentally jumps back in the closet. But it’s hard remembering to be out and proud all the time. And unsurprisingly, he is pissed off about that too. He is in a long-term relationship with a wonderful comedy-hating scientist. Hear how he delves into the many fights you can have when you’re past looking at all the reasons you love someone and are challenged with finding the reasons to simply tolerate them. Because that is long term love. But that is why this show is important. When you loose the repression, what’s left? It’s rage and Gearóid’s rage is fun and hilarious.
In 2012 Gearóid made his solo debut at the Edinburgh Festival with his show, Turbulence. He has had three solo tours and been tour support for Sarah Millican, Patton Oswalt and Joanne McNally. In 2018 he appeared at the 3 Arena in Dublin in front of 15,000 people as part of a star-studded show for Comic Relief. Last year Gearóid embarked on a sold-out tour of UK and Ireland tour of his latest stand-up hour Glamour Hammer.
Gearóid Farrelly’s ‘Gearóid Rage’ is at the Assembly George Square – The Crate @ 7.20pm until August 25, for tickets go to www.edfringe.com
What is the last thing you do before you go onstage (apart from check your flies and/or check your knickers aren't sticking out of your skirt and check for spinach between your teeth)
I usually remember something I have forgotten to do, that I now can’t do anything about, because I am about to do a show. Call my mother back, change the cats water, collect someone from the airport. Then I spend the whole show worrying about the thing I haven’t done. When I come off stage I will be on a high so forget what it was. Then the next day I’ll get a text from my mother telling me what a good son my brother is.
What irritates you?
It costs nothing to be nice. I’ve no patience for people who make the world a harder place to be. People who are negative or dismissive drive me crazy.
What is the most dangerous thing you have ever done?
I was filming a documentary in Africa and when I was going to bed in a cabin I realised there was a poisonous snake in my room. The most dangerous thing I have done is jump over a poisonous snake with my trousers half-off.
What is the most stupid thing you have ever done?
Depends who you ask. My parents would probably say giving up a pensionable job to be a comedian. I would not seeing my gorgeous cat for a whole month to go to Edinburgh. I once bought a small fridge on a Japanese website and when it arrived it was a wallet. That was quite embarrassing because I really needed a fridge and I already had a wallet.
What has surprised you the most during your career in comedy?
It’s true that in comedy you never know what is around the corner. I’m always surprised that this is how I make my living. I’m also surprised by how competitive comedians can be. It’s a surefire way to make yourself miserable and ruin what is the greatest job in the world.
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