SIMON O’KEEFFE
COMEDIAN, WRITER, MC
One of the most popular figures on the Irish comedy scene, Simon has been a pro comedian since 2005, working with the likes of Jim Gaffigan, Michelle Buteau (Netflix), Dan Soder (Billions) and many more. He has headlined shows in every part of Ireland, more than 40 major UK towns and cities, over a dozen European countries, plus Canada, Japan and he is about to embark on his first US tour.
He was the first comedian to ever perform at Oxegen, Ireland’s largest music festival, and has performed every year at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival, Ireland’s largest. His North American debut came last year at the Edmonton Comedy Festival.
A prolific writer, Simon has written for numerous hit TV shows on Irish television, regularly writes for some of the biggest names in Irish and UK comedy, and is a regular contributor to some of the top comedy podcasts in Ireland and the UK.
“Unmissable…big laughs, sharp wit, and unforgettable” – ladbible.com
“A top act” – The Skinny (Scotland)
“A top comedic talent, Simon has clearly marked himself out as one to watch” – Munster Express
“The difference between ‘up-and-coming’ and ‘here-all-ready’…deserves a larger profile than he already has and is perhaps one festival away from it” – tvbomb.co.uk
“DEFINITELY not one to be missed” –culch.ie
“Excellent” – dublinevents.com
“A treat to watch” – dublinks.com
LIVE SHOWS
Feb 11 Craic Den (Dublin)
Feb 12 Craic Den (Dublin)
Feb 16 Gotham Comedy Club (New York)
Feb 16 New York Comedy Club
Feb 20 Funny People (New York)
Feb 21 Funny People (New York)
Feb 26 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
Feb 27 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
Feb 28 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 3 Funny Bones (Dublin)
March 4 Comedy Cellar (Dublin)
March 5 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 6 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 7 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 9 Reggie’s Showcase (Chicago)
March 10 Laugh Factory (Chicago)
March 10 Second City (Chicago)
March 11 Comedians You Should Know (Chicago)
March 12 Lincoln Lodge (Chicago)
March 13 Lincoln Lodge (Chicago)
March 14 Lincoln Lodge (Chicago)
March 19 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 20 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 21 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 25 Craic Den (Dublin)
March 26 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 27 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
March 28 International Comedy Club (Dublin)
TV & Acting
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The Big Bite (RTE1)
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2TV (RTE2)
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The Afternoon Show (TV3)
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Craic Den Comedy Club Live (Virgin Media)
- Ladbrokes Ireland TV commercial
- Nononsense Insurance TV commercial
- Harp Lager online commercial
- National Lottery Millionaire Draw TV commercial
WRITING
- Clear History Season 2 (RTE 2)
- Next Week’s News (RTE 2)
- Single Ladies (RTE 2)
- The Al Porter Show (RTE 1)
- That’s All We Have Time For (RTE 2)
- Wagon’s Den (RTE 2)
- Regular contributor to the ‘My Therapist Ghosted Me’ podcast
Material written for acts appearing on:
- 8 Out Of 10 Cats (CH4)
- 8 Out Of 10 Cats does Countdown (CH4)
- Clear History Season 1(RTE 2)
- Delete, Delete, Delete (BBC 1)
- Insert Name Here (BBC 2)
- It’s Not Me, It’s You (CH5)
- Live at the Apollo (BBC 1)
- Michael McIntyre’s Big Show (BBC 1)
- The Blame Game (BBC 1 NI)
- The Jonathan Ross Show (ITV 2)
- The Late Late Show (RTE 1)
