Boards Xmas Gig - in Aid of the Santa Strike Force

grames_bond

Ladies & Gentlemen, Boys & Girls, you are cordially invited to the 5th annual Boards.ie Stand-Up Comedy Night in aid of The Santa Strike Force.

Hope you all can make it along to support the Santa Strike Force and have a Fantabulous Night at the same time!

BOARDS.IE PRESENTS: Now Ye're Laughin: The best of Irish comedy!

When: Saturday the 8th of December
Where: The Belvedere Hotel, Great Denmark St, Dublin
Who: The best stand up comedy acts this side of Montreal.

Official Line up to be announced soon!

DEFINITELY.....The best comedy line up in the world!!

Why: to Raise Money for the Santa Strike Force
How Much: Free!! -> but donations to the SSF welcome

Going to be a brilliant night and for a very very good cause.

The Raffle on the night is always a highlight and this year is no exception, prizes TBA:

Every Penny donated and raised by the Raffle goes to the Santa Strike Force!

There will also be special drinks promotions too, watch this space!



Come see great comedy and help kids in need!

danniemcq

I'll have to try and make it this year, every year i think to myself yeah this year for sure but never follow through.

hopefully seeing this year I’m actually posting that I’m going will give the kick up the arse that i need to try and get travel and accommodation sorted!

Moonbeam

Sounds good:)

admiralofthefleet

belvedere hotel? hhhhhmmmmmmmm, the granny chasers and oul ones after young lads will have a field day.

seven_eleven

But I dont like stand up comedy.

Biggins

seven_eleven wrote: »

But I dont like stand up comedy.

Sit down then!

Meangadh

Biggins wrote: »

Sit down then!

Are you one of the comedians?!?!

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Pffft comedy!

Which MOD is getting naked this year? Thats where my money is going!

alwaysadub

benwavner wrote: »

Pffft comedy!

Which MOD is getting naked this year? Thats where my money is going!

I think it's Whoopsie's turn..

Praetorian Saighdiuir

alwaysadub wrote: »

I think it's Whoopsie's turn..

Well that settles it! No crimbo pressies for anyone, all my money is tied into SSF!

Gummy Panda

alwaysadub wrote: »

I think it's Whoopsie's turn..

WOOT!

Finally some eye candy

Galvasean

Here is the line up so far (we have two more to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the thread!):

- MC Ruairi Campbell: A veteran of many festivals worldwide including Edinburg, New York & Kilkenny Cat Laughs.

- Neil Hickey: A Bulmers Comedy Award winner and also the man responsible for those twisted Anne & Barry videos.

- John Colleary: Star of The Savage Eye and The Panel.

- Gerry McBride: Author of the awesome 'No Punchline' blog and winner of a TedFest award!

- Robbie Bonham An internationally published cartoonist and winner of 98FM's Best Comedian award.

What's this about whoopsy getting her bits out this year?

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Galvasean wrote: »

Here is the line up so far (we have two more to be confirmed, so keep an eye on the thread!):

- MC Ruairi Campbell: A veteran of many festivals worldwide including Edinburg, New York & Kilkenny Cat Laughs.

- Neil Hickey: A Bulmers Comedy Award winner and also the man responsible for those twisted Anne & Barry videos.

- John Colleary: Star of The Savage Eye and The Panel.

- Gerry McBride: Author of the awesome 'No Punchline' blog and winner of a TedFest award!

- Robbie Bonham An internationally published cartoonist and winner of 98FM's Best Comedian award.

Boooooooooo!

Deleted User wrote: »

What's this about whoopsy getting her bits out this year?

Yaaaaaaaaay!

Larianne

alwaysadub wrote: »

I think it's Whoopsie's turn..

Poor Super-rush keeps getting missed....

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Larianne wrote: »

Poor Super-rush keeps getting missed....

Is there no Boards Deal of 2 for 1?

Rabies

Who said boobs?

Light Switch

Lads ye do know Santy ain't real?

Ficheall

Light Switch wrote: »

Lads ye do know Santy ain't real?

Well, someone has clearly never met whoopsadaisydoodles...

Rabies

Light Switch wrote: »

Lads ye do know Santy ain't real?

Do you know poor, unfortunate and sick kids are real?

randylonghorn

benwavner wrote: »

Is there no Boards Deal of 2 for 1?

Asked ...

Rabies wrote: »

Who said boobs?

... and answered!

Rabies wrote: »

Do you know poor, unfortunate and sick kids are real?

QFT!

TeddyTedson

What does QFT mean?
Hi Randy, miss you from the nocts forum!:)

TeddyTedson

TeddyTedson wrote: »

What does QFT mean?

I always thought it meant "Quite fcuking true" but apparently it means "Quoted for truth" same thing really, except mine's better.

So. Boobs eh.

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Deleted User wrote: »

I always thought it meant "Quite fcuking true" but apparently it means "Quoted for truth" same thing really, except mine's better.

So. Boobs eh.

Yes boobs plural...none not this monoboob stuff! :pac:

smash

benwavner wrote: »

Yes boobs plural...none not this monoboob stuff! :pac:

side boob can be sexy though...

Mint Sauce

benwavner wrote: »

Is there no Boards Deal of 2 for 1?

Maybe whoopsadaisydoodles and sharpshooter.

Back on topic. This thread is about the comedy.

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Mint Sauce

Deleted User wrote: »

Back on topic. This thread is about the comedy.

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What about comedy/novelty boobs?

irish-stew

irish-stew wrote: »

What about comedy/novelty boobs?

My boobs are no laughing matter :mad:

candy-gal1

Awesomes!! Sounds like a great xmassy spirited night, count me in!
Im new to this night though, can anyone tell me anything on tickets, if needed, time etc?

Mint Sauce

Deleted User wrote: »

My boobs are no laughing matter :mad:

Not yours of course.



Or any other female mods before I dig myself further.

grames_bond

candy-gal1 wrote: »

Awesomes!! Sounds like a great xmassy spirited night, count me in!
Im new to this night though, can anyone tell me anything on tickets, if needed, time etc?

No need to worry about tickets - just show up before 8pm - it is free in!

then you will get a chance to get a good seat, get some drinks and food if you want it!

going to be a great night!

Galvasean

Delighted to finally announce the 3 extra comedians that complete the bill:

- Marcus Olaoire: Regular on The Republic of Telly and The Savage Eye.

- Gordon Rochford: Founder of Comedy HaHa and star of the hilarious 'Spare Room.

- Greg Marks: "If Ali McCoist, Ricky Gervaise, Brian Cowan all rode Mary Harney, the bastard child of that UNIQUE sex session".

grames_bond

Each year one of the highlights of the night is the raffle and this year is no exception, you could win one of these amazing prizes including:

Ukulélé
Transforming Postman Pat
Elizabeth Arden "splendor" perfume
Luxury "L'Occitane En Provence" bath & shower kit
Hypnose Senses by Lancome Perfume kit
Meal for 2 voucher for Seagrass restaraunt Portobello
TGI Fridays meal voucher
Butlers Chocolates Presentation Box
Sweet Treats Brownie Bites Maker
Food Hamper
Tin of Roses
Selection of Alcohol
Scarf & Glove set
17" Kermit the Frog plush toy
Assorted Board Games
"Fufris" Laughing Monkey
Bert & Ernie Plush toys
The Great Dino Race Book
Plus More....

Raffle tickets €1 each (a line for €5) available on the night or contact either myself of Galvasean!

Larianne

grames_bond wrote: »

Each year one of the highlights of the night is the raffle and this year is no exception, you could win one of these amazing prizes including:

Ukulélé

defo going for this!!

I wanna win!

grames_bond

This year WWE have gone above and beyond with their help and they are providing us with A WWE Championship Title Belt to help with the night!

Their generosity is greratly appreciated and will go a long way!!

Praetorian Saighdiuir

Actually I would have went to this except im somewhere else in town that night.

Its a pity 'cos I really could do with a Ukulélé.

grames_bond

benwavner wrote: »

Its a pity 'cos I really could do with a Ukulélé.

It is certainly hot property this year! Very popular addition!

What does the Postman Pat transform into?

grames_bond

Deleted User wrote: »

What does the Postman Pat transform into?

His own truck!!



Fan favourite Every year!!

Galvasean

There will be a free shot for all attendees at the door thanks to the good people at Piranha.

Tombi!

Galvasean wrote: »

There will be a free shot for all attendees at the door thanks to the good people at Piranha.

So is I grow a beard and my hair, get my free shot, then leave and style the beard and hair so I look like someone new, will I get another shot?

grames_bond

Brutal Deluxe wrote: »

So is I grow a beard and my hair, get my free shot, then leave and style the beard and hair so I look like someone new, will I get another shot?

If you are THAT motivated how can we say no!!

AnonoBoy

What time are the funny lads starting at?

Galvasean

Brutal Deluxe wrote: »

So is I grow a beard and my hair, get my free shot, then leave and style the beard and hair so I look like someone new, will I get another shot?

I'd give you two extra shots for doing that.

AnonoBoy wrote: »

What time are the funny lads starting at?

After 8, before 9 I reckon.

candy-gal1

Looking forward to this tomorrow night , hoping to get there early early to get a good seat etc should be fun!

emzolita

ragin I cant go to this, i'll be workin !

Galvasean

Just got the total counted.

€1,020

We are delighted!

Micky Dolenz

Well done indeed

Galvasean

For those interested (or perhaps those who couldn't attend), here is a review of the event.