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Boards Xmas Gig - in Aid of the Santa Strike Force

  • 15-11-2012 11:33am
    #1
    grames_bond
    Registered Users Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭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!

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    Come see great comedy and help kids in need!
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  • #2
    Kali Tight Traction
    Posts: 0 ✭ Kali Tight Traction


    What time?


  • #3
    grames_bond
    Registered Users Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭grames_bond


    Doors will be 7 (or earlier if you want food)
    and we will start at 8! :)


  • #4
    CardBordWindow
    Registered Users Posts: 3,191 ✭✭✭CardBordWindow


    grames_bond wrote: »
    Doors will be 7 (or earlier if you want food)
    and we will start at 8! :)
    There will be food!!? :D
    that should be on the ad. You'll get a right crowd then!


  • #5
    grames_bond
    Registered Users Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭grames_bond


    There's food if you want it - and are willing to pay for it!

    We have manged to get drinks promos - no food promos! :D


  • #6
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭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.


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  • #7
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭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".


  • #8
    grames_bond
    Registered Users Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭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!

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  • #9
    grames_bond
    Registered Users Posts: 9,820 ✭✭✭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!!

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  • #10
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


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


  • #11
    Penn
    Registered Users Posts: 33,203 ✭✭✭✭Penn


    Also, don't forget to donate to the now-annual "After Hours Mod Gets Naked" in aid of Santa Strike Force. Details on how to donate in first post of linked thread.


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  • #12
    Galvasean
    Registered Users Posts: 30,746 ✭✭✭✭Galvasean


    Just got the total counted.

    €1,020

    We are delighted! :D


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