THE NEW AUTUMN OF SUN—2008
[IN RECENT YEARS WE HAVE
BEEN
GETTING OUR BEST WEATHER WHEN OUR STUDENTS COME BACK!!]
You
must go where many have gone before!
Stand-up
Comedy, Singer/Songwriters, Improv, Sketch
& Open Mic
continue
to be premium features of LOVE
at the
Battle of the Axe on
TUESDAY
& THURSDAY NIGHTS
with
full programmes of the original kind right through the
NEW
AUTUMN OF SUN—2008!!
COME
AND SEE FOR YOURSELF!!
Battle
of the Axe
is more often than not where things
happen 1st in the conceptually underground entertainment
industry in Ireland with a clear and proven progression
route to the top
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CELEBRATE
YOUR
SPECIAL EVENT
The Alternative Way!
Battle
of the Axe is an ideal and alternative way to celebrate
your occasion at a very reasonable price. Large
groups are advised to book in advance to guarantee entry as
many shows sell out fast. Admission is just €9 + booking
fee for advance booking through www.ticketmaster.ie
If you wish to take a chance you can pay cash at the door.
Therefore you’ll never know unless you go!
You
will see Dublin City’s latest emerging acts such as comedians,
singer/songwriters, actors, poets, etc along with experienced
and renowned MCs strut their stuff on the OPEN
MIC @ the Battle of the Axe any Tuesday
night
YOU CAN
LATER BRAG YOU KNEW THEM WHEN……………!!
Inclusively the performances will also embrace the regular
Lucky Duck competition especially
designed for the participating open mic artistes.
Thousands
of folk from every corner of the planet have performed, being
regaled, laughed, cried (a few offended but nobody got hurt)
@ the gig.
The
pleasure is all yours so come on down for no particular reason
and enjoy!
Full
bar facilities are in operation at the show.
Battle of the Axe continues every Tuesday 9.30pm
throughout 2008
Tel:
086 8156987 for info or
email battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
Note:
Age restrictions/rules are per recent Government legislation
so please present appropriate Identification if you’re in
the concerned category.
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Ha’
Penny Bridge Inn, Temple Bar, D2. battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
Tel: 086 8156987
Tuesdays
9.30pm
Adm:
ONLY €6 WITH THIS FLYER
Need
more than one? Click here to print more
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STEP RIGHT UP!!
Comedians, Singer/Songwriters & Talented
Troops!
Every
Tuesday night expose your skills, and win the respect from
the audience that comes with the Lucky Duck
Award!
Join
the many others who have gone before and enter the battleoftheaxe.com.
CONTACT
TONY ON:
086 8156 987
OR
EMAIL battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
to regeister
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KEANO
STAYING
UP!
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'UP
TO NOW.....!!'
So
many popular artistes on the entertainment circuit these
days, first cut their cloth at the battleoftheaxe.com:
Names such as Dave McSavage
(Late Late Show and Vicar St), Paddy Casey
(Meteor Irish Music Award winner 2004), James
Goldsbury, Karl Spain
& Neil Delimer (RTE comedy
Award winners, Eddie Naessens
(ex Fair City & Bull Island, & RTE comedy finalist),
Declan Rooney (RTE comedy finalist),
Matt Saddlier
(Channel 4/BBC & RTE finalist), Jerome
Holland (RTE comedy finalist),
Peter Fox
(2FM finalist), Crusty
(Hot Press finalist), .....and Pennytration
(Channel 4 & Today FM finalist).
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INTERNATIONAL
ACTS
@THE AXE
Celebrated
international stand-up comics who have appeared at the Battle
of the Axe have included one of Australia's most favoured
acts that is Jimeoin.
Outstanding Canadian TV presenter and Stand-up comedian Rick
Bronson gave one of the best ever performances
at the Battle of the Axe. He dropped in while filming his
TV programme in Dublin. The Tourist,
a television series he created, hosted and co-wrote, is now
a hit in 22 countries, and his recent national comedy special,
Comedy Now Presents Rick Bronson,
was among the highest rated in Canadian history.
A popular visitor, personal friend and recipient of the Battle
of the Axe is Dr Kevin Fitzgerald
the star of Animal Planet's "Emergency Vets". He
is also well know for his Comic talents and Kevin has had
the privilege of opening in concert for such legendary performers
as Diana Ross and Bob Hope. Kevin has also worked in concert
as a headline comedian or as the opening act for bands like
The Neville Brothers, Emmy Lou Harris, The Corrs and The Temptations.
He has appeared at such prestigious venues as The Grand 'Ol
Oprey and The House of Blues. You may also have seen him on
NBC's Nightly News with Tom Brokaw, The Maury Povich Show,
A&E's Comedy on the Road, TNN's Crooke and Chase or as
host of HBO's "Women of the Night." We hope top
see him back at the Axe in the near future.
When no one else could get a laugh we threw Jimmy
Shubert in at the deep end
at the Axe and he obliged. It was Jimmy's scene-stealing performance
as the lollipop-sucking strip club bouncer in Columbia Pictures'
GO, directed by Doug Liman (SWINGERS), that jumpstarted his
film career. Jimmy earned parts on numerous television shows
including the WB series ANGEL, and as Roger Daltry's road
manager in Showtime's RUDE AWAKENINGS. So why did we leave
him hanging around the staircase for two hours before we put
him on stage we will never know!!
Over 1000 performers have graced its stage since its conception
nearly 8 Years ago. Not a lot of people know that the Ha’
Penny Bridge Inn has also housed such noted acts as Dermot
Morgan (RIP) (Father Ted), Tommy
Tiernan, Jason Byrne,
Alan Davis (Cracker), Alex
Lyons (BBC produced writer), Pat
McDonald (Don’t Feed the Gondolas), The
Nualas, Anne Lillis,
Anne Gildea, Tara
Flynn, Barry Murphy
(Aprés Match) and Deirdre O’Kane.
The bar was a popular frequenting place for Thin
Lizzy in their early days and the pub was once
owned by the great Irish tenor Josef Locke.
The present battleoftheaxe.com
continues to introduce fresh new acts to the entertainment
world.
Progressive acts to watch out for include singer/songwriters
Damien Davis, James
Cramer, Chris Morrin
and Peter Doran. Comedians making
strong waves are John Colleary,
Bernard O’Shea, Tom
Blanchfield and MC/Comedian Andrew
Stanley
is mixing it with the best at the moment.
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The
Future
So
why not drop over and see a show that’s a significant contributor
to the future of Irish entertainment unfold at its conception
any Tuesday
nite 9.30pm upstairs at the Ha’ Penny Bridge Inn.
Or if you want to have a go at performing
please email: battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
or phone 086
815 6987
to book a stage space.
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A
NEW craic-filled workshop in off-the-cuff IMPROVISATION
with John Dawson
You've
probably seen many improv comedians John has trained right
here at our weekly Tuesday Battle of the Axe Open
Mic Night and our Comedy Night on Thursdays as
well as many other venues around Ireland. Now's your chance
to learn how to do it yourself!
Over
six classes, performers will go through a process involving
exercises and games that develop confidence, spontaneity,
the ability to instantly create unique characters and strong
story-telling skills, all within hilarious sketches. It
all concludes with a live presentation right here at the
Battle of the Axe at Dublin's Ha' Penny Tavern.
WHEN:
Six consecutive Monday evenings, starting November 10th
TIMES:
7:15pm to 10:15pm
WHERE:
City centre location in Stoneybatter/Smithfield (D7) area
COST:
195.00 Euro (180.00 Euro for full-time students or three
or more members of a theatre company or troupe) 95.00 Euro
non-refundable deposit required to enroll
JOHN
DAWSON, one of Ireland's
leading drama coaches, has trained and performed with North
America's famous Second City, the forerunner and casting
pool of Saturday Night Live. He has taught at Trinity's
Beckett Centre, The Gaiety School of Acting, and London's
Actors Centre. He is a produced playwright/screenwriter
and director with numerous screenplays in development.
For
more info or to enroll, contact John at:
dawsondramaworks@gmail.com
or
call/text to: 087 2062004
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WHAT
THE PRESS SAY ABOUT US?!!!
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The
Event Guide suggests that if it’s a gamble you're looking
for we could be the ones to look out for. I say, "put
€6 on the battleoftheaxe.com any Tuesday nite in
the Ha'Penny Bridge Inn at 9pm, you’ll get long odds and
you won’t lose." We’re a sure thing and a fine thing!!!
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"This
crowd were quick to roar with laughter when it was called
for, and just as quick to heckle those who deserved it." -
Oxygen.ie
"Thousands
of folk from every corner of the planet have performed, being
regaled, laughed, cried (a few offended but nobody got hurt)."
- Gráinne McEntee
"Erratic but always entertaining" -
IN DUBLIN
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"A
type of alternative New Faces"
- SUNDAY
TIMES
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"The
now near institutional Battle of the Axe continues to entertain,
embarrass and enthral" - THE
EVENT GUIDE
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To
perform, telephone 086 815 6987 or e-mail battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
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YOUR GIG/SHOW
ON THIS POPULAR WEBSITE PAGE
AT REASONABLE RATES
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Ha’ penny Bridge Inn
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Temple
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Tel:
086 8156987
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IN ADVANCE: €9
@
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| GIG
LINE-UPS — SEPT 2008
Tuesday Sept
9th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS MC — DANNY
KEHOE. [New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Sept 11th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club MC
— FRED COOKE, PAUL
TYLAK, COLIN RYAN +++ www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
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Tuesday Sept
16th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS MC — ELEANOR
TIERNAN [New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Sept 18th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club MC
— Keith Farnan, Enda
Muldoon, Niamh Marron, JARLATH REGAN, Ronan J Grace
www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Sept 23rd '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS MC — DAMO
CLARKE [I DARE YA]
THE 700TH SHOW
www.battleoftheaxe.com
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Thursday Sept 25th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
MC — CIARAN
McMAHON, Emmet O’ Malley, Eric Shantz
www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Sept 30th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS MC — RORY
O’ CAMPBELL. [New acts always
welcome but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
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LINE-UPS —
OCT/NOV 2008
Thursday
Oct 2nd '08 9.30pm: Battle of
the Axe Comedy Club — MC
Gar
Murran, Guest Eleanor Tiernan, Joe
Macken, Gareth
Berliner+++++www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Oct 7th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Eleanor
Tiernan [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Oct 9th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Robbie Bonham, Guest
Tommy Nickleson, Sean Butler, US improv,
+++++www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
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Tuesday Oct 14th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Colm
O' Regan [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Oct 16th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Rory
O'Hanlon, Dave McSavage, Arhondia,
John Dawson Impro, Tasha K
+++++www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Oct 21st '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Keith
Farnan [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
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Thursday Oct 23rd 08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Fred
Cooke, Paul Tylak, James Marsh, FJ
Murray ++++www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Oct 28th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Cathal
Duffy [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Oct 30th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Danny
Kehoe, The Ha' penny Laugh Improv,
Dan O'Shea, JP Markey, Neil Smith
+++++www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
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Tuesday
Nov 4th '08 9.30pm: Battle of
the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Keith
Farnan [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Nov 6th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Sharon
Mannion, Jack Kincade, Kevin Loughlin,
Gary Jones, Kieran Lawless
www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Nov 11th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Sean
Butler [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
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Thursday Nov 13th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Derek
Ryan, Brendan Burke, Keith Matthews,
Brian Connolly ++++
www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Nov 18th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY
&
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Colm
O'Regan [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
Thursday Nov 20th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—MC Neil Hickey, Andrew
Stanley, John Rowley Dee Custance
www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
Tuesday Nov 25th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC Damo
Clarke [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
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Thursday Nov 27th '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club
—The Ha'penny Laugh, Arhondia, Gerry
McBride +++www.battleoftheaxe.com
for all info
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Tuesday Dec 2nd '08 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic COMEDY &
SINGER/SONGWRITERS —MC John
Colleary [ New acts always welcome
but must contact www.battleoftheaxe.com
well in advance for entry details]
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Admission
to all shows
Door
special €9 to all Shows - you just pay cash @ door
ADVANCE
SALES: Purchase Battle of the Axe tickets in advance
through Ticketmaster to be sure of entry as some
shows sell out fast. Adm: €9 plus €2
booking fee
Online:
www.ticketmaster.ie
Telephone
0818
719 300 — Republic of
Ireland customers
0870 243 4455 — Northern
Ireland customers
00353 1 456 9569 — International
customers. Or through Ticketmaster outlets worldwide/nationwide
http://www.ticketmaster.ie/artist/960845
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Club/ Gigs/ Workshops here for a reasonable monthly fee
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