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Many thanks to all who
supported the recent Haiti Comedy fundraiser in association
with the Battle of the Axe @ Leeson Lounge, Leeson
St. Was SOLD OUT and mega bucks were raised. Special
thanks to Declan Rooney who totally organized the
night. Thank You.
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Ha’
Penny Bridge Inn, Temple Bar, D2. battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
Tel: 086 8156987
Tuesdays
9.30pm
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FANCY
A CRACK @ THE LUCKY DUCK!!
COMPETE for The Lucky Duck
Award & CERTIFICATE on
Tuesday nites
[Est 1996]
……VOTED
for, by the audience & you could be the weekly No
1 at the CLUB
……Or
is there anyone in your workplace, college or friend who
would like to have a go? Get your mate up on our stage now
Comedians,
Singer/Songwriters & Talented Troops! Step right up!
GO FOR IT! WHY WAIT?
WHAT YOU HAVE TO DO?
Prepare well a 7min piece of Stand-up
comedy or 2 songs or a couple of tunes or a few short poems;
bring in your sketch/improv group etc. [Not too much
filth!]
PREPARE AND PRACTICE YOUR PERFORMANCE
WELL IN ADVANCE. Then PERFORM
ON OUR
OPEN MIC STAGE
DO
NOT FORGET! You can go all the way from The Battle
of the Axe to the biggest stages in the world —To Vicar
St, The O2, The Conan O'Brien Show, The Comedy Channel,
BBC, RTE, Channel 4, The Electric Picnic, and The Montreal
Festival. Even The Grand ole Opry! And lots more.
Every Tuesday night expose your skills,
and win the respect from the audience that comes with the
Lucky Duck Award!
To Book a 7min slot, a couple of
songs, your sketch group, etc
— CONTACT TONY
well in advance of intended performance
date ON:
086 815 6987
or EMAIL
battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
Your new journey will now have begun@
the battleoftheaxe.com
IF YOU'RE FUNNY & CAN’T MAKE A TUESDAY NITE, WE’LL TRY
ANY FIT YOU IN ON ONE OF OUR OPEN SPOTS ON A THURSDAY NIGHT
@ BATTLE OF THE AXE COMEDY CLUB. JUST CONTACT ABOVE
WELL IN ADVANCE. HOWEVER, THURSDAY NIGHTS ARE IN GENERAL
HELD IN RESERVE FOR OUR BETTER ACTS FROM TUESDAY NIGHTS.
DOORS OPEN @ 9PM
& ALL SHOWS START @ 9.30PM.
Performers must be at the club
by 9.30pm otherwise they
lose their place on the night
Battle
of the Axe Open Mic, Comedy & Singer/songwriters Club
Ha’ penny Bridge
Inn
Wellington Quay
Temple Bar
Dublin 2
Ireland
086 815 6987
or EMAIL
battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
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RIGHT UP!!
PARTY NITES OUT
We
can offer a low cost alternative for groups experiencing the
joys and laughs at Battle of the Axe Comedy and Open Mic Club
at just €9
per person. Furthermore we can offer sandwich platters &
finger food platters on request at a reasonable price.
AT
THE
BATTLE OF THE AXE COMEDY SINGER/SONGWRITERS & OPEN MIC
CLUB!
Ha'
penny Bridge Inn
42
Wellington Quay, Temple Bar, Dublin 2
086
8156987
TUESDAYS:
OPEN MIC NITE
Battle
of the Axe COMEDY CLUB, SINGER/SONGWRITERS & OPEN MIC
NITE 9.30pm
THURSDAYS:
COMEDY NITE
Battle
of the Axe COMEDY CLUB etc 9.30pm
Full
bar facilities are in operation at the show.
Note: Age restrictions/rules are per recent Government
legislation so please present appropriate Identification
if you are in the concerned category.
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TIME
DEDICATED TO ENTERTAINING PEOPLE!
Battle
of the Axe continues to produce, nourish and establish
the careers of the very best performers on the Irish Open
Mic circuit.
Currently
in its 15th year the Battle of the Axe promises to
present an eclectic mix of new and established acts during
2010
Stand-up
comedy, singer/ songwriters & open mic
are premier features of the Battle of the Axe show on TUESDAY
nights while THURSDAY night features some of the best
Stand-up Comedy, improv and sketch performances to
be seen in Dublin city. The gig is one of Ireland's longest
established clubs and continues to feature impromtu guest
performances from established luminaries on the Irish Comedy
Circuit.
If
your idea of a good night out is to experience the perfect
pint in a quintessentially intimate Dublin pub while being
entertained by some of the best new and established talent
the Nation has to offer… Drop Inn to The Ha'penny on Tuesday
or Thursday nights!
NEW
ACTS ALWAYS WELCOME
For
information please email:
battleoftheaxe@hotmail.com
or
Tel: 0868156987 from Ireland.
From
outside Ireland
Tel:
00353 868156987
www.battleoftheaxe.com
www.myspace.com/battleoftheaxedublin
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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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The
original Ha'Penny
Laugh Improv
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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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Tony Soprano!
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AUTUMN
IMPROV MADNESS!
BEAT THE RECESSION BLAHS WITH THIS NEW SIX-PART,
CRAIC-FILLED WORKSHOP
WITH JOHN DAWSON
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Improvisation develops
creativity, confidence, collaboration skills and spontaneity.
In addition to being a mode of live comedy, it can be used
as a tool to create characters, develop original dramatic
and/or comedic material and as part of a rehearsal process
to explore written text.
In this
six-part beginner/intermediate level workshop, participants
rediscover their natural ability to 'play' while exploring
collaborative games, exercises and techniques used by North
America’s Second City Theatre (the forerunner of 'Saturday
Night Live') and 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'.
The elements
of narrative such as plot, theme, conflict and resolution
are emphasized and explored so that storytelling skills are
developed. This is perfect for both the trained performer
who wants to stretch and expand their abilities as well as
for the curious who want to explore new creative experiences.
The workshop concludes with a live performance at the weekly
Battle of the Axe Comedy event at the Ha'Penny Bridge Tavern,
Temple Bar, Dublin
John
Dawson teaches master-classes and workshops in
improv, characterization, scene study, audition technique
and on-camera acting. He has taught hundreds of actors and
comics in his own workshops and at Dublin’s Gaiety School
of Acting, The Actors Centre in London, The Galway Film Centre
and Toronto’s Equity Showcase Theatre. He taught film acting
for over 6 years at Trinity College’s Samuel Beckett Centre
where he trained Irish actors Padraic Delaney and Ruth Negga.
Having studied, written and acted with numerous comedy troupes
including N. America’s famous Second City (the forerunner
and principal casting pool for 'Saturday Night Live'), he
wrote and performed regularly as well as served as art director
on films and theatrical works including an Off-Broadway production
in New York. He is a produced screenwriter/director with numerous
films in development.
To enroll, email to:
dawsondramaworks@gmail.com
For
info about classes and workshops: http://www.dawsondramaworks.com
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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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THE AUDIENCE SAY'
Battle
of the Axe Comments Book
Nice
one guys! I'm in cider space and thoroughly enjoyed!! Will
recommend to all my Welsh Celtic cousins. X happy New Year
– Twty from Wales
The
best show I've seen in a long time, besides the one slightly
aggressive comic who didn't do so well, I'd say it was a perfect
show… Jennifer,
Ireland
10
girls from England. Loved the show! Great night out, even
if we caused a fire hazard lever so sorry!) Would definitely
recommend. MC was great! Thanks for a good night. The Palestine
Group!!
The
show was very very funny!! We really enjoyed it. The Newfie
jokes were very funny. Excellent show. Steve and Mary Anne
Newfoundland, Canada!
Dear
Host, Why won't you return my calls. You said that night was
special and I was the one. You changed man, you used to be
cool..." Anon
First
time at a comedy gig like this. Absolutely brilliant. George
and Jarlath made it. Definitely go again. Cork guy could improve!!
Anon
Last
minute decision to come here but thanks very much for a great
night. Caoimhe and Shane, Ireland
Great
show! Robbie Bonham - funniest - Ciara and Evie - Rathfarnham,
Dublin - We love Tony.
Double
vodka x 4 please. Tony the ledge guided the way. Robbie Bonham
is the man…The guy from Derry is hot! Lots of love, Ciara
and Eve We'll we back!
Robbie,
you're a frightful looking woman - but you make my face hurt.
Grace
Absolutely
hilarious. Had a great laugh. Will tell all my friends. Melissa
This
show is shit- e – that means grand in American...absolutely
loved it. Chelsea from Minnesota U.S.A.
The
compere should do a set...well funny! Great night and very
good value for money. Alicia from South London
Excellent
night with great laughs! Will definitely be back. Lindsey,
South London
Absolutely
piss funny!! Loved the improv session and was tempted to join
in. Katie from England, South Yorkshire, Rotherham – near
Sheffield (up north!)
I'm
just glad she [Katie] didn't get up! Well conducted night.
The lads that got up would go down well in Roth. (Not that
that's a comment on their sexuality!) Great night. Cheers
All x
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Dave
couldn't believe he'd been dropped from the show!
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Thursday
August 12th 2010 Battle of the Axe
Comedy Club–The Best of Stand-up Comedy with
Bulmer’s Comedy Award Winner Kieran Lawless, The sensational
& amazing Totally Wired, Shane Browne, Ronan Grace, Tiny
James [fresh from sold out shows at the Project] + Gary White
Tuesday
August 17th 2010 9.30pm: Battle of
the Axe Open Mic Comedy & Singer/songwriters Club
–
with our very own Stan! — Sean Butler plus Ben Musgrave
and from Limerick Tim Barry plus Paul Bonny, Tommy Lawler,
Tom O Mahony, Kevin Lockard & Michael Fields
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Tickets »
Thursday
August 19th 2010 Battle of the Axe
Comedy Club–The Best of Stand-up Comedy with
Trevor Browne, Jack Kincade[xSpin FM], Enda Muldoon, Joe Macken,
Leonor, Eimear O Mahony ++
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Tuesday
August 24th 2010 9.30pm: Battle of
the Axe Open Mic Comedy & Singer/songwriters Club—
MC Barry Mac plus from New Zeeland
Susie O Reilly and from Cork Barry Magan plus Graham Duffy
+ John Brennan, Billy Anderson, Paul Doyle, Dave Edwards &
Rory Clarke ++
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Thursday
August 26th Thursday 2010 9.30pm Battle
of the Axe Comedy Club
presents the Ha’ Penny Laugh Improv
Club
It celebrates its 15th year birthday tonight with Ciaran McMahon
as MC. This is one not to miss with all performers from the
past welcome on this one. + Karl Hudson, Thomas + Aamir.
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Tickets »
Tuesday
August 31st 2010 9.30pm: Battle of
the Axe Open Mic Comedy & Singer/songwriters Club—
MC Eleanor Tiernan Joe Shannon, Andrew Norry, Graham Morrissey,
Den Guinee + Ross Shannon, An Other
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SEPTEMBER 2010
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Thursday
Sept 2nd 2010
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club—The
Best of Stand-up Comedy The
brilliant Colm O'Regan special guest
with Jack Kincade, Shane Browne,
Maurice Shortall and AN Other!
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Tickets »
Tuesday
Sept 7th 2010 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic Comedy &
Singer/songwriters Club with Galway
man Bob Hennigan as MC, Steve Mills, Conor Ward, Bubba, AoifeMcGlacken-Ryan,
+ AN Other
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Thursday
Sept 9th 2010
Battle of the Axe Comedy Club—The
Best of Stand-up Comedy with with
Joy in the Hood star Eric Lalor, ABIE as MC and his new presentation
of talented acts
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Tickets »
Tuesday Sept 14th 2010 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic Comedy &
Singer/songwriters Club
with MC Rory O Hanlon, Keith Anderson,
Pat McDonagh, Sean Flanagan + AN Other
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Thursday
Sept 16th 2010
Battle of the Axe Comedy
Club—The Best of Stand-up Comedy
with MC Fred Cooke, Totally Wired, Gar Murran, Colman Higgins
++++
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Tuesday
Sept 21st 2010 9.30pm:
Battle of the Axe Open Mic Comedy &
Singer/songwriters Club – with
MC Eleanor Tiernan, Mark Cahill, Stepthen Geoghegan + AN Others
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Tickets »
Thursday
Sept 23rd 2010
Battle of the Axe Comedy
Club—The Best of Stand-up Comedy
with John Brennan, Damo Hickey, Neill O'Rahilly + Guest MC
+ An Other
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Tickets »
Tuesday
Sept 28th 2010 9.30pm:
BIRTHDAY SHOW @ Battle of the Axe Open
Mic Comedy & Singer/songwriters Club—
with special guest MC Colm O’ Regan,
Pauline Curtain, Jerry O’ Brien, Valerie +++
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Tickets »
Thursday
Sept 30th 2010
Battle of the Axe Comedy
Club—The Best of Stand-up Comedy
Impro with Danny Kehoe and The Ha’ Penny Laugh
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Tickets »
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One of the quieter nights at the Battle of
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The
Open Mic hopefuls face their fate
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Battle
of the Axe's top security team
ensure no riff-raff get in
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TWO
LEGENDS UNITED
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Battle
of the Axe supremo Tony Ferns and Manchester United's European
Cup winning goalkeeper Alex Stepney
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Alex
Stepney once broke his jaw
shouting at his own defenders.
He also won the European Cup in 1968!
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Taoiseach
Brian Cowen accepting Battle of the Axe's offer to bail out
the Irish economy
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Battle
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