‘Drugs removed all the stuff a seven-year-old kid should not have in their life’ – The Irish Times

As he puts it himself, Willa White is an open book. Nothing is off the table for discussion when I meet the comedian and actor to hear about his new show, which is just as well, as there is a lot to talk about. He begins by giving a matter-of-fact potted history of his life: … Read more

Des Bishop preaches to the faithful in show packed with family, relationships and Catholic karaoke – The Irish Times

Des Bishop: Lately Olympia Theatre, Dublin ★★★★☆ Dressed dapperly all in black, like a priest without the dog collar, Des Bishop is preaching to the choir on Wednesday night, orchestrating an impromptu Catholic karaoke session by persuading a large part of the audience to sing along to eternal bangers such as Here I Am, Lord … Read more

‘I never felt the grief with my dad like I felt with my mother’ – The Irish Times

Des Bishop spends more time in New York than in Dublin these days, but he wants us to know he is still an Irish comic. It’s only since the pandemic that he’s really been spending more time in the United States, he says as we chat over Zoom. “Because I have an American accent, people … Read more