ENTERTAINMENT: Comedian John Colleary performing in three Mayo towns

Comedian John Colleary, a native of Ballisodare in Co Sligo, is on tour with his brand new show ‘Head Like a Shed’, with three Mayo dates planned. The first will see him take to the stage in Westport Town Hall Theatre this Friday night, September 20. Fans can also catch him in Ballina Arts Centre thne next night, Saturday, September 21, or in Castlebar, when he performs in the Linenhall Arts Centre on Friday, November 8.
Apart from being one of the most in-demand comics in the land, Colleary has also co-written and starred in IFTA nominated shows, The Savage Eye (RTÉ2) and Irish Pictorial Weekly (RTÉ One). His other TV credits include appearances on Stand & Deliver (Live from Róisín Dubh) and The Panel (RTÉ 2).
A talented actor and mimic, Colleary featured as one third of The Gusset Brothers on The Tommy Tiernan Show (RTÉ One) and appeared as a guard in the Hardy Bucks. Indeed, he is being joined on this tour by Hardy Bucks actor Owen Colgan (who plays Buzz McDonnall).
He has also scooped a PPI Award for his topical sketch writing and performance on Today FM’s drivetime flagship, The Last Word. No wonder he’s a favourite at Ireland’s top comedy clubs and festivals.
Colleary spent 2022 and early 2023 opening for Tommy Tiernan on his sold-out ‘Tomfoolery’ tour. In autumn 2023, he toured the country with his first solo, ‘Loud & Colleary’, with huge success.
Tickets for his upcoming Mayo shows are available from each of the venues.