King of Kells comes home with three Meath dates

Fred Cooke is taking to the roads of his native Meath for a 'Three Night Stand' of his unique comedy stylings. The self-proclaimed King of Kells (but now living in Dingle), Fred is a regular on Irish television and radio. He currently hosts the hugely successful Tommy Tiernan Show on RTE, but over the years you may have spotted this Ed Sheeran-lookalike in shows such as ‘The Republic of Telly’, ‘The Fear’, ‘Dancing with the Stars’, and a stunning four-minute appearance (two of which he played dead) in BBC’s comedy-drama ‘Vexed’, presently streaming on Netflix.

Aside from his stellar performance in the iconic Spar ads back in the noughties, Fred is best known for being one of the most well-known and highly regarded comedians on the Irish comedy circuit today. His unique brand of musical comedy meets observational humour, delivered with unbridled hi-octane energy, makes Fred one of the most uniquely brilliant comics working in Ireland today.

Fred’s reputation for guaranteed hilarity has ensured he is a resident act at Ireland’s biggest festivals and seen him perform at the comedy mecca that is The Comedy Store, London, and headline regularly at the renowned Stand clubs in Newcastle, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

Over the years Fred has acted as support for comedy heavy-hitters like Tiernan, Ardal O’ Hanlon, and Kevin Bridges, but there can be no doubt that Fred Cooke has become his own act, bringing an on-stage presence which is utterly “priceless” (Chortle).

His Meath dates are Brogan's Bar, Trim 6th October; The Jolly Old Cross, Cormeen, 14th October; Jack’s Bar, Kells, 21st October. Tickets on www.ticketmaster.ie