F.A.Q.
It says plus very special guest in a listing, who could that be?
Special guests we've had in the past include Ardal O'Hanlon, Colin Murphy, Deirdre O'Kane, Neil Delamere, Joe Rooney, Pat McDonnell and Karl Spain. So it is always a big name in Irish comedy
It says plus guest in a listing, who could that be?
It will always be another top act from the Irish comedy circuit
When do I need to arrive?
The vast majority of the shows sell out at some stage of the night so we recommend you arrive before nine if possible
How do we pay?
It's cash on the door on the night (the acts have to be paid then so we can't take any other form of payment at the time of the show)
If you want to get your tickets in advance and pay by credit card you can
book online
Can we reserve seats?
If there is a large group you can make an advance booking and we will reserve seats for your party, just email us capitalcomedyclub@gmail.com a few days in advance and include a contact number
Does it really start at 9 30pm though?
We might be five minutes late starting on ocassion but that's about it
If I go will I make the last bus home after the show?
On a Sunday definitely. On a Wednesday probably
Is there a dress code?
No, with the exception of wearing Ugg boots over tracksuit bottoms as that is hideous
If I sit at the front will I get picked on?
Some comedians on some nights may engage you in some light hearted banter so you wont be subject to torrents of abuse if you sit at the front. Unless you're wearing Ugg boots over tracksuit bottoms, especially pink ones, it's winter footwear designed for New Zealand with light breezy summer legwear it's just wrong
Is there an age limit other than the usual for pubs in Ireland?
No
Are hen and stag parties allowed?
Only if they are not in costume and they behave themselves
Does the venue do food?
Homemade soup, sandwiches and rolls are available. If you're looking for a grandiose meal there are many quality resturaunts and an Eddie Rockets nearby, some adjoining the venue
Is there an interval?
Yes
Is there a drink limit
Venues in Ireland don't do drink minimums as we like to have a drink of some description when we go out here. However what helps keep our ticket prices stay such good value is that the venue relies solely on the bar takings to make money, so we would ask you to have even one drink, but don't worry it doesn't have to be an alcoholic one!
Why does Lynette Scavo have red headed children when she is blonde and her husband has dark hair?
The genes for red hair can skip generations
I went in early for the show and there was a traditional Irish music session on, what in the hell?
From April to October a traditional music pub crawl is in the venue from 8pm tp 9pm but they then move on and we open up at 9pm
I would like to do a spot how do I go about doing that?
As with nearly all comedy clubs we have an open spot (7 mins) most nights to allow new talent to come through. Email us capitalcomedyclub@gmail.com but be warned as we are one of the more established comedy clubs in Dublin demand is extremely high so the waiting list is approximately 9 months