2011 Edinburgh Fringe

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Following five star praise across the board from Fringe critics and audiences alike in 2010, Des Bishop returns to Edinburgh once more for a limited run of his highly commended show My Dad Was Nearly James Bond. Des will be appearing at the Pleasance Beyond for 12 nights only from 3rd - 14th August at 9.10pm. Book early to avoid disappointment - if you missed the show last year now's the chance to participate in one of the most unforgettable and touching comedy experiences at the Fringe.

Motivated by his dad's terminal lung cancer diagnosis, Des holds up the real heroics of fatherhood against the ridiculous macho ideals everyday guys try to live up to. The results are both unexpectedly hilarious and moving. This is a show that will stay with you long after you leave the room.

Star of RTE's award-winning documentary series In The Name Of The Fada (2008), Des has won countless international praise for this personal, knuckle-biting recount of an issue close to everyone's heart, which won critical acclaim across the board at the 2010 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

As a native New Yorker, Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He has since carved out a highly successful career in stand up comedy and is one of the most in-demand comics on Irish television; having had three acclaimed television series on RTE. He has released four stand-up DVDs including Des Bishop Live (2005), Tongues (2008) and Desfunctional (2009); all reaching top ten in the DVD charts.

The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and insightful comic observations make Des Bishop a "must-see" for fans of unique, enquiring and entertaining comedy.