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Carl Donnelly
Carl Donnelly

Carl Donnelly

  • 43 years old
  • British
  • Stand-up comedian

Carl Donnelly features

Nico Yearwood Live

Nico Yearwood, Carl Donnelly, Amanda Dwyer - Bobby Carroll's Comedy Diary

Monday 2nd January 2023

Bobby endures a terrible Christmas comedy gig, before getting some better laughs via Nico Yearwood and Carl Donnelly at London's Top Secret Comedy Club and then Amanda Dwyer and Chris Weir in Leith Arches.

Carl Donnelly Live

Carl Donnelly is the Ringmaster

Sunday 18th August 2019

This year we see a fresh new side to Carl Donnelly - his excellent new show is in the round, and tackles some hefty issues.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Edinburgh rules

Monday 12th August 2019

Many performers set themselves Edinburgh rules, like not drinking for the month. We asked this year's Fringers what theirs are.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Nightmare audience members

Saturday 10th August 2019

We asked performers going to the Fringe who they would least like to see in the audience of their show...

Mackenzie Taylor Memorial Golf Cup 2018. Image shows from L to R: Mick Perrin, Jimmy McGhie, Richard Bucknall, Dominic Holland, Alistair Barrie, Carl Donnelly Live

Jimmy McGhie wins Fringe golf cup

Tuesday 21st August 2018

Jimmy McGhie has won the Mackenzie Taylor Memorial Golf Cup for the comedians' team.

Justin Moorhouse Live

Vegan comedians at the Fringe

Monday 20th August 2018

Do you prefer your comedians ethically sourced and meat-free? Here's a guide to some of the vegan stand-ups at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: Weird dreams

Thursday 9th August 2018

What do performers dream about when they go to bed. We asked some comedians 'What's the weirdest dream you've ever had?'.

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: The worst thing you've done at a festival?

Sunday 5th August 2018

We asked some of the people who are performing shows at the Edinburgh Fringe what the worst thing they've ever done at a festival is. Brace yourself for some of these answers....

Edinburgh Q&A Live

Fringe Q&A: What are you putting in your suitcase?

Thursday 26th July 2018

A hazmat suit, a horse's head, a Mr Miyagi doll, five kilos of dried super-long spaghetti, and Immodium - just some of the things that comedians are putting in their suitcases ahead of getting on planes and trains bound for the Edinburgh Festival.

Carl Donnelly Live

First Gig, Worst Gig: Carl Donnelly

Thursday 28th July 2016

Delving into the dark recesses of his career, Carl Donnelly ponders a cacky hand, corporate shame and an absolute pillock.

Carl Donnelly Live

Carl Donnelly review

Sunday 15th August 2010

Carl Donnelly's stage presence and comfort in front of the audience, belies the fact that he is one of the fringes newer performers.

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