Cork’s about to Paul in love!
One of the UK’s most sought-after comedians will be performing on Leeside soon as part of his biggest tour ever.
Often described as the best British-Asian stand-up comedian in history, Paul Chowdhry is bringing his latest show to Cork Opera House on 18 September.
Chowdhry has been honing his craft now for more than two decades, enjoying a sparkling career marked by numerous accolades, raving reviews, and groundbreaking achievements.
Speaking ahead of his Irish tour, he said: “After more than a quarter of a century and half my life on comedy stages, it's time to embark on my biggest tour ever. I hope to see you there — the audiences who made this dream possible. If not, I'll be in massive debt and doing benefit gigs for the foreseeable future.”
From 2021-2023 he embarked on his ‘Family-Friendly Comedian’ nationwide UK tour which saw three extensions due to demand. The tour garnered widespread praise, culminating in a sold-out run at the prestigious Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023 where it was showered with four and five star reviews.
The ‘Family-Friendly Comedian’ tour was a more than worthy successor to his record-breaking ‘Live Innit’ tour which saw him perform five nights at the Hammersmith Apollo in London and become the first British-Asian stand-up to sell out London's Wembley Arena.
Awards under Chowdhry’s belt so far include Best Live Event at the ITV Asian Media Awards, Comedian of the Year at the Asian Voice Awards, and the esteemed Eastern Eye Comedian of the Year award.
Beyond stand-up, Chowdhry is an accomplished actor, starring in the hit financial thriller series ‘Devils’ as well as countless TV shows such as 'Stand Up for the Week', 'Live at the Apollo', and the multi-award nominated show 'Taskmaster'. Paul also hosts his own podcast, ‘The Paul Chowdhry PudCast’ where he interviews celebrities on life’s turning points with guests including Russell Howard, London Hughes, and Stewart Lee.
Chowdhry’s influence extends online too where he maintains a vibrant social media presence with his videos amassing millions of views. With his talent and charisma, Paul Chowdhry continues to captivate audiences worldwide, leaving an indelible mark on the world of comedy.