David McSavage for show at NUIG

Date Published: 17-Jan-2013

Savage Eye star David McSavage will perform at NUI Galway on Monday, February 11 at 8pm in the O’Flaherty Theatre.

David McSavage is one of Ireland’s best known comedians and street entertainers. His cutting commentary and performances cover all aspects of life and his many characters include the The Barman (Mick The Bull) and Father Finnegan.

A regular guest on TV and radio shows in Ireland for many years, McSavage has also appeared at all the major comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Festival. He is well known for his appearances in Dublin’s Temple Bar.

He devised Headwreckers for the Channel 4 TV show Comedy Lab in 2008, and subsequently devised, wrote and starred in The Savage Eye on RTÉ.

Tickets for next month’s show are €8 and on sale from the NUI Galway Students’ Union office now. Support comes from comedian Marcus O’Laoire.