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Dara O Briain - This Is the Show was recorded in front of a sell-out crowd on the final date of his record-breaking nine nights at the world famous Hammersmith Apollo.
Dara is on top form as he effortlessly mixes off the cuff audience interaction with razor sharp material and a star studded finale that almost puts Hollywood to shame.
"O Briain is loud and large and fast and feisty...............but the way he tells 'em is a joy" - The Times
"O Briain has a laser eye for the absurd and the spurious amid the too-much-stuff with which we shore up our hapless lives" - The Guardian
"Breakneck genius...... the entire audience was hanging on every sentence. And every sentence ended in a laugh. It was stuffed with dazzling observations, vivid vignettes and glorious gags." Evening Standard
Extras:
This is the Show contains over an hour of extras including a recording of the show at Vicar Street in Dublin, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne and Dara's commentary and drinking game, a blast from the Apollo organ and specially shot, covert footage from a mobile phone.
Dara is on top form as he effortlessly mixes off the cuff audience interaction with razor sharp material and a star studded finale that almost puts Hollywood to shame.
"O Briain is loud and large and fast and feisty...............but the way he tells 'em is a joy" - The Times
"O Briain has a laser eye for the absurd and the spurious amid the too-much-stuff with which we shore up our hapless lives" - The Guardian
"Breakneck genius...... the entire audience was hanging on every sentence. And every sentence ended in a laugh. It was stuffed with dazzling observations, vivid vignettes and glorious gags." Evening Standard
Extras:
- Andy, Ed and Dara's In-Vision Commentary and drinking game
- Live in Dublin 2010
- The Apollo organist entertains
- The show as it was meant to be seen
This is the Show contains over an hour of extras including a recording of the show at Vicar Street in Dublin, Andy Parsons, Ed Byrne and Dara's commentary and drinking game, a blast from the Apollo organ and specially shot, covert footage from a mobile phone.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By K. R. Bell
Format:DVD
Dara O Briain has made quite a reputation for himself over the last few years as one of the leading comedians on the circuit today. All this comes to a head in the performance(s) showcased on this DVD, which captures the Irish funnyman at his very best.
The material is fresh and constantly of top class, never relenting in pace or hilarity. The audience participation is great as always (including a young lad in the front row who was persistently trying to film the show, who was brilliantly dealt with!)
I will whole heartedly recommend this to everyone as there really is something for all here. This really is the show!
P.S. One of the DVD extras is a second show (hence plural of performance above) filmed in Dublin, of which 40 minutes of material is shown (that which was not the same as the main feature) and is equally funny!
The material is fresh and constantly of top class, never relenting in pace or hilarity. The audience participation is great as always (including a young lad in the front row who was persistently trying to film the show, who was brilliantly dealt with!)
I will whole heartedly recommend this to everyone as there really is something for all here. This really is the show!
P.S. One of the DVD extras is a second show (hence plural of performance above) filmed in Dublin, of which 40 minutes of material is shown (that which was not the same as the main feature) and is equally funny!
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw the show a couple of times with different people and we all loved it. It's the best stand-up I've seen in years (and I've seen a lot of stand-up). His timing is spot on, the delivery is exhausting and the whole show is a great mix of surreal and real-life stuff. The way he teases the audience and weaves stuff around what they do for a living is spectacular. You'll never view mouthwash in the same way again.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Christmas 2010 ended up being a pretty poor one for stand up comedy. Some of the heavy hitters came out swinging and missing.
Thankfully, this DVD/performace saved it from being a total disaster!
Dara has a natural talen for fan interaction and tying it all up seamlessly into his pre-written material.
This show is always fun, never offensive and just brilliant from start to end.
It is a real credit to his charm and natural ability that he spends so much time talking to the audience and it never feels like a drag. He takes the mic out of people but he never treads into making them feel uncomfortable, its all like good banter with friends. And I think this is one of his greatest qualities as a comic, he is friendly.
The material its self is sharp and well observed. He spends some time on topics, such as family and kids, that dont always register with me. This doesnt stop it from being hilarious.
Overall, the shining moment in Daras career so far and a stand up dvd that must be added to the collection.
Thankfully, this DVD/performace saved it from being a total disaster!
Dara has a natural talen for fan interaction and tying it all up seamlessly into his pre-written material.
This show is always fun, never offensive and just brilliant from start to end.
It is a real credit to his charm and natural ability that he spends so much time talking to the audience and it never feels like a drag. He takes the mic out of people but he never treads into making them feel uncomfortable, its all like good banter with friends. And I think this is one of his greatest qualities as a comic, he is friendly.
The material its self is sharp and well observed. He spends some time on topics, such as family and kids, that dont always register with me. This doesnt stop it from being hilarious.
Overall, the shining moment in Daras career so far and a stand up dvd that must be added to the collection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Laugh.
This mans is so funny and even better live. We've watched this three or four times and still laugh out loud every time
Published 2 months ago by Mrs. M. F. V. Mcknight
4.0 out of 5 stars
good
This company is good, they are fast at sorting out orders and getting them out to customers.
Good value for money.
Good value for money.
Published 3 months ago by Zoe Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Side splittingly funny
Really, really funny. From the minute he steps onto the stage he has you hooked with his witticisms, interaction with the audience, his mannerisms and expression. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Lisa-W
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very good
Dara is fantastic with his cruel toying with the audience and intelligent quips, he's sure to have you in hysterics!
Published 11 months ago by campbellblade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant comedy, with laugh out loud moments throughout!
I bought this DVD for my sister's christmas present after seeing it at a friend's house. My whole family sat down on Boxing day evening to watch it (armed with turkey sandwiches of... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Bea
2.0 out of 5 stars
A disapointed fan
Heard so much about this comedian that I bought A dvd and advd box set only to be very disapointed.A lot of swearing!
Published 16 months ago by Linda
5.0 out of 5 stars
Forget anything you think you know...
Forget anything you think you know...
This is one of the greatest stand-up displays I've ever seen. Read more
This is one of the greatest stand-up displays I've ever seen. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Klobby
5.0 out of 5 stars
Another great DVD from Dara
Big fan of Dara O'Briain and this is a fine addition to the shows; there were a few routines that didn't sit so well with me but that's purely a matter of taste, there's more than... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Chris Elwyn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Region Free Blu-Ray, So Happy
Dara's "This Is The Show" is not available in the United States. I found this to be rather disappointing, as I was familiar with the video games bit when it was linked from... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Boter
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's that bloke from the telly
If you like Dara and he makes you laugh when you see him on the telly (which, lets face it is almost too much these days) then you'll like this DVD.
Published 23 months ago by Stephen J. Watt
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