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Irish comic/presenter captured live at the Theatre Royal in London. Dara O'Briain is the Irish comic seemingly omnipresent on the panel show circuit including 'Never Mind The Buzzocks' and the chaotic improv rodeo 'Whose Line is it Anyway'. The acerbic wit and massive intelligence he's known for there are on full display in his stand up show.
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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful
By S. Donovan
Format:DVD
My brother got this DVD for christmas - it is one of the best if not "the best" comic DVD I have ever watched. I have seen him on Mock the Week / HIGNFY and Jonathon Ross and he was funny but you don't know how funny until you watch this DVD.
The extras are well worth it and there is more of an hour of extra footage which just leaves you wanting even more. There are so many best bits you can't single out one bit. We cried with laughter all the way through - we had to pause the DVD at some points in order to catch our breath otherwise we would have missed the next story.
Unfortunately because Dara O'Briain is quite recent this is the only DVD he currently has on offer - can't wait for his next tour or the next DVD - there's no point waiting for a special occasion - as soon as one comes out I will go and buy it.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - if I could give it more than five stars I would.
The extras are well worth it and there is more of an hour of extra footage which just leaves you wanting even more. There are so many best bits you can't single out one bit. We cried with laughter all the way through - we had to pause the DVD at some points in order to catch our breath otherwise we would have missed the next story.
Unfortunately because Dara O'Briain is quite recent this is the only DVD he currently has on offer - can't wait for his next tour or the next DVD - there's no point waiting for a special occasion - as soon as one comes out I will go and buy it.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - if I could give it more than five stars I would.
20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Philip Mayo
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Format:DVD
What a discovery !! I had seen Dara O'Briain on TV a number of times, guesting on shows such as QI and lately hosting the often very funny "Mock The Week". So I was looking forward to looking at the DVD of his show at the Theatre Royal.
One critic, writing in The Guardian, and quoted on the DVD cover, describes the show as "A master-class in intelligent stand-up". That is no exaggeration.
We watched it for the first time as a group of 4 friends, without any particular expectations, and we quickly went from smiling to chuckling to uncontrollable laughter. The group effect obviously helped, but I have watched it since on my own and I was soon laughing out loud again. This guy is really good - very, very funny indeed.
It is clear form his TV appearances that Dara O'Briain has a very sharp wit - he is quick on his feet, inventing new material as we listen. This performance shows him doing precisely that - and so well.
There is a lot of interaction with the audience. (Note - very important for the more retiring of us to avoid the front few rows if going to one of his shows !). This interaction is clearly totally genuine. We are watching a virtuoso comic at work. By bouncing conversation and quips back and forth with members of the audience (and never unkindly) he creates exceptional original comedy while also seamlessly including large, well rehearsed segments from his normal repertoire.
Watch out for his "driving lesson experiences" as applicable to his sex life, and watch out for the piece on "tattoos and body-piercing". Even thinking of that as I write this makes me smile broadly.
A wonderful performance. Highly recommended.
One critic, writing in The Guardian, and quoted on the DVD cover, describes the show as "A master-class in intelligent stand-up". That is no exaggeration.
We watched it for the first time as a group of 4 friends, without any particular expectations, and we quickly went from smiling to chuckling to uncontrollable laughter. The group effect obviously helped, but I have watched it since on my own and I was soon laughing out loud again. This guy is really good - very, very funny indeed.
It is clear form his TV appearances that Dara O'Briain has a very sharp wit - he is quick on his feet, inventing new material as we listen. This performance shows him doing precisely that - and so well.
There is a lot of interaction with the audience. (Note - very important for the more retiring of us to avoid the front few rows if going to one of his shows !). This interaction is clearly totally genuine. We are watching a virtuoso comic at work. By bouncing conversation and quips back and forth with members of the audience (and never unkindly) he creates exceptional original comedy while also seamlessly including large, well rehearsed segments from his normal repertoire.
Watch out for his "driving lesson experiences" as applicable to his sex life, and watch out for the piece on "tattoos and body-piercing". Even thinking of that as I write this makes me smile broadly.
A wonderful performance. Highly recommended.
37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By M. Brown
Format:DVD
Before watching this I had really only ever seen Dara hosting things like Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week or appearing as a guest on other shows. I'd always found him very funny on these occasions and therefore found the prospect of a live dvd from him very intriguing. I have to say that I wasn't disappointed from start to finish, from his involvement of the front row right thru to his on the spot ad libbing it quite simply leaves little time for breathing between jokes. Fantastic stuff, highly recommended to anyone you wants to laugh til their stomach hurts.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dara O'Briain - Live (DVD)
Had heard good things about this show and caught a brief bit on the comedy channel. So I decided to buy it and I love it!
Published 4 months ago by BullyFee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poor front row
I just happened across this whilst flicking through the TV channels one day and have loved Dara ever since. Read more
Published 11 months ago by campbellblade
5.0 out of 5 stars
Definitely in my top 10...
...best stand-up comedy dvds.
The big Irishman is very much at ease with the crowd and has the admirable knack of creating laugher without abusing or putting them... Read more
The big Irishman is very much at ease with the crowd and has the admirable knack of creating laugher without abusing or putting them... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Stephen Emm
5.0 out of 5 stars
A master-class in intelligent stand-up comedy
The Guardian-- "A master-class in intelligent stand-up". Res ipsa loquitur
Dara o'Briain is a comedy genius. Read more
Dara o'Briain is a comedy genius. Read more
Published on 7 April 2011 by Billy Ray Cyrus
5.0 out of 5 stars
i love this DVD
Brillant DVD. Absolutety the king of wit. Can't wait for the new one in november
Published on 24 Sep 2010 by Dany Lee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dara O'Briain DVD
Saw this DVD only once when my nephew brought it with him one holiday and loved it. Wanted to have my own copy as I love his stand up stuff as well as mock the week. Read more
Published on 4 Aug 2010 by Itchy2day
5.0 out of 5 stars
Soem of the best comedy i have ever seen!
Amazon shipped it fast!
I love Dara, he is by far in my top 10 comics of all time!
I love Dara, he is by far in my top 10 comics of all time!
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Alexander Tolchinsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny Guy
Loved his show, one of the best comedians in the country
buy it now
buy it now
Published on 17 Sep 2009 by Daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ecks-Dee
Could not stop laughing from the moment he introduces himself, to the moment he finishes his encore.
The best remedy for a bad day/bad week/bad anything. Read more
The best remedy for a bad day/bad week/bad anything. Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by Camelchild
3.0 out of 5 stars
pleasing enough
Dara o'briain is a man that is intelligent and witty and his stand up show is very much about relating to the audience via interaction and asking questions and then going into a... Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2009 by sean paul mccann
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