Now a massive star in Ireland, native New Yorker, Des moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. In 2006, he embarked on his second critically acclaimed TV series, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas in four major Irish cities. Another hugely successful live tour followed including invitations to the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and the Melbourne Comedy Festival in Australia. 

COVID 19 INFORMATION & ACCESSIBILITY

Wearing a mask is recommended, but not mandatory.

Comedy Bar Danforth is an accessible venue with an elevator to basement level. Accessible washrooms are located on both levels.

The use of smoke machines and strobe, flashing lights or lasers may occur during performances.