Name: Irish Comedy Night - with John O'Keeffe
Start: 2026-05-15T20:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-05-15T22:00:00+02:00
Location: Wijde Doelen 8

Irish Comedy Night - with John O'Keeffe

We organise an International Comedy Showcase every 2 weeks on Sunday afternoons at 3pm  in the heart of Utrecht at the Utrechter City Brasserie and Bar.

Mad Cow Comedy

One of Ireland's top comedians brings his HIT Edinburgh Fringe show to Utrecht for one night only! Sold out Edinburgh Fringe show 2025!

Wijde Doelen 8

Solos at the Shed

Mad Cow Comedy presents Solos at the Shed; a series of great solo shows in the most intimate of venues! 
De Schuur ("the Shed") is a very special venue; a cosy private theatre close to the Louis Hartlooper at Ledig, Erf, Utrecht.

Mad Cow Comedy presents Solos at the Shed; a series of great solo shows in the most intimate of venues! On Friday 15th May, join us for John O'Keeffe's Functional Mess. Comedy in English - John O'Keeffe - Functional MessAre you a functional mess? Are you daily wondering what the point of your life is? Do you have a better relationship with your postman than your family? Are all your relationships toxic and meaningless and delightful? Well, you are clearly a mess. And this show is for you. Sometimes sweet, sometimes dark, but always funny - join award-winning Irish comedian John O'Keeffe as he explains his chequered dating life, impossible family, self-diagnosed ADHD and his flimsy, threadbare hopes for the future.Credits:Tour support for Steve Hofstetter, Amos Gill"So funny" - Wendy Liebman."Clever. Funny. And a functional mess" - Steve Hostetter"Classic stand up... he's a great showman" - Ruben Rajah"Savage" - Amos GillOne4Review – 4 stars **** – “His delivery is sharp as a tack and the jokes just keep on coming.” TheWeeReview – 4 stars **** – “A talented comic…It’s [his] darker material about his mental health and relationship history where O’Keeffe really shines.”British Comedy Guide - Recommended show 2025 About John O'Keeffe:John has established himself as one of the most exciting stand-ups emerging in the Irish comedy scene. Winner of the "Best New Act" Award at the 2019 Bray Comedy Festival, John has been featured on Irish TV and radio, and is a contributing writer to The God Pod Twitter account. Praised for his likability, comedy writing and stage presence, he has performed with top comedians like David O'Doherty, Michelle Wolf, Joanne McNally, Rosie O'Donnell, and Bobcat Goldthwait, and regularly gigs across Europe. In 2019 he brought a show to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and debuted a new show at the Scene and Heard festival in 2022, and again in 2023. He also brought two shows to the Edinburgh Fringe festival in 2023 and 2024, and three in 2025. He opened for Steve Hofstetter on his 2024 European Tour, and was on his own European tour earlier this year. He has also been tour support for Mike Rice, Willa White, and Amos Gill.See: www.johnokeeffecomedy.com

Practical Information:<ul><li>The show takes place at de Schuur ("the Shed") a cosy private theatre close to the Louis Hartlooper at Ledig, Erf, Utrecht.</li><li>Doors open: 19:30, Showtime: 20:00</li><li>Running time: approx 2 hours (including a break)</li><li>Drinks will be available before the performance and during the break</li><li>Recommended age: 16+</li><li>Space is limited, so book early to avoid disappointment</li></ul> About Mad Cow Comedy:Mad Cow Comedy is an Utrecht-based comedy organisation producing solo shows and showcasing international stand-up talent, while supporting the development of new comedians. See www.madcowcomedy.nl

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