Stewart Lee plots Irish visit

The comedian brings his show to Dublin, Galway and Cork this summer.

The Hot Press Newsdesk, 20 Mar 2012

Two-time British Comedy Award winner Stewart Lee will bring his acclaimed touring show, Stewart Lee: Carpet Remnant World to Ireland, starting with Dublin dates on May 17 and 18 in Vicar St.

Next, the comedian will take to Galway’s Seapoint Ballroom (19), and conclude the tour at the Cork Opera House on a revised date of May 21. Lee, star of BBC2’s provocative Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle, tackles everything from rampant materialism to the London riots to Colonel Gaddalfi's ineptitude.

Tickets are on sale now.

www.corkoperahouse.ie

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