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comedy · Saturday 31 October 2026 · 8:00pm 
Chris Kent: That's All I Need Now!
At Theatre Royal · The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford
At Theatre Royal · The Mall, Waterford, Co. Waterford
Comedian Chris Kent plays Theatre Royal Waterford on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8pm with his new solo show, That’s All I Need Now! Kent is known for laid-back storytelling and relatable observational material rather than one-liners, and this show continues in that vein with a run of fresh stories built around ordinary domestic life.
Expect a set built on the small stuff that adds up to a lot: family schedules that never quite work, the modern obsession with health trends and supplements, and the slow creep of getting older, delivered in Kent’s conversational, unhurried style. Part of the show reportedly centres on an invasive bamboo plant taking over his garden, the kind of specific, slightly absurd domestic complaint that has become a hallmark of his writing. The venue carries a content advisory noting the show may include material some find offensive or triggering, so this is pitched at an adult audience rather than a family crowd. Kent has built a following through this kind of grounded, story-led comedy rather than topical or political material, and the format favours a small number of longer stories over a rapid string of jokes, so it suits an audience happy to settle in for a full hour and a half.
Theatre Royal is on The Mall in Waterford city centre, close to the quays and the Viking Triangle. It is within walking distance of Plunkett railway and bus station, and city centre car parks are close by for anyone driving in.
The Mall sits at the edge of Waterford’s historic core, an easy walk from the Viking Triangle museums and the quayside. There is more to see in Waterford and across Co. Waterford.
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