John Colleary: Mighty Quack at the Civic Theatre Tallaght

What to Expect

John Colleary brings his show Mighty Quack to the Civic Theatre in Tallaght for a single evening performance. The venue describes the show as “playful, inventive and brilliant,” pointing to a set built more around character and imaginative comic ideas than straight club-style stand-up. Colleary is a familiar face on the Irish comedy circuit, and a solo theatre show like this one typically gives a comedian more room to build out a fuller narrative arc than a short club spot allows.

Performances in the Civic’s main auditorium tend to draw a mixed crowd of regular comedy-goers and people simply looking for a good night out close to home, since the venue sits right in Tallaght town centre rather than requiring a trip into Dublin city. An 8:00pm start makes it a manageable weeknight or weekend outing without a late finish.

This is a one-off date rather than a run, so it sits among a busy stretch of comedy and variety programming at the Civic through August, alongside other one-night shows from different acts. Anyone who enjoys character-driven or storytelling comedy, rather than pure observational stand-up, is likely to find this closer to their taste than a standard comedy club bill.

Good to Know

• One-night performance on Friday 21 August at 8:00pm
• Described by the Civic Theatre as “playful, inventive and brilliant”
• Solo show format, likely to include storytelling and character comedy
• Book ahead through the Civic Theatre box office or website
• Suited to an adult audience; check the venue’s guidance on content for younger attendees

Getting There

The Civic Theatre is on Lord Edward Street in Tallaght town centre, a short walk from the Luas Red Line’s Tallaght stop. Bus routes 16, 49, 54A, 65 and 175 also serve the area, with parking available nearby in The Square shopping centre.