Mary Bourke, conscious that in this brexity UK a lot of people want to become Irish citizens (and who'd want the embarrassment of travelling on a UK passport now?) , gives us her ideas on what they need to qualify for that elevated position. Such as having an Auntie Mary and an Uncle John....
There's a lot more to this show than that though, as Bourke goes about dissolving, and sometimes rebuilding, national stereotypes, and tortures the audience with a bit of Ed Sheeran (briefly, accompanied Bourke's notes on his performance!). There's touring inGermany and the less than modest Berlin comedy MC, her father's experiences of racism in London and her sister's love life. Plus a chance for the audience to let it all out in an unconventional sing-song.
It's a well structured hour with some excellent jokes and a few nice throwaway lines so you need to be paying attention. There's also the odd serious point. If you weren't aware of the (entirely justified) hatred the Irish have for Oliver Cromwell Mary will give you some pointers (and explain why Aldi needed her advice). Laughs and something to think about. Not a bad mix. Recommended.
I Want an Irish Passport is on in Stand 2 at 13.20 until 26 August.
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