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24th Jul 2019

Billy Connolly’s final stand-up tour is going to be shown in Irish cinemas

Paul Moore

Billy Connolly

Essential for fans of the comedy legend.

There are certain people that cast an incredibly large shadow over their chosen profession and when it comes to the world of comedy, it’s arguable that no other comedian has had more of an influence than Billy Connolly.

As seen in his recent BBC series Made In Scotland, ‘The Big Yin’ is still terrific company to be in and the legendary Scot is coming to Omniplex cinemas with this brilliant show from his final stand-up tour for Irish audiences to enjoy.

Recorded in 2015, during the Australian leg of his tour, Connolly’s whip smart routine is a riotous journey filled with outrageous tales and blistering observations of everyday absurdities. Screening as a special one-night-only event, Connolly will also muse upon his career, life and legacy in a deeply personal interview that was filmed exclusively for cinema audiences.

Prior to retiring in 2016 following his diagnosis with Parkinson’s, Connolly toured worldwide continuously for 50 years, performing to an audience of over 10 million. The Sex Life of Bandages is a big screen tribute to an iconic comedian whose sharp wit and anarchic storytelling is still as hilarious as ever.

Fans of the iconic comedian will not want to miss it.

Billy Connolly: The Sex Life of Bandages will be shown in Omniplex cinemas on Thursday, 10 October.

More details can be found here too.

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