Patrick Kielty: Opera House, Manchester, 2005
Irish comedian Patrick Kielty played the Opera House, Manchester in 2005. He was fiery, lively, bright and engaging with his comedy even although he talked about serious subjects like growing up during the troubles in 1970s Northern Ireland. His courageous mocking routines, in which he regularly attacked both Republican and Loyalist paramilitaries drew countless praise from all sides and his ability to provoke and delight in equal measure was brilliant to watch.