 Richard
Coughlan attempts the impossible as he looks to break the official world record for the
longest ever rap marathon. The current record is 8 hours and 45 minutes and Coughlan
intends to shatter this in one continuous rhyming session. Combining improvised comedy,
Freestyling and written material Richard will make sure that his DEBUT Rap performance is
one that the world will never forget. This event is raising money for The James Whale fund
for kidney cancer. Donations to be made on the day. 13:30 onwards. With special guests during teh day incliding: Brendon
Burns, Paul Foot, Matt Crosby, James Kettle, Brian and Krystal, Nique woodhouse and
Patrick Monahan.
"Coughlan can make Hilarious on the spot comedy" - Three
Weeks.
Richard
Coughlan is your typical balls out, no frills comedian. His act has no agenda and
is not designed to be anything other than straight forward stand up humour. He has the
ability to be crude, intelligent, non-pc, original and traditional and never loses sight
of his goal to please the audience. There are no bounds or subjects which are considered
sacred, he attacks religion,society,modern culture and more importantly his girlfriend.
His high energy and enthusiasm are the foundations of his act and regardless of his
subject he always manages to assess his subject matter with a cynical optimism.
Richard began his career in 2001 and has blossomed immensley since, becoming winner of 14
different comedy competitions and a regular at The Comedy Store, The Cafe, The stand and
Banana Cabaret.He has also had success as an actor and a writer for screen and stage.
Richard performed at
the Edinburgh festival for the first time in 2006. He managed an astonishing 40 gigs in 21
days and earned rave reviews like this one from three weeks magazine...
"Richard Coughlan was truly a pleasure to watch. He bounces off the audience with
amazing ease, making hilarious on-the-spot observations for everyone - although he's such
a pleasant man that you never feel uncomfortable. The show is just 30 minutes long and yet
the show has it's own personality and feels like a full length show in it's own right.
Perhaps a longer set would give more time to see his comedy style itself, rather than the
frantic, if enjoyable, opening sequences. Definitely one of those shows that leaves you
shouting for more - despite the small audience numbers, Coughlan manages to squeeze huge
laughs from his crowd" -  - Three Weeks |
