Abandoman

Ireland’s finest improvising musical comedian is coming to Leuchie Long Lunch 2023.

Using his trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, Rob will take you on a magical journey, transforming the audience’s likes, loathes and daydreams into hit songs and captivating tales.

Using a sample-pad necklace to trigger the high-production beats and hooks he freestyles over, Rob creates the kind of exhilarating live experience that has won him a string of awards, and the highest of international critical acclaim. He continues to sell out his fringe runs in Edinburgh and Australia each year, wowing audiences wherever he plays.

Abandoman supported multi-platinum artist Ed Sheeran on his sell out UK tour, enthralled audiences on Channel 4’s 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, BBC1’s The One Show and BBC2′s The Stephen K Amos Show, guested on various radio shows from Nick Grimshaw (BBC Radio 1) to Christian O Connell (Absolute Radio) and held a song writing residency with Chris Hawkin (BBC 6 Music).

Abandoman has headlined comedy stages at every major UK music festival from Glastonbury to Latitude and stormed international stages in Australia, Europe, The USA, Canada and Hong Kong.

www.abandoman.com | Twitter: @abandoman


PRESS ON ABANDOMAN

‘Clever, quick-witted and audacious’ ★★★★ The Scotsman

‘Raucous, expansive and relentlessly hilarious‘ ★★★★ The Times

‘A freestyle talent that is unparalleled anywhere… comedic timing and witty rhyming that’s so impressive it could’ve been scripted’ ★★★★The Independent

‘Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile”’★★★★ Chortle

‘Broderick has us in the palm of his hand from the minute he starts until the very last mic drop’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby

‘Full formed and fiercely funny’ ★★★★ The Herald

‘I’ve yet to see an audience not go nuts’ ★★★★ Fest

‘An unstoppable force of nature…a truly joyous conclusion’ ★★★★ The List

‘Infectiously fun and hilarious’ ★★★★ Edinburgh Festival Magazine

‘Truly innovative”, “Flight of the Conchords meets Eminem” Guardian

‘Killer punch lines. Note perfect, lyrically mind-blowing hip hop improve. Genius’ Stage

“Wildly funny and technically incredible, Broderick is a frenetic genius!” ★★★★★ The Age (AU)

“Raucous, expansive and relentlessly hilarious” THE TIMES ★★★★

“A totally unique and mind-blowing musical comedy experience” BROADWAY BABY ★★★★★

“An unstoppable force of nature… improv skills bordering on the magical.” THE LIST ★★★★


AWARDS

SUNDAY TIMES - Best Musical Act of the Fringe - 2014

ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL – Best Comedy Show - 2014

ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL - Best Comedy Show - 2012

ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL – Best Newcomer - 2012

HACKNEY EMPIRE NEW ACT OF THE YEAR – Winner 2010

MUSICAL COMEDY AWARDS – Winner 2010