Neil Delamere

Neil Delamere has been described as a “master of stand-up” by the Scotsman and a “wryly brilliant live performer” by the Sunday Times. Best known for his quick-witted appearances on a range of panel shows and his outstanding live stand-up tours, Neil has graced screens on Live at the Apollo, Richard Osman’s House of Games, and The Michael McIntyre Show on BBC, as well as The World Stands Up and Live At The Comedy Store on Comedy Central, to name just a few.

On the small screen, Neil boasts an impressive roster of presenting roles, including Neil Delamere’s Just For Laughs, Eureka! The Big Bang Query, and Republic of Telly, all for RTÉ. A steadfast panellist on BBC NI’s The Blame Game since its inception, he first garnered widespread attention on RTÉ’s hit topical comedy show, The Panel. Beyond hosting, Neil has written and presented award-winning TV documentaries on topics such as the Vikings and St. Patrick. Neil also starred in the BBC mockumentary Soft Border Patrol, with his sketches gathering millions of views online.

As a regular voice on radio, Neil contributes to BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Now Show, and The Unbelievable Truth, along with Fighting Talk on BBC Radio 5 Live.

Neil is one of the top acts in the Irish comedy scene. He has performed at prestigious international festivals in Edinburgh, Montreal, and Melbourne, where his shows have received multiple 5-star reviews. His latest live show, Neil By Mouth, will tour extensively in Ireland and the UK in 2024.

Last but not least, for comedy aficionados looking to enrich their playlist, Neil’s ongoing podcast, Why Would You Tell Me That?!, is not to be missed. Co-hosted with Dave Moore of Today FM, the podcast consistently ranks on the top comedy charts and has been featured on Apple’s prestigious “New and Noteworthy” list.

“Delamere is a banter bomb, primed to make you explode with laughter… simply put, he is a master” The Scotsman
“No TV camera could accurately measure the lightning speed of Delamere’s wit’’ Irish Times

“You’ll be hard-pressed to find a more gifted comic at the Fringe” The Scotsman