
AL THOMPSON | OBIE
AL THOMPSON | OBIE

Saturday
01
August
2026
19:00
19:30
21:30
Darvel Town Hall
10-12 W Main St, Darvel KA17 0AQ
Liam Farrelly is a scottish comedy sensation that recently made an appearance on BBC's Live at The Apollo.
Liam embarked on his comedic journey at a young age, starting at 17 while still in High School. His rapid ascent in the comedy scene led to numerous award nominations and wins. Notably, he made a guest appearance on BBC Scotland’s Scot Squad and has graced the stages of renowned comedy clubs like Breakneck Comedy Club & Hot Water Comedy Club in Liverpool, and the esteemed Comedy Stores in London and Manchester—all within a year of his debut.
Liam's comedic style revolves around personal anecdotes, particularly drawn from his unique family dynamics. With relatives ranging from nuns to a parent with MS who humorously embraces self-deprecation, his storytelling is both relatable and engaging. Critics have praised his self-referential humor and personal narratives, noting a captivating blend of wit and authenticity in his performances.
"Self-referential asides and personal material… there’s a funny and interesting spark here" Chortle
"Frighteningly young first act Liam Farrelly is going to have to get used to the Kevin Bridges comparisons or have elocution lessons… it was apparent that this was a young man with natural storytelling talent… Impressive stuff that earned Farrelly the runner-up spot fans" Beyond The Joke

Al has been gigging all over Scotland for 3 years, having 200+ gigs under his belt. He has gigged for Des McLean on multiple occasions and Billy Kirkwood. He has performed comedy at Edinburgh Fringe ‘23 and 24.
He has had his jokes on Breaking the News on BBC Scotland.Al recently reached the semi final of The Spirit of Comedy awards and the semi final of Beat The Frog ‘25
“very clever” by Phil Differ
“fantastic” by Des McLean.”
“So many great lines” Des Clarke.
“Non stop laughs” Blackfriars.
“He was Brilliant” Stuart McPherson
"A hidden gem" Breakneck Comedy Club

Obie has been a regular on the Scottish comedy scene for over 20 years.As well as headlining shows the country he has been performing his own shows at comedy festivals for over 15 years mainly in Edinburgh but has also traveled as far as Melbourne and Perth Australia. "The entire room rocks with laughter, pretty much constantly" The Scotsman **
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