Personally requested as the Opener for Arj Barker on two Australian tours, Stephen K Amos on a whopping 6 UK Tours and Russell Kane on his 2019 UK Tour, come see why rising British star Kelsey De Almeida was described by top UK reviewer Julia Chamberlain as 'Destined to be absolutely huge'!
★★★★★ “Has the audience in stitches. Perfect comedic timing.” Fringefeed
★★★★½ “Definitely one to watch” The Advertiser
★★★★½ “A pleasure to watch on stage. I look forward to seeing his career flourish” Glam Adelaide
“Had me in stitches. He’s a star in the making!” Fresh 92.7, Adelaide
“Destined to be huge, see him now” Stephen K Amos
“Kelsey De Almeida was hilarious. You know you’re in for a good night when the support act is hard to follow!” The Argus
“Best thing to happen out of Covid is keeping Kelsey in Australia. Already a regular here at the Lounge and a future star of comedy. You can put him on stage any night, at anytime in front of any crowd and he is gonna crush” - The Comic's Lounge, Melbourne
"Kelsey De Almeida was hilarious. You know you're in for a good night when the support act is hard to follow! Definitely one to watch" - The Argus
"Hilarious, an original voice on the comedy landscape. Destined to be huge, see him now!" - Stephen K Amos
"Had me in stitches. He's a star in the making!" - Fresh 92.7, Adelaide
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“Just so funny” Irish Times
“Plays brilliantly with the crowd” Irish Independent
“Best young comic I’ve seen in ages” Arthur Smith
Spontaneous (in the losing her keys rather the kitesurfing way), Aideen McQueen is one of the brightest sparks in the new generation of Irish comics. She’s sassy, sexy, saucy and, most importantly, side-splittingly funny.
Aideen appears regularly on RTE, TG4, BBC Northern Ireland and BBC Radio 4. She is one of the resident comperes at the world famous International Comedy Club in Dublin and has appeared alongside such acts as Sean Hughes, Reginald D Hunter, Ardal O’ Hanon, Dylan Moran, Johnny Vegas, Phil Kay and Frankie Boyle.
She has performed at many festivals including The Vodafone Comedy Festival,The Electric Picnic Festival and Prague Comedy Festival. This year she had two sell-out shows at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival and was Nominated for Best Performer in the Dublin Fringe Festival Galway Arts Festival
an hour of beautiful solo writing, brashly, boldly and skilfully delivered, with deeper roots into some important questions about life, love, and meaning in the digital age. The writing doesn’t hold back, the material is in your face and lap, but knows when to tone it down and be tender, more subtle, and never too obvious in its material and message. - ED FRINGE REVIEW
The Fast-paced monologues and punchlines have the audience laughing out loud while still exploring many relevant topics – the struggle to buy a house, the vacuous nature of social media and why, despite having more ways than ever of getting in touch, people still struggle to communicate. - FUNNY WOMEN
This is frequently funny but it really distinguishes itself by its willingness to confront the realities of loneliness and regret that underpin the laughter- and the drinking. It’s terrifically impressive, warm and funny
Writer and performer Aideen McQueen’s warm welcome to each audience member as they take their seat indicates that they are in safe hands and over the next hour we are charmed and moved in equal measure by her character Lucy. Having connected with Tom on Tinder (definitely a keeper – he has a Tesco Club Card!), Lucy agonises over when he will text her, what should she say in a text to him, and why has he not replied to her text. The stressing over 2 blue ticks struck a chord with much of the audience – we’ve all been there! Her initial façade of a woman who has transformed herself inside and out slowly erodes, revealing her vulnerability. Having bonded with the audience, she constantly asks our advice on what her next move should be with Tom, but texts and calls with friends and family slowly reveal that the bravura face of the good time girl is not all that it seems.
Aideen McQueen gives a stellar performance in this witty and moving play. As a rising star of the comedy scene, her interactions with the audience allow her to expertly adapt the dialogue to raise a laugh, but never making any minor diversions feel forced or unintentional. By the end we are all rooting for Lucy to heal herself and to find some much deserved happiness. I loved this play and can’t wait to see what Aideen writes next. She’s a keeper!
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Luca is an award-winning Italian comedian (naturalized British) based in Dubai, known for his unique blend of British wit and Italian warmth.
Born and raised in Italy, he studied Classics and earned a Master’s in Publishing under the direction of world-famous novelist Umberto Eco. After working in the publishing industry for years, Luca took a leap of faith in his early 30s, quitting his regular job to attend drama school and pursue an acting career.
Luca’s comedy journey began in London in 2014, where his first gig was at the Gong Show at the Comedy Store- famously dubbed "the most brutal open mic in London" - which he won. Just a year later, he also won So You Think You're Funny?, a prestigious competition for new comedians at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
His dual citizenship shapes his distinct comedic style, blending sharp, dry wit with a charming European flair.
Over the years, Luca has performed at major festivals and competitions, including Just For Laughs in Montreal (2016) and the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition (2023), where he placed second. He has taken seven solo shows to the Edinburgh Fringe, with his latest, Happy Orphan, receiving rave reviews.
Luca has performed across Europe, (including the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Denmark and Czech Republic), in California and in Dubai. In Italy, he has showcased his talent on Zelig, the country’s most successful TV comedy show, and on Comedy Central Italia.
In 2025, he relocated to Dubai, from where he continues to perform all over the world.
TV/Radio Credits
- Comedy Central Italia (in Italian)
- Zelig ( in Italian - Canale 5)
- Comedians Vs. News, The Arts Hour (in English - BBC World Service)
- The Arts Hour International Comedy Show (in English - BBC World Service)
- Italian Stand Up - episode 3 (In Italian - Rai 5 and on streaming in Italy on Amazon Prime Video Italy)
Awards - 2023: Second place at the San Francisco International Comedy Competition 2023
- 2016: Finalist at the NATY - New Act of The Year (London, UK)
- 2015: Personality Award winner at the Haags Comedy Festival (The Hague, Netherlands)
- 2015: Finalist of Leicester Square New Comedian of The Year (London, UK)
- 2015: Winner of So You Think You're Funny? (Edinburgh, UK)
- 2014: Winner of the Comedy Store Gong Show (London, UK)
Press quotes
- Phenomenally entertaining storyteller’ -The Scotsman
- Completely endearing’ - Chortle
- Tremendously funny’ - Beyond the Joke
- Simply hysterical’ - Entertainment Now
- Cupani will become an increasingly well-known name in future years’ - Broadway Baby
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