Tallaght’s Al Porter nominated for prestigious Edinburgh Award

Tallaght comedian Al Porter’s show ‘At Large’ which has been performing to sold out crowds is one of just eight shows to be nominated for Best Comedy Show at this year’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards taking place this Saturday 27th August.

Al Porter now follows Irish comedy legends such as Dylan Moran and Tommy Tiernan, both previously nominated for this award.

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Speaking from Edinburgh today Al said: “I’m over the moon and so surprised and thrilled.

“I’ve been having a ball with audiences of all ages over here in Edinburgh and to be nominated for this award like my heroes Tommy Tiernan and Dylan Moran were before, is just surreal.

“I’m definitely expecting a free pint in my local The Dragon in Tallaght now.”

Among those that have been spotted enjoying Al Porter At Large are fellow comedians Jack Dee, Seann Walsh and Steve Coogan.

The highly acclaimed Al Porter At Large show comes back to Ireland next month for a nationwide tour which kicks off in Vicar street on September 9th.