Marty Gleeson
Marty Gleeson | |
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 Marty Gleeson performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024 | |
| Born | 1992[1] Limerick, Ireland |
| Notable work | Dog Ear |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2022–present |
Marty Gleeson is an Irish stand-up comedian based in London, United Kingdom.
Early life and education
[edit]Gleeson is from Adare, a village in County Limerick, Ireland.[2] She graduated from Crescent College Comprehensive and went on to study fine arts at the Limerick School of Art and Design.[3] Gleeson moved to London after winning a free laptop in a competition, which she sold to fund the move.[2]
Career
[edit]At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2024, Gleeson performed as part of The Pleasance Comedy Reserve, a compilation show of up-and-coming comedians.[4]
Gleeson was a finalist for the Sean Lock Comedy Award on Channel 4, as well as the BBC New Comedy Award in 2024.[5] In the same year, Gleeson was awarded LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year.[6]
In 2026, Gleeson performed Dog Ear, her first solo show at Edinburgh Fringe, which was inspired by her experience in art school.[7] The show, which was directed by Abby Wambaugh, featured Gleeson playing the bodhrán.[8][9] Gleeson won Best Newcomer at the Comedians' Choice Awards and the Edinburgh Comedy Awards for Dog Ear.[10] A critic described it as "one of the most original debuts I’ve ever seen."[11]
Gleeson has performed tour support for Vittorio Angelone.[12]
Personal life
[edit]Gleeson has an older sister, who is an accountant.[3] She often performs comedy about her distinctively deep voice.[13]
References
[edit]- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmU90z8fNj8
- 1 2 "Limerick comedian wins top prize at Edinburgh Comedy Awards". Limerick Live. 2026-09-13. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- 1 2 "Meet the Limerick woman who won Edinburgh comedy newcomer: 'Irish people are the funniest people in the world'". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "The Pleasance celebrates a triumphant 40th anniversary at the Edinburgh Fringe". Theatre-News.com. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Two 'brilliant writers' claim top gongs at Edinburgh Comedy Awards". The Independent. 2026-08-29. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ Lee, Nicole (2024-06-21). "Ireland's Marty Gleeson crowned LGBTQ+ New Comedian of the Year". GCN. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ Beill, Andy (2026-08-29). "Marty Gleeson - Edinburgh Comedy Awards best newcomer: Commit to the bit, this is art". The Standard. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ Logan, Brian (2026-08-29). "Fourth time lucky as Chris Cantrill's spoof whodunnit wins Edinburgh comedy award 2026". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Edinburgh Fringe Q&A: Marty Gleeson". Fest. 2026-08-27. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Breakthrough Irish comedian takes prize at Edinburgh Comedy Awards". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Edinburgh comedy reviews: The best shows at the 2026 Fringe". The Telegraph.
- ↑ "Marty Gleeson – The Wee Review | Scotland's arts and culture magazine". 2026-08-04. Retrieved 2026-09-19.
- ↑ "Marty Gleeson @ Pleasance Courtyard: Edinburgh Fringe review - The Skinny". www.theskinny.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-09-19.