Apocalypse Clown

Jul 14, 2023

1h 42m

★ 6.0

When the world ends, the fun begins.

Overview

When a mysterious technological blackout plunges Ireland into anarchy and chaos, a group of failed, washed-up clowns are forced to traverse the country for one last shot at their dreams.

Genres

Comedy

Horror

Science Fiction

Production Companies

Fastnet Films

Namesake Films

uMedia

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland

Apocalypse Clown Trailers

Cast

Bobo

David Earl

Funzo

Natalie Palamides

Jenny Malone

Amy De Bhrún

Pepe

Fionn Foley

Tim from Bromanz

Tadhg Murphy

The Great Alphonso

Ivan Kaye

Statue of Liberty

James Walmsley

James Joyce

Shane O'Brien

DuCoque

Barry McGovern

Topknot

Tony Cantwell

Siobhán

Pollyanna McIntosh

Gustavo

Márcio Wille

Ed Byrne is one of the most prolific young comedians in the UK and as an observational stand-up considered unrivalled. He has performed five hit UK tours and has made his London West End debut in a two-week run at The New Ambassadors Theatre. Throughout the spring of 2005 he performed a sell-out tout of the UK with his show 'Me Again'. This performance was filmed at the City Varieties in Leeds in March 2005 and contains all of Ed Byrne's best material from the past ten years.

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