Darren Matthews: Stand-Up in Australia, Belfast Comedy and Life With a Day Job
Comedian Darren Matthews joins Michael Crilly for a conversation about starting stand-up, surviving terrible gigs and learning that the only real way to improve is to keep doing the reps.
Darren shares how a friend first encouraged him to try an open mic at The Pavilion in Belfast, why his second performance was a complete disaster and how moving to Australia unexpectedly accelerated his comedy career.
They talk about performing across Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Asia, supporting Paddy McDonnell in theatres and arenas, running comedy nights at The Sunflower, dealing with hecklers and…
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