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Overview
- Location: Gaiety Theatre, Harris Promenade, Douglas, IM1 2HP
- Date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Ardal O'Hanlon's show, Not Himself, delves into his experiences and reflections on identity as a man and a comedian. After a peculiar encounter at the supermarket, he contemplates his ethnic and religious background and questions the essence of his identity as a voice of reason. With a humorous look at contemporary life, he explores various topics such as Towel Animals, A.I., Chair Yoga, and the idea of cauliflower being served as a main course.
Details
After an alarming experience at the supermarket, Ardal reflects on who he is as a man and a comedian. He examines his own ethnic and religious background. And thinks twice about the very core of his identity as a voice of reason. Is everything a big lie?
With no major trauma of his own to draw on for material, apart from the drag of getting older, he also turns his gaze outwards at the joys and follies of contemporary life. Towel Animals? A.I.? Chair Yoga? Cauliflower as a main course? Yes. Yes. Yes. And Yes.
No current idiocy is left un-examined. With a highly developed sense of the ridiculous, and proper comedy bones, NOT HIMSELF, is a testament to the healing power of humour. And the joy of jokes.
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Age guidance
Suitable for age 16 and over. (Contains strong language)
Seating
Seats are allocated/reserved so please ensure you check your row and seat numbers before taking your seats.