GCN’s Roast Battle Royale

GCN’s Roast Battle Royale will see two teams of notable LGBTQ+ figures and allies mercilessly roasting each other and battling it out for the win, all while raising vital funds to support the work GCN does for the community in Ireland and beyond.

Hosted by fabulous TV presenter and fashion designer Brendan Courtney, this battle royale will feature stand-up comedian and actor Shane Daniel Byrne, comedian and podcaster Emma Doran, comedian and writer Gearóid Farrelly, Tropical Popical’s superstar Andrea Horan, singer and Eurovision icon Niamh Kavanagh, broadcaster, DJ and author Louise McSharry, radio and TV broadcaster Muireann O’Connell, actor and presenter David O’Reilly, and iconic drag duo Miss Roots & Miss Taken AKA The Misses.

Expect savage reads, outrageous hot takes, sizzling one-liners and pure mayhem as some of Ireland’s funniest LGBTQ+ voices and allies go head-to-head live on stage.

But there can only be one winning team, and you, our gorgeous audience, will decide who will be the shadiest champions of the Roast Battle Royale!

GCN’s Roast Battle Royale will also serve as a key fundraiser for GCN, helping ensure they can continue to provide a free, accessible, and independent media resource for the LGBTQ+ community.

Get ready for a gloriously chaotic evening of razor-sharp wit where no celeb is safe. This is set to be an unmissable night all in the name of community, celebration and a damn good time!