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Abandoman archiveIrish Hip Hop with a difference. No two gigs are ever the same as Abandonman creates musical sketches live - music, comedy and improv all rolled into one. Winners of both Hackney Empire New Act of the Year 2010 and The Musical Comedy Awards 2010.

Cast/Performers

Rob Broderick

Archive listings for Abandoman

Work type: Concert.

Svengali - T021262939

3 Aug 22 to 29 Aug 22Underbelly, Edinburgh :: V0495441914
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Hotline - T01133155426

23 Sep 21 to 25 Sep 21Earls Court, Inner London :: V1202
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Hotline - T269605891

In this one-off show, Ireland's favourite improvising comedian, Abandoman (aka Rob Broderick) writes songs based on audience suggestions to create live music videos before your eyes. Fusing green-screen technology - honed in his ground-breaking online shows - with his unique live comedy-freestyling prowess that has seen him a festival favourite the world over.
17 Aug 21Cavendish Square, Inner London :: V01269029533
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9 Jul 21 to 10 Jul 21Cavendish Square, Inner London :: V01269029533
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Road to Coachella - T01328662303

11 Aug 21 to 14 Aug 21Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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BassDrop - T0609138729

10 Jul 19 to 13 Jul 19The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Pirate Radio - T903282812

29 Jan 19 to 2 Feb 19Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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1 Oct 18 to 6 Oct 18Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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21 Nov 18Leadmill, Sheffield :: V0965626995
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19 Jan 18Bush Hall, Outer London :: V0393870396
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11 May 12The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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13 Apr 12The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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28 Sep 11Garrick Theatre, West End :: V394
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The Abandoman Show - T0682514905

1 Nov 18Manchester Gorilla (formerly Green Room), Manchester :: V485
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17 Oct 18The Glee Club Birmingham, Birmingham :: V0170352899
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1 Oct 18 to 6 Oct 18Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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11 Aug 18 to 14 Aug 18The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Life + Rhymes - T0111700508

Come see the fictional autobiography that entertained over 10,000 people in a sell-out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe. The story begins in 1993. After destroying rural Ireland's talent show circuit, Abandoman are teetering on the edge of international fame and fortune. Follow them on an access-all-areas adventure: the highs, lows and a cast of characters? that changes every night. This is your chance to be part of Abandoman's history. Their biggest, most ambitious show ever follows years of touring world-wide, and supporting Ed Sheeran on his major UK tour. This is their Life and Rhymes.
6 Oct 17Warwick Arts Centre, Coventry :: V156
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4 Oct 17The Glee Club Birmingham, Birmingham :: V0170352899
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3 Oct 17The Glee Club Nottingham, Nottingham :: V0868415137
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28 Sep 17Arts Centre, Norwich :: V73
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27 Sep 17Epstein Theatre, Liverpool :: V537
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23 Sep 17South Street Arts Centre, Reading :: V736
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22 Sep 17Cambridge Junction, Cambridge :: V23
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21 Sep 17Manchester Gorilla (formerly Green Room), Manchester :: V485
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14 Sep 17 to 16 Sep 17Soho Theatre, Inner London :: V1035
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Life + Rhymes - T1649589273

The year is 1993. After destroying rural Ireland's talent show circuit, hip-hop improvisers Abandoman are teetering on the edge of international fame and fortune. This is their all-access, no-holds-barred story. The highs and lows, the scandals, several (ill-advised) 90s collaborations and a cast of characters... who will change every night. This is your chance to be part of Abandoman's history.
21 Jul 16Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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18 May 16 to 20 Jul 16Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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Hot Desk - T0149313394

Ireland's top comedy hip hop improv team return to Edinburgh for their biggest show to date. Using their trademark blend of audience interaction and razor-sharp improvisation, Abandoman will take you on a magical journey, transforming the audience's likes, loathes and daydreams into hit songs and captivating tales. Join them at the Hot Desk for the greatest party in town.
28 Dec 15 to 30 Dec 15Paradiso Spiegeltent, Edinburgh :: V0227739450
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T0489688368

After several years cutting a truly original path between rap music and comedy, Ireland's top comedy hip hop improv team have leapt from strength to strength to fast becoming one of the most popular acts at the Edinburgh Festival and internationally on the live circuit. Abandoman are unrivalled by any other comedy / music act and constantly amaze audiences with their award-winning, mind blowing, interactive, word bending lyrical genius. Suitable for 14yrs+
16 Oct 14Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942
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Moon Rock Boombox - T475544717

After several years cutting a truly original path between rap music and comedy, Abandoman (Ireland's top comedy hip hop improv team) are stepping up their award-winning game with more mind blowing, interactive, word bending lyrical genius. Now performing as a full band, they'll innovate mixtape mashups and futuristic jams live on stage, using the history of hip-hop as their blueprint, and you as their inspiration. From Kanye to Jay Z, from country to funk, this show will contain musical, lyrical and comical scenes of a seriously awesome nature. Are you ready to take the trip?
2 Nov 13Royal Albert Hall, Inner London :: V221
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30 Sep 13Empire Music Hall, Belfast :: V14999298
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18 Jul 13 to 20 Jul 13BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Inner London :: V168
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The Life and Rhymes of Abandoman - T1975611292

Touring with Ed Sheeran, entertaining 10,000 St Paddy's Day revellers in Trafalgar Square, and winning Best Newcomer at the 2012 Adelaide Fringe: it's been a busy year for Abandoman! Now Ireland's top comedy hip-hop improv team return to Udderbelly Festival at Southbank Centre for more mind blowing, word bending lyrical genius. Bring the ruckus! Suitable for ages 14 and over. Runs approximately one hour.
17 May 13 to 7 Jun 13The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Winners of the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year, Musical Comedy Awards and the Adelaide Fringe Festival Best Comedy Newcomer awards, Abandoman create musical songs and sketches at lightning speed based on audience interaction. Abandoman have appeared on BBC3's Live at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, BBC2's The Stephen K Amos Show, and on Sky Arts as part of their Latitude coverage. Come to the show, drop your suggestions in the ring and watch as Abandoman make musical magic. No two shows will be the same!
15 Nov 12The Other Palace, Inner London :: V806511856
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1 Nov 12The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499
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6 Oct 12Brighton Dome, Brighton :: V655
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Pic 'n' Mix Tape - T1508434126

Abandoman - 2010's winners of Hackney Empire New Act of the Year and the Musical Comedy Awards - create hilarious off-the-cuff musical sketches. Join them as they create a mixtape of the greatest songs never written armed with synthesizers, guitars, drum machines and vocoders. Suitable for ages 14 and over. Running time 55 minutes.
29 May 11Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple :: V883
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27 May 11The Southbank, Inner London :: V0324280152
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Other listings

9 Jun 17Leadmill, Sheffield :: V0965626995
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1 Jun 16 to 5 Jun 16Southbank Centre, West End :: V423
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12 Jun 14Bath Komedia, Bath :: V993962950
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4 Jun 14Civic Hall, Wolverhampton :: V01294560265
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12 Apr 13Civic Hall, Wolverhampton :: V01294560265
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20 Sep 12Civic Hall, Wolverhampton :: V01294560265
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