Shows
Shows by Paul Connolly
Details of shows created by Paul Connolly. If you are interested in hosting any of these shows to your venue/festival, get in touch via the Contact Page. All upcoming performances of these and other shows featuring Paul can be found on the Performances and Projects Page.
The Paul Connolly Showcase (Theatre, Comedy)
A showcase 10 years in the making. Inspired by classic variety shows Morecambe and Wise and The Two Ronnies, join Paul Connolly as he presents a series of comedy sketches, characters, music and more in this new original work. Featuring everything from science fiction and rock music to physical comedy and story telling, this is a show that has something to entertain everyone.
Every actor needs a showcase, so he wrote one
Every actor needs a showcase, that one performance which presents their skills in the best possible light. Paul Connolly wrote this show – his first solo show – to be just that. Witness the culmination of over 10 years of acting and improvised comedy performance experience as Paul brings together nearly everything he can do on stage in a series of new sketches: character comedy, singing, dancing, physical theatre, and more. Experience this high energy show filled with comedy, heart and theatrics. The Paul Connolly Showcase uniquely captures the full acting ability of its star, celebrating the accumulated performance skills from his acting journey so far, whilst also giving a glimpse of the next chapter to come.
The Director – Work At Home (Film, Comedy)
“Today is a good day to create art!” proclaims The Director before starting his day. Prepared to create yet another “perfect masterpiece”, he soon discovers problems with his creative flow. What is the source of this problem, and will he be able to overcome it and create great art?
Featuring a selection of Paul Connolly’s characters, this tongue-in-cheek, fun and silly comedy explores the difficulties those in the creative industries have in creating art — and productivity when trying to do work at home — in a surreal world featuring 1980s Doctor Who level “special effects”.
Filmed in his apartment during the start of the lockdown in 2020, this film was both a way for Paul to stay creative when his industry shutdown, while also debuting his writing, directing and filmwork skills.
Special Mention - For Outstanding Production & Performance
(Winner)
Prodigy Film Festival 2020
Best Indie Film
(Nominated)
Prodigy Film Festival 2020
Best Indie Actor
(Nominated)
Prodigy Film Festival 2020
Best Direction-Cinematography
(Nominated)
Prodigy Film Festival 2020
Creationing Your Award-Winning Fringe Show with The Director (Theatre, Comedy)
“Hello Thespian Lovers!” The visionary behind the viral short film The Director – Work At Home (viewed in excess of a dozen times in four years) and champion of off-off-off-off-off-off Broadyway, The Director bring his creationing masterpiece secrets to the Edinburgh Fringe! Drawing upon several months of experience, discover the secrets to creating an award-winning Fringe theatre show through drama, comedy, monologues, songs, dance and more!
“ Super fun show! Lots of giggles. I now feel equipped to creation my award winning storytelling dance-clowning extravaganza for next year :D ”
– Audience Review, EdFringe 2024
“ An honest, recognisable show about the Fringe plus talent, joy, gentle satire, kind generosity. ”
– Audience Review, EdFringe 2024
“ Loved it. Entertaining and strangely comforting. ”
– Audience Review, EdFringe 2024
“ Great show, so well put together and played, drawing audience in and making sure everyone had a great time. ”
– Audience Review, EdFringe 2024
“ This show is such a joy! [Paul] has created a brilliant theatre character & shares witty insights into Fringe shows in different ways, while always connecting with & highly entertaining his audience. ”
– Audience Review, EdFringe 2024