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Tadhg Hickey (/taɪɡ/ TYGHE, Irish: [t̪ˠəiɡ, t̪ˠeːɡ]; born c.1982) is an Irish stand-up comedian, writer, and filmmaker known for his work in both television, theatre and in particular his video shorts on social media. He has gained recognition for his sketches regarding social and political commentary.[1]
| Tadhg Hickey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1982 or 1983 (age 41–42)[1] Cork, Ireland |
| Education | University College Cork |
| Years active | 2015 – present |
| Genres | Political satire and stand-up comedy |
Early life and education
editHickey was born in Cork and raised in MacCurtain's Villas, Cork City, Ireland.[2] He grew up in a working-class background, his father working in a car manufacturing plant. He was the youngest in the family[citation needed] and the first to go to University College Cork, where he studied philosophy.[3] While at UCC and into his early adult years he was influenced by people like Ricky Gervais, James Joyce, Kehinde Andrews, Steve Coogan, Claire Keegan, Roy Andersson and John Pilger.[1]
Career
editIn addition to his work in theatre, Hickey also worked in television and film with RTÉ.[citation needed] Some of these productions included Ronanism (2015),[4] and The School (2017),[5] earning acclaim for his portrayal of Cork through the lens of his writing and comedy.[tone]
As a writer, Hickey has written several stage plays, including GATMAN and In One Eye, Out the Other, which were performed in theatres such as the Everyman in Cork, Smock Alley in Dublin, and the Playhouse in Derry.[6]
In 2019, he was shortlisted for a "best performer" award at the Dublin Fringe Festival.[7] A short film, written by Hickey and titled Uisce Beatha, won the first runner-up prize at the Ford '8 Minutes' short film competition in 2012.[8]
Personal life
editHickey has two daughters and is a supporter of Celtic F.C..[9] A recovering alcoholic, he has written a book about his experiences of this addiction.[10] He similarly cites social media as an addiction which he acknowledges it brings its share of mental health problems.[11]
Hickey is known for his advocacy work on social and environmental issues.[citation needed] He has also been involved in the Welsh independence campaign.[3]
In 2021, Hickey raised over EUR30,000 for Aida Palestinian Refugee Camp.[12] Since the outbreak of the Israel–Hamas war in 2023, he has made multiple sketches about the "hypocrisy" of its coverage in western media[13] and he has also participated in fundraisers and a 24 hour fast organised to mark International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.[14]
Bibliography
edit- Hickey, Tadhg (2023). A Portrait of the Piss Artist as a young man. London, England. ISBN 9781867564072. OCLC 1401073518.
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References
edit- ^ a b c Fitzpatrick, Richard (30 April 2023). "Culture That Made Me: Tadhg Hickey on Ricky Gervais, Steve Coogan, and John Pilger". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Smith, Mary Cate (24 September 2023). "Tadhg Hickey: 'I wake up every day with alcoholism and I have to treat it every day'". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ a b Evans, Christopher (7 October 2023). "'The Republican struggle is also a Welsh independence struggle.' Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey on Wales, politics, and his new book". Nation.Cymru. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Power, Ed (13 February 2015). "Cork filmmaker Tadhg Hickey fuses his comedy with his city". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Slattery, Laura (16 November 2017). "Nativity comedy series to debut online in a first for RTÉ". The Irish Times. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Olney, Michael (7 March 2024). "'It's the cure and the cause'". Cork Independent. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "Dublin Fringe Festival 2019: This year's award winners". The Irish Times. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ "€300 Kerry film wins Ford prize". The Kerryman. 20 June 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Robertson, Adam (4 November 2023). "Tadhg Hickey: 10 things that changed my life". The National. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ Kiberd, Rory (16 September 2023). "A Portrait of the Piss Artist as a young man by Tadhg Hickey". The Irish Times. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ O´Donoghue, Denise (16 February 2022). "'I had a bit of a breakdown': Cork comedian Tadhg Hickey opens up about mental health". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 15 June 2024.
- ^ "Cork comedian's sketch raises over €30k for refugee camp in Palestine". EchoLIVE.ie. 23 May 2021. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ Bicer, Aysu (23 October 2023). "Challenging 'hypocrisy': Irish comic takes on Western perspectives on Israeli-Palestinian conflict". Anadolu Agency. Retrieved 16 June 2024.
- ^ English, Eoin (29 November 2023). "Cork hunger striker's grandson joins 24-hour fast for Palestine". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 16 June 2024.