After Dinner SpeakersKeith Farnan is an Irish comedian who blends a lawyer’s precision with a storyteller’s heart, turning everyday chaos and big-picture issues into sharply funny stand-up performances.
Before comedy claimed Keith, he worked in law – a background that still sneaks into his material as he gleefully cross-examines modern life, society’s contradictions, and his own misadventures.
His live shows have carried him far beyond his Cork roots, earning him spots on stages across Europe, North America and beyond. Keith has brought his mix of curiosity, warmth and sly political insight to major festivals and to television audiences.
His distinctive perspective has brought him to prestigious stages, including Montreal’s world-renowned Just for Laughs festival and Showtime’s Live with Russell Peters. Named a Top Time Out Comedians’ Choice in New York, Dubai and Hong Kong within the same year, he has hosted awards ceremonies, performed at international corporate events, and collaborated with companies to craft bespoke comedic experiences tailored to their audiences.
Recognisable from his appearances on the widely broadcast Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Keith Farnan has a natural, welcoming presence onstage and a rare knack for tailoring his material to reflect the culture, goals, and humour of any organisation he performs for. It’s this combination of adaptability and charm that consistently earns him repeat bookings from corporate clients.
Whether he’s unpacking social dilemmas or riffing on the quirks of being human, he does it with a light touch and a great sense of play.
A leading corporate comedian known for stand-up that invites laughter first and reflection second, Keith Farnan has built a reputation as a performer who can move from the personal to the global in a single breath – and make both feel equally hilarious.
