Des Bishop

Sun Oct 4 2026

6:00 PM (Doors 4:30 PM)

Irvine Improv

527 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618

Irvine Improv

527 Spectrum Center Dr. Irvine, CA 92618

$31.14 - $101.65

Ages 21+

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There is a ticket delivery delay in place until two days prior to the event.  Tickets will not be emailed until then. Tickets are only available online until the delivery delay is lifted.

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE IRVINE IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:

There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info,  e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our  Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact  I rvine Improv.

  • Des Bishop

    Comedy

    A rising star in the US and a massive name in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive comic observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy.

    He came to Irish fame with TV shows, The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage working different jobs in Ireland, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas of four major Irish cities, and In The Name Of The Fada (2008, winner of the IFTA Best TV Series Award) about when he decided to learn Irish from scratch and perform a 60-minute stand-up comedy routine in the Irish language.

    In 2010, Des wrote his most personal show called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond, inspired by his father, Mike who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bishop won an Irish Book Of The Year Award for his memoir of the same name, and brought a solo show version to the Edinburgh Fringe to widespread acclaim and five-star reviews. In 2013, Bishop went to Beijing, China to learn Mandarin. He is now fluent and the show about his experience, Breaking China was another major hit series with another acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

    Des has appeared on many live stand-up shows including Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (BBC), Live at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Australia’s Spicks and Specks (ABC). He was also the star of HBO’s A Comic’s Climb, his Aspen Comedy Festival debut in 2005.

    He has released seven hit stand-up specials including Made in China (Universal 2015), One Day You’ll Understand (RTE 2018), and his latest Bridge & Tunnel (Hulu).

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limit 6 per person
General Admission
Host-Escorted Seating
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$31.14 ($25.00 + $6.14 fees)
General Admission Booth
Booth seats four and includes a $200 food & beverage credit ($50 credit per ticket). Tax included. Gratuity not included. Booths are located in the second tier.
GA Booth for 4 | Admits 4
$83.16 ($75.00 + $8.16 fees)
VIP Admission
Provides a premium viewing experience.
VIP Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$49.22 ($40.00 + $9.22 fees)
VIP Premium Booth
Booth seats four and includes a $200 food & beverage credit ($50 credit per ticket). Tax included. Gratuity not included. VIP Booths provide a premium viewing experience.
VIP Premium Booth for 4 | Admits 4
$101.65 ($90.00 + $11.65 fees)

Delivery Method

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Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.

By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.



• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless the event is canceled.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Ticket prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.



Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign, and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.



If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights. For more info: Terms

Des Bishop

Sun Oct 4 2026 6:00 PM

(Doors 4:30 PM)

Irvine Improv Irvine CA

$31.14 - $101.65 Ages 21+

There is a ticket delivery delay in place until two days prior to the event.  Tickets will not be emailed until then. Tickets are only available online until the delivery delay is lifted.

DO NOT PURCHASE TICKETS FROM ANYONE OR ANY OTHER SITE OTHER THAN IMPROV.COM 

TICKET RESALE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED.

TICKETS SUSPECTED OF BEING PURCHASED FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF RESELLING MAY BE CANCELLED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE IRVINE IMPROV.

EVENT INFO:

There is a two-item minimum purchase requirement in the showroom for all guests. 

Seating is general admission, first-come, first-served, with the exception of groups and premium booths.

No cell phone use, photography or video recording is permitted during  performances.

All sales are final.

MISCELLANOUS:

For group sales info,  e-mail our Events Manager to learn about special  menu options and reserved seating.

Additional questions may be addressed in our  Frequently Asked  Questions.

For further assistance, contact  I rvine Improv.

Des Bishop

Comedy

A rising star in the US and a massive name in Ireland, native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. The openness and honesty of his presenting style combined with his restless imagination and perceptive comic observations make Des Bishop a must-see for fans of unique, insightful and provocative comedy.

He came to Irish fame with TV shows, The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage working different jobs in Ireland, Joy In The Hood, where he taught stand-up comedy in disadvantaged areas of four major Irish cities, and In The Name Of The Fada (2008, winner of the IFTA Best TV Series Award) about when he decided to learn Irish from scratch and perform a 60-minute stand-up comedy routine in the Irish language.

In 2010, Des wrote his most personal show called My Dad Was Nearly James Bond, inspired by his father, Mike who was diagnosed with terminal cancer. Bishop won an Irish Book Of The Year Award for his memoir of the same name, and brought a solo show version to the Edinburgh Fringe to widespread acclaim and five-star reviews. In 2013, Bishop went to Beijing, China to learn Mandarin. He is now fluent and the show about his experience, Breaking China was another major hit series with another acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Des has appeared on many live stand-up shows including Edinburgh Comedy Festival Live (BBC), Live at the Comedy Store (Comedy Central) and Australia’s Spicks and Specks (ABC). He was also the star of HBO’s A Comic’s Climb, his Aspen Comedy Festival debut in 2005.

He has released seven hit stand-up specials including Made in China (Universal 2015), One Day You’ll Understand (RTE 2018), and his latest Bridge & Tunnel (Hulu).

Please correct the information below.

Select ticket quantity.

Select Tickets

Ages 21+
limit 6 per person
General Admission
Host-Escorted Seating
GA Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$31.14 ($25.00 + $6.14 fees)
General Admission Booth
Booth seats four and includes a $200 food & beverage credit ($50 credit per ticket). Tax included. Gratuity not included. Booths are located in the second tier.
GA Booth for 4 | Admits 4
$83.16 ($75.00 + $8.16 fees)
VIP Admission
Provides a premium viewing experience.
VIP Ticket for 1 | Admits 1
$49.22 ($40.00 + $9.22 fees)
VIP Premium Booth
Booth seats four and includes a $200 food & beverage credit ($50 credit per ticket). Tax included. Gratuity not included. VIP Booths provide a premium viewing experience.
VIP Premium Booth for 4 | Admits 4
$101.65 ($90.00 + $11.65 fees)

Delivery Method

eTickets
Will Call

Terms & Conditions

This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund. By purchasing tickets to this event, you are authorizing this charge and agreeing to our terms and conditions herein.



• ALL SALES ARE FINAL, unless the event is canceled.

• No refunds, transfers, or exchanges. Ticket resales are not permitted.

• Ticket prices and fees are “market-priced” and may fluctuate.

• Mandatory two-item minimum purchase per person in the showroom.

• No photography, videography, filming, or recording during the show.

• Valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase are required to pick up tickets.

• No smoking or vaping.

• We reserve the right to deny/refuse entry to or remove parties who are deemed a distraction to other guests.
• We reserve the right to search personal items and may prohibit various items into the venue(s).

• All venues and Owner’s Representatives are not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged property.



Upon entry to our venue(s), (i) you hereby irrevocably grant the venue owner (Levity Live, LLC), and its parent(s), affiliates, subsidiaries, licensees, successors, and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the right to photograph, record, film, and otherwise capture your image, voice, and likeness (collectively, “Footage”) and to own, license, assign, and/or use the Footage (and/or any portion thereof) in perpetuity, throughout the world in any and all media including, without limitation, in connection with any productions, programming, advertising, and promotion, subject to Owner’s sole discretion.



If any portion of these terms and conditions are found to be unenforceable, the remaining portion will remain in full force and effect. If we fail to enforce any of these Terms, it will not be considered a waiver of any of our rights. For more info: Terms