People talk about overnight success in comedy but it’s not really like that. Anyone who breaks through has probably been slogging away on the circuit for years, gigging to one man and his dog before finding their voice, getting good and being appreciated. Pat Cahill has been going since 2009 and has been tipped for greatness ever since he won the New Act of the Year Final in 2012. He is not your run-of-the-mill stand-up, but neither is he so off-the-wall he won't work on telly if that's what he wants to do. He tells stories and uses props in his own idiosyncratic fashion and to give too much away would spoil the surprise. He is simply very good indeed. Just read this interview below to get an idea of Cahill’s unique view of the world. 

Pat Cahill is at Heroes @ The Hive from Aug 6 - 30, info here.