Tiernan has been doing the stand-up thing for a little
while now. In that time that he’s graced many a stage with his beardy
face, playing gigs all over the UK and abroad. Douieb’s friendly manner
and fast paced gags have made him a highly sought after compere and act
on the circuit.
Tiernan’s took his debut solo show ’28 Years Later’ to the Edinburgh Festival 2009 where he had several sell out crowds and great reviews for his tenuously zombie linked rant about kidulthood.
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Prior to this Tiernan had taken part in a two hander with Scottish Comedian of the Year Sean Grant at the Fringe 2008, as well as successful sketch shows Tea and Cake (2007) and Tea and Cake 2: In the Gateaux (2008). He has done a lot of work for the Comedy Club 4 Kids, which is a stand-up show for 6-11 year olds, invented by James Campbell. Tiernan rather enjoys these as its one of the few times the audience are on the same intellectual level as him. Its is also one of the few gigs he has been heckled with the line ‘My teacher’s scared of bananas!’ |
Tiernan’s also done a bit of telly work for CBBC, Orange Television, Virgin Media and a Carlsberg advert where he had to sing badly on purpose. He did not find the last one that difficult.
| Regularly gigging for the top clubs, promoters and festivals, Tiernan has also supported Jim Jeffries on tour and in Oct 2008 he unknowingly had to follow Robin Williams on one of his surprise London appearances which was a bit terrifying. |  |
Quotes
from 28 Years Later at Edinburgh 2009 |
‘Infective
enthusiasm - he is instantly likeable and his anecdotes are amusing
and uplifting. A prophet for the generation of twentysomethings who
still watch Newsround, his observations are sharp and his delivery
is slick.’ – Three Weeks
“A pleasure to watch...Douieb is charming fledgling comedian, whose accessible observational humour has an original simplicity.’ – Fest Mag “Good strong dependable comedy…Douieb is immensely likeable” – National Student Review “I would challenge anyone not to warm to Tiernan’s boyish enthusiasm. He has an easy rapport with the audience and his gags provided plenty of laughs for the sell out crowd”. – One4Review.com “Clearly a natural comic...an inherently funny person” – AllTheFestivals.net “Springs onto the stage with all the confidence of a seasoned performer sure of his material - and he doesn't disappoint…Tiernan Douieb's comedy is feel good without saccharin, achieving that rare but effective illusion of being a mate. Material is...broadly accessible and delivered with a winning easy charm.” - Fringe Report “An endearing and good natured performer” – The Stage This densely packed set is delivered by a comic with charm and a sweetly boyish perspective….Douieb has an accomplished and charming manner and some genuinely funny material – Edinburgh Festivals Magazine |
Quotes
from Comedy 4 Kids at Edinburgh 2009 |
‘The
host was Tiernan Douieb, and he had delighted giggles running round
the room’ – The Telegraph
‘Never failed to raise a storm of giggles’ – Three Weeks |
Quotes
for stand-up: |
“Tiernan
Douieb is a bubbly man with a generally sunny disposition, and his
jokes were well-timed and genuinely funny”- Three Weeks
"…Uplifting and light hearted….Douieb was energetic, fast paced and his humour was full of kitsch appeal"?- BBC “Small in stature, not in talent” – The Scotsman |
Quotes
for Tea and Cake at Edinburgh 2008 and 2007: |
“Clearly
very talented” – Three Weeks
"Shearing is a compelling comic actor and you'll search far this Fringe to find a better fat, bearded twat than Douieb… they'll definitely be ones to catch up with next year." - The Scotsman "Unashamedly unafraid to push the boundaries of taste… Recommended."- The List "Genuine comedy gold" - The Metro “The characterisation is flavoured beautifully with a superb talent for voices and accents. Scenes fly seamlessly into each other whilst solidly maintaining their borders. The workplace, relationships and family life all receive the Tea and Cake treatment alongside some beautifully concise moments of pure surrealism” -National Student Review |