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Serious about comedy? Book now. SOLD OUT
Created and delivered by Sideline’s Billy McGrath. Every Thursday evening at the Irish Writers Centre, Parnell Square, Dublin 1, from Jan 22nd to Feb 26th, 2026. Six 2-hour sessions in person. Now in his 3rd act, Billy devoted most of his career to developing, producing, and/or script-editing comedy projects for stage, radio, and screen. As […]
An even Merrier Xmas …
All sales queries – edel.edwards@rte.ie Full PR and promo in previous posts
Looking forward to …
Starting Jan 22nd, 2026—For those who want a deep dive into the comedy trade and end up wiser, funnier, and armed with the tools to bring your project, script, or performance onto a higher level.
Comedy Writer’s Course: Jan. 26
For years Sideline wondered why there were no Irish courses dedicated to both the art and business of writing comedy. Now there is. LIVE in a room with REAL PEOPLE for 6 weeks. Only 12 spots available. Click READ MORE below for more information and to book.
‘BALLROOM BOOM’ BOOMS AT MIPCOM !
Initially, U2.com Official shared content with its 16 million followers. https://www.u2.com/news/title/ballroom-blitz Then came Real Screen MIPCOM picks – scroll down and guess what? AT MIPCOM? BALLROOM BOOM SALES – RTE INTERNATIONAL RTE Programme Sales MIPCOM – P-1 D74 Queries – edel.edwards@rte.ie Sideline’s Billy McGrath is attending MIPCOM from Sunday to Wednesday at noon. E billy@sideline.ie
BALLROOM BOOM – MIP Oct 2025
WATCH PROMO BELOW. Sideline is producing an 85-minute feature-length version of the ratings hit Ballroom Blitz (aired on RTE in Nov/Dec 2024). With a new title, BALLROOM BOOM, plus new music, visuals, and added material from host Adam Clayton, this is an extended narrative of how Irish showbands (and their promoters, managers, and record labels) […]
Sideline’s most successful export secures US DVD deal.
With both series still available to view outside the UK on Netflix, ‘America’s largest public media enterprise’, PBS, has just released the first series of Secrets of Great British Castles on DVD. Presented by Welsh-born historian and best-selling author Dan Jones, the 6-parter (commissioned by Ben Frow at Channel 5) features compelling stories behind iconic […]
Ballroom Blitz – RTE Two Aug 19th & 26th
NOTE: Above is The Miami Showband, featuring star singer Dickie Rock (second left, bottom). The outfit underwent numerous line-up changes, and this commemorative stamp was issued in 2010 to celebrate the era of showbands when they dominated the Irish social scene in the 1960s and the early 70s. For all Irish-based night owls, BALLROOM BLITZ […]