Marty Gleeson: Dog Ear

Dog Ear is a stand-up comedy show by Marty Gleeson, a debut hour that is touring and comes to Manchester's Fairfield Social Club. It is the first stand-up hour of this comic's to be taken on the road.

Dog Ear is a stand-up comedy show built around a single hour of material by Marty Gleeson, directed by Abby Wambaugh. The performance follows a run of unexpected moments: magpies seen in unlikely ways, news reporters turning up in odd places, and small, flawed scenes of human behaviour, all raising the question of how much detail matters. Gleeson's approach is described as unpredictable, with jokes arriving from unexpected directions rather than following familiar patterns.

The show has drawn recognition at the Edinburgh Fringe. Gleeson was named Best Newcomer there and became the first Irish woman to win that award, and also received the Comedians'Choice Best Newcomer prize for 2026. Dog Ear was shortlisted for the Edinburgh Fringe ISH awards, and Gleeson was included in Rolling Stone's list of 12 Rising Stars at the 2026 Fringe. Reviewers in The Standard, The Telegraph, The Scotsman, The Skinny and Chortle praised the work's originality and sharp, assured comic judgement.

The performance takes place at Fairfield Social Club, a theatre on Irk Street in Manchester's city centre, and suits audiences who enjoy inventive, character-led stand-up. Booking is available for several dates on this tour.