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There's an epic Toy Show party for Irish emigrants happening in London this weekend
ONE OF THE hardest parts about being Irish abroad is missing the Christmas extravaganza that is the Late Late Toy Show.
It’s such a peculiarly Irish phenomenon — how do you even explain it to people from abroad? “Er, every year the entire country gathers to watch children try out Christmas toys.” “What?” “Ugh, you just don’t get it. Take me back to Ireland.”
With that in mind, the London Irish Centre has decided to throw a Late Late Toy Show party and screening for Irish people living in London as part of the London Irish Comedy Festival.
Genius!
The event takes place on Saturday (the night after it airs in Ireland) and will feature a special screening of the Toy Show and performances from comedians Grainne Maguire, Tara Flynn and Colum McDonnell.
Organiser Maria Schweppe tells DailyEdge.ie that the screening, which is supported by the RTÉ Player International, is the first of its kind.
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Grainne Maguire, who you may remember as the woman responsible for instigating the “tweet Enda Kenny your period” movement, tells us that The Late Late Toy Show had a special significance for her as a child.
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So you can imagine how excited she is to participate in the event.
Schweppe tells us that they’re even hoping that some non-Irish people may join them…
Fancy heading along? Tickets are available here and you’re advised to wear a Christmas jumper.
(In another part of the world? Don’t call Christmas off just yet — The Late Late Toy Show will be streamed live on RTÉ Player International. Phew!)
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