Maeve Higgins
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Maeve Higgins is an Irish
comedian. She was a principal actor/writer of the RTÉ
production Naked Camera
, as well for her own show Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles
.
She has a regular, Tuesday morning, slot on The Ray D'Arcy Show
on Today FM
called "What would Maeve do?", which provides humorous advice to listeners' questions.
She currently has her own radio show on Today FM titled "Maeve Higgins's Amusing Notes" which airs at 7pm every Sunday night.
, County Cork
. She has one brother and six sisters. One of her sisters, Lilly, appeared with Maeve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2006. The two sisters appeared together in the 2009 television series Maeve Higgins's Fancy Vittles.
During an appearance on RTÉ 2fm
's Countdown to 606 (which aired on 8 June 2007), she spoke of having completed her Leaving Certificate
in 1998. In the Leaving Cert Memory Lane feature, she claimed she "still can't count her change" after doing Foundation Maths. She did Honours Irish, despite panicking on the day, and also liked English. She chose German over French, but wished she had done Spanish (which was not available in her school). She did Home Economics and, on the show, successfully answered one of the questions that had appeared on the 2007 examination paper that day. She said she had no idea she was going to be a comedian at the time. She advised students not to worry.
, who appeared in several episodes of Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles.
She began her comedy career on national radio station Today FM
after auditioning on The Ray D'Arcy Show
in February 2004. She failed to win.
Maeve regularly performs and tours around Ireland and sometimes in the UK and Australia.
In 2005, Maeve took part in the hidden camera show Naked Camera' with fellow comedian and friend, PJ Gallagher, and landed her own television show, Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles, in 2009.
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
comedian. She was a principal actor/writer of the RTÉ
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
Raidió Teilifís Éireann is a semi-state company and the public service broadcaster of Ireland. It both produces programmes and broadcasts them on television, radio and the Internet. The radio service began on January 1, 1926, while regular television broadcasts began on December 31, 1961, making...
production Naked Camera
Naked Camera
Naked Camera is an Irish hidden camera comedy television show which began airing on RTÉ Two in 2005. It is set and filmed in the Republic of Ireland, mostly in Dublin. Its concept is similar to that of the UK show Trigger Happy TV but can be seen as a descendent of the candid camera elements in...
, as well for her own show Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles
Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles
Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles is a television series written and performed by the comedian Maeve Higgins and her sister, Lilly.The series is set and filmed in Lilly's homely, country kitchen and each episode involves the sisters preparing food dishes or "vittles" for a themed party.Throughout each...
.
She has a regular, Tuesday morning, slot on The Ray D'Arcy Show
The Ray D'Arcy Show
The Ray D'Arcy Show is Today FM's weekday mid-morning radio show presented by Ray D'Arcy. It is on air from 09:00–12:00 midday, competing with RTÉ 2fm's Ryan Tubridy, RTÉ Radio 1's Pat Kenny and Newstalk's Tom Dunne .The production team of Jenny Kelly, Will Hanafin and Mairead Farrell and...
on Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
called "What would Maeve do?", which provides humorous advice to listeners' questions.
She currently has her own radio show on Today FM titled "Maeve Higgins's Amusing Notes" which airs at 7pm every Sunday night.
Early life
Higgins was born in CobhCobh
Cobh is a seaport town on the south coast of County Cork, Ireland. Cobh is on the south side of Great Island in Cork Harbour. Facing the town are Spike Island and Haulbowline Island...
, County Cork
County Cork
County Cork is a county in Ireland. It is located in the South-West Region and is also part of the province of Munster. It is named after the city of Cork . Cork County Council is the local authority for the county...
. She has one brother and six sisters. One of her sisters, Lilly, appeared with Maeve at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2006. The two sisters appeared together in the 2009 television series Maeve Higgins's Fancy Vittles.
School
Higgins attended Walterstown National Primary School and Saint Aloysius' College, Carrigtwohill. She later studied photography in Colaiste Dhulaigh, Dublin, finishing her studies in 2004. After that she began doing stand-up comedy.During an appearance on RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ 2fm
RTÉ 2fm, or 2FM as it is more commonly referred to, is Raidió Teilifís Éireann's second national radio station. It broadcasts popular music programming aimed at a young Irish audience.- History :...
's Countdown to 606 (which aired on 8 June 2007), she spoke of having completed her Leaving Certificate
Leaving Certificate
The Leaving Certificate Examinations , commonly referred to as the Leaving Cert is the final examination in the Irish secondary school system. It takes a minimum of two years preparation, but an optional Transition Year means that for those students it takes place three years after the Junior...
in 1998. In the Leaving Cert Memory Lane feature, she claimed she "still can't count her change" after doing Foundation Maths. She did Honours Irish, despite panicking on the day, and also liked English. She chose German over French, but wished she had done Spanish (which was not available in her school). She did Home Economics and, on the show, successfully answered one of the questions that had appeared on the 2007 examination paper that day. She said she had no idea she was going to be a comedian at the time. She advised students not to worry.
Personal life
Higgins is a close friend of fellow comedian, Josie LongJosie Long
Josie Long is an English comedian.-Background:Long spent her early life in Orpington, South East London, where she attended Newstead Wood School for Girls in Swift House. She also attended GIFT Ltd. summer schools. She began performing stand-up comedy at 14, winning the BBC New Comedy Awards at...
, who appeared in several episodes of Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles.
Comedy
Higgins started her 'comedic' career in 2004, and has written and performed at many festivals and shows.She began her comedy career on national radio station Today FM
Today FM
Radio Ireland Ltd, trading as 100-102 Today FM is an Irish commercial FM radio station which is available nationally. The station, which commenced broadcasting on Saint Patrick's Day in 1997, can be received nationally and carries a mix of music and talk...
after auditioning on The Ray D'Arcy Show
The Ray D'Arcy Show
The Ray D'Arcy Show is Today FM's weekday mid-morning radio show presented by Ray D'Arcy. It is on air from 09:00–12:00 midday, competing with RTÉ 2fm's Ryan Tubridy, RTÉ Radio 1's Pat Kenny and Newstalk's Tom Dunne .The production team of Jenny Kelly, Will Hanafin and Mairead Farrell and...
in February 2004. She failed to win.
Maeve regularly performs and tours around Ireland and sometimes in the UK and Australia.
In 2005, Maeve took part in the hidden camera show Naked Camera' with fellow comedian and friend, PJ Gallagher, and landed her own television show, Maeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles, in 2009.
2006
- ‘Ha Ha Yum’ with sister, Lilly, at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2007
- ‘Slightly Amazing’ at the Adelaide Fringe FestivalAdelaide Fringe FestivalThe Adelaide Fringe Festival is an arts festival held annually in the South Australian capital of Adelaide. The event is the Southern Hemisphere's largest arts event and the second-largest fringe festival in the world, second in size only to the Edinburgh Fringe...
- ‘My News’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
2008
- ‘Ha Ha Yum’ with Claudia O’Doherty at the Melbourne International Comedy FestivalMelbourne International Comedy FestivalThe Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia. Established in 1987, it takes place annually in Melbourne over four weeks in April typically opening on or around April Fool's Day...
- ‘Kitten Brides’ at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
- ‘I Can’t Sleep’, a children’s play written by David O’Doherty. Maeve performed this skit with David at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
2009
- ‘Kitten Brides’ at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- ‘I Can’t Sleep’ at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival
- ‘Kitten Brides’ at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival
2010
- 'A Rare Sight' at the Brisbane Comedy Festival. Performed with Nick Coyle.
- 'A Rare Sight' at the Melbourne International Comedy FestivalMelbourne International Comedy FestivalThe Melbourne International Comedy Festival is the third-largest international comedy festival in the world and the largest cultural event in Australia. Established in 1987, it takes place annually in Melbourne over four weeks in April typically opening on or around April Fool's Day...
. Performed with Nick Coyle. - 'A Rare Sight' at the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. Nick Coyle could not attend due to surgery on shoulder.
- 'Personal Best' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
As herself
- 2008 Spicks and Specks (TV series)
- 2005, 2006 Tubridy TonightTubridy TonightTubridy Tonight is an Irish chat show hosted by Ryan Tubridy that aired for five series on RTÉ One between 2004 and 2009. The programme featured guest interviews , audience participation and live music from both a guest music group and the house band...
- 2009 The Podge and Rodge ShowThe Podge and Rodge ShowThe Podge and Rodge Show is an Irish chat show, broadcast and produced by RTÉ, featuring the popular Podge and Rodge as hosts...
- 2009 Talkin' 'Bout Your GenerationTalkin' 'bout your GenerationTalkin' 'Bout Your Generation is an Australian game show produced by Granada Productions which premiered on Network Ten on 5 May 2009. It is hosted by Shaun Micallef....
- 2009 The Modest Adventures of David O'Doherty
- 2009 Maeve Higgins' Fancy VittlesMaeve Higgins' Fancy VittlesMaeve Higgins' Fancy Vittles is a television series written and performed by the comedian Maeve Higgins and her sister, Lilly.The series is set and filmed in Lilly's homely, country kitchen and each episode involves the sisters preparing food dishes or "vittles" for a themed party.Throughout each...