In the realm of cracking humour, Killian Sundermann stands out. An established internet sensation in Ireland, Sundermann’s comedic journey began with creating hilarious sketches on TikTok and across social media platforms. He then moved to live performances, and in 2022, delivered his first solo stand-up tour at the Dublin Fringe Festival.
Inspired by rocker Phil Lynott, Sundermann was fascinated by rock and roll from a young age. His love for Lynott was so ardent that he adopted his name for his Confirmation. This initial backstory forms the essence of Sundermann’s humorous show, ‘This Boy Is Cracking Up.’
His show is engaging, keeping the audience mesmerised for an hour filled with clever humour and tales of struggles from his life. Sundermann skillfully weaves a narrative exhaustively spanning his comprehensive life experiences. Born to German parents in England and then brought up in Ireland, the complexities of his identity, his childhood aspirations, adolescent Catholic guilt, and adult confrontations with the housing crisis form a significant part of his relatable and undoubtedly funny stand-up routine.
What makes Sundermann’s humour appealing is his ability to limit the brunt of his jokes to himself, sharing his story in an amusing way rather than making fun of others. To anyone who followed his journey from his initial successes, it’s clear to see Sundermann can bring his unique mixture of humour and wit live on stage.
Having enjoyed a successful stint at the Edinburgh festival, Sundermann’s Dublin Fringe shows are sold out. However, with his talent, charisma, and ability to connect with his audience, he is definitely a name to look out for when planning a comedy night.
Killian Sundermann will continue to perform his show ‘This Boy Is Cracking Up’ at Smock Alley Theatre as part of the Dublin Fringe Festival until Friday, September 20th.