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KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS PRESENTS
HILARIOUS IRISH SKETCH COMEDY TRIO
FOIL ARMS & HOG
MARCH 18, 2022
“F*cking awesome, so good.”
- KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY
“Quite simply, a sensation.”
- EDINBURGH FESTIVALS MAGAZINE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (January 13, 2022) – The Kimmel Cultural Campus, in association with AEG, presents Foil Arms & Hogin the Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Perelman Theater on Friday, March 18, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. Foil Arms & Hog is an Irish sketch comedy group comprised of Sean Finegan, Conor McKenna, and Sean Flanagan. The group's name evolved from nicknames each of the members had for each other: Foil (Sean Finegan) being the comedy foil, Arms (Conor McKenna) was 'All arms and Legs', and Hog (Sean Flanagan) because he ostensibly hogged the limelight.
The group is best known for their online sketches, but it’s their live show that they are most proud of. After performances at The Edinburgh Fringe, the world’s largest arts festival, Foil Hog & Arms has achieved critical acclaim. While they do not have a specific genre, they produce sketches that are often observational and occasionally topical. Popular sketches released to YouTube include “When Irish People Can't Speak Irish,” “An Englishman Plays Risk,” “WTF is Brexit,” and “How to Speak Dublin.”
“Foil Arms & Hog prove laughter is not defined by geographic boundaries or cultural differences,” said Frances Egler, senior director of programming and presentations on the Kimmel Cultural Campus. “Bringing a wide range of comedic talents to Philadelphia this season, this show is part of a lineup of artists representing different walks of life, from Fran Lebowitz to Hannah Gadsby, Hasan Minhaj to Lewis Black.”
Foil Arms & Hog has world-wide appeal, with live shows primarily in Ireland and the United Kingdom, but also in the United States, Australia, the Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, and several runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Deeply committed to the health and safety of guests, artists, and staff and proudly certified by GBAC, the gold standard for infection prevention programs, the Kimmel Cultural Campus is requiring masks to be worn at all times for guests attending on-Campus events, as well as proof of vaccination for those over 5. Guests under 5 will be required to show a negative PCR test result or negative rapid test. Additional details below.
Other featured upcoming performances on the Kimmel Cultural Campus include IMOMSOHARD (January 21, 2022, Merriam Theater), Tig Notaro (January 29, 2022, Merriam Theater), Fran Lebowitz (March 19, 2022, Merriam Theater), Lewis Black: Off The Rails (March 26, 2022, Merriam Theater), Friends – The Musical Parody! (April 15 – 16, 2022, Merriam Theater), Whitney Cummings (April 30, 2022, Merriam Theater), Hannah Gadsby (May 7, 2022, Merriam Theater)
Tickets
Tickets can be purchased by calling 215-893-1999 or online at www.kimmelculturalcampus.org. In-person ticket sales can be conducted daily from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Academy of Music Box Office, located at 240 S. Broad Street. See www.kimmelculturalcampus.org for more information.
Foil Arms & Hog
Kimmel Cultural Campus’ Perelman Theater
March 18, 2022, 8:00 p.m.
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Safe & Clean Commitment + Flexible Ticket Policy
The Kimmel Cultural Campus is proudly certified by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council – the gold standard for cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention programs.
We will always put the safety of our guests, artists, and staff first, and we have worked closely with partners, producers, artists, guests and other performing arts centers around the nation to develop the most comprehensive plan to safely reopen our doors. We are committing to a healthy and clean environment with increased disinfection, enhanced ventilation, and will enforce recommended health authority guidelines, including masks and proof of vaccination.
Masks are required to be worn at all times when on the Kimmel Cultural Campus, except when actively consuming food or beverage in designated locations. Prolonged periods of mask removal are not permitted.
All attendees for public events must show proof of full vaccination at the time of entry, with valid photo ID and copy of vaccination card (physical or photo). Proof of negative COVID-19 tests will not be accepted, with the exception of children under the age of 5, effective January 17; children under 5 will be required to show a negative PCR test or negative rapid result. While rapid tests (taken within 48 hours of event) are accepted, and PCR tests are preferred (taken within 72 hours of event). Our position on vaccine mandates for children under the age of 5 may change as the larger population gets vaccinated.
This policy is subject to change based upon guidance from the CDC and local health authorities. For more information on our Safe & Clean Commitment and the most up-to-date information about our policies, please visit kimmelculturalcampus.org.
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AEG PRESENTS
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across four continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Goldenvoice, Messina Touring Group, Concerts West, The Bowery Presents, PromoWest Productions, Marshall Arts, Madison House Presents, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
KIMMEL CULTURAL CAMPUS
Located in the heart of Center City, Philadelphia, our mission is to engage the region's diverse communities with art through performance and education. Our Cultural Campus serves more than 1-million guests per year and includes Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts (Verizon Hall, Perelman Theater, and SEI Innovation Studio), the Academy of Music, and the Merriam Theater – representing more than 160 years of rich history for the performing arts along Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts. We are home to eight esteemed Resident Companies: The Philadelphia Orchestra, Opera Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Ballet, The Philly POPS, PHILADANCO, The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, and Curtis Institute of Music. With nearly 9,000 seats per night, we are the region's most impactful performing arts center, and the second largest in the country. Our Cultural Campus serves as a preeminent and inclusive place to enjoy exceptional experiences that reflect the spirit of our region by cultivating a creative and socially responsible environment where our community shares experiences that are delivered with pride, integrity, and respect. As a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, we collaborate on, present, and produce a broad range of relevant and meaningful events, we serve as an active gathering space for social and community events, we educate the region's young people through access to quality arts experiences, and we provide support to artists in the creation of new work. TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank, is the proud Kimmel Cultural Campus Season Sponsor. Read Kimmel Cultural Campus' vision statement, world view, and mission statement here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and how it encompasses our mission, co-workers, and programs here.
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