THE NEW SHOWOne little word.
One little word.
A lifetime of
ignoring it.
A sharp, sarcastic look at the things we agree to — and the consequences we absolutely should have seen coming.
Tickets & latest show information ↗
GLASGOW MADE. QUESTIONABLY BEHAVED.
PETE
MURPHYTHE
PIRATE KING
Stand-up. Stories. Unreasonable observations.
A former wrestler with a microphone.
What could possibly go wrong?
COMEDIAN / HOST / RECOVERING GROWN-UP
SOLD-OUT GICF SHOWS✳EDINBURGH FRINGE✳EX-WRESTLER. STILL NO FILTER.
NEXT UP / A NEW HOUR01 — LIVE
Your event.
My questionable judgement.
Let’s talk bookings ↗02 — THE MAN BEHIND THE MICFROM THE RING.
FROM THE RING.
TO THE ROOM.
A few more punchlines.
A few fewer headlocks.
Pete Murphy is a Glasgow-based stand-up comedian, host, Harley rider and retired professional wrestler. After around 15 years in the ring and two Wrestling Hall of Fame inductions, he found another way to spend his evenings in front of strangers.
He started comedy through Ultra Comedy, raising funds for the Beatson. More than 100 appearances in his first year followed, alongside sold-out Glasgow International Comedy Festival shows and appearances at the Edinburgh Fringe.
His comedy takes a dry, sharp-eyed look at getting older, modern life and the everyday decisions that turn out to be terrible ideas. There’s storytelling, sarcasm and a healthy suspicion of anything described as “an exciting opportunity”.
The Pirate King is the name. Don’t expect an hour about boats.
Book Pete for your event ↗01
Stand-up
Club nights, comedy line-ups and festival stages.
02
Hosting & MC
Keeping the room moving and the audience involved.
03
Something different
Rallies, audience events, quizzes and a little organised nonsense.
03 — BOOKINGS & AVAILABILITYGOT A ROOM?
GOT A ROOM?
LET’S TALK.
A date. A venue.
A potentially good idea.
Looking for stand-up, a host or something a little less predictable? Tell Pete what you have in mind.
Availability confirmed personally
Send your preferred date and event details. An enquiry isn’t a confirmed booking — Pete will check his diary and discuss the details with you.
Based near Glasgow · Enquiries welcome from across the UK.
04 — THE MERCH DESKBAD ATTITUDE.
BAD ATTITUDE.
GOOD TASTE.
OFFICIAL MERCHWATCH
THIS
SPACE.PETE MURPHY / THE PIRATE KING
THIS
SPACE.PETE MURPHY / THE PIRATE KING
COMING SOONSomething to take
Something to take
home. Besides
the trauma.
The merch desk is getting ready. Products, prices and ordering details will appear here when they’re available.
No imaginary stock. No mystery checkout. Just an empty table with ambition.
Follow for updates ↗05 — NEWS & NOTESOFF STAGE.
OFF STAGE.
STILL TALKING.
Stories from the road.
Thoughts that escaped.
Gig news, behind-the-scenes stories and occasional observations that refused to become punchlines.
06 — THE GALLERYPROOF I
PROOF I
LEAVE THE HOUSE.
On the mic. In the frame. Click a photograph for a closer look.
07 — THE ROAD BOOKPETE MURPHY