Keep it Casual: A Chat with Ignatius Farray
Farray's Unexpected Revelation in "To Heaven with Her": Aspiring for the Priesthood before Comedy
Meet Ignatius Farray, the Canarian comedian known for his off-the-wall humor and philosophical musings, all wrapped up in an all-black outfit! Taking the stage on Al cielo con ella with a quote that left no spectator indifferent - "I was thinking back there before coming out, isn't it true that there are no balls to come out calm?" - Ignatius introduced his latest show, El show de Ignatius Farray, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes anecdotes about his career.
As straightforward as ever, Ignatius confessed, "I'm not the most gifted at this, but the audience gives me the leeway to build a comedy atmosphere." Henar Álvarez, the show's host, wasted no time in referring to one of Ignatius' signature moves: the famous public nipples during his shows. "Sometimes there's a line to lick them. When it's the fourth one, it's already protocol, man!"
Remembering the Past, Embracing the Future
The comedian disclosed that he once returned money to his audience because he wasn't satisfied with a performance. "Once I returned the money because the show was a disaster. I couldn't sleep, filled with remorse. I went back to the bar and gave the money back to the people. They hadn't had a good time, and I felt better."
Ignatius also discussed his upcoming project, Desaquellados, a comedy festival he's organizing. The name comes from a word commonly used in his homeland, and it's all about embracing the bold and provocative, just like the festival itself. "It's about being audacious and forgetful in the most inconvenient ways," Ignatius explained.
Henar couldn't help but wonder if this was the path Ignatius truly wanted when he was young. "I wanted to be a priest. I was one of the few children who stuck with the priest during school."
Before signing off, Ignatius shared some parenting wisdom. His son keeps him grounded, and recently expressed an interest in following in his father's comedian-philosopher footsteps. Don't miss the full interview on our website, Play!
The Lowdown: All About Desaquellados
The Desaquellados Comedy Festival, also known as the Palmero Comedy Festival, is a fresh event taking place on Isla Bonita. As part of the Cabildo's activities, the festival aims to bring together voices that provoke and make audiences vibrate, focusing on contemporary and impactful comedy[1][3].
Ignatius Farray, the bold comedian leading the event, is overseeing a unique artistic residency during Desaquellados, contributing to the nurturing of new comedic talent[1][2]. Petite Lorena serves as the festival's artistic director, working alongside Ignatius to create an event that is both entertaining and thought-provoking[2].
The festival includes masterclasses on stand-up comedy, offering a platform for both established and emerging comedians[4]. With Ignatius' irreverent, absurd, and philosophical comedy style setting the tone, it promises to be one event you won't want to miss[5]!
"Ignatius Farray, known for his unique brand of comedy, will oversee a unique artistic residency during the Desaquellados Comedy Festival, an event that focuses on contemporary and provoking humor. The festival, taking place on Isla Bonita, promises to be a blend of entertainment and thought-provoking content."
"As part of the festival, Ignatius' irreverent, absurd, and philosophical comedy style will be showcased, not too Different from his previous work such as El show de Ignatius Farray, where he often pushes the boundaries of pop-culture and entertainment with his off-the-wall humor and celebrities-centered material."
