Kellie Harrington to host live shows at Ambassador Theatre this September

Double Olympic champion Kellie Harrington will present a live show about her life story at the Ambassador Theatre in Dublin on September 5 and 6.

The boxer is set to recount her journey from growing up in inner-city Dublin to becoming a double Olympic gold medallist. The show will include a live interview segment conducted by Irish comedian and broadcaster PJ Gallagher, as well as live music.

Harrington, who is from Portland Row in Dublin 1, is the first Irish woman in history to defend an Olympic title.

The live show will explore her personal and athletic development, highlighting key moments such as competing for her first gold medal first in an empty arena during the Covid pandemic and then in front of a sold-out crowd at Roland Garros in Paris.

Harrington announced her retirement from boxing after retaining the lightweight Olympic crown last summer. She now works part-time at St. Vincent’s Hospital and is involved with animal welfare efforts at the DSPCA.

The event will take place over three sessions: Friday, September 5 at 7pm (18+), Saturday, September 6 at 1pm (open to all ages) and Saturday, September 6 at 7pm (18+).

Prices start at €40.90 and tickets go on sale Friday, May 30 at 10am. You can find tickets through Ticketmaster.