Westmeath actor shoots for gold at World Monologue Games finals

Westmeath actor Christophe Lombardi is preparing to take to the global stage after securing a place in the finals of the World Monologue Games, the largest acting competition in the world.

Christophe is among just 75 performers selected for the Global Finals, following a competition that attracted thousands of entries from more than 100 countries.

The finalists were selected through a combination of audience votes and assessments by industry experts, including casting directors, filmmakers and producers.

Christophe will compete in the Endurance category, which features monologues lasting between five and eight minutes. Six performers have reached the final in that category, and the top three receive gold, silver and bronze medals.

“I’m thrilled that I get to perform at the Global Finals with some of the best actors on the planet,” Christophe said.

He also thanked the judges and viewers who supported him in reaching the final stage: “I’m hoping to bring home the Gold medal for Ireland, but whatever happens it’s going to be amazing!” he added.

The World Monologue Games was founded in 2020 by Australian producer Pete Malicki, who praised the standard of this year's finalists.

“Of the dozens of festivals I’ve run in my lifetime, the performers in this year’s Global Finals are up there with the best I’ve ever worked with. I can’t wait to see what they bring!” he said.

The sixth World Monologue Games Global Finals will be livestreamed on YouTube on December 3, 4 and 5.

Christophe will perform in the Endurance category on Thursday December 3, at 9am Irish time. Viewers will then have 48 hours to cast their votes, and the results across all categories are announced live on Wednesday December 9, at 9am.

Watch the competition at worldmonologuegames.com/watch.