Glasgow guaranteed: 10 top returning Fringe shows

The Glasgow International Comedy Festival is often a last chance to see some of the best shows from the previous year's Edinburgh Fringe – here's a round-up of the ones our writers enjoyed the most last August.

Article by Comedy Team | 27 Feb 2016

Tony Law: Frillemorphesis

“Yes, this is one of the most shambolic shows you will see, if not the most, as Tony frantically launches his material at the wall to see what sticks.” [James McColl]

Read on: Craig Angus' recent interview with Tony Law.

The Stand, 11 Mar, 7:40pm, £12/£10

Bobby Mair: Filthy Immigrant

“Everyone can get on with laughing at his warped ideas about unicyclists, a monkey with a selfie stick and the unattainable happiness of a KFC onanist.” [John Stansfield]

Read on: What did comedian Seann Walsh have to say about Mair when standing under Fred Fletch's Comedy Spotlight?

Blackfriars Basement, 11 Mar, 9:15pm, £10/£8.

Richard Gadd: Waiting for Gaddot

“A mix of filmed sketches, live performance and no short amount of heroin overdoses, it is a whirlwind of an hour that’s more multimedia theatre experience than stand-up – though please don’t let that put you off.” [John Stansfield]

Read on: Our March issue has an in-depth interview with Richard Gadd by Stu Black.

The Stand, 13 Mar, Glasgow, 5:30pm, £8/£7.

Bridget Christie: A Book For Her

“In a word, incredible. After two consecutive years of critical success at the Fringe, Bridget Christie’s shows have become a beacon of her refreshing mix of absurd, sometimes surreal, but always accurate social commentary.” [James McColl]

Read on: Cara McNamara's Fringe interview with Bridget Christie.

Citizens Theatre, 14 Mar, 8pm, £15/£13.

Larry Dean: Out Now!

“There is a real honesty about Dean too, and it isn't a false modesty kind of schtick either. His coming-out story and the one time he had sex with a woman are raw enough to express vulnerability – and mark his strengths.” [Ben Venables]

Read on: Our March issue has an interview with Larry Dean by Craig Angus.

Yesbar, 18 Mar, 7:15pm, £10/£8.

Paul Sinha: Postcards From the Z-List

“It is always a delight to hear what he has to say on subjects ranging from his family to sexuality, game show politics and his trip to parliament. He is fiercely sharp, poignant and on top form.” [James McColl]

Read on: An interview from our archives, when Paul Sinha spoke with former comedy editor Bernard O'Leary.

The Stand, Glasgow, 19 Mar, 7:30pm, £12/£10.

Jena Friedman: American Cunt

“The material is strong and well-honed, with Friedman revelling in the audience's reaction to her more cutting routines.” [James McColl]

Read on: John Stansfield and Ben Venables chat with Michael Che and Jena Friedman about political comedy and taking risks.

Saint Luke's, 19 Mar, 8:30pm, £13.

Adam Hills: Clown Heart

“Clown Heart maintains the nature of his previous material with an uplifting, cross-continental closing number, but it has its low moments too. He weaves together tales of death but with an upside and ultimately encourages us all to view life a little bit more like his four-year old.” [Emma Ainley-Walker]

Read on: Bernard O'Leary's review of Hills' 2011 DVD Inflatable.

King's Theatre, 20 Mar, 7:30pm, £22.25.

John Robins: Speakeasy

“When his girlfriend goes away for the best part of a month, Robins has planned an adventure of hijinks with the lads. Unfortunately the lads have all grown-up and his girlfriend has inadvertently accessed his internet history…” [Ben Venables]

Read on: A review of John Robins' 2011 show Where is my Mind? by Amy Johnston.

The Stand, Glasgow, 22 Mar, 7pm, £12/£10.

Fern Brady: People Are Idiots

“She may not be keen on the idea of being ‘the next big thing’ but she should probably get used to it.” [John Stansfield]

Read on: Ben Venables post-Fringe interview with Fern Brady.

Blackfriars Basement, 8:30pm, 24 Mar, £9/£7.

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