Ten Comedy Greats in Glasgow

To help navigate round Glasgow International Comedy Festival's ever increasing programme, our comedy team have chosen ten shows to get you started

Preview by Ben Venables | 13 Mar 2015

Watch Bad Movies with Great Comedians: Masters of the Universe
No need for an explanation – the title alone recommends the show. Hosted by Billy Kirkwood and Joe Heenan.
CCA, 16 Mar

Bridget Christie: An Ungrateful Woman
A passionate take-down of casual sexism, this show is something of a sequel to 2013's award-winning A Bic for Her and every bit as good.
The Stand, 24 Mar

Dylan Moran: Off the Hook
Brand new show from the sardonic comedy star and creator of Black Books.
Clyde Auditorium, 18 Mar

Jerry Sadowitz: Card Tricks and Close Up Magic
Expect a mix of misanthropy and magic from an icon of the comedy scene. 
King's Theatre, 27 Mar

Stand-Up for MND: #gordonsfightback
A glorious line-up including Frankie Boyle, Stewart Francis, Gary Little and Janey Godley makes this evening a festival highlight, and it raises money for MND Scotland to help fight the devastating neuromuscular disease.
King's Theatre, 23 Mar

Candy Gigi: The Elephant Woman
The onstage antics of this performer won her a Malcolm Hardee Award for comic originality at last year's Edinburgh Fringe. Her use of a bog-brush as a toothbrush may not be to everyone's taste, but Candy Gigi is the antithesis of boring. 
Heroes @ The Griffin, 27 Mar

An Evening of Public Shaming by Jon Ronson
The bestselling author has spent three years tracking down those on the receiving end of public outrage after they made some mistake or misdemeanor. This show is a look at mob mentality in the age of Twitter. Read our interview with the man himself here.
Citizen's Theatre, 20 Mar

Tim Renkow: Less Disabled than Scotland
If you have no need to use a disabled toilet but do so to cut the queue for a crafty leak or more, prepare to be punished by the Amused Moose award-winning comedian.
Heroes @ The Griffin, 27 Mar

Paul Currie: Release the Baboons
Fred Fletch gave this show five stars at last year's fringe. Nothing more needs to be said.
The Stand, 23 Mar

Richard Brown: Work in Progress
This may be a work in progress, but seeing Brown work on his debut follow-up should be enough of an invitation.
The 13th Note, 24 Mar


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