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FestivalsArdal O'Hanlon
Ardal O’Hanlon only has his mic, a table and a glass of water on the large stage with him but he is so relaxed you feel as if you’re sitting in h... Read more »| 03 Apr 2009 -
FestivalsScottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre
I didn’t believe sock puppets would actually be involved but I’m staring at a Punch and Judy puppet stage and sure enough, two sock characters ap... Read more »| 03 Apr 2009 -
FestivalsPaul Pirie: Lettuce Pirie
Paul Pirie nearly fucked the pooch before he'd even started when he made that tooth-grindingly irritating claim so beloved of mid-level managers and overweig... Read more »| 03 Apr 2009 -
FestivalsGary Little: He Was Only Jail Gay
The ironically named Mr Little looms over the audience with his imposing presence and bulging biceps. You'd be forgiven for being a little worried as he laun... Read more »| 31 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsTom Stade: Oh F*** Do We Need a Title Too?
With his bong-scorched drawl, and oversized head and hands, Canadian Tom Stade resembles a twinkly-eyed Team America puppet. Indeed, it’s fair to say h... Read more »| 31 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsElaine Malcolmson and Niall Browne: All Kinds of Everything
Northern Ireland has everything, so it does. All kinds of everything in fact. Niall Browne and Elaine Malcolmson are two comics from the province who are hap... Read more »| 30 Mar 2009
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FestivalsBilly Kirkwood is Durty
I think it's important to say - don't go see this act if you don't find school yard humour funny. But really, if you go and see a show called Durty and expec... Read more »| 27 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsDavid Kay
It's really bugging me who David Kay reminds me of, until about halfway through his set, when he starts talking about making rice pudding at home eccy. Of c... Read more »| 27 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsStewart Francis - Same Jokes, Better Timing
Diff’rent strokes for diff’rent folks. A philosophy which covers a multitude of distractions, but none more pointedly than comedy. This was wel... Read more »| 27 Mar 2009 -
GuideRussell Kane's Gaping Flaws
I have a pet hate. It’s when comedians performing in Glasgow roll out material which is patently written for the Edinburgh Festival. Both Russell Kan... Read more »| 27 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsRichard Herring: The Headmaster's Son
Damn, this man is funny. Within seconds he’s riveted the audience, within a minute he’s got five hard belly laughs out of us. A heckler at the ... Read more »| 27 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsPhil Nichol
You might remember Phil Nichol from his 1993 hit, The Only Gay Eskimo. I certainly remember it, because the last twenty minutes of his set were devoted to hi... Read more »| 26 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsMark Steel
As you'd expect from Mark Steel, there is a strong political theme running through this show but as he says, you can’t just do politics - you’ve ... Read more »| 26 Mar 2009 -
GuideLaughing Horse New Act of the Year: Quarter Final
The first weekend in April sees the quarter finals of the Laughing Horse New Act Competition, featuring the heat winners from Scotland and Northern England. Read more »| 26 Mar 2009 -
FestivalsScott Agnew: Phillip & Fern Saved My Life
While initial sound issues are fixed, Scott Agnew explains that the front two rows are conspicuously empty as his regulars know he usually picks on them. But... Read more »| 26 Mar 2009