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Stewart 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 -
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Russell 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 -
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Richard 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 -
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Phil 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 -
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Mark 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 -
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Laughing 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
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Scott 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 -
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Ross Noble: Things
“This is the wrongest show I’ve ever done” said Ross Noble 15 minutes into his set. Maybe, but it was still fantastically entertaining. A R... Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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Lunchtime Laffs and Lattes
Free food is a great way to butter up your audience, even if the soup is unidentifiably orange and the joke that the sandwiches are leftovers from Thursday a... Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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John Ross: Return of the West End Ned
John Ross suits the small upstairs room of the Buff Club with his easy, conversational comedy. The audience are gathered close to the low stage where he pace... Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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Bob Doolally: Straight From The Bawbag
It’s always fascinating seeing a character come to life onstage. Ten minutes ago I was chatting upstairs with the comedian now in front of me. Ten mi... Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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Lemoncustard Comedy
Welcome to the topsy turvy world of the Lemoncustard Comedy Club, a fine way to spend an afternoon with a fizzy drink in your hand and a big silly grin on yo... Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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How Do I Get Up There?
Glasgow’s last surviving Victorian music hall, the Britannia Panopticon, gave an opportunity for comedy festival goers to travel back in time to the he... Read more »| 25 Mar 2009 -
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Will and Greg: A Sketch Show
Despite having his jokes written on the back of his hand, Will Andrews is a cool customer, giving us the first glimmers of the absurd deviance and polished r... Read more »| 24 Mar 2009 -
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Robin Ince: Bleeding Heart Liberal
Robin Ince is a leaping, gesticulating, irate, old lefty. In the manner of your favourite professor, he expounds on his every subject with escalating enthusi... Read more »| 24 Mar 2009