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GuideGlasgow Comedy Festival announces 2018 Programme
From the original stand-up comedian to original shows, Glasgow Comedy Festival presents a refreshing line-up Read more »| 10 Jan 2018 -
Guide
Gilded Balloon: 2018 Highlights
Gilded Balloon bring new life to the comedy, cabaret and theatre scenes with an inspiring programme and new venue in the heart of Edinburgh's West End Read more »| 08 Jan 2018 -
InterviewsJohn Kearns interviewed by Fringe Dog
Double comedy award winner John Kearns chats with Fringe Dog about happiness, collaborations and marmalade ahead of his Glasgow and Edinburgh tour dates Read more »| 08 Jan 2018 -
OpinionFive Tips from a Wellness Guru for a fit New You
Wellness guru and comedian Eleanor Morton offers some unique advice for a year of clean living and fitness Read more »| 05 Jan 2018 -
Opinion
Fringe Dog's 2017 Christmas Message
A traditional Christmas address given by comedy journalist Fringe Dog, with a story that shows friendship can be found in the most unlikely places Read more »| 11 Dec 2017 -
OpinionCHUNKS' Alternative Christmas Gift Guide
Christmas shopping just became a lot easier thanks to Glasgow comedy collective CHUNKS curating a unique gift guide Read more »| 06 Dec 2017
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Opinion
2017: The Year in Comedy and Humour
A round-up of the best comedy of 2017 from across the arts Read more »| 06 Dec 2017 -
Opinion
Jingle Baws: December 2017 Horoscopes
Mystic Mark delivers a Christmas treat with his final set of horoscopes Read more »| 01 Dec 2017 -
Guide
Leo Kearse wins Scottish Comedian of the Year 2017
Leo Kearse scoops Scottish Comedian of the Year (SCOTY) at the Glasgow's Rotunda Comedy Club Read more »| 28 Nov 2017 -
Guide
Louis CK accused of sexual misconduct
Five women call out comedian Louis CK on sexual misconduct in a new story in the New York Times Read more »| 10 Nov 2017 -
OpinionCrystal Baws: November 2017 Horoscopes
Our resident astrologist Mystic Mark returns with his November horoscopes Read more »| 01 Nov 2017 -
Opinion
Sean Hughes Obituary – Stand-up Loses a Pioneer
A winner of the Perrier Award at 24 and a household name through TV quiz show Never Mind the Buzzcocks, expressive and soulful comedian Sean Hughes has died aged 51 Read more »| 17 Oct 2017 -
Opinion
Can Improv Make You a Better Person?
Improv extraordinaire Will Naameh takes on our latest Comedians on Ethics column Read more »| 11 Oct 2017 -
Interviews
Sofie Hagen on Anger and Including the Excluded
Ahead of her tour arriving at Citizen's Theatre, Sofie Hagen discusses her psychopathic step-grandfather, Made of Human podcast and social media trolls Read more »| 06 Oct 2017 -
Opinion
Crystal Baws: October 2017 Horoscopes
Animals, Halloween costumes and toilet paper issues feature in Mystic Mark's October horoscopes... Read more »| 03 Oct 2017