Comedy Festivals
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ComedyIdealist vs Realist: Liam Williams talks politics ahead of Glasgow Comedy Festival
An uncomfortable coalition of hope and apathy formed the backdrop for Liam Williams' 2014 Fringe show Capitalism, which returns to Scotland this month at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival Read more »| 19 Mar 2015 -
ComedyMy Glasgow: Julia Sutherland
Julia Sutherland is a stand-up who always impresses us on the live circuit, and also a radio presenter and producer. Here she highlights her experience hosting New Material Night at Yesbar Read more »| 18 Mar 2015 -
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Seann Walsh: Comedy Spotlight
Seann Walsh (Foster's Award nominee 2013, Live At The Apollo) brings his observational storytelling to both Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. He answers a very special set of Spotlight questions devised by Fred Fletch. Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
ComedyMy Glasgow: Georgina the Bride
Georgina the Bride is the evil alter-ego of character comedian Anna Morris (ITV2’s Bad Bridesmaid). She has her own popular YouTube series and is hosting a Woman of the Year awards show as part of her show Would Like to Thank Read more »| 17 Mar 2015 -
ComedyProject You Three: Words with award-winning comedian JD Brown
After scooping Best New Comedy Act at last year's Yesbar competition, JD Brown talks about new show Project You Three with Graham Barrie and Pablo Serski, and how he nearly gave up on comedy Read more »| 16 Mar 2015 -
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Gary Delaney: Purist
"What I like about that joke," says Gary Delaney, "is that people turn to each other and say 'oboe'. Even Derren Brown can't do that." If Derren Brown... Read more »| 13 Mar 2015
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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 Read more »| 13 Mar 2015 -
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My Glasgow: Des Clarke
Des Clarke presents Capital Radio’s Scottish breakfast show and he's about to embark on his first stand-up tour in five years. Writing our first My Glasgow column, Clarke highlights the city's penchant for nicknames Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
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Comedy comes first: Ellie Taylor on her debut tour
Ellie Taylor's debut show Elliementary arrives for one night at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival as part of her tour. She speaks to us about the importance of crafting that first hour of comedy and having a uniquely supportive mother Read more »| 11 Mar 2015 -
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Cara Comedian: Josie Long on her new show Cara Josephine
She comes and goes. Embarking on her sixth nationwide tour Cara Josephine, Josie Long talks to us about growing up standing up Read more »| 04 Mar 2015 -
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The Wit Parade: Liverpool Comedy Festival
Do you like to laugh out of your face? This year's Liverpool Comedy Festival presents up-and-coming names fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe alongside established stars on a bill with something for everyone, but particularly those keen to spot new talent Read more »| 03 Sep 2014 -
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Robin Ince @ Solas Festival, Sat 21 Jun
Robin Ince headlines Saturday's proceedings at Solas Festival, Perth Read more »| 01 Aug 2014 -
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Fringe Benefits: Our Picks of the Greater Manchester Fringe Festival
We pick three must-see comedy shows from Greater Manchester Fringe Festival's programme Read more »| 01 Jul 2014 -
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Richard Gadd: Cheese and Crack Whores @ Blackfriars Basement, Glasgow International Comedy Festival
Richard Gadd is clearly having a bad time. So bad, in fact, that it's debatable which would be better - to review him, or refer him to the Samaritans. This is a deliciously weird hour, from the moment you walk in Read more »| 22 Apr 2014 -
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Devitt and Storrie @ State Bar, Glasgow International Comedy Festival
As Devitt and Storrie take the floor in the crowded basement of the State Bar, there is a palpable sense of mischief. A prickling sense that something is afo... Read more »| 22 Apr 2014