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Comedy is listed by date, then by city. Shows will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least ten days before publication. Comedy listings compiled by Ellie Carr.

SATURDAY 13

Edinburgh

I The Stand The Moscow Bar. 6 South St David Street (opposite Jenners) 556 6375. Doors open 8pm—lam (show runs

9—l lpm). At least five acts for £5 (£4). The ever-expanding comedy club settles into its new weekend slot at the Moscow Bar. Topping tonight's bill is Norman Lovett ofTV's Red [)li'tllfffilliic with back-up from Bill Dewar otherwise known as Bathgate's only existentialist truck driver and Susan Morrison. Jane Mackay is your compere and there's an open spot from Alan McQueen.

MONDAY 15

Glasgow

I Phil Kay/lynn Ferguson The Shebeen On The Green tent at Glasgow Fair. Glasgow Green. Greendyke Street. Bookings: Glasgow Fair on 774 0259 or Ticket Link on 227 55] l. 8pm. £8. Shambling. rambling. lovable local stand- up talent Phil Kay. and top lass on the national circuit Lynn Ferguson (last seen in her one-woman show Heart And Sole) team up for one night ofcrazy laughter.

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WEDNESDAY 17

Edinburgh

I Comics On Tap Tapsters. 3 Howden Street. 667 0328. 9pm. £4.Weekly stand- up night for both up-and-coming and more established local talent. Tonight. Gordon Brunton comperes Jane Godley. lan Kendall. Frankie Boyle. Gavin Forest and James Longworth.

THURSDAY 18

Edinburgh

I The Stand Comic Den. Christie's. West Port. Information 662 4467. 8.30pm—lam (show runs 9.30—i l.30pm). At least four acts for £4 (£3). The small but perfectly formed comedy club continues to pack ‘em in. Rolling out the barrel tonight are Scottish stand-ups Martha McBrier. Andrew Walker and Londoner Gavin Forest. Gordon Brunton comperes and there are open spots from Hugh Reed and J.J. Webb.

RDAY 20

Edinburgh

I The Stand The Moscow Bar. 6 South St David Street (opposite Jenners) 556 6375. Doors open 8pm—lam (show runs

9—l lpm). At least live acts for £5 (£4). John Paul Leach takes the stage solo for a rare appearance without his long-time stand-up buddy Ford Kieman in the popular local comedy clubs new Saturday night home. He‘sjoined by David Keay. Londoner Gavin Forest. and Jane Mackay as host. There‘s a newcomers‘ open spot too.

WEDNESDAY 24

Edinburgh

I Comics On Tap Tapsters. 3 Howden Street. 667 0328. 9pm. £4.Weekly stand-

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THE party of the year is back, as latin-America returns for one night only to The Tron.

Enjoy cool sounds from DJ Simon Hodge (Club Latino), hot sdsa from ntzACuba), tango the night whoever catches our fancy and dine on the Latin-American food.

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up night for both up-and-coming and more established local talent. Tonight. Mitch Benn comperes Reg Anderson. Stuart Potter and Joe Somebody.

THURSDAY 25

Edinburgh

I The Stand Comic Den. W.J.Christie's. West Port. Information 662 4467. 8.30pm—lam (show runs 9.30—l l.30pm). At least four acts for £4 (£3). Stand-up Dave Williams. impressionist Gerry Grant. a short spot from disgustingly youthful comic Eleanor Milne and Gordon Brunton as compere are the deal at this week's edition of the small-but- perfectly-formed weekly comedy club. Plus open spots from ‘comedy career- break club t‘ounder' Eddie McKean and Falkirk housewife Kirsty Robinson.

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