COMEDY

Shows are listed by date. then by city. Performances will be listed, provided that details reach our offices at least eight days before publication. Comed listings compiled by Steve ramer.

THURSDAY 9

Glasgow

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. Due to a prior booking, there is no Cosy Comedy Cafe tonight.

Edinburgh

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Catch the crack from Brian Hennigan, Teddy the teenage terrorist, John Littlejohn and performance poet Eric Davidson with comp Joon Broon.

Kirlrcaldy

Ed Byrne Adam Smith Theatre, Bennochy Road, 01592 412929. 8pm. £9 (£7). The top-selling comedian, Perrier Award nominee and alumnus of Strathclyde University takes his particular brand of Irish humour on tour.

FRIDAY 10

Edinburgh

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £5-£6 (£4). Star-Spangled cabaret from headliner Tina C., who shares a bill with Brian Hennigan, Keara Murphy and regular comp Susan Morrison.

Phil Kay & Michael Redmond Brunton Theatre, Ladywell Way, Musselburgh, 665 2240. 8.30pm. £9.50 (£8). Phil ’White & Mackay’ Kay and Michael ’Father Ted’ Redmond team up for an evening of bizarre and surreal humour.

SATRDAY 11

Glasgow

Ed Byrne Cottier Theatre, 93 Hyndland Street, 357 3868. 8pm. £10 (£8). See Thu Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). A barrel-load of laughs, courtesy of Dave Williams, Graeme Thomas and

support.

Edinburgh

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £5—£6 (£4). The same as Fri 10, except Jane Mackay is the comp.

Stirling

Phil Kay Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, 01786 473544. 8pm. £10(£8). Hyperspeed hilarity from the wee yin in a show that changes from night to night in accoirdance with Kay’s tangenbjumping mm .

Parsley

Jolte Box Mister P’s, 42 Wellmeadow Street, 561 7117. 10pm. Free. Kevin Kopfstien, John Flint and Alan Miller join comp Raymond Meams for jokes and japes aplenty.

SUNDAY 12

Glasgow Ed Byrne Cottier Theatre, 93 Hyndland Street, 357 3868. 8pm. £10(£8). See Thu

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £5 (£4). The Comedy Caf decides to throw its doors open on a Sunday as well, with tonight’s conviviality coming courtesy of Janey Godly, Paul and Ray, unconfirmed support and of course your perennial host, Billy Bonkers.

58 THEUST 9—23 Sep 1999

Edinburgh

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1-3pm. Free with drinks or a meal. Inspired improvisation courtesy of Stand stalwarts Jack and Paul.

Pint-Sized Comedy The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £2.50 (£2). Allan Miller is host and, for the price of a pint, you get five newer acts plus a seasoned closer.

Kirkealdy

Fife Comedy Club Path Tavern, Mid Street, 01592 263671. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Joining hostess with the mostest (of your beer) Joon Broon are Rhinestone cowgirl Tina C., John Littlejohn and performance poet Eric Davidson.

MONDAY 15 Edinburgh Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £1. Tonight sees Graeme Thomas taking over as the host for this novice night, featuring eight comedy beginners and a guest closer.

Paisley Ed Byrne Paisley Arts Centre, New Street, 887 1010. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Thu 9.

TUESDAY 14 Edinburgh Oot: Out On Tuesday The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4. Gay-friendly cabaret featuring the girl who puts the glamour into country music, Tina C., plus Jane Mackay, Neil Shackelton and compere Craig Hill.

Ed Byrne MacRobert, University of Stirling, 01786 461081. 8pm. £9 (£6). See Thu 9.

WEDNESDAY 15

Glasgow

Mark & John’s Quiz Special 13th Note Club, 260 Clyde Street, 243 2177. 9pm. Free. Enjoy a comedy quiz-cum-crazy- cabaret, including a weekly stand-up slot, courtesy of your hosts Mark and John.

Edinburgh

World Of Comedy Quiz Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9—11 pm. £1 per person to play. Comedy trivia and jokes thanks to quizmeister Bill Dewar, but the £100 roll-over jackpot makes it no laughing matter.

Paisley

The, Full Dorothy Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, 887 1010. 8pm. £10(£8). An evening of classic Glasgow wit from Dorothy Paul.

THURSDAY 16

Glasgow

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Jokes and japes with Lee ’the gay Bernard Manning’ Ness and Bill Bruce.

Edinburgh

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Tickling your comedy fancy tonight are Joe Heenan, Dougie Dunlop and Frank Quinn, with comp Joon Broon.

FRIDAY 17

Edth

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £5—£6 (£4). Comp Susan Morrison puts Richard Allen, Alan McQueen and John McGuinness through their comedy paces.

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Mothorwall The Full Dorothy Motherwell Concert Hall, Civic Centre, 01698 267515. 7.30pm.£10(£5). See Wed 15.

Glanrothas

Arnold Brown Rothes Halls, Rothes Square, 01592 611101. 8.30pm. £6 (£4). Laconic laughs from this master stand- up, with numerous radio and TV appearances under his belt.

llawrck

The Comedy Zone No. 10 Bar, Baker Street, 01450 373644. 9.30pm. £3.50. A new comedy night featuring the talents of Joe Heenan as compere, with Dave Williams and Jimmy Mooney.

SATURDAY 18

Glasgow

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Snuggle up with Graham Phillips and Benny ESposito, with one more member of the line—up to be confirmed.

Edinburgh

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £5—£6 (£4). See Fri 17 Jane Mackay is the comp.

SUNDAY 19 Glasgow

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £5 (£4). Lee Ness shares the spotlight with two as-yet-unconfirmed others and comp Billy Bonkers.

Edinburgh

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand,

5 York Place, 558 7272. l—3pm. Free

with drinks or a meal. See Sun 12.

Pint-Sized Comedy The Stand, 5 York

Is’lace,2558 7272. 8pm. £2.50 (£2). See un l .

Kirkcaldy

Fife Comedy Club Path Tavern, Mid Street, 01592 263671. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Cutting humour from Joe Heenan, John McGuinness, Alan McQueen and foul- mouthed compete Joon Broon.

MONDAY 20 Edinburgh

Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272 8pm. £1. Liane lilllS put» eight

comedy novices through their paces, with a guest closer to round off the evening.

TUESDAY 21 Glasgow

Only An Excuse: The Full Macca King's Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 287 5511. 7.30pm. £5-£13.50. Soccer send-ups aplenty as Jonathan Watson returns to the Kings with old favourites Chick and Charlie Nick as well as new signings. Shockerooni!!

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Bitter Benny and double act Paul and Ray make a stand for stand-up.

Edinburgh

Benefit For West Lothian Youth Theatre The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £6. Scottish sporting hero Vladimir McTavish dodges alter-ego Bob Doolally in the company of Frankie Boyle, Rutherford and Merson and comp Jane Mackay.

WEDNESDAY 22 Glasgow The Full Dorothy The Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £10—£12.See Wed 15. Only An Excuse: The Full Macca King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 287 5511. 7.3 m. £5—£13.50. See Tue 21. Mar 8r John's Quiz Special 13th Note Club, 260 Clyde Street, 243 2177. 9pm. Free. See Wed 15.

THURSDAY 23

Glasgow

The Full Dorothy The Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £10—£12. See Wed 15.

Only An Excuse: The Full Macca King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 287 5511. 7.30pm. £5-£l3.50. See Tue 21.

Edinburgh

The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Loadsa laughs with Frankie Boyle, John Gordon and Stand debutantes Nick Findlay and Aileen Hendry Joon Broon is your host.

Airdrio

Bill Bailey Sir John Wilson Town Hall, Stirling Street, 01698 267515. 8pm. £8 (£6). Singing satire and musical mayhem from the man who’s a bit crap at the Ruin game.