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. Comedy listings compiled by Steve Cramer

THURSDAY 23 Glasgow

The Full Dorothy The Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £10—£1 2. An evening of classic Glasgow wit in this revamped show from the ever- popular Dorothy Paul.

Only An Excuse: The Full Macca King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 287 5511. 7.30pm. £5—£13.50. See preview.

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 8.30pm. £7. In a bit of a coup, the Comedy Cafe bring you top local Iaughmeister Bruce Morton, with support from Bitter Benny and comic duo Ray and Paul as always, Billy Bonkers is your compere.

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.

FRIDAY 24

Glasgow

The Full Dorothy The Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £10—£12. See Thu 23.

Only An Excuse: Episode 13 "2 King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 287 5511. 7.30pm. £5—£l3.50. See Thu 23.

Edinburgh

The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £5 (£4). Latin-style laughs courtesy of Luis Alberto, with support from Mark Kelly and Bill Dewar. Regular comp Susan Morrison does her stuff.

Tartan Tantrum Comedy Club Physician and Firkin, 58 Dalkeith Road, 662 4746. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). London’s Andy Lindon joins Reg ‘voodoo’ Anderson, Kevin Spence, Bitter Benny and comp Lce Ness at this hoot-fest. Anyone interested in future open spots should phone 0131 621 2511.

SATURDAY 25

Glasgow

The Full Dorothy The Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £10—£12. See Thu 23.

Only An Excuse: Episode 13 1I2 King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 287 5511. 7.30pm. £5-£13.50. See Thu 23.

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Boy about London town Andy Lindon joins Mrs Barbara Nice and Dougie Dunlop for gags galore.

Edinburgh

The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6 (£4). See Fri 24 - Jane Mackay is your host.

Cumbernauld

Bruce Morton Cumbernauld Theatre, Kildrum, 01236 732887. 7.45pm. £9 (£6). From his sell-out tour of Blood Below The Window, the Glaswegian comic returns with more mirthful musings.

Paisley

Joke Box Mister P’s, 42 Wellmeadow Street, 561 7117. 10pm. Free. Suburban housewife Mrs Barbara Nice joins Dougie Dunlop and Lee Ness for a late night soiree.

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SUNDAY 26

Glasgow

Bill Bailey Cottier Theatre, 93 Hyndland greet, 357 3868. 8pm. £12 (£9). See Thu Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 8.30pm. £7. Mirthful memories as Bruce Morton returns, to be joined by the guitar- strumming Sandy Nelson, with additional support to be confirmed.

Edinburgh

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

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

MONDAY 27

Edinburgh

The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. There is no Red Raw tonight due to a private function.

Paisley

Bill Bailey Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, 887 1010. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Thu 23.

TUESDAY 28 Glasgow Jerry Sadowitz The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 7.30pm. £10. A rare outing for the foul-mouthed Glaswegian, whose reputation for combining magic and humour has reached almost mythical proportions. Be appalled, and enjoy.

Edinburgh

Johnny Vegas The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6. Kicking off another season of the Connoisseur Comedy Collection is the not-so-cheerful northern lad known for his way with clay (but not with audience members).

WEDNESDAY 29

Glasgow

.lerry Sadowitz The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 7.30pm. £10. See Tue 28.

Mark 8: John's Quiz Special 13th Note Club, 260 Clyde Street, 243 2177. 9pm. Free. This comedy quiz is still going strong, featuring a weekly stand-up slot, occasional cabaret and quizmaster antics courtesy of your hosts Mark and John.

Edinburgh

World Of Comedy Quiz The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £1 per person to play. Bill Dewar initiates you into the strange world of comedy trivia, spurred on by a potential £100 rollover

jackpot.

THURSDAY 50

Glasgow

Jerry Sadowitz The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 7.30pm. £10. See Tue 28

The Comedian's Crack Uisge Beatha, 232 Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. A new night of mirthmaking, featuring Reg ’voodoo’Anderson, John Gordon and comp Raymond Meams. Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Satirical lyricist Sandy Nelson is back, with support from Susanne Fraser.

Edinburgh The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm.

FOOTBALL COMEDY Only An Excuse, Episode 131/2 Glasgow: King's Theatre, Tue 21—Sat 25 Sep. Loathed and hated the Old Firm may be within the rest of the footballing community, but the Scottish game would be much duller without them. Jonathan Watson has brightened up many a tedious New Year's Eve night's telly with his take-offs of Kenny Dalglish, Graeme Souness and the tabloid-headline hogging Frank 'Macca' MacAvennie.

Not that the comedy buck stops at the steps of Parkhead and lbrox, as

Watson's updating of the show proves.

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‘lt would be a bit off if we didn‘t

mention Sir Alex,’ insists Watson of the Manchester United boss. ‘You get different characters in different ways: it may be a phrase or a mannerism

but with Ferguson, I was driving home

in the car and had some chewing

gum in my mouth and suddenly I just got it.’

You can just about imagine Ferguson taking the joke in good heart, but there must be others who have been less appreciative of Watson's cutting impersonations. What of Charlie Nicholas with the shambling grammar, or Denis Law and his talk of the clown? ’l've never experienced it face to face.‘ Watson declares. 'But they may be sitting at home thinking “the

bunch of bastards".’ (Brian Donaldson)

£4 (£3). Making the comedy mark tonight are Nobby Shanks, John McGuinness, Liane Ellis and Michael Hardie Joon Broon competes.

FRIDAY 1

Glasgow

Jerry Sadowitz The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 7.30pm. £10. See Tue 28.

Edinburgh

The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6 (£5). Crazy Canadian Glenn Wool headlines, with support from Nobby Shanks, Martin Furby, Michael Hardie and comp Susan Morrison.

SATURDAY 2

Glasgow

Jerry Sadowitz The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 7.30pm & 9.30pm. £10. See Tue 28.

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Scottish sporting hero Vladimir McTavish heads the field, with support from Aussie funnyman Ian McDonald and some as yet unconfirmed others.

Edinburgh

The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6 (£5). Like Fri 1 except the comp is Jane Mackay.

SUNDAY 5

Glasgow

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £5 (£4). Aussie comic antics from Ian McDonald, who is joined by Frankie Quinn and Eric Davidson. -

Edinburgh

Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1—3pm. Free with drinks or a meal. See Sun 26. Pint-Sized Comedy The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £2.50 (£2). See Sun 26.

Parsley

McCoist 8: MacAulay Paisley Town Hall, Abbey Close, 887 1010. 7pm. Free. The popular travelling chat show stops at

Paisley Town Hall with a variety of guests from the worlds of entertainment and sport.

MONDAY 4

Edinburgh

Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £1. Keara Murphy steps in as host of this novice night, featuring eight guaranteed comedy virgins plus a more experienced closer.

TUESDAY 5

Edinburgh

Useless Guide To Scotland The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Bill Dewar and Brian Hennigan take you through Scotland’s hits and misses in a revamping of their Fringe shows of 98 and 99.

WEDNESDAY 6

Glasgow

Mark 8: John's Quiz Special 13th Note Club, 260 Clyde Street, 243 2177. 9pm. Free. See Wed 29.

Edinburgh

Jane Mackay - Housewife And Marxist The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 7.30pm. £4 (£3). Witticisms from two of the world ’s oldest professions in this show from regular Saturday night com ere Jane Mackay.

WorYd Of Comedy Quiz The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £1 per person to play. See Wed 29.

THURSDAY 7

Glasgow

The Comedian's Crack Uisge Beatha, 232 Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. Giggles galore as Joe Heenan and David Kaye join Raymond Mearns at this new Comedy happening.

Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Teddy the teenage terrorist is the pubescent purveyor of mirth.

Edinburgh

The Stand~5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Tonight’s kings of comedy are Bill Dewar, Alan McQueen, Donna Krachan and Joon Broon.