Pint-Sized Comedy The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £2.50 (£2). A surprise guest takes over Allan Miller’s traditional role as compete of this night for newer acts.
Kirkcaldy
Fife Comedy Club Path Tavern, Mid Street, 01592 263671. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Harrying the audience tonight are Jack Russell, Brian Hennigan and Martin Furby, with comp Joon Broon.
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.
Paisley
Johnny Vegas Paisley Town Hall. Abbey
glose, 887 1010. 8pm. £8 (£6). See Thu 1.
TUESDAY 26
Glasgow
Cat On Tuesday The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 8pm. £5 (£4). Gay-friendly giggles as the regular Edinburgh comedy club comes to Glasgay featuring James Holmes, Craig Hill and Neil Shackleton. Part of Glasgay.’
Edinburgh
Aberlour Childcare Trust Benefit The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £6. A star-studded comedy showcase in aid of charity. And the stars in question are John Gillick, John Flint and the Useless Guide To Scotland crew, Brian Hennigan and Bill Dewar. Susan Morrison comps.
WEDNESDAY 27
Glasgow
Mark & 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
Allan Miller: Balinese Shadow Porn The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 7.30pm. £4 (£3). One of the surprise hits of the 1999 Festival Fringe, this is a holida slide show with a difference. 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 28 Glasgow
Comedian's Crack Uisge Beatha, 232
Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. Bill Dewar and David Kilbie crack the jokes and Raymond Meams cracks the whip.
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Billy Bonkers hosts this regular night, featuring three faces from the Scottish comedy scene.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Liz Webb is the headliner, with support from double act doing the rounds, Rutherford and Merson and Brendan Moohan. Dundonian diva Joon Broon is your regular compere.
It's A Scream The Tron, Hunter Square, 226 0931. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Tonight’s comedy club features Charlie Chuck, a regular on Reeves & Mortimer and Shooting Stars, who brings his cult following, mad catchphrases and amazing drum solos to The Tron. With support from Natalie Haynes.
FRIDAY 29
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6 (£5). Tittle-tattle and titillalion with suburban housewife Mrs Barbara Nice, who is joined by Liz Webb and Graeme Thomas. As usual, Susan Morrison is the host.
Tartan Tantrum Comedy Club Physician and Firkin, 58 Dalkeith Road, 662 4746. 9pm. £5 (£4). Fun and games from an as yet unconfirmed comedy crew.
SATURDAY 30
Glasgow
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Dipping into the treasure trove of comedy titbits are Janey Godley, Paul and Ray and US comic Neil Masters.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £7 (£4). See Fri 29 - with compere Jane Mackay.
Glasgow
The Sunday Afternoon Cure Times Square, 48 St Enoch Square, 221 6579. 2—5.30pm. Humour to nurse a hangover to, with the Highland Cream comedy duo headlining.
Oot At Hallowe'en The Arches, 30 Midland Street, 221 4001. 8pm. £5 (£4). A cauldron of comic capers at this all- woman line-up featuring Ali Jay, Mrs Barbara Nice, Jane Mackay and Frankie Gallacher. Part of Glasgay!
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £5 (£4). More unconfirmed comics about town join Billy Bonkers and this hilarity ho- down.
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Doing just exactly what it says on his sign: Johnny Vegas
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. l-3pm. Free with drinks or a meal. See Sun 24. 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.
Kirkcaldy
Fife Comedy Club Path Tavern, Mid Street, 01592 263671. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Getting the giggles tonight are Liz Webb, Rutherford and Merson and Brendan Moohan, with comp Joon Broon.
MONDAY 1 Glasgow
Eddie lzzard Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 287 5511. 8pm. £16.50—£18.50. Bound to be a sell-out so get your tickets early for Britain’s favourite surreal comedian.
Edinburgh
Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £1. Martin Furby takes over as rotating host (not literally, obviously) for this comedy novice night, with the additional bonus of a seasoned closer.
TUESDAY 2
Glasgow
Eddie lzzard Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 287 5511. 8pm. £16.50—£18.50. See Mon 1.
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
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WEDNESDAY 3 Glasgow
Eddie Izzard Royal Concert Hall, 2 Sauchiehall Street, 287 5511. 8pm. £16.50—£18.50. See Mon 1.
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.
Wor d Of Comedy Quiz The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £1 per person to play. See Wed 27.
THURSDAY 4
Glasgow
Comedian's Crack Uisge Beatha, 232 Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. Craig Crookston, Dougie Dunlop and comp Raymond Mearns try to tickle your fancy.
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street. 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). See Sun 31.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Delivering the comedy goods tonight are John Gillick, Teddy the teenage terrorist, Johnny Swift and Stand virgin Steven Madill.
Atrdrte
Phil Kay 8: Michael Redmond Sir John Wilson Town Hall, Stirling Street, 01698 267515. 8—10.30pm. £9 (£7). Experience two top comedians on the one bill. An ever-changing show where no two nights are the same.
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