The Stand The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £8 (£7—£5 members). Sandy Nelson dons his leather jacket and takes command of the mic for the weekend. He‘ll be introducing Michael Mclntyre (see My Hero). Matt Hollins. Neil Dougan and lileanor Tieman.
Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()mni Centre. Greenside Place. 08707 870707. 8.15pm. £10.
The Stand The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7—£5 members). Spend one evening this weekend in the company of Ian Coppinger. Steven Dick. Steve Shanyaski and Keara Murphy. lckle Susan Calman is the MC on this veritable feast of comedy talent. Well. it's a picnic at least.
THINGS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW ABOUT . . .
He failed the audition to play the part of the Artful Dodger in the movie Oliver!
Later on in life, he managed to nab roles in Peter Greenaway's A Zed and Two Noughts and in last year‘s Colour Me Kubrick. Which means he has worked alongside John Malkovich, Ken Russell, Frances Barber and David Attenborough. Mind you, he has appeared in more likely titles such as Boobs in the Wood and Sindere/Ia Live.
In 2000 he addressed the Tory Party conference but resisted attempts to convince him to stand as a parliamentary candidate. He has dubbed his critics as ‘do-goody, Ieftie, white, socialist hybrids.’
Not sure what David Cameron would have thought of Davidson refusing to play a gig in Plymouth during 2003 as the front row was occupied by wheelchair-users though. ‘I hate people playing the handicapped card’ raged Jimmy.
In David Thewlis’ directorial debut, Cheeky, Johnny Vegas wanted to base his character Alf Price on Genghis Khan. But instead chose to get a ‘northern Jim Davidson' vibe going. (Brian Donaldson)
Pavi/ion Theatre, G/asgow, Sun 29 Oct.
38 THE LIST 19 Oct—2 Nov
Saturday 28
Glasgow Blackfriars Bumper Value Comedy Blackfriars. 36 Bell Street. 552 5924. 8pm. £6. Scott Agnew tells us all about his confusing quarter-life crisis and life as a ‘real gay man.‘ He‘s joined by Gary Little and Glen Maney. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. L'GC Building. Renfrew Street. 08707 870707. 8pm. £13. See Fri 27.
The Stand The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 9pm. £10. See Fri 27.
Ed Byrne: Standing Up and Falling Down The (iarage. 490 Sauchiehall Street. 332 l 120. 10pm. £12 (£10). Observational and Irish. Byme is back with his new show about quotidian struggles. See caption.
Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()mni Centre. (ireenside Place. 08707 870707. 8.15pm. £12. See Fri 27. Comedy Double Bill Rosebeny Hall. High Street. South Queensferry. 331 1039. 8.30pm. £6. Two of Scotland‘s leading comedy names perform their Fringe shows. Jojo Sutherland explains Funny Money while Bob Doolally talks about his World ( ‘up Bulls.
The Stand The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £10. See Fri 27.
Glasgow
Jim Davidson: Live and Uncut Pavilion Theatre. 121 Reniield Street. 332 1846. 7.30—10.15pm. £17.50 (£16). More controversial stand-up from the x-rated comic. See 5 Things.
Grumpy Old Women: Live King‘s Theatre. 297 Bath Street. ()870 ()60 6648. 7.30pm. £15.50—£2l.50. Three live and rather furious females take to the stage for an orgy of middle-aged mayhem. Jenny
Eclair. Rhona Cameron and Annette
Badland are the aforementioned grumpsters.
Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £4 (£3—£l members). Regular host Redmond closes the week in the company of Matt Hollins and Steve Shanyaski.
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch is it Anywafl The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1pm. Free. See Sun 22.
The Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm.
We’ll grant you that Ed Byrne is prone to standing up. But
falling down? Not this consummate writer and performer. So, his show, Standing Up and Falling Down might not fully work as a title, but the guy’s stirring confidence and natural verve ensures that the only falling about will be in the aisles. By the audience.
The Garage, Glasgow, Sat 28 Oct.
3 £4 (£3—£1 members). Wee Susan Calman reaches for the mic and lays down the comedy law. Headliner David Kay offers
, his unique insight on the world as his
3 slow. deliberate style reveals a brilliant
i sharp wit and perfect observations.
Monday 30
, Glasgow
Bent Double The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. (18706006055. 8.30pm. £6 (£5).
Brighton‘s gay-friendly comedy night
takes a trip up north for a night of fun and 5 frolics. Zoe Lyons hosts. and will be joined by Jonathan Mayor. Jen Brister and local boy Allen Chalmers. Bigger than Imelda Marcos' shoe collection. we are
promised. Part ()f(}1(1.s‘gu_\'.' 2006.
, Edinburgh
Red Raw The Stand. 5 York Place. 558
7272. 8.30pm. £1. Innocent little cherubs
f try to fly into the world of comedy; come and see them before they get all bitter and twisted. Lovely Greg McHugh and
f lovelier Susan Calman supervise the antics.
Glasgow Hallowe’en Special The Stand. 333
Woodlands Road. 0870 6(X) 6055. 8.30pm. £4. Terrifyingly funny comedy
_ from the Reverend Obadiah Steppenwolfe
- 111. Ricky Sparkles and host Susan Calman. Make sure you only do evil
cackles though. or it won't be as much fun.
' Edinburgh
Hallowe’en Special The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4. Scream with laughter in the company of Raymond Meams and Bruce Devlin. So funny. it‘s scary/frighteningly good. etc. etc.
Wednesday 1
- Glasgow Rough Cuts The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. ()870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £5 (Li—£2.50 members). A special showcase of the best in new comedy material that‘s attempting to clamber its way onto our television screens. In association with the ‘ Comedy Unit.
Edinburgh Comedy Arena Gong Show Holyrood Tavem. 9 Holyrood Road. 557 4972. 8.30pm. £2. See Wed 25. Dance, Monkey Boy, Dance The _ Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. 5 £4. See Mon 23. Last Laugh Comedy The Arcade Bar. ’ 48 Cockbum Street. 220 1297. 9pm. £3. See Wed 25.
Glasgow The Thursday Show The Stand. 333
Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £6 (£5—£3 members). A remarkably clever line-up of Alun Cochrane. AL Kennedy. Sandy Nelson and the BBC's Fred :‘vlacAulay. I‘m sure
if you don‘t understand it they‘d throw in
1 some mother-in-law jokes.
Edinburgh Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde. l 12 Hanover . Street. 225 2022. 8.30pm. £3. See Thu 26. The Thursday Show The Stand. 5 York | Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £6 (£5—£3 1 members). Nearly the end of the week. folks. so let your hair down with Roger Monkhouse. Graeme Thomas and the ; delightful Kerry Godliman. Joe Heenan hosts. The Snlggerlng Stag Staghead Hotel. ’ High Street. South Queensferry. 331 1039. 9pm. £5. MC Jojo Sutherland is joined by the Marks Nelson and Rough for a night of comedy Queensferry style. § The Snatch Social The Liquid Room. 1 9c Victoria Street. 225 2564. I lpm—3am. £5. See Thu 19.