RADIO SHOW FRANZ KAFKA BIG BAND
There’s no such thing as bad publicity, as the old adage more or less goes. So, when the papers got wind of the Franz Kafka Big Band’s proposed radio sketches, the most controversial of which was dreaming up a scenario where Rolf Harris draws a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad, they went ballistic. Then again, with the backlash leaving the BBC with severely cold feet to the point of banning the show last August, you have to wonder whether anyone would really not want their work to
be heard or seen.
Either way, the FKBB are returning with a five-part series which, unless the carpet is pulled out from under them again, may well include a contentious skit with cows flying into the World Trade Center (if you can imagine the sound of mooing and compare that to the roar of the planes closing in on the Twin Towers, they’re actually quite similar). Another moment which will make the over-sensitive get a tad touchy features a voiceover for a famine appeal delivered by someone munching greedily on
their dinner.
The group’s leader stroke agent provocateur is Colin Edwards who has also been involved in The Atrocity Machine, which has recently broadcast its take on this ‘unflinching, hysterical world’ on Channel 4 Radio. Featuring everything from ‘toilets to terrorism’, Edwards is in tow with fellow Scottish comics Allan Miller and Steven Dick. It all goes to prove that Scottish comedy, in particular the wireless kind, is in extremely rude
health. (Brian Donaldson)
I BBC Radio Scot/and, Mon 9—Fr/ 73 Jul, 70.05pm.
Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least ten days before publication to comedy@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Sian Bevan.
Glasgow
The Thursday Show The Stand. 33.3 Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £7 (£6 £3 members). Manin Bigpig Mor hosts. with the combined talents of John Moloney. brilliant musical act Silky. (ius Tawse and Patrick Rolink providing the laughter.
Brick Wit House The Brick. 207 Bath Street. 248 2123. 9pm. £4 (£2). The last gig before their summer break. compere Viv (ice finishes the Brick terin with headliner Sandy Nelson. plus Billy Kirkwood. Jason At'nstein and Wullic ()‘Neill.
Edinburgh
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1.05 1.55pm. £2.50. Nip down to The Stand to enjoy entertainment designed for your lunchtime. With a homecooked menu that
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changes daily (see website for details) all you have to do is sttiff your face and enjoy comedy froin the Stand Players. Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde. l 12 Hanover Street. 225 2022. 8.30pm. £3. A dark and depraved night of comedy that endeavours to live tip to its natne. all hidden away in the basement of Jekyll and Hyde. If you‘re easily offended. there's a fair chance they’ll tell you to do something rude to your mum. Don't.
The Thursday Show The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £7 (£6<£3 members). Bruce Devlin. Vladimir McTavish. Sarah Millican and Rick Molland are on the top of their variotis games to launch the Stand weekend.
Glasgow
lrnprobabble The Brunswick Hotel. 106 108 Brunswick Street. 552 1552. 8pm. £4 (£3). The lmprobabble players perform a night of improvised laughter. based around audience suggestions. ll'liust' Line is it Anyway." but with more (ilasgow.
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. l’(i(‘ Building. Renfrew Street. 08707
870707. 8pm. £10. A beautifully varied line-up with local boy Kevin Bridges. Alex Boardman. Jo (‘aullield and Dominic Woodward. Dance and drink until the wee stnall hours after the show. The Stand The Stand. 333 Wotxilands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £9 (£8-~£5 members). See tonight‘s metaphorical dinner party. with delightfully humorous guests such as John Moloney. Silky. (iary Little and Patrick Rolink. The host is the esteemed Martin Bigpig Mor and the banter promises to be delightful.
Edinburgh
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1.05— 1.55pm. £2.50. See Thu 5.
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()mni Centre. (ireenside Place. ()8707 870707. 8.15pm. £10 (£12). Madame of stage. screen and book Janey (iodley plus Dave Johns. Quincy and Andy White all grace the Jongleurs stage. There's hot food and you can have a wee dance afterwards. if that floats your biscuit.
The Stand The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £9 (£8 -£5 members). Mr Bruce Devlin hosts this weekend of joy. laughter and spades of sarcasm. He‘s
joined by ‘Mr Scotland’ Vladimir
McTavish. Benny Boot. Rick Molland and cheery (‘ieordie Sarah Millican.
Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre. 121 Rentield Street. 332 1846. 7.30pm & midnight. £1 l»-£l3. Hypnotist act frotn Power. who has been called ‘the Ali (1 of stage hypnosis'. The midnight show is strictly adults only. See Profile. right. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. l'(i(‘ Building. Renfrew Street. 08707 870707. 8pm. £13. See Fri 6. Comedy @ The State The State Bar. 148 Holland Street. 332 215‘). 9pm. £5. M(‘ Sian Bevan. Rob Kane. super-nerd Dave Heffron. urban joker Austin Low and headliner (ilen Manley all flock to the State Bar basement. (‘heap and cheerful comedy for the weekend. The Stand The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 9pm. £12. See Fri 6.
Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()mni (‘entre. (ireenside Place. 08707 870707. 8.15pm. £12. See l-‘ri 6. Saturday Circus Red. 73 (‘ow-gate. 225 1757. 9pm 3am. l‘ree. (iarth (‘niikshank (Snatch) will be ringtnaster at this new comic take on Saturday clubbing.
The Stand The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £12. See Fri 6.
Glasgow
Sunday Service The Stand. 33.3 Woodlands Road. ()870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £5 (£4--£l members). Tony (‘aner steps into the eomcdy pulpit to host the Sunday Service. Kevin Bridges. Benny Boot and (‘arly Baker are all ready to entertain you on your day of rest.
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch is it Anywaf.’ The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1pm. Free. Sunday afternoons are tnade bearable thanks to this ever-popular weekly offering frotn The Stand. l-Injoy two hours of improv. courtesy of (iarry 1)obson and Stuart Murphy. with the option of hot food. There's a bar too. if you‘re feeling brave.
The Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £5 (£4 £1 members). It's the end/beginning of the week. a weird time of indecisiveness and melancholy. (‘heer thyself. good peasant. by sitting and watching Sarah Millican. Joe Heenan. Neil Mcl-‘arlane and Derek Millar; they'll give you reason for good cheer. I‘ll be bound.
Monday 9
Glasgow
Dance, Monkey Boy, Dance The Stand. 333 Wotxllands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £4. ('omedy goodies from Team Monkey: the ever popular Raymond Mearns. Paul Pirie and Allen Chalmers. A really good value night of comedy coming from all angles.
Edinburgh
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1.05 1.55pm. £2.50. See Thu 5.
Red Raw The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £2. Another instalment of this showcase for new comedy talent. Well. if not talent. at least enthusiasm. See some comedy gold. whether it be on purpose or not. with the knowledge that professionals Susan (‘alman and the Stand Players are on hand.
Tuesday 10
Glasgow
Red Raw The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. 08706006055. 8.30pm. £2 (£1 members). Red Raw provides a safe place for newer acts to try their material and test their skills behind the mic. Sometimes you‘ll catch moments of brilliance that make you thank the heavens you're alive. L'sually. it's damn good fun. With Susan (‘alman and Neil .‘ylcl‘arlane.
Edinburgh
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1.05 1.55pm. £2.50. See Thu 5.
Melting Pot The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £5 (£4 £2.50 members). Actors perform a series of sketches sent in by writers front around Scotland. with the audience picking the winner. It'll be like Any Dream Will [)u with fewer meaningful glances to
Black Bo’s Comedy Night Black Bo's. 57 61 Blackfriars Street. 0pm. Free. A night of free comedy. every Tuesday at Black Bo‘s. Some of the freshest talent. as well as established acts dipping their toe in the new material pool.
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Glasgow
Rough Cuts The Stand. 33.3 Woodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £5
(£4 £2.50 members). The (‘omedy l'nit presents the best in new comedy material they've received. acted out on stage for the first time. so that the darling audience can judge with their laughter.
Edinburgh
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1.05- 1.55pm. £2.50. See Thu 5.
Dance, Monkey Boy, Dance The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4. See Mon 9.
Glasgow
The Thursday Show The Stand. 33.3 \thxllands Road. 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £7 (£6 £3 members). Start the weekend early with M(‘ Susan ('alman. the bastard daughter of Wee Jimmy Krankie She introduces Sean ('ollins. Andy [alt/man. Neil Mcl‘arlane and Dylan Bray.
Edinburgh
Out to Lunch - Live! The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 1.05 1.55pm. £2.50. See Thu 5.
Heresy The Jekyll & Hyde. 1 l2 Hanover Street. 225 2022. 8.30pm. £3. See Thu 5. The Thursday Show The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £7 (£6 £3 members). The Stand Players are back again with their improvised comedy gold. Also on: affable Ben Scotield. genius Anvil Springstein and stalwart Jill Peacock.