list.co.uk/comedy HITLIST THE BEST COMEDY EVENTS
Kevin Bridges Returning to where it all started for him, the boy Bridges brings some pals along for this series of Sunday afternoon jaunts. The Stand, Glasgow, Sun 25 Sep, 2, 9, 16 Oct.
Scottish Comedian of the Year Grand Final Who will rip the crown from Ro Campbell’s head as the SCoTY tournament reaches its gripping finale? Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 25 Sep. Jason Manford Rumours that Manford would no longer be touring have proved pleasingly unfounded as the merry northerner brings his Off On Tour We Go to the capital. Edinburgh Playhouse, Fri 30 Sep & Sat 1 Oct.
Kirkcaldy Comedy Festival A fine old bill has been assembled for this year’s festival of Fife funniness with Jenny Éclair, Vladimir McTavish, Jerry Sadowitz and Simon Munnery all attending. Various venues, Kirkcaldy, Sat 30 Sep–Sun 9 Oct. Reginald D Hunter The comic tempts God while confirming that Sometimes Even the Devil Tells the Truth.See interview, page 56. Perth Theatre, Mon 3 Oct; Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 5 Oct; Edinburgh Playhouse, Tue 18 Oct.
Stephen Merchant The first gigs that Ricky Gervais’ writing buddy has done in yonks, this Hello Ladies tour looks at his unluckiness in love. See feature, page 18. Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Fri 7 Oct; Edinburgh Playhouse, Thu 13 Oct.
Andi Osho Something of a unique night at the typically many-acts- per-night venue Highlight as London firebrand Osho is given a full-length show to send out a clarion call to All the Single Ladies. Highlight, Edinburgh, Wed 12 Oct.
Russell Kane The 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner takes his Manscaping show out on the road, merrily greased with a cacophony of glowing reviews from the Fringe. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Wed 19 Oct.
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Thursday 22 Glasgow United Nations Peace Day Comedy: The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Kai Humphries hosts with John Gillick, Ian Coppinger and host Jojo Sutherland. Tonight it’s all in support of the United Nations Peace Day. Edinburgh United Nations Peace Day Comedy: The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Witty tales told through the medium of song from Steve Shanyaski with Mark Nelson and host Stu Murphy, as part of the United Nations Peace Day. Friday 23 Glasgow Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12–£15. Steve Gribbin’s musical satire, alongside Nick Page, Charlie Ross and Alex Anderson. The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 22 for line-up, except Jojo Sutherland is replaced by Bruce Devlin. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street,
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0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. Inventive stand-up from Dave Johns with Michael Fabbri, Jojo Sutherland and Daliso Chaponda. Edinburgh The Beehive Comedy Club Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8.30pm. £4–£7. Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £12–£15. Irish funnyman Paddy Lennox appears with Andrew Murrell and Kevin Gildea. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 9pm. £10–£13. Sharp observations from Liverpudlian Simon Bligh alongside Adam Crow and Andrew Stanley. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 22 for line-up, plus Chris Tavner, and Stu Murphy is replaced by Billy Kirkwood. The Improverts Bedlam Theatre, 11b Bristo Place, 225 9893. 10.30pm. £5 (£4.50). Edinburgh Uni’s improvised comedy troupe. Saturday 24 Glasgow Magnificent 7 The Flying Duck, 142 Renfield Street, 564 1450. 7pm. £3. An evening of stand-up, improv, cabaret and music, where each performer only has seven minutes to make an impression. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12–£15. See Fri 23, without Alex Anderson. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 23.
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