Comedy HITLIST THE BEST COMEDY EVENTS
Jim Jefferies After a hugely successful Fringe, the Aussie gets Fully Functional with the people of the west. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 2 Sep.
Rhod Gilbert Has the fractious Welshman mellowed at all? Let’s find out when he talks about a tattoo he got on his shoulder for a TV programme. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Mon 3 Sep. Keith Farnan He skipped the Fringe this year due to other cultural commitments but it’s good to have the conscience-fuelled Irish comic back. Jongleurs, Glasgow, Fri 7 & Sat 8 Sep.
Jason Byrne Another cracking talent from the Emerald Isle tackles the punters on the western end of the M8 with some particularly frenetic comedy. Prepare to meet the People’s Puppeteer. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 8 Sep. The Fun Junkies Des Clarke (pictured) is your quick-witted compere for a night of magic, sketches and musical fun, with additional assistance from the funny young chaps from How Do I Get Up There. The Stand, Glasgow, Wed 12 Sep.
Kevin Bridges The Clydebank stand-up keeps his comedy juggernaut steamrolling on with more massive sold- out gigs. Edinburgh Playhouse, Thu 13, Sat 15 Sep; SECC, Glasgow, Tue 18–Thu 20 Sep. Frankie Boyle Our begingered hero lances pomposity with his last ever tour of the nation. Or so he tells us – it could just be an elaborate ploy to make us clamour for his comeback. Maybe. Caird Hall, Dundee, Fri 14 & Sat 15 Sep.
Hardeep Singh Kohli Cooking up a storm as the man behind Meet the Magoons creates a curry onstage while bantering with his crowd. Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh, Sun 16 Sep.
48 THE LIST 23 Aug–20 Sep 2012
Events are listed by date, then city. Submit listings at least 16 days before publication to comedy@list.co.uk. Listings are compiled by Kirstyn Smith. Indicates Hitlist entry
Thursday 23
Glasgow Bruce Morton’s Pick of the Fringe The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £10 (£8; members £4). Bruce does his best to persuade you to see some of his Edinburgh faves. Edinburgh FREE The Panda Chronicles Finnegan’s Wake, 9b Victoria Street, 225 9348. 7.15-8.15pm. Comedy/musical show about a third panda shipped from China who’s broken loose and started to terrorise the streets of Edinburgh. Adults only.
Friday 24
Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £12–£15 (family ticket £7 per person). Hypnotist act from Powers, who has been called ‘the Ali G of stage hypnosis’. Tonight’s show is a Family Fun Night. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. With Curtis Walker, Anthony King, Simon Bligh and Raymond Mearns. Bruce Morton’s Pick of the Fringe The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £12 (£10; members £5). See Thu 23. Edinburgh FREE The Panda Chronicles Finnegan’s Wake, 9b Victoria Street, 225 9348. 7.15-8.15pm. See Thu 23.
Saturday 25 Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm & midnight. £12–£15. See Fri 24. Please note the 7.30pm show is safe for teens and the midnight show is 18+. FREE Wasasa Comedy Night The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 353 6450. 8pm. Original comedians who steer clear of racism/sexism/homophobia make this a thought-provoking night. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £16. See Fri 24. Bruce Morton’s Pick of the Fringe The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Thu 23.
Sunday 26
Glasgow Michael Redmond’s Pick of the Fringe The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £7 (£6; members £1). Find out what’s tickling Michael Redmond with the best of the fest action.
Tuesday 28 Glasgow FREE Pop-Up Comedy The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 353 6450. 8.30pm. Some of Scotland’s freshest comic talent. Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £2. Weekly beginners showcase where the bright young things of Scotland’s comedy circuit strut their stuff for an entirely reasonable two whole pounds. With Mike Lawrence.
Midweek Comedy Cabaret The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £4 (£2). Mike Lawrence, Tobias Persson and Steven Dick help you over that midweek bump.
Thursday 30 Glasgow Red Door Comedy Club Jumpin Jaks, 292 Sauchiehall Street, 0844 891 0850. 7pm. £8. The magnificently funny Tom Stade entertains alongside Scott Gibson and Susie McCabe. The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Raymond Mearns hosts the likes of Gavin Webster, John Gillick and Tobias Persson.
Edinburgh The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Time to get over your Fringe hangover with some delicious comedy from Carey Marx, Mike Lawrence and host Susan Morrison. Friday 31
Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £12–£15 (family ticket £7 per person). See Fri 24. The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 30 for line-up. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. Brendan Riley, John Ryan, Jojo Sutherland and Patrick Rolink show everyone how it’s really done. FREE Hugh Reed The Pandora, 349 Victoria Road, 423 7017. 9pm. Legendary Glaswegian troubadour, formerly of Hugh Reed and the Velvet Underpants, with amusing ditties aplenty. Edinburgh The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 30 for line-up.
Saturday 1
Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm & midnight. £12–£15. See Sat 25. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £16. See Fri 31. Comedy @ The State The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £7 (£5). The long-standing home of comedy in Glasgow attracts some of Scotland’s best comedians to its wee basement of joy. The Saturday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Thu 30 for line-up. Edinburgh Saturday Night Live The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 8–10pm. £10. Let Jojo Sutherland and her expert comedy brain spice up your weekend with her pick of the freshest talent from across the UK. The Beehive Comedy Club Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8.30pm. £5–£7. Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Thu 30 for line-up.
Sunday 2
Wednesday 29 Glasgow New Material Night Vespbar, 14 Drury Street, 204 0060. 8–10.30pm. £3. Julia Sutherland hosts a night for comedians to try out their latest gags.
Glasgow Glasgow Kids Comedy Club The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 3pm. £4. Live comedy for younger fans, particularly those aged 8–12. No under 5s; all kids must be accompanied by an adult.