Highlights | COMEDY
UNCLES The Stand, Edinburgh, Sun 9 Apr, thestand. co.uk Robert Florence and Iain Connell put the world to rights over a lager (or three) with their post-Burnistoun bar-room philosophears and tales of gangsters, monarchs and footballers. Also The Stand, Glasgow, Sun 16 Apr, thestand.co.uk
H I T L I S T
SCOTT GIBSON: LIFE AFTER DEATH Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Thu 20 Apr, tracscotland. org/scottish- storytelling-centre This debut solo show from
Glaswegian Scott Gibson deservedly won him audience acclaim plus the Best Newcomer Award at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe. Come see what the fuss is all about with the guy who has supported folks like Frankie Boyle, Des Clarke and Gary Little since his arrival on the scene in 2010. See interview at list.co.uk/comedy
RICKY GERVAIS: SOME PEOPLE V
HUMANITY SEC, Glasgow, Tue 2 & Wed 3 May, sec.co.uk The latest tour finds the cackling comic getting more personal than ever before. Plenty of stuff that will offend the over- sensitive too, of course. See review, page 68. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ comedy for details. REGINALD D HUNTER Alhambra Theatre, Dunfermline, Wed 17 May, alhambradunfermline. com The self-proclaimed ‘comedian, swashbuckler and scientist’ is back among us. See preview, page 69. Also touring, see list.co.uk/comedy for details.
COMEDY HIGHLIGHTS
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GLASGOW
RACHEL FAIRBURN & KIRI PRITCHARD-MCLEAN The Stand, Glasgow, Sun 2 Apr, thestand.co.uk Two comics who harbour a possibly unhealthy fascination with serial killers deliver their live podcast, All Killa No Filla. As it’s being recorded, be on your best behaviour, OK?
FOIL ARMS & HOG The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 10 Apr, thestand.co.uk This Irish sketch trio and YouTube stars number Jason Byrne and Rowan Atkinson among their admirers. Also The Stand, Edinburgh, Wed 12 Apr, thestand. co.uk
COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: THE SOUND OF MUCUS Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 6 May, paviliontheatre.co.uk As his third telly series on the BBC prepares to be unleashed upon an unsuspecting public, Steve Delaney’s curmudgeonly off-kilter creation dons the hat and tache for another grand tour of nonsense.
LIMMY: THAT’S YOUR LOT Òran Mór, Glasgow, Sun 7—Tue 9, Fri 12, Tue 23—Fri 26 May, oran- mor.co.uk Join Brian Limond aka the BAFTA Scotland award-winner Limmy for a night of storytelling and chit chat as he introduces his second book of tales, That’s Your Lot, featuring stories that are even dafter and darker than before. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ comedy for details. ROB AUTON: THE SLEEP SHOW The Stand, Glasgow, Wed 10 May, thestand.co.uk The York-born stand- up won the best joke award at the Fringe in 2013 and is now telling us why sleep is a great thing. As if we need to be told that, eh?
TEZ ILYAS: MADE IN BRITAIN The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 22 May, thestand.co.uk Tez presents the follow-up to his debut hour Tez Talks in which he discusses national identity in the era of Brexit. In other words, a somewhat vital show for our times.
MICKY FLANAGAN: AN’ ANOTHER FING SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Fri 26, Sun 28 May, thessehydro.com Sharp observations from the hugely popular Cockney comic Micky Flanagan who famously popped out and ended up ‘out out’. Also Edinburgh Playhouse, Edinburgh, Sat 27 May, atgtickets. com/venues/edinburgh-playhouse
KATY BRAND: I WAS A TEENAGE CHRISTIAN The Stand, Glasgow, Sun 21 May, thestand.co.uk The comedian, actress and impersonator tells the true story of her time in a teenage church group. See My Comedy Hero, page 69.
EDINBURGH
VIVA LA SHAMBLES The Stand, Edinburgh, Wed 5 Apr, thestand.co.uk A collection of some top Scottish circuit talent give us their monthly slice of chaotic comedy. If you can’t get enough it, then they’re back on Wed 3 May.
GAVIN WEBSTER’S NORTHERN HEMISPHERE TOUR The Stand, Edinburgh, Wed 26 Apr, thestand.co.uk Edgy storytelling and provocative humour from the ever- popular Geordie comic.
GRANT STOTT: TALES FROM BEHIND THE MIC King’s Theatre, Edinburgh, Sun 7 May, edtheatres.com/kings Comedy anecdotes from Grant Stott, who was recently announced as a brand spanking new voice for Radio Scotland. Wonder if his former wireless bosses will be sweating a little? Also touring, see list.co.uk/comedy for details.
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ANDY ZALTZMAN: PLAN Z The Stand, Edinburgh, Sun 14 May, thestand.co.uk One half of the satirical podcast The Bugle is back with a show encompassing national identity, hope, fear and live action democracy. See preview, page 69. Also The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 15 May, thestand.co.uk MARCEL LUCONT’S WHINE LIST The Stand, Edinburgh, Sun 21 May, thestand.co.uk Alexis Dubus’ quick-witted Gallic alter ego muses on mortality, masculinity and his own magnificence.
JONNY & THE BAPTISTS: EAT THE POOR The Stand, Edinburgh, Tue 23 May, thestand.co.uk Songs, satire and silliness from Jonny & the Baptists as the pair of pals pore over inequality, revolution, friendship and betrayal. With humorous effect, obviously. Also The Stand, Glasgow, Wed 24 May, thestand.co.uk
OUT OF TOWN
RUSSELL KANE: RIGHT MAN WRONG AGE Rothes Halls, Glenrothes, Thu 6 Apr, onfife.com/venues/rothes- halls Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Kane discusses why it’s perfectly OK
Rob Auton
to be 20 but feel 40 (or vice versa) and explains why nobody really feels their age. Also touring, see list.co.uk/ comedy for details.
CHRIS RAMSEY: IS THAT CHRIS RAMSEY? Paisley Town Hall, Paisley, Fri 7 Apr, whatsonrenfrewshire.co.uk/ listings/paisley-town-hall Upbeat anecdotes, feelgood humour and witty observations from the chap who once got into hot bother for being rude on Saturday morning telly. Also touring, see list.co.uk/comedy for details.
SUSAN CALMAN: THE CALMAN BEFORE THE STORM Macrobert Arts Centre, Stirling, Fri 7 Apr, macrobertartscentre.org The Calmanator’s latest show explores the following: cats, posh neighbours, kittens, being on Radio 4, felines, marriage and furry pets. And kindness. And cats. Also touring, see list. co.uk/comedy for details.
SHAPPI KHORSANDI: OH MY COUNTRY! Tolbooth, Stirling, Mon 10 Apr, culturestirling.org/tolbooth As a way of celebrating the 40th anniversary of her arrival in Britain, Shappi’s offering up a love letter to her country. Also touring, see list.co.uk/comedy for details.
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