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Shows are listed b date. then by c' . Performances will e listed, provide that details reach our offices at least eight da s before publication. Comedy istings compiled by Steve Cramer
THURSDAY 7 Glasgow
The Comedian's Crack Uisge Beatha, 232 Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. Giggles galore as Joe Heenan and David Kaye join Raymond Meams at this new comedy happening.
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Teddy the teenage terrorist is the pubescent purveyor of mirth.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Tonight’s kings of comedy are Bill Dewar, Alan McQueen, Donna Krachan and Joon Broon.
FRIDAY 8
Glasgow
Phil Kay and Michael Redmond King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8pm. £8. Experience two top comedians on the one bill. An ever-changing show where no two nights are the same.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6—£7 (£5). Geordie japster Gavin Webster headlines, with support from Allan Miller, Teddy (the teenage terrorist!) and Fin MacArthur. Tonight’s compere is Susan Morrison.
SATURDAY 9
Glasgow
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Parrot squawks his way through a hilarious comedy routine.
Edinburgh
Comedy At La Belle Angele La Belle Angele, Hastie’s Close, 225 7536. 8pm. £8. Phil Kay and Michael Redmond take you on a roller-coaster comedy ride, compered by Viv Gee. For a small donation you can even stay on and swing your ants at the club, Hanky Panky. The tand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6—£7 (£4). See Fri 8. Tonight’s compere is Jane Mackay.
Stirling
Dylan Moran MacRobert, University of Stirling, 01786 461081. 8pm. £9 (£6). Comedy talent Dylan Moran tells amusing
tales of growing up in rural Ireland with his dysfunctional family.
Paisley
Joke Box Mister P’s, 42 Wellmeadow Street, 561 7117. 10pm. Free. R David, Craig Hill, Skank and comp Raymond Meams are the jokers in the pack tonight.
SUNDAY 10
Glasgow
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £5 (£4). Tonight let Parrot entertain you in these cosy surroundings.
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1-3pm. Free with drinks or a meal. Inspired improv courtesy of Stand stalwarts Jack and Paul. Pint-Sized Comedy The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £2.50 (£2). Allan Miller is your host and, for the price of a pint, you get five newer acts plus a seasoned closer.
Paisley Dylan Moran Town Hall, Greenock Road, 887 1010. 8pm. £9 (£7). See Sat 9.
MONDAY 11
Edinburgh
Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £1. Martin Furby takes over as rotating host (not literally, obviously) for this comedy novice night, with the additional bonus of a seasoned closer.
TUESDAY 12 Glasgow
Dylan Moran Cottier Theatre, 93—95 Hyndland Street, 357 3868. 8pm. £8. See Sat 9.
Edinburgh
Oot: Out On Tuesday The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4. Gay- friendly giggles from Jo Enright, Donna Krachan, Neil Shackleton and compere Craig Hill.
WEDNESDAY 13 Glasgow
Mark &10hfl.5 Quiz Special 13th Note Club, 260 Clyde Street, 243 2177. 9pm. Free. This comedy quiz is still going strong, featuring a weekly stand-up slot, occasional cabaret and quizmaster antics courtesy of your hosts Mark and John.
Edinburgh
World Of Comedy Quiz The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £1 per person to play. Bill Dewar initiates you into the strange world of comedy trivia, spurred on by a potential £100 rollover jackpot.
St Andrews
Martin Bigpig St Andrews Student Union, St Mary’s Place, 01334 462700. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). The original beardy weirdy kicks off the Fife Comedy Festival in the company of John Flint and Jane Mackay.
THURSDAY 14
Glasgow
The Comedian's Crack Uisge Beatha, 232 Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. A forecast of fun and frolics featuring Viv Gee, Rutherford and Merson and compere Ra mond Meams.
Cosy Comedy afe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Japes and jibes courtesy of Janey Godley and Hugh Reed (without his velvet underpants we presume). Billy Bonkers comperes.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Parrot flies back into action, with support from Colin Ramone and Graeme Thomas - with Susan Morrison standing in as compere while Joon Broon shoots off to Fife.
It's A Scream The Tron, Hunter Square, 226 0931. 9pm. £4 (£3). This new comedy club at The Tron kicks off with Noel James telling surreal stories and Toby Foster following up his Fringe success, with compere Reg Anderson.
FRIDAY 15
Glasgow
Smirnoff Comedy Cellar Bacchus, 80 Glassford Street, 572 0080. 9.30pm. £5 (£3). This month the comedy cellar has stand-up from Viv Gee, Reg Anderson and Frank Quinn.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6-£7 (£5). Unorthodox Irish comic Joe Rooney takes top spot, with support from Jo Enright and Joe Heenan.
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Stirling
Phil Kay 8: Michael Redmond MacRobert, University of Stirling, 01786 461081. 8pm. £9 (£6). See Fri 8.
Lochgally
The Fred MacAulay Show Lochgelly Centre, Bank Street, 01592 418141. 9pm. £6.50 (£4). MacAulay takes his radio show to Lochgelly for a rare live appearance. Part Of The Fife Comedy Festival.
SATURDAY 16
Glasgow
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Craig Hill, Frankie Quinn and James Campbell are tonight’s brave comic adventurers.
Edinburgh
The Stand 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.15pm. £6—£7 (£4). See Fri 15. Jane Mackay comperes tonight.
Dunfermline
lohn Shuttleworth Carnegie Hall, East Port, 01383 314127. 7.30pm. £5—£7. The master of the comedy chord sings his way through a repertoire of silly and satirical songs.
East Ktlbrida
Useless Guide To Scotland East Kilbride Arts Centre, Old Coach Road, 01355 261000. 8pm. £6 (£4). Bill Dewar and Brian Hennigan take you through Scotland’s hits and misses in a revamping of their Fringe shows of 98 and 99.
Kirkcaldy
Parrot - God's Comic Path Tavern, Mid Street, 01592 263671. 9pm. £5 (£4). The unflappable Parrot brings his Fringe show to the Fife Comedy Festival — support to be confirmed.
SUNDAY 17 Glasgow
OmId Djalili Cottier Theatre, 93-95 Hyndland Street, 357 3868. 8pm. £8.50 (£7.50). From Channel 4’s cult series Coming Soon, the world’s only middle eastern stand-up comes to the Cottier with his outlandish dancing and superfluous Godzilla sound effects.
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9pm. £5 (£4). Craig Hill keeps the gags going for two nights in a row, with support to be confirmed.
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1-3pm. Free with drinks or a meal. See Sun 10.
Pint-Sized Comedy The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £2.50 (£2). Graeme Thomas is the guest host for a night of comedy capers, featuring five newer acts and a guest closer for the price of a pint.
MONDAY 18
Edinburgh Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558
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7272. 8pm. £1. Liane Ellis puts eight comedy novices through their paces, with a guest closer to round off the evening.
TUESDAY 19 E .
Connoisseur Comedy Club - Bruce Morton The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6. Tonight’s big name is Glaswegian comic Bruce Morton, famed for his meandering musings and bizarre tales of adolescent angst.
Dunformline Dylan Moran Carnegie Hall, East Port, 01383 314127. 7.30pm. £5—£7. See Sat 9.
WEDNESDAY 20
Glasgow
Mark St John's Quiz Special 13th Note Club, 260 Clyde Street, 243 2177. 9pm. Free. See Wed 13.
Edinburgh
World Of Comedy Quiz The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £1 per person to play. See Wed 13.
THURSDAY 21
Glasgow
Comedian's Craclt Uisge Beatha, 232 Woodlands Road, 564 1596. 8.45pm. Free. Raising a laugh tonight are Jerry Grant, Frank Quinn, Bill Dewar and David Kilby.
Cosy Comedy Cafe The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £4 (£3). Graeme Thomas and Eric Davidson join host Billy Bonkers for a cracking comedy selection.
Edinburgh
The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Craig Hill, Brian Hennigan and Mark Bratchpiece crack the jokes in the company of comp Joon Broon.
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