THEATRE listings
THEATRE LISTINGS continued
TUESDAY 5
Glasgow
Bulbous Fish Comedy Club Strathclyde University Union, 90 John Street, 552 1895. Alas, the Bulbous Fish ('omedy Club has drowned. but watch this space for another comedy club taking up the Strathclyde Uni gauntlet in the future.
Halt Bar Comedy Club The Hall Bar, Woodlands Road, 07714 900720. 8pm. Free. New comedy night in the West End from the team that brought you the Crazy Ape. It‘s completely free, and the line-up for the first night includes Des McLean, Des Clarke, open spots for would-be comics and compere Jamie Robinson. Fred MacAulay The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 08706006055. 8.30pm. £5. Mr MacAulay takes a break from filming his new TV series, Simply Fred, to fine-tune his stand-up skills in front of the comparatively titchy Stand audience.
Edinburgh
The League Of Gentlemen Festival Theatre, 13—29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 7.30pm. £12.50—£16.50. The award-winning comedy team bring their bizarre bandwagon of characters back to the stage. Dividing the show into two halves, the first promises to be a return to the fast-paced frivolity of old, while the second should be more bizarre, if that’s possible. See feature page 14. Carlsberg Ice Comedy Network The Pleasance, 60 The Pleasance, 650 2656. 8.30pm. £5 (£3.50). Canada’s Tony Law indulges in some old-school stand-up with support from Spencer Brown.
The Allan Miller Comedy Hour The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Allan Miller indulges in two hours of unpredictable ranting and comic mayhem with the help of a few like- minded professionals.
WEDNESDAY 6
Glasgow
The League Of Gentlemen Clyde Auditorium, Finnieston Quay, 0870 040 4000. 7.30pm. £16.50. See Tue 5. Vigorous Lime Comedy Club Nice ‘n’ Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street, 333 0900. 9pm. £4 (£3). No-nonsense Glasgwegian patter from Janey Godley, a mix of improv and anecdotes from Des Clarke and John Sinclair. Richard Smith is back in his competing role with the open spot taken by Graham Bowman.
Edinburgh
Maverick Cabaret The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £4 (£3). A pic ‘n’ mix of comedy and magic complete with unusual characters and an assortment of zany nonsense.
Reg Anderson's Fun Quiz Night The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Pit your wits against host Reg Anderson for the chance to win cash and prizes.
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Dunfermlina
Dunfermline Comedy Club Carnegie Hall, East Port, 01383 314127. 9pm. £5. Observational comedy from Welsh stand- up Noel James plus Dundee’s Joon Broon and compete Richard Allen.
THURSDAY 7
Glasgow
The Allan Miller Comedy Hour The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). See Tue 5. Canvas Comedy Club Canvas, 13—16 Walls Street, 333 1418. 9pm. £5. Challenging the Essex girl stereotype, Gina Ryan demonstrates her razor sharp wit for the Canvas crowd. Support comes from Graeme Thomas and Roland Gent, while compere Janey Godley keeps the hecklers in line.
Edinburgh
The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Outlandish observations from Teddy, ably supported by Ben Darcy, Shug Gray, Stuart Smith and compere Joon Broon.
World Of Comedy Quizshow Gilded Saloon, 233 Cowgate, 226 2151. 9pm. £1 to play. See Thu 30.
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Noel James Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, 01786 473544. 8pm. £5 (£3). Venturing into the surreal and the absurd,
Noel James is joined with some outrageous observations by John Gilliek.
FRIDAY 8 Glasgow The ComedyshopGOffshore Offshore, 3—5 Gibson Street, 07714 900720. 8pm. £5 (£4). This evening’s comedy castaways are Des Clarke, John Dixon and Scott Agnew. Canvas Comedy Club Canvas, 13-16 Walls Street, 333 1418. 9pm. £5. Some straight-talking once again from Gina Ryan, and tonight support comes from Dougie Dunlop and Roland Gent. Raymond Meams is your host for this evening. The Stand The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0870 600 6055. 9pm. £6 (£5). Noel James is the evening’s leading light with star backing from Allan Miller, Shug Gray and Eric Davidson. Jane Maekay competes the shenanigans.
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Edinburgh
Scruffy Murphy's One Comedy Night Scruffy Murphy's. 4950 George IV Bridge. 225 1681. 8pm. Free. See Fri 1. The Stand The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 9pm. £6 (£5). Flying in the face of convention this evening are comedy superheroes are Andre Vincent and Fin MacArthur. with host Susan Morrison.
Cumbernauld
Phil Kay Cumbernauld Theatre. Kildrum, 01236 732887. 8pm. £3.50. Our man in China is back on the English-speaking comedy road, and you know the score by now; it’s just a little bit mental, a little bit different, and rib- achingly funny.
SATURDAY 9
Glasgow
Canvas Comedy Club Canvas, 13—16 Walls Street, 333 1418. 9pm. £5. One half of the all-conquering Boosh duo, Noel Fielding, takes his elfin-like frame and bug-eyes to Glasgow for a rare solo appearance. Even without partner Julian Barrett, expect a journey into the absurd, riding on the crest of his whimsical fancy. Support comes from Mark Bratchpieee, Dougie Dunlop and resident MC Janey Godley.
The Stand The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0870 600 6055. 9pm. £7 (£4). See Fri 8, only Susan Morrrison comperes. Madcap Comedy Club The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 9.30pm. £5 (£4). Jack Russell is the evening’s main attraction with support from Justin Moorehouse, Toby Foster and resident host Billy Bonkers.
Edinburgh
The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £7 (£4). Same as Fri 8 but Jane Maekay competes.
Glasgow
Oot: Out On Sunday The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £5. Headliner Paul Sinah rounds off the camp shenanigans at Glasgow’s gay friendly comedy night. The Vigorous Lime Quiz Of Joy Curlers, 256 Byres Road, 338 6511. 8.30 m. Free. See Sun 3.
Blac friars Comedy Club Blackfriars, 36 Bell Street, 552 5924. 9pm. £5 (£4). Dougie Dunlop returns from his London exile to take the top slot. Keara Murphy and comedy duo Paul and Ray provide the support, while James Campbell takes control of the mic.
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1pm. Free with drinks or a meal. See Sun 3. Six On Sunday The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £3 (£2). A stellar six-pack of comedy presided over by host Graeme Thomas, with headliner Allan Miller and guest John Sinclair.
Kirkcaldy
Fife Comedy Club Path Tavern, Mid Street, 01592 263671. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Tonight’s court jesters are Noel James, Bill Dewar and Jamie O’Neill.
Glasgow
The Crazy Ape Comedy Club Bar Zoo. so Dumbarton Road. 334 8013. 8pm. £4 (L‘s), Allan Miller giyes the Bar Zoo punters an insight into his deranged mind. ('harlie Ross and Scott Agneys add a little normality to the cyening.
Edinburgh
Red Raw The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £1. llost Reg Anderson shepherds eight comedy newcomers
through their routines. David Kay is the evening's seasoned professional.
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Glasgow
Halt Bar Comedy Club The Hall Bar. Woodlands Road, 07714 900720. 8pm.
f Free. Straight-talking from (‘harlie Ross, with support from Scott Agnew. host Jamie
Robinson and lots of stand-up try-outs.
Edinburgh
Johnny Vegas Angel Eye, Princes Street Gardens East. 473 3800. 7.30pm. £12.50. The man from St llelens gets back to his
stand-up roots, and of course his pottery exploits, after his unremarkable foray into acting. BBC‘ New (‘omedy Award winner, (‘anadian Jason John Whitehead, warms up the Angel [Eye crowd.
Oot: Out On Tuesday The Stand, 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8pm. £4 (£3). Screaming good banter from (‘raig Hill and his usual dissection of popular culture. (‘ormac O‘Hara helps lay on the gay-friendly laughter alongside the dangerously dirty headliner Paul Sinah.
Glasgow
Fred MacAulay The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £5. See Tue 5.
Vigorous Lime Comedy Club Nice ‘n‘ Sleazy. 421 Sauchiehall Street, 3330900. 9pm. £4 (£3). Keeping the comic cracks coming are headliner Eric Bouvon, support acts Fin MacArthur and Suzanne Fraser, an open spot from Ed llammill and host Neil McFarlane takes charge of the proceedings.
Edinburgh
Johnny Vegas Angel Eye, Princes Street Gardens East, 473 3800. 7.30pm. £12.50. See Tue 12.
Maverick Cabaret The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8pm. £4 (£3). See Wed 6. Reg Anderson's Fun Quiz Night The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9.30pm. £1. See Wed 6.
Ayr
Carlsberg Ice Comedy Network University Of Paisley, Craigie Campus, Beech Grove, 01292 886362. 8.30pm. £2.50. Tony Burgess and Alfie Joey venture north of the border for an evening of fast- paced student frivolity. Students and guests.
THURSDAY 14
Glasgow
The Stand The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0870 600 6055. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Absurd anecdotes from host Frankie Boyle who welcomes to the stage the baby-faced David Kay, Angie MeEvoy and comedy couple Paul and Ray.
Canvas Comedy Club Canvas, 13—16 Walls Street, 333 1418. 9pm. £5. Likeable banter from John Gillick who takes the top slot. Craig Crookston and Marty Benn complete the line-up, and compere Janey Godley keeps the lads in line.
Edinburgh
Johnny Vegas Angel Eye, Princes Street Gardens East, 473 3800. 7.30pm. £12.50. See Tue 12.
The Stand The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £4 (£3). Natalie Haynes leads out the line-up with support act John Gordon and compere Joon Broon.
World Of Comedy Quizshow Gilded Saloon, 233 Cowgate, 226 2151. 9pm. £1 to play. See Thu 30.