Comedy listings
Tuesday 27 continued
Edinburgh The Comedy Network The Pleasance ('aharet Bar. 60 The Pleasance. 650 234‘). 8pm. £3 £5. Peel the l'orce ol‘ Andy [alt/man‘s surreal humour as he headlines tltis student- l‘riendly cabaret. Hairy Watt Comedy Club The l'nion. lleriot Watt l'niversity. Riccartori. 45l 5333. ‘)pm. £3. Three veteran stand-ups. Raymond Mearns. Michael Redmond and Reg Anderson. get the students chortling. Students and gtrests only. Liberace’s Handbag The Stand. 5 ’ork Place. 558 7272. ‘)prn. £5 (£4). 60s superstar l)iva l)ee makes the stars in yotrr ey'es shine brightly hy recotrnting tales l’rom her life less ordinary. llear hovv talent and luck comhine vvitli a celebrity accessory as comedy actress Julie (‘oomhe hams it up as the lictitious l)ee. John Maclsaac provides the accornpanirnent.
Wednesday 28
Glasgow
Olt’s a Mad, Mad, Mad World The Stand. 33.3 \N'oodlands Road. 0870 6006055. ‘)pm. £4 (£3). livvan John. Will Andrevvs. (iarth ('ruikshank and (‘olin lleggie guest at this hi-monthly sketch shovv. See pr'evievv.
Edinburgh
The Stand lmprov The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. ‘)prn. £4 (£3). Join the Stand Players as they emhark on a qtrest into comedy's great trnknovvn. With special guests from the circuit popping up in pl'tK‘CCtlngS. anything can happen. and prohahly vv ill.
The Comedy Cave Nichol lidvvar'ds. .\'iddry Street. 556 8642. ‘).30pm. £2. (‘hris (‘ave. the comedy caveman. introduces headliner Patrl McNeil]. pltrs support from John ('amphell. John ()‘Brien. Mac Star and special guests.
Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. l'(i(‘ Building. Renl'revv Street. 0870 787 ()707. 8pm. £7. Allahle lrishman Michael Legge vvelcomes to the stage one liner specialist l)av e Williams and Kivvi comic Br'endhan l.o\ egrov e. New Talent Night The Vault. I I It) Pollokshavvs Road. Shavvlands. 64‘) 0007. ‘)pm. £5. Bruce l)evlin introduces another cltrtch ol‘ up-and-coming stand- tips.
The Thursday Show The Stand. 333 \Miodlands Road. 08706006055. ‘)pm. £6 (£5). ('otili‘ontational comper'e Raymond Mearns vvarrns tip the crovvd tor the last—talking Jim Jel‘l'ries. pltts John (iillick. comedy temptress Ria l.ina and Allen ('halmers.
Edinburgh
Reg Anderson’s Comedy Night Aeanthtrs. l7 Waverley Bridge. 556 2358. ‘)pm. Free. The hallistic Parrot headlines. vvith the Big Yin's comic oli choice I)es McLean and Patrick Rolink. The Thursday Show The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. ‘)pm. £6 (£5). Resident cornpere Frankie Boyle paves the vvay l‘or‘ ('anadian mirthster' Stevv art l'ir'ancis. ahly‘ supported by smooth cr'ovvd-pleaser Joe lleenan. new deal jape merchant 'l'ony ('arter and Hen kid on the comedy hlock Kenny Ken.
The Snatch Social The Liquid Room. ‘)c Victoria Street. 225 2564. 10.30pm 3am. £3.50 (£3). See Thu 22.
Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. l'(i(' Building. Renl'revv Street,0870 7870707. 8pm. £12. Sec Thu 2‘).
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Ria Lina plays The Stand, Glasgow, Thu 29 Jan 8: Sun 1 Feb; Edinburgh, Fri 30 8. Sat 31 Jan
The Stand The Stand. 333 “'oodlands Road. 08706006055. ‘)prn. £7 (£6). Atrssie export Jim Jel'l‘ries lays on his hyperactive. hoyish charm. Support comes l‘rom John (iillick. Tony (‘arter and Allen ('halmers. Brtrce Morton is the \\ eekend's guest cornpere.
The Vault Comedy Club The Vault. l l 10 Pollokshavvs Road.
Shavv lands. 64‘) 0007. ‘)prn. £8. (ilohetrotting li‘isli nutcasc Martin Bigpig indulges his surreal side. llis supporting cast includes Kirsty Moss. Sandy Nelson and compete l)es McLean.
Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()mni ('entre. (lreenside Place. 08707 870707. 8pm. £l2. (‘omedy gee/a Roger Monkltottsc introduces (ieordie in disguise Mark Maier. pltts Dom (’arroll and leprechaun—proportioned lt’isli comic Andrevs Maxvv ell.
CDThe Stand The Stand. 5 mt Place. 558 7272. ‘)pm. £7 (£6). 2003 Perrier nominee Reginald I) llunter recounts his experiences of White \‘y'otnen. Standing up in support are (’anada's Stevv art l’rancis. spirited nevvconter Ria Lina. (‘hris “entity and cornpere Strsan Morrison.
The Improverts Bedlam Theatre. I lh Bristo Place. 225 9803. l0.30prn. £3 (£2.50). See l'll'i 23.
Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. l'(i(’ Building. Renl‘revv Street.0870 7870707. 8pm. £l3. See Thu 2‘).
The Stand The Stand. 33.3 Woodlands Road. 08706006055. ‘)prn. £8 (£6). See Fri 30.
The Vault Comedy Club The Vault. l I I0 Pollokshavvs Road. Shavvlands. 64‘) 0007. ‘)pm. £8. See l-‘ri 30 only this evening's cornpere is Raymond Mearns.
Madcap Comedy Club State Bar. I48 Holland Street. ‘)46 ‘)28‘). ‘).30pnr. £5 (£4). l'ncomprornising humour l'rom Scottish comedy stalvvar‘t l’at‘i'ot.
Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()ltllti Centre. (ir'eenside Place, 08707 870707. 8pm. £l3. See Hi 30.
OThe Stand the Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. ‘)pm. £8. See Hi 30.
Glasgow
Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service The Stand. 33.3 \‘l'oodlands Road. 08706006055. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). The lorrner l’ur/rer 721/ star preaches his comedy hornin in the company ol' his disciples John (iillick and Ria Lina. The Vault Comedy Club The Vault. l I I0 Pollokshavvs Road. Shavvlands. 64‘) 0007. ‘)pm. £5. .\'ick (‘oppin tops a hill vv hich includes Reg Anderson. (iraharn Mackie artd compere Ray mond Mearns.
Edinburgh
Whose Lunch is it Anyway? The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. lpm. l’r'ee. See Sttn 25.
Bruce’s Sunday Social Club The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4 (£3). Magic Mandy Muden and the l'kt'aine's ntrrnher tvvo comedian Bene l.inchesticov sign up tor Bruce Devlin's social gathering.
Glasgow
Open Mic Night The liquid Lounge. ‘)4 West Regent Street. 353 6333. 8pm. lace. See Mon 20.
Edinburgh
The Open Floor Poetry/Spoken Word Night The (‘anons' (iait. 232 (‘anongate. 556 448l. ‘) l l.30pnt. Free. Hardcore lltllnotlt‘ presents part seven ol its dark \erhosity. hosted by (iary Death. Red Raw The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. 8.30pm. £l. Around eight ahsolute heginners take their lirst steps on the comedy road under the vvatchltrl eyes of Jo Jo Sutherland and headliner (iar‘y l.ittle.
Glasgow
Red Raw The Stand. 33.3 Woodlands Road. 0870 6006055. 8.30pm. £2. (‘ompere (ireg Mcllugh and headliner (iar'y little ptrt eight stand-ups on the road to comedy glory.
Edinburgh
Comedy at the Pleasance - Miles Jupp 'l‘he Pleasance (‘ahar'et Bar. 60 The Pleasance. 650 234‘). 8pm. lire I‘lmrr S/rmt' regular and kids TV hero .\liles Jttpp raises the tone vv ith some patronising arid side-splitting vvit. (ientlernen pr‘el'er tvveed. he‘ll ltave you knovv.
Jupp’s Juniors The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. ‘)pm. £5 (£4). Landed comedy gent Miles Jtrpp amhles across tovvn to host his monthly showcase featuring John McBride and a cltrtch of aspiring talent.
Wednesday 4
Glasgow
Bruce Morton Presents The Stand. 333 Woodlands Road. 08706006055. ‘)pm. £6 (£5). Perrier nominee and Scottish cornedy's great uncle Bruce Morton introduces Matt 8; l-‘arron and a host ol emerging comics.
Edinburgh
Reg Anderson’s Fun Quiz Night Acanthus. l7 Waverley Bridge. 556 2358. 8pm. Free. Pit your wits against host Reg Anderson for the chance to vvin cash and pri/es. lixpect plenty of audience interaction. games. music and a tree shot for every participant.
Great Britain Explained The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. ‘)pm. £4 (£3). An irreverent look at everything from the Beatles and the Royals through [high (lrant and (‘hannel lsland Nazis. Ben (‘hesterz (‘olin Rarnone and (‘olin Simpson investigate everything great ahotrt otrr nation.
The lmproverts Bedlam Theatre. 1 lb Bristo Place. 225 ‘)8‘)3. l0.30prn. £3 (£2.50). See liri 23.
Glasgow
Govan Arts Festival District Bar. 252 Paisley Road West. 427 5l5 l. 7.30pm. £2 donation. John Scott. Billy Bonker's. Strsan Morrison and Parrot M('. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. l'(l(' Building. Renl‘revv Street. 0870 787 0707. 8pm. £7. (‘raic-ing entertainment courtesy of the larger than lil‘e personalities ol‘ Alex Boardrnan. Janey (iodley and Ronnie lidvvards.
The Grand Gong Show The Vatrlt.
l 1 l0 Pollokshavvs Road. Shavvlands. 64‘) 0007. ‘)pm. £5. A host ol comics. magicians. poets. singers and all-round entertainers attempt to win over the audience and heat the gong. Anyone lasting over live minutes vvill go forward to the tinal in liehruary to compete for
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The Thursday Show The Stand. 33.3 \Yoodlands Road. 0870 600 6055. ‘)pm. £6 (£5). (iuest compere Vladimir Mc'l'avish vvelcomes to the stage ('anada's Tom Slade. plus (iary Little and Jo Jo Sutherland.
Edinburgh
OJongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs. ()rnni (‘entre. (ireenside Place. 08707 870707. 8pm. £8. (ieordie gag maestro Mickey lltitton vv elcornes to the stage one-time M'l'V host Bert Norris and one-time Nor/Item l-ft/msim' star Paul Pr'oven/a.
Big Word Performance Poetry The iron. ‘) lltrnter Square. High Street. 226 0‘)3l. ‘) llprn. £3 (£2). Roh (ice introduces the poetic talents ol‘ the compulsively rude Annie Wallace. plus Anita (iovan. rising star Jenny Lindsay and 50-vvord storyteller Stephen Barnahy'. GThe Thursday Show The Stand. 5 York Place. 558 7272. ‘)pm. £6 (£5). llost lirankie Boyle introduces the vvicked satire ol‘ San l‘ran Perrier Nevvcomer
vv inner Scott ('apurro. Standing up in support are pop satirist Sandy Nelson. l‘orrner cahhie Patrl McNeill and comedy cottple Matt & l-"arron.
The Snatch Social The Liquid Room. ‘)c Victoria Street. 225 2504. l0.30pnt 3am. £3.50 (£3). See Thu 22.
Stirling
Anthony King and Steven Dick 'l‘olhootlt. Jail Wynd. 0| 786 274000. 8pm. £6 (£4). l)roll deadpan htrmour l'rom King supported by our local tricky Dicky. Steven l)ick.