Comedy HITLIST THE BEST COMEDY EVENTS
Tommy Tiernan Quite probably the finest living comic on the planet, the Navan lad drops by on his Poot tour to unleash more of those pinsharp and provocative musings. Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 9 Nov.
Margaret Cho After a successful Fringe, the Korean-American comic is back on these shores to please the Glasgay! crowds with her brazen Cho Dependent fare. The Stand, Glasgow, Sun 23 & Mon 24 Oct. Dave Gorman With his Powerpoint Presentation, Gorman proves he has a finger on the pulse of technology while retaining his naturally sharp funnybone. See preview. Edinburgh Festival Theatre, Sun 23 Oct.
Daniel Sloss He’s only just reached his 21st birthday (on 9/11, fact fans) but his star is beyond ascending, given the prestige of the venues he’s now showing up in. Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 26 Oct; The Pleasance Theatre, Edinburgh, Fri 28 Oct. John Cooper Clarke The legendary punk poet may have relocated from Salford to the south (in a kind of reverse BBC move), but his wit and wisdom is still firmly intact. The HMV Picture House, Edinburgh, Fri 28 Oct.
Rob Brydon Steve Coogan’s old buddy takes to the road for some comedy readings from his memoir, Small Man in a Book. Devotees will recognise the reference quicksharp. See First Word, page 2. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Mon 31 Oct.
Wicked Wenches Top notch bill this month featuring two rising stars in the shape of the rather rude Diane Spencer and the thought-provoking humour of Jen Brister. The Stand, Edinburgh, Tue 1 Nov; The Stand, Glasgow, Wed 2 Nov. Magnus Betnér A star at the Edinburgh Fringe of 2010, Sweden’s barnstorming comic hits us one more time with more of his spot- on social commentating. The Stand, Edinburgh, Thu 3–Sun 6 Nov.
62 THE LIST 20 Oct–17 Nov 2011
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 20
Glasgow Howard Marks Queen Margaret Union, 22 University Gardens, 339 9784. 7.30pm. £14. The dope folk legend returns with his anarchic one-man show. Inn Comedy Night The Inn, 2 Station Road, Bearsden, 942 6752. 7.30pm. £5. Gary Little hosts this night of comedy talent, showcasing Joe Heenan, Patrick Rolink, Rob Kane and Murdo Hargs. The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). The irrepressible Raymond Mearns is joined by Kevin Gildea, Dave Ward and Mikey Adams. Edinburgh We Happy Few Presents . . . The Banshee Labyrinth, 29–35 Niddry Street, 558 8209. 8.30pm. £2. Sketches and stand-up from a host of local comedy legends. The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). With Bruce Morton, Teddy, Tom Craine and host Billy Kirkwood.
Friday 21
Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm. £11–£14. Witty hypnotist act from Powers. Tonight’s show is a ‘Family Fun Night’. FREE Sarah Cassidy CCA, 350 Sauchiehall Street, 352 4900. 7.30pm. Sarah Cassidy hosts ‘Women in Protest’, peppered with her Americanised humour and featuring support from satirical poet Rachel Amey. Part of Document 9. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12–£15. There’s comedy, food and dancing if you fancy it. With Rudi Lickwood, Johnny Katz and Bratchy. The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 20 for line-up. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. Andy White is joined by Del Strain and Silky. Edinburgh The Beehive Comedy Club Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8.30pm. £4–£7. Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians. Howard Marks The Pleasance Theatre, 60 Pleasance, 650 4673. 7.30pm. £15. See Thu 20. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. With Sam Avery, Danny Pensive and Simon Bligh. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 9pm. £10–£13. Food before, dancing afterwards and lovely comedy in between, with Brian Higgins, Tony Burgess and Keith Farnan. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 20 for line-up, plus Fredrik Andersson.
Saturday 22
1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse, 276 9696. 7.30pm. £12 (£8.50). High energy humour from McLean. A Question of Sport Live SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 39 5 4000. 7.30pm. £37.50. The classic TV quiz show is reimagined as a live experience. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12–£15. See Fri 21, except Bratchy is replaced by Mark Nelson. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 21. The Saturday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Thu 20 for line-up. Craig Hill: Blown By A Fan! Tron Theatre, 63 Trongate. 552 4267. 7.30pm. £13.50 (£12). The latest offering from Scotland’s favourite kilted campster. Part of Glasgay!
Edinburgh The Beehive Comedy Club Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8.30pm. £4–£7. See Fri 21. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 21. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 9pm. £10–£13. See Fri 21. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Fri 21 for line-up. Jekyll and Hyde Comedy Club The Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, 225 2022. 9.30pm. £8 (£6). Rick Molland presents a night in a basement you’ll remember for the right reasons. Dunfermline Roy Chubby Brown Alhambra Theatre, 35 Canmore Street, 01383 740384. 7.30pm. £20. Blue comedy from man branded ‘too rude for television’.
Sunday 23
Glasgow Kevin Bridges & Friends The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 5pm. £10. The young comedian who’s taken the Scottish comedy scene by storm introduces his funniest friends.
✽✽ Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844
335 8879. 7.30pm. £12. Taboo busting Korean-American comedian tells tales of her promiscuous life. Part of Glasgay! Freddie Starr SECC, Finnieston Quay, 0844 395 4000. 8pm. £21.50. Starr brings his unpredictable and outrageous 18+ comedy to Scotland.
Edinburgh FREE Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1.30pm. Stu and Garry improvise their way through your hangover this Sunday. A Question of Sport Live Usher Hall, Lothian Road, 228 1155. 7.30pm. £37.50. See Sat 22.
✽✽ Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation Edinburgh Festival
Theatre, 13–29 Nicolson Street, 529 6000. 8pm. £21.50. A hi-tech show packed full of Gorman’s charmingly odd observations. See preview. The Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). With Tom Craine and host Stuart Murphy.
Monday 24
Glasgow ✽✽ Margaret Cho: Cho Dependent The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road,
0844 335 8879. 7.30pm. £12. See Sun 23.
Glasgow Peter Powers Pavilion Theatre, 121 Renfield Street, 332 1846. 7.30pm & midnight. £11–£14. See Fri 21. The early show is safe for teens; the midnight show is over 18s only. Des McLean Platform, The Bridge, Edinburgh The Beehive Comedy Club Newbees Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8pm. £2 (£1). Ben Verth steps up to introduce the new material night with the occasional old-timer dropping by to polish their act.