list.co.uk/comedy HITLIST THE BEST COMEDY EVENTS
Axis of Awesome Aussie musical comedic giants Jordan, Benny and Lee are in town for the ‘awesomest’ night imaginable of pop parodies and original comedy songs. Òran Mór, Glasgow, Sat 19 Nov.
Frankie Boyle Despite the best efforts of the Daily Mail, Sir Francis is not disappearing just yet – Tramadol Nights is only just out, for one thing. See DVD review, page 68. The Stand, Glasgow, Thu 17 & Fri 18 Nov. Omid Djalili Fans of Djalili’s more physical comedy won’t be wholly disappointed despite his best efforts these days to tackle the brain rather than the belly. See feature, page 64. King’s Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 20 Nov.
Stand Out Three comics who each had a highly successful 2011 Fringe, Suzi Ruffell, Jen Brister and Zoe Lyons collaborate for a bit of a tour together, accompanied by special musical guest Amity. Let’s hope they get on. Òran Mór, Glasgow, Mon 21 Nov. Alun Cochrane After another excellent Fringe run, the Glaswegian- Yorkshireman brings us more domestic Moments of Alun. Like McIntyre and Whitehall, but, y’know, good. The Stand, Edinburgh, Tue 22 Nov; The Stand, Glasgow, Wed 23 Nov.
Bill Bailey More hilarity from the man with the Dandelion Mind as everyone’s favourite hippie reigns supreme. Let’s hope the SECC isn’t too cavernous for his whimsical wanderings. SECC, Glasgow, Sat 26 Nov.
Simon Munnery No sign of the former Urban Warrior and Cluub Zarathustra man letting his standards slip as he gets set for a weekend of Dadaist hilarity. The Stand, Edinburgh, Thu 1–Sat 3 Dec.
Pajama Men With In the Middle of No One, messrs Chavez and Allen deliver yet another mind-blowing treat for the eyes and ears. But what do they wear in bed? See 5 Things. Òran Mór, Glasgow, Mon 5 Dec.
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 17
Glasgow Bright Club: Glasgow The Admiral, 72a Waterloo Street, 221 7705. 7.30pm. £3.50. Comedy with an academic edge. ✽✽ The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). A rare stand- up appearance from Frankie Boyle, alongside Chris Forbes, Chloe Philip, Gareth Berliner and host Stuart Murphy. Edinburgh We Happy Few Presents . . . The Banshee Labyrinth, 29–35 Niddry Street, 558 8209. 8.30pm. £2. An eclectic mix of sketches and stand-up. The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Ron Vaudry, Dan Nightingale and Bruce Fummey. Jojo Sutherland hosts. Comedy Academy @ The Shack The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 9.30pm. £3 (£2). Brand new comedians.
Friday 18
Glasgow The Rubberbandits King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, 272a St Vincent Street, 221 5279. 8.30pm. £10. See preview, page 66. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12–£15. Gary Little appears alongside Craig Hill. ✽✽ The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). Frankie Boyle, Chris Forbes and Gareth Berliner, Graham Mackie and host Susan Calman. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. Brendan Riley with Patrick Rolink, Dave Longley and Kyle Grooms. Edinburgh Friday Night Live @ The Shack The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 8pm. £9. MC Bill Dewar introduces Charlie Ross, Sarah-May Philo and Michael Redmond. The Beehive Comedy Club Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8.30pm. £4–£7. Ben Verth hosts a tbc line-up. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £12–£15. Mickey D, Roger D, Mike Milligan and Geoff Norcott. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 9pm. £10–£13. Mike Wilkinson and Karen Bayley. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 17 for line-up, plus David Morgan.
Saturday 19 Glasgow ✽✽ Axis of Awesome Òran Mór, 731- 735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 7pm. £15. Spinal Tap meets Flight of the Conchords. Africa VS Asia UK Comedy Tour Destiny Centre, 1120 Pollokshaws Road, 07400 662939. 7.30–10.30pm. £17.50 in advance; £20 on the door. African and Asian wits are pitted against one another with proceeds going to support orphanages in Kenya, Pakistan and Guyana. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, UGC Building, 11 Renfrew Street, 0844 844 0044. 8.30pm. £12–£15. See Fri 18, plus Ryan O’Hanlon. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 18. The Saturday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Fri 18 for line-up (minus Boyle).
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Edinburgh Saturday Night Live @ The Shack The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 8pm. £9. See Fri 18, but Jojo Sutherland replaces Bill Dewar. The Beehive Comedy Club Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8.30pm. £4–£7. See Fri 18. Jongleurs Comedy Show Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £12–£15. See Fri 18. Foster’s Comedy Live @ highlight Highlight, Omni Centre, Greenside Place, 0844 844 0044. 9pm. £10–£13. See Fri 18. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Fri 18. Jekyll and Hyde Comedy Club The Jekyll & Hyde, 112 Hanover Street, 225 2022. 9.30pm. £8 (£6). Rick Molland presents a different line-up every week.
Sunday 20
Glasgow Kevin Bridges & Friends The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 4pm. £10. CANCELLED. ✽✽ Omid Djalili: Tour of Duty King’s Theatre, 297 Bath Street, 0844 871 7648. 7.30pm. £22.50. See feature, page 64. FREE Fresh Meat The Butterfly and the Pig, 153 Bath Street, 221 7711. 8.30pm. Six new comedians and a professional headliner. Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Mike relaxes with guests. Edinburgh FREE Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1.30pm. Stu and Garry improvise their way through your Sunday lunch. The Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Dan Nightingale, Graham Mackie, Danny Angelo and Jeff Brighton. Hosted by Jojo Sutherland.
Monday 21
Glasgow ✽✽ Stand Out: Zoe Lyons, Jen Brister and Suzi Ruffell Òran Mór, 731-735 Great Western Road, 357 6200. 8.15pm. £13.50. The girls present highlights from their 2011 Fringe shows. Improv Wars The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £4 (£2). Garry Dobson, Stu Murphy and Billy Kirkwood. Edinburgh The Beehive Comedy Club Newbees Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8pm. £2 (£1). New talent and new material night with the occasional old-timer dropping by. Fit O’ The Giggles Out With the Old City Café, 19 Blair Street, 220 0125. 8.30–10.30pm. £3 (£2). New material night featuring fresh faces and the odd established act. Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £2. A selection of the cream of the RR crop.
Tuesday 22
Glasgow Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £2. A selection of new comedians join a professional headliner and compere. Edinburgh Comedy Central The Pleasance Cabaret Bar, 60 Pleasance, 556 6550. 7.30pm. £5 (£4). Dominic Elliot Spencer and Tom Allen perform. The Beehive Comedy Club Newbees Beehive Inn, 18 Grassmarket, 225 7171. 8pm. £2 (£1). See Mon 21. ✽✽ Alun Cochrane: Moments of Alun The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £12 (£10). Cochrane presents his astute kitchen-sink comedy.
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