list.co.uk/comedy HITLIST THE BEST COMEDY EVENTS
Dara O’Briain Quite simply one of the smartest cookies in the comedy biscuit barrel, the Irish fella returns with more lively observational craic and sharp audience banter. The Edinburgh Playhouse, Thu 24–Sat 26 May.
Frankie Boyle More work-in- progress musings from the controversial comic. The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 28, Wed 30 May, Mon 4, 11, 18 Wed 6, 13, 20 Jun; The Stand, Edinburgh, Sun 10, 17 Jun. Jeremy Hardy He once took on the Israeli army – now he faces the substantially more terrifying Traverse crowd. See 5 Things. Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh, Tue 29 & Wed 30 May.
Junior Melting Pot The Lyceum Youth Theatre take to the stage with a mix of sketches of their own and some they can dip into the Melting Pot for. See preview, page 82. The Stand, Edinburgh, Sun 3 Jun. Wicked Wenches This month’s female funnies are variously provided by Sally-Anne Hayward, Debra-Jane Appelby (picured) and Tanyalee Davis. The Stand, Glasgow, Tue 5 Jun; The Stand, Edinburgh, Wed 6 Jun.
Funny Bone One of the newest comedy nights on the block featuring Michael Redmond and Jay Lafferty with proceedings hosted by Steven Davidson. Fiddlers Elbow, Edinburgh, Wed 6 Jun.
Ken Dodd Expect a comedy marathon of Olympian proportions as the veteran performer and leader of the Diddymen brings us some mad japes. Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Sat 16 & Sun 17 Jun.
Zoe Lyons One of the most assured female comics in the country, the former Survivor contestant (and Best Joke of the Fringe 2008 winner) swings by Glasgow to chew some comedy fat. The Stand, Glasgow, Thu 21 Jun.
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 24
Glasgow The Thursday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Warmth and good humour from Dougie Dunlop, alongside Christophe Davidson and host Sandy Nelson.
Edinburgh ✽✽ Dara O’Briain: Craic Dealer The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0844 871 3014. 8pm. £27.25. The jovial star and his straightforward humour. Gong Show The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 8–10pm. £3. Newbies are forced to compete against the clock for stage time and the audience’s approval. The Thursday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £8 (£7; members £4). Gary Little, Michael Fabbri, Tony Jameson and Susan Morrison try to make you lot laugh.
Friday 25
Glasgow The Friday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 24 for line-up, plus Rhys James. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. Scott Agnew, Silky and Patrick Rolink amuse the troops. See Agnew’s My Comedy Hero, page 84.
Edinburgh ✽✽ Dara O’Briain: Craic Dealer The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0844 871 3014. 8pm. £27.25. See Thu 24. Friday Night Live The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 8pm. £8. Jojo Sutherland introduces her pick of acts. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £12. Bruce Fummey with Garr Murran and Raymond Mearns. The Friday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £10 (£9; members £5). See Thu 24 for line-up.
Saturday 26 Glasgow Comedy @ The State The State Bar, 148 Holland Street, 332 2159. 8.15pm. £7 (£5). Some of Scotland’s best comedians in the wee basement of joy. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs, The Glasshouse, 20 Glassford Street, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £16. See Fri 25. The Saturday Show The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 9pm. £15. See Fri 25 for line-up.
Edinburgh Absolute Improv The Tron, 9 Hunter Square, High Street, 226 0931. 8–10pm. £5 (£4). ToBeContinued transform audience suggestions into fast-paced comedy.
✽✽ Dara O’Briain: Craic Dealer The Edinburgh Playhouse, 18-22 Greenside Place, 0844 871 3014. 8pm. £27.25. See Thu 24. Saturday Night Live The Shack, 119 Rose Street, 226 4311. 8pm. £10. See Fri 25. Jongleurs Comedy Club Jongleurs, Lava Ignite, 3 West Tollcross, 0870 011 1960. 8.30pm. £15. See Fri 25. The Saturday Show The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 9pm. £15. See Thu 24 for line-up.
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Sunday 27
Glasgow FREE Wasasa Comedy Night The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 353 6450. 8pm. The Kasengele Brothers host a thought-provoking, creative night. FREE Fresh Meat The Butterfly and the Pig, 153 Bath Street, 221 7711. 8.30pm. New material night with new comedians and a headliner. Michael Redmond’s Sunday Service The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Raymond is joined by Damien Crow, Christophe Davidson, Will Setchell and Eleanor Morton. Edinburgh FREE Whose Lunch Is It Anyway? The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 1.30pm. Paul Graham and Stuart Murphy fire up the imagination. Sunday Night Laugh-In The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £6 (£5; members £1). Intelligent asides from Michael Fabbri, with Tony Jameson and Mickey D.
Monday 28
Glasgow ✽✽ Frankie Boyle: Work in Progress The Stand, 333
Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6pm. £10. A warm-up show for Boyle’s upcoming tour, which he says will be his last.
Edinburgh Comedy Variety Show City Café, 19 Blair Street, 220 0125. 8–10.30pm. £3 (£2; £1 if booked in advance through lastminute.com). Weekly new material night where anything goes. Red Raw The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £2. New comic showcase with Kieran Lawless and Mickey D.
Tuesday 29
Glasgow A Question of Sport with Tam Cowan The Grill on the Corner, 21–25 Bothwell Street, 248 6262. 6–10.30pm. £35. An evening of quizzing in the name of charity. FREE Pop-Up Comedy The Halt Bar, 160 Woodlands Road, 353 6450. 8.30pm. A night of fresh talent. Red Raw The Stand, 333 Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 8.30pm. £2. Beginners’ showcase with Kieran Lawless.
Edinburgh ✽✽ Jeremy Hardy Traverse Theatre, Cambridge Street, 228 1404. 8pm.
£15 (£5). Intelligent satire and gentle musings from Mr Hardy. See 5 Things. FREE Tuesday Night Comedy Jam Belushi’s, 9–13 Market Street, 226 1446. 8–10.30pm. A wheen of stand-ups and acts presented by Rick Molland. Midweek Comedy Cabaret The Stand, 5 York Place, 558 7272. 8.30pm. £4 (£2). Four comedians for four pounds.
Wednesday 30
Glasgow ✽✽ Frankie Boyle: Work in Progress The Stand, 333
Woodlands Road, 0844 335 8879. 6pm. £10. See Mon 28. New Material Night Vespbar, 14 Drury Street, 07909 822841. 8–10.30pm. £3. A night for comedians to try out their latest gags.
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