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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
'Look who it isnae' - Still Game's iconic Boabby the Barman heads to Dumbarton for new stage show
Still Game icon Boabby the Barman is bringing his 'Look Who It Isnae - An Audience with Gavin Mitchell' show to Dumbarton next month Gavin Mitchell is swapping Craiglang for Dumbarton as he brings his tour to the town. The actor and funnyman – best known for his iconic role as Boabby the Barman in Still Game – is heading to Dumbarton next month for his show 'Look Who It Isnae – An Audience with Gavin Mitchell'. Gavin starred as the much-maligned landlord behind the bar of the legendary Clansman boozer in the iconic Scots sitcom for nine series. Now, his show will give fans the chance to sit down for the intimate show to hear about Gavin's more than 30-year-long career in showbiz. The show comes to Dumbarton's Denny Civic Theatre, in St Marys Way, on Friday, July 4, at 7.30pm. Speaking ahead of the upcoming appearance, Gavin said: 'I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share stories from my glorious career, whilst spilling the beans on all the behind-the-scenes gossip from Still Game. It's going to be an unforgettable experience for the fans, and for me as well!' The show title is a throwback to one of Gavin's memorable lines from Still Game, where he quips 'look it is isnae' to sharp-tongued pensioners Jack and Victor, only to be cut down as Jack says: 'Oh, that is fantastic patter, Bobby, who are we no today, ya p****?' Gavin also starred on TV comedies Velvet Soup and Happy Hollidays, as well as the comedy-drama film Being Human, with Robin Williams. Away from comedy, Gavin has taken on more serious roles, appearing in TV dramas such as Monarch of the Glen and The Field of Blood. Gavin received the 'Best Actor' award at the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 for his Still Game role along the way. In December last year, punters at one Lanarkshire pub did a double take when they spotted Gavin pulling pints behind ther bar ahead of a gig as he chatted away and snapped selfies with excited fans. Gavin thrilled locals with a surprise appearance at The Weavers, in Strathaven, ahead of his new stand-up show. The new tour give fans the chance to get up close and personal, as Gavin takes them on a journey through his illustrious 30 plus year career in entertainment. With behind-the-scenes stories and insight from years of working in theatre, film, TV and radio, this is a chance for fans to engage with a beloved figure in Scottish entertainment. There are even a limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets available, giving a handful of fans the opportunity to meet Gavin in-person before the show. Tickets for Gavin's Dumbarton performance can be booked by clicking here.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Still Game star to bring 'intimate' tour to Dumbarton
Gavin Mitchell, who played Boabby the Barman in the BBC comedy, is set to visit the Denny Civic Theatre on Friday, July 4. The comedian is bringing his latest production 'Look Who It Isnae – An Audience with Gavin Mitchell' to the town. The show will begin at 7.30pm on the night and tickets start from £20. Gavin is now embarking on an 'intimate' tour presenting an up-close and personal show. (Image: Red Shoe Entertainment) READ NEXT: Spirit of Alba announces shock closure with 'heavy heart' Audiences will be taken on a journey through his illustrious 30-plus-year career in entertainment. They will also be treated to behind-the-scenes stories and insight from decades of working in theatre, film, TV, and radio. It is a chance for fans to engage with the actor, and there are even a limited number of VIP meet-and-greet tickets available. (Image: Eddie Middleton) READ NEXT: Pictures show how new plan for Glasgow's O2 ABC will look Ahead of the show, Gavin said, "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to share stories from my glorious career, whilst spilling the beans on all the behind-the-scenes gossip from Still Game. 'It's going to be an unforgettable experience for the fans, and for me as well." Gavin starred as Boabby the Barman in Still Game across nine seasons. In 2019, he received the 'Best Actor' award at the Scottish Comedy Awards for the role. For further information on his upcoming show, visit HERE.
