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Glasgow Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Ricky Gervais' comedy talent search coming to Glasgow
Dutch Barn Vodka's Spirit of Comedy is bringing the competition to The Stand Comedy Club on June 12. The evening of comedy will be hosted by rising star Red Richardson, who has more than 400 million online views. This event is part of the UK-wide Spirit of Comedy competition, launched by Ricky Gervais and his vodka brand Dutch Barn Vodka. The ultimate winner will receive a £5,000 prize and the opportunity to open for Gervais at Wembley Arena in November. The Glasgow event will see local comedians battling it out for a spot in the next round of the competition. In addition to the comedy, attendees will also receive a complimentary Dutch Barn cocktail. Gervais said: "As well as trying to make Dutch Barn a billion-dollar global brand, we thought we might as well try to find Britain's second greatest comic." Tickets for the event are available at
Scotsman
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Some Laugh podcast announces 'Summer Laugh' series of Scottish stand-up comedy specials
Scottish comedians Marc Jennings, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Rosco Mcclelland, Liam Withnail and Stuart McPherson will premiere stand-up comedy shows online this June and July as part of a weekly series called Summer Laugh, presented by the Some Laugh podcast. Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter, get the latest news and reviews from our specialist arts writers Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The comedy shows were recorded live across Scotland in venues such as The Pavilion Theatre, The Stand Comedy Club, Blackfriars of Bell Street, and Monkey Barrel Comedy in Edinburgh, and will be available to stream free on the Some Laugh YouTube channel. The specials will go live every Sunday at 8pm, for five weeks, beginning on June 22. Some Laugh Podcast host and producer Marc Jennings said: 'It's really exciting to be using the platform we've built through Some Laugh to showcase stand-up specials from some of the best comics living and working in Scotland. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad "Traditionally it's been television that has announced seasons of new sitcoms or comedy specials, so we thought why not do the same thing ourselves and try and recreate a bit of that water-cooler buzz? We live in an age now where comedians are releasing specials all the time, but it can be easy for them to be lost in the fray. Stand up comedian and Some Laugh podcast hot Marc Jennings "We'd produced our shows separately – but by packaging these shows together, it gives people who're fans of the podcast, or Scottish comedy in general, a one-stop-shop where they'll find a new special in the same place every Sunday throughout the summer.' Glaswegian comedian Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, whose show Scary Times will be the first special released in the Summer Laugh season added: 'Collectively we've spent over £15,000 of our own money to self-finance these tapings. We're really proud of them, and just want to get as many eyes on them as possible. Not just that, but I think it's cool that for five Sundays in a row, there's new good Scottish comedy available for free during a cost of living crisis,' The Summer Laugh Season at will include: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 8pm Sunday, June 22 - Christopher Macarthur-Boyd: Scary Times From left to right: Marc Jennings, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd, Rosco Mcclelland, Liam Withnail and Stuart McPherson Recorded in Glasgow at the Pavilion Theatre as part of a sell-out U.K. tour in front of more than 1,200 people, and was directed by John McCormack, who has directed stand-up shows by Kevin Bridges, Michael Mcintyre and Jon Richardson. This is the follow up to his 2024 comedy special Oh No, released on the 800 Pound Gorilla Media label. 8pm Sunday, June 29 - Marc Jennings: Crowd/Marc A crowd -work special from the former Scottish Comedian of The Year and Some Laugh host. The third of Marc's specials to be released on the Some Laugh channel, following his hugely successful Original Sound show recorded at the sold-out King's Theatre and Away From Here (Live in Edinburgh). 8pm Sunday, July 6 - Liam Withnail: Live at Monkey Barrel Debut comedy special from Dagenham-born Edinburgh-based comedian Liam Withnail, one of the best-reviewed stand-ups of 2023. 8pm Sunday, July 13 - Rosco Mcclelland: Slug Nudger Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Blantyre native who recently won the Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award at the Glasgow Comedy Festival as well as Best International Act at the New Zealand Comedy Festival. 8pm Sunday, July 29 - Stuart McPherson: Horse Fifer, stand-up comedian, co-host of the Some Laugh podcast and winner of Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards as well as star of BBC Scotland's Scot Squad, Stuart McPherson concludes the series. All five comedians are performing at Monkey Barrel Comedy for the duration of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August.
Scotsman
10-05-2025
- Scotsman
New airport scanners help comedian plug new Fringe show shock
It is good to hear that Edinburgh Airport is planning a major expansion of its facilities. This is long overdue as the terminal has struggled to cope with the increasing number of passengers as more flights and destinations are added each year. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... However, one improvement has already been made, which impressed me greatly. I have been critical of our city's airport in these pages in the past, but I have to put on record right here and now that the new 'security experience' is first rate. Vladimir McTavish actually rated his airport experience with the smiley-face button Last weekend, I flew down to Gatwick on my way to the Brighton Fringe where I am previewing my Edinburgh Fringe show throughout this month. Due to my bus being delayed, and then missing a tram, I arrived at the airport later than planned. Looking at watch I saw it was less than an hour until take-off. It was midday on the Friday of a bank holiday weekend. The place was predictably heaving, and my heart sank when I saw the crowds of people heading through to departures. This looked like the kind of queue that could take 40 minutes or longer to clear. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But, thanks to the new scanners where you keep everything inside your bag, we breezed through in about ten minutes, despite me having my luggage checked because of a suspect item showing up. I actually even rated my experience with the smiley-face button on the way out. Usually I can't be bothered with this, because it's right next to the duty-free shop. Once in departures, I saw that my flight was 'pre-boarding' at Gate 2. I had never heard that term before. It seems that 'pre-boarding' is a new phrase to have entered the English language. It means standing in a queue for half an hour. What was the suspicious item in my luggage? It turned out to be the flyers for my preview at Brighton Fringe. The woman in security was very interested and says she is going to come to the show in August. At this time of year, comedians never miss a chance to plug their Edinburgh Fringe show. Talking of which, my show, 2025 – Last Chance Saloon, is at The Stand Comedy Club at 7pm from July 31 to August 24. Tickets now on sale.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Legendary Scots venue set for MOVE to new location after launching careers major Brit stars
Bosses said they are "very excited" about the future LAST LAUGH Legendary Scots venue set for MOVE to new location after launching careers major Brit stars ONE of Scotland's most iconic comedy clubs is moving after 25 years in its current home. Bosses at The Stand Comedy Club announced the move which involves a new 25-year lease. Advertisement 2 The Stand is moving after 25 years 2 Performers have included Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and Susie McCabe The club is moving 100 yards from its base at Woodlands Road in Glasgow to the nearby Lansdowne Church. The Stand's director, Mike Jones, said: "After 25 fantastic years in our current venue, it's the right time for The Stand to make a new move that will allow us to grow into the future. "We're very excited to be moving to The Lansdowne Church which is such an iconic building in the city. "It will enable us to meet our future ambition, expand our programme into new areas and become a greater community hub in the West End of Glasgow." Advertisement Venue manager Fraser Milroy added: "We will be taking all that history, love and expertise into the new venue with us. "The people of Glasgow have a strong connection with this club - we want them to have that same ownership and pride when we move." Household names who cut their teeth on the stage include Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges and Susie McCabe. The club will be revealing more about their move and expansion as work commences over the summer months in time for a grand opening later this year. Advertisement Katherine Ryan makes shock claim 'very rich' male comedian showed TV co-stars sex videos backstage at gig The new venue will offer higher audience capacity, full disabled access and a permanent bar separate from the club. It is based in the former Websters Theatre which briefly closed over safety fears.
