Billy Kirkwood
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala 2024
Usually when a compere's suddenly overwhelmed it's an ominous sign. Susie McCabe went from unflappably hosting this celebration of her home city's resurgent comedy festival, to kicking off the second half with the more casually soul-baring aspects of her stand-up, before ultimately taking home the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, commended by the Big Yin himself in a pre-recorded video. She looked visibly stunned, receiving hugs all round on stage, but delivered a composed acceptance speech.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024STV to stream cleaner sitcom Dirty Water
Scottish channel STV is launching a new sitcom about Glasgow cleaners on its streaming service. Dirty Water stars Burnistoun's Kirsty Strain, stand-up comic Billy Kirkwood and High Times' Stephen McCole.
British Comedy Guide, 16th February 2023The Stand announces Edinburgh shows and new deal for artists
With growing noise about the extortionate costs of the Edinburgh Fringe for artists, The Stand - Edinburgh's best full-time, year-round comedy club - is listening. Founded on the basis of a fair deal for artists and committed to that promise ever since, The Stand's first announcement of Edinburgh Fringe shows in 2023 comes with the news that their deal has been revised to drop venue hire costs and not increase ticket prices.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th February 2023Punchline's top Edinburgh Fringe shows 2022
Hello! It's been three whole years since a full Edinburgh Fringe and we're getting the zoomies just thinking about it! We've got a right old mix of classics and new favourites. So let's get stuck in!
Punchline UK, 18th July 2022Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 winners
Susie McCabe, Amy Matthews, Jay Lafferty and Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Still Game and Breaking The News were amongst the winners in the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019.
British Comedy Guide, 12th June 2019Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 nominations
The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 have been announced. Breaking The News leads the lists. Chris Forbes, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Jay Lafferty, Larry Dean, Liam Withnail, Limmy, Susie McCabe and Tom Stade are in the running for best solo show.
British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2019Billy Kirkwood interview
I'm heading out of tour later in the year, so be back on the road gigging all over Scotland & England, including working for Insane Championship Wrestling before Squaring up to the Fringe this year.
Broadway World, 13th February 2019Scottish Comedy Awards 2017 winners announced
Still Game, Frankie Boyle and 3 year-old girl Isla Nelson are amongst the winners of the 2017 Scottish Comedy Awards.
British Comedy Guide, 2nd August 201714 shows to see at the 14th Glasgow Comedy Festival
Don't just stick with the names you know from Live at the Apollo, though: here are 14 shows you really ought to see.
Gary Marshall, Metro, 10th March 2016Interview: Billy Kirkwood, Bruce Morton and Anna Devitt
To mark the Glasgow Comedy Festival turning 13, The List assembled three generations of comedians to discuss their careers.
Jay Richardson, The List, 20th February 2015