Jay Lafferty
- Scottish
- Writer, stand-up comedian and actor
Press clippings
Gilded Balloon announces more Fringe shows including Mhairi Black, Michelle Brasier and Christopher Hall
Gilded Balloon have today added over 65 shows for 2024's Edinburgh Festival Fringe line-up including Mhairi Black's first ever Fringe show, a triumphant return for Michelle Brasier and social media sensation Christopher Hall.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 2nd April 2024Jay Lafferty: Bahookie
BBC's Breaking The News star Jay Lafferty spins the unlikely combination of comedy and pole dancing in the tour of her Edinburgh Fringe hit, Bahookie.
The Recs, 6th March 2024Jay Lafferty review
A brilliant evening. I highly recommend you go see Jay Lafferty's Bahookie for yourself!
Lisa In The Theatre, 26th February 2024Comics rally round Raymond Mearns after his stroke
Frankie Boyle and other Scottish stand-up stars are hosting a major fundraiser for comic Raymond Mearns who suffered a stroke last week.
Chortle, 9th August 2023Fringe After Dark
Where to go for the best after-parties, general debauchery and late-night chaos at the Fringe.
Arusa Qureshi, Fest Mag, 31st July 2023Jay Lafferty on Poledancing
As part of our performers' City Guide, the stand-up gives us a beginner's guide to poledancing in Edinburgh.
Jay Lafferty, Fest Mag, 30th July 2023Jay Lafferty on pole dancing: 'It's about letting go of the fear of failure'
Pole dancing has been grabbing headlines in Edinburgh this year as it became embroiled in city leaders' failed attempts to ban lap-dancing clubs. We take a look at four Fringe shows using pole as a key element in exploring the personal, the political and the plain funny.
Rachel Ashenden, The List, 21st July 2023Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala review
Glasgow's comedy festival has always attracted a wealth of great acts and been a strong showcase for upcoming local comics. But it's arguably never had the defining tentpole events of a festival like Leicester. Or the close, distilled festival spirit of much smaller rivals such as Machynlleth or the Cat Laughs in Kilkenny.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 3rd April 2023Glasgow Comedy Festival: Top picks from the comics
Who are the best people to ask for Glasgow Comedy Festival recommendations? The comedians themselves, of course. We got 11 of them to pick the show they're desperate to see
The List, 15th March 2023Comedians announced for Glasgow Comedy Festival Closing Gala
Organisers have said that alongside the presentation of the first ever Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Janey Godley and Paul Black will be joined by comedians Liam Farrelly, Marc Jennings, Scott Agnew, Weegie Hink Ae That?! and Jay Lafferty - all ably compered by Susie McCabe. Judy Murray and the third Murray brother, Duncan, are also set to appear. More acts are still to be announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd February 2023