Press clippings
Scottish comedians say hate crime law risk dangerous self-promotion
Scotland's comedians believe the nation's new hate crime legislation could encourage the use of offensive material - but many feel fears have been overblown.
Rory Fell, The National (Scotland), 7th April 2024The Big Fab Comedy Show review: Mixed bill with varied results
Performances from Rosco McClelland, Chris Forbes, Liam Farrelly, Thanyia Moore and headliner Catherine Bohart.
Jay Richardson, The List, 31st October 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 2023Edinburgh Fringe runs for Stewart Lee, Bridget Christie, Paul Sinha, Robin Ince
Stewart Lee, Paul Sinha and Bridget Christie are among the acts who have announced Edinburgh Fringe dates at The Stand this August.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 20th March 2023Scottish Comedy Highlights: March 2023
The biggie this month is Glasgow International Comedy Festival, but there's plenty of laughs to be had even before the festival starts.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 1st 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 2023Guest revealed for next Live At The Apollo series
The guests have been revealed for the new series of Live At The Apollo.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 28th September 2022Comedy Reviewer #edfringe top tips & hot picks 2022
Here's a collection of top shows and up and coming talent at this year's edfringe.
@ComedyReviewer, 6th August 2022Debutante's ball: Edinburgh Fringe Debuts
New comedy? One ticket please! Here's our top picks from the hunners of acts making their debuts at Edinburgh Fringe 2022.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 2nd August 2022Punchline'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 2022