Rosco McClelland
- Scottish
- 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 2024Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award shortlist 2024
Craig Hill, Raymond Mearns, Rosco McClelland, Susan Riddell, Susie McCabe and Zara Gladman are nominated for 2024's Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 15th March 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 2023Rosco McClelland shocked after spotting man performing sex act during show
A top Scots comedian has told how he spotted an audience member masturbating during his Fringe show. Rosco McClelland's show, Goblin Mode, is currently running at The Hive as part of Edinburgh's famous festival.
Zoe Phillips, The Scottish Sun, 19th August 2022Monkey Barrel announces its 2022 Edinburgh Fringe programme
This year will be the venue's biggest festival yet, with more than 70 acts across eight rooms, including former free venues The Hive and Carnivore coming into the fold.
Chortle, 18th March 2022Edinburgh Fringe 2021: a crazy comedy experiment
Thanks to Covid, stand-ups at this year's slimmed-down festival have been unable to refine their routines. The results are wild.
Tristram Fane Saunders, The Telegraph, 10th August 2021Edinburgh Fringe - the best of opening weekend
From Henning Wehn to Josie Long, our critic Dominic Maxwell enjoys the festival's long-awaited return.
Dominic Maxwell, The Times, 9th August 2021Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 results
The results of the Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 have been announced. The winners included Jim Smith, Mark Nelson, Amelia Bayler, Rosco McClelland, Paul McDaniel, MC Hammersmith, Frankie Boyle, Ashley Storrie, Jojo Sutherland and Janey Godley.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd September 2020Scottish Comedy Awards 2020 nominations
Janey Godley, Jim Smith and Larry Dean are amongst the nominees for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2020.
British Comedy Guide, 9th June 2020Comics sign up for 'adult entertainment' site
A bunch of stand-up and cabaret stars have turned to a platform best known for its adult content to help them get through the lockdown. OnlyFans has compiled a list comedy performers who have started offering content on their site, which has been embraced by porn stars both professional and amateur thanks to its over-18s policy.
Chortle, 30th April 2020