Stuart McPherson
- Actor, writer, stand-up comedian and director
Press clippings
The Windsors put "on hold" by Channel 4 after King's cancer diagnosis
The Windsors has been put "on hold" Channel 4 has confirmed to British Comedy Guide, with sensitivities around senior Royals' health reportedly mooted as the reason.
British Comedy Guide, 19th April 2024Glasgow 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 2024Fern Brady & fellow comedians dominate The List magazine's Hot 100
Comedians dominate Scottish culture magazine The List's Hot 100 creative movers and shakers, with Fern Brady in the number 2 position, Marjolein Robertson at 3 and Kieran Hodgson at 9.
British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2023Paul Black stand-up special Nostalgia lands on BBC One Scotland
Paul Black's debut stand-up special, Nostalgia, is one of several comedy shows announced for BBC Scotland's Christmas television offerings, airing alongside a special from Susie McCabe and returns for sketch show Queen Of The New Year and panel show Breaking The News.
British Comedy Guide, 28th November 2023Jim Smith to host festive stand-up special on BBC Scotland
Scotland Stands Up - due to be broadcast as part of BBC Scotland's festive celebrations - will feature Jim Smith, Susie McCabe, Jamie MacDonald, Stuart McPherson and Marjolein Robertson.
British Comedy Guide, 6th November 2023Edinburgh Fringe 2023: 26 Comedy Shows to See
Our Comedy editor picks out a few highlights from this year's Edinburgh Fringe programme. OK, twenty-six highlights...
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 28th July 202315 comedy shows you need to see at the Edinburgh Fringe 2023
As the world's biggest arts festival returns, here's our must-see shows from the brightest talents in British comedy.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 21st July 2023Fixing the Edinburgh Fringe
The Skinny asks voices from the comedy industry to air their most pressing concerns about the performing arts behemoth, to find out how they would try to solve a problem like the Edinburgh Fringe.
Emma Sullivan, The Skinny, 27th March 2023Stuart McPherson @ The Stand, Glasgow, review
It's a pleasure to be in his company and it's even more of a pleasure to share what is clearly a momentous gig with him.
Polly Glynn, The Skinny, 23rd March 2023Paul Black brings a Hogmanay whodunnit spoof to BBC Scotland
TikTok star Paul Black writes, directs and stars in Paul Black's First Footing for BBC Scotland, part of a festive line-up for the corporation north of the border that also features the return of Greg Hemphill and Robert Florence's Queen Of The New Year and Ooh The Banter, a celebration of Scottish humour presented by Jack Docherty.
British Comedy Guide, 30th November 2022