Susan Riddell
- Actor and writer
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 2024Kate Hammer on comedy not yet being a fully welcoming space for women: "It's not a healed community"
After last year's revelations about Russell Brand, it seemed as though the comedy world was having its own #MeToo moment. We speak to a number of acts at this year's Glasgow International Comedy Festival and ask whether anything has actually changed to make the circuit a safer space for women.
Isy Santini, The List, 11th March 2024Dream gig: Susan Riddell
Glasgow's Susan Riddell brings us a perfectly festive dream gig to round off 2023.
Susan Riddell, The Skinny, 12th December 2023Fern 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 2023Channel 4's Jokes Only A ... Can Tell back with immigrants & NHS staff
Channel 4 has ordered an expanded second series of its diverse stand-up showcase Jokes Only A ... Can Tell, featuring immigrants, NHS workers, the neurodivergent, Muslim, Indian, Scottish and Northern Irish comedians.
British Comedy Guide, 18th March 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 2023How the devil are you, Susan Riddell?
A reviewer called me formidable which is funny cause I think I was just really tired.
Punchline UK, 26th July 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 2022Glasgow International Comedy Festival launches a podcast
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has launched its own podcast, with Scott Agnew interviewing fellow performers including Jack Docherty, Craig Hill and Susie McCabe.
Chortle, 7th March 2022