Tommy Sheppard

  • Politician, business person and venue manager

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Stand Comedy Club starts redundancy process

Frankie Boyle, Kevin Bridges, Limmy and Fern Brady are among the comics leading calls for a Scottish Government bail-out of The Stand Comedy Club - as it emerged that the "vast majority" of staff are to be made redundant unless it is thrown a lifeline.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 23rd August 2020

Stand venue founder Tommy Sheppard MP wins award

Founder of The Stand comedy club and SNP MP Tommy Sheppard was awarded the Other Party MP of the Year Award by the Patchwork Foundation for launching an inquiry into how to help the most vulnerable in society who suffer from drug addiction.

Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter, 21st April 2020

Happy 20th birthday The Stand

We meet two of the behind-the-scenes players keeping the laughs flowing through the iconic comedy club.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 9th April 2018

Who is the unsung hero of the Fringe and why?

Some people are just about to get a little less unsung...

Chortle, 25th August 2017

Tommy Sheppard: changing festival dates could be good

A long summer season might be beneficial on a number of counts, argues Tommy Sheppard.

The Scotsman, 17th August 2017

Tommy Sheppard calls for 'code of practice' for Fringe

Tommy Sheppard has urged organisers of the event to set firm guidelines to ensure staff are paid the "living wage" of £8.45 an hour.

Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 15th August 2017

The Stand founder bids for Westminister SNP leadership

Tommy Sheppard, who established the chain of Stand Comedy Clubs, has announced that he is seeking the nomination to be SNP Westminster Group Leader.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 13th June 2017

Council elections - mixed fortunes for comedy

This week's council elections saw a number of figures from the comedy world standing for election with mixed results.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 6th May 2017

Glasgow Comedy Festival gets new head

Sarah Watson has been named as the new Director of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. Watson replaces Tommy Sheppard, who has stepped down following his recent election as Member of Parliament for Edinburgh East. Watson was previously the Festival Manager.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 15th September 2015

Al Murray comes sixth in South Thanet election

The Pub Landlord Al Murray attracted just 318 votes in South Thanet, meanwhile comedy club boss Tommy Sheppard has been elected as an SNP MP.

British Comedy Guide, 8th May 2015

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