Zara Gladman
Zara Gladman

Zara Gladman

  • Actor and writer

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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 2024

Zara Gladman And Friends review

An act whose star is fully on the rise but who might have to flesh out some creations further.

Jay Richardson, The List, 29th March 2024

Sir 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 2024

Zara Gladman on how 2014 independence referendum changed her life

Scottish comedian and TikTok sensation Zara Gladman has spoken about how the 2014 independence referendum changed her life.

Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 2nd March 2024

How Zara Gladman went from scientist to rising star of Scottish comedy

When Zara Gladman embarked on her career as a marine biologist, a headline show at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival wasn't on her radar. However, next spring she'll begin the next phase of her metamorphosis from scientist to comedian with a show at the city's Oran Mor.

Paul English, The Herald, 1st November 2023

In defence of the TikTok comedian

Zara Gladman welcomes a space to be funny away from the misogynistic comedy circuit.

Zara Gladman, Chortle, 21st September 2023

Luminaries of Lockdown: part three

Our final collection of those who helped us laugh through the pandemic.

Chortle, 31st March 2021

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