Hitlist: Comedy

This article is from 2009.

Billy Connolly
The legend that is the Big Yin drops by to do a sold-out tour taking in several dates in the capital before doing his thing in Glasgow come October. He once did a joke about jojoba sounding a bit like October. Brilliant, it was.
Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Thu 17–Sun 20, Tue 22 & Wed 23 Sep.

Electric Tales
The thin line between comedy and storytelling is thoroughly moved around with this new night starring Stu & Garry, Siân Bevan and Lari Don.
Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, Tue 15 Sep.

Improv Wars
Everyone loves a good of adlibby improv and the likes of Stu Murphy, Chris Forbes and Billy Kirkwood will be giving it their all here.
The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 21 Sep.

Dave Gorman
The innovative Stafford chap literally gets off his bike to deliver tales of his current journey across the UK.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Mon 21 Sep.

Kevin Bridges
With a Fringe Best Newcomer nomination under his belt, the Clydebank comic helps launch the Merchant City celebrations in fine style.
The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, Thu 24 Sep.