Hitlist: Comedy

This article is from 2009.

Alun Cochrane, Daniel Kitson, Jim Jeffries, Simon Amstell, Jason Manford, The Broken Windows

Alun Cochrane
The daydreaming Yorkshire lad who was born in Glasgow gives us the kind of blistering show that earned a mighty five stars from us in August.
The Stand, Glasgow, Mon 26 Oct; The Stand, Edinburgh, Tue 27 Oct.

Daniel Kitson
He won’t let us into his shows or allow us the time for an interview, yet we still love the guy. Yorkshire comedy legend number two of this hitlist.
Tron Theatre, Glasgow, Wed 28 Oct.

Jim Jeffries
The Aussie who now washes his smalls in California gets Hammered for one Glasgow night only.
Barrowland, Glasgow, Fri 30 Oct.

Simon Amstell
Giving up the TV presenting lark may well have been the best thing for this guy’s career. Do Nothing = Laugh Lots.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow, Sun 1 Nov; Festival Theatre, Edinburgh, Thu 3 Nov.

Jason Manford
Not veering away from the box just yet is the Manc comic with the wry eye on life.
Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh, Tue 3 Nov.

The Broken Windows
Policy The sketch crew formerly known as The Sugaring-Off Cabin return with more skits and bits.
The Stand, Edinburgh, Wed 4 Nov.