After 5pm, Comedy

Contemporary stand-up and improv from the up-and-coming comic as she compares her life and achievements to those of the popular singer.

Victoria Melody's autobiographical solo comedy about dog shows and beauty queens. The actress herself currently holds the title of Mrs Brighton and her basset hound is entered for Crufts.

Musical comedy from the veteran entertainer.

Stories and anecdotes about how a lonely second-hand bookshop owner accidentally became his pen pal and changed his life.

A performance of Shakespeare's best-loved romantic comedy about star-crossed lovers, playful fairies and raucous travelling players.

Tired of everything meaning something? Just want to have fun? Then look no further. Dancing, silliness, games, prizes, acts and stupidity with Miss Behave. Starring Woody Bop Muddy's Record Graveyard, Raymond and Mr Timpkins, and many more. Runs approximately three hours. Suitable for ages 18+. 'Absolutely charming…

Topical humour and improvisations based on recent news stories.

Award-winning comedian Joe Wells explores the gruesome history of The British Conservative Party in his debut hour long show. As seen on tour with Alexei Sayle. "Some of the most surprising and thought-provoking material coming from any comedian in his early 20s" (The Guardian). Suitable for ages 16+.

Ventriloquism and character comedy from the acclaimed comic.

The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands and The Works.

With 3 million plus YouTube hits, Paul Zerdin has taken ventriloquism to new heights. It won't be long before his unsuspecting audience notice that it's not just the puppets he's controlling! ★★★★★ (Scotsman). 'Brilliant' (Evening Standard).

Sketches, monologues and stand-up from the duo and special guests.

• Directed by: Mark Bell
• Written by: Henry Shields

Award-winning company Theatre Mischief presents a play-within-a-play about an amateur dramatic society putting on a murder mystery production. Written by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields.

Alternative entertainment spectacular double bill featuring the infamous ‘Gay Bingo’ hosted by legendary performance artist Jonny Woo plus a host of VIP’s in this madcap show plus a star studded full evening with internet superstar, celebrity favourite and cult figure Charlie Hides with his cast of divas and his wickedly…

• Directed by: Jonathan Kent
• Written by: Noel Coward

Anna Chancellor and Toby Stephens star in Noel Coward's comedy drama about a divorced couple who meet up again whilst on honeymoon with their respective partners. Directed by Jonathan Kent.

The Stand's spankingly good new talent night, encouraging the latest comedy stars out of the woodwork. Then maybe putting them back in afterwards.

Weekly beginners' showcase where the bright young things of Scotland's comedy circuit strut their stuff for an entirely reasonable two whole pounds. The occasional seasoned act drops by to try out new material, so it's a bit of a win/win really.

• Directed by: Jim Cartwright
• Written by: Jim Cartwright

Jim Cartwright directs an all-star cast in his Olivier Award-winning comedy drama about a shy woman who takes comfort in her father's old records and discovers a hidden talent. Starring Beverley Callard, Ray Quinn, Joe McGann, Duggie Brown and Jess Robinson.

Camp and outrageous comedy horror classic, directed by Christopher Luscombe on its 40th anniversary tour.

You'll know her face from talking about cake and cats on the telly, so here's another chance to see the Millican phenomenon in full flight live onstage.

The journalist and broadcaster shares his love of the singer-songwriter and explains how song lyrics influenced his life.

Saturday nights à la Stand are normally a sold out affair so it's worth booking in advance and getting in early for the edibles. (Food. Not ladies.)

Saturday night in Glasgow, and The Stand has crammed some more top acts onto a stage for you. Get in early, as it sells out every time.

• 60 min

Observational humour from the two comics from the Stand Up For The Week.