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Club Noir: Nightmare
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It's Hallowe'en, and the theme should be self-explanatory for this latest edition of Scotland's biggest burlesque club. Dressing up is positively encouraged, remember.
25 Oct 9.00–3.00am Carling Academy, Glasgow
Adam Hills Special
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The sunshiney Australian comedian bounds into Edinburgh with his solo show. If you're not cheered up by this, you have no soul. Or, you're very easily irritated by happy people.
12 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Benefit in Aid of the Terrence Higgins Trust
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The Terrence Higgins Trust provides support for those affected by HIV and helps prevention in the West of Scotland. Lovely comedians giving their time for free are yet to be confirmed, but will be undoubtedly tres good.
26 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
The Big Lebowski
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The Coen brothers give their unique twist to a Chandler-esque LA noir, as 70s hippy throwback Jeff 'The Dude' Lebowski (Bridges) is drawn into the sordid affairs of his millionaire namesake. Suddenly he has to sleuth his way through disorganised crime. Trademark oddball characters, surreal imagery and excellent performances grace this virtuoso comedy.
10 Oct11 Oct Fri & Sat 11.40 Cameo, Edinburgh
Tropic Thunder
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While filming a war movie, three Hollywood actors become embroiled with a heroin cartel run by a tyrannical 12-year-old (Brandon Soo Hoo) and are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Like Stiller's previous directorial efforts, 'Tropic Thunder' looks like it has been plotted by a child simpleton but most of the time you'll be laughing too hard to notice, or care.
10 Oct16 Oct 11.20am, 1.55, 4.35, 7.15 & 10.05; Fri & Sat 11.20am, 1.55, 4.35, 7.15, 10.05 & 0.25am Showcase Cinema, Paisley, Paisley
10 Oct16 Oct 11.25am, 1.55, 4.25, 7.15 & 9.45; Fri & Sat 11.25am, 1.55, 4.25, 7.15, 9.45 & 0.05am Showcase Cinema, Coatbridge, Glasgow
10 Oct16 Oct 11.40am, 5.15 & 8.00 Cineworld Aberdeen, Aberdeen
10 Oct16 Oct 12.00, 2.45, 5.40 & 8.40; Fri & Sat 12.00, 2.45, 5.40, 8.40 & 11.30 Cineworld Renfrew Street, Glasgow
10 Oct16 Oct 12.50, 3.35, 6.10 & 8.55; Sat & Sun 3.35, 6.10 & 8.55; Mon & Wed 12.50, 3.35 & 8.55 Cineworld Edinburgh, Edinburgh
10 Oct16 Oct 12.50, 3.50, 6.40 & 9.20 Odeon: Braehead, Renfrew
10 Oct16 Oct 1.00, 4.10, 6.40 & 9.15 Odeon East Kilbride, East Kilbride
10 Oct16 Oct 1.00, 3.30, 6.15 & 9.15 Odeon At The Quay, Glasgow
10 Oct16 Oct 1.10, 3.40, 6.15 & 8.50 Empire Clydebank, Clydebank
10 Oct16 Oct 11.05am, 1.30 & 6.10; Fri 1.30 & 6.10 Vue Inverness, Inverness
10 Oct16 Oct 1.30, 3.50, 6.10 & 8.40; Sat 1.30, 8.40 & 11.05; Mon 1.30, 3.50 & 8.40; Fri 1.30, 3.50, 6.10, 8.40 & 11.05 Cineworld Dundee, Dundee
10 Oct16 Oct 1.30, 3.50 & 8.50; Sat 11.15am, 1.30, 3.50 & 8.50; Fri 1.30, 3.50, 8.50 & 11.15; Sun 11.15am, 3.50 & 8.50; Tue 1.30 & 3.50 Vue Livingston, Livingston
10 Oct16 Oct 3.00 Odeon, Edinburgh
10 Oct16 Oct Fri–Tue & Thu 3.15 & 8.15; Wed 3.15 Odeon Dunfermline, Dunfermline
10 Oct16 Oct 3.20 & 8.50; Fri & Sat 3.20, 8.50 & 11.10 Vue Edinburgh Ocean, Edinburgh
10 Oct16 Oct 12.45 & 5.50; Fri 5.50 Vue Aberdeen, Aberdeen
10 Oct16 Oct 1.10, 6.00 & 9.00; Mon 1.10 & 6.00; Fri 6.00 & 9.00 Cineworld Falkirk, Falkirk
10 Oct16 Oct 6.00 & 8.30 All Star Factory, Thurso
10 Oct16 Oct 6.30 & 9.10; Tue 9.10 Vue Hamilton, Hamilton
10 Oct16 Oct 8.05 The Waterfront, Greenock
10 Oct16 Oct 8.15 Odeon Wester Hailes, Edinburgh
10 Oct16 Oct Fri & Sat 8.30; Sun–Thu 8.40 Odeon Kilmarnock, Kilmarnock
10 Oct16 Oct 8.40 Odeon Ayr, Ayr
10 Oct16 Oct 9.35; Fri & Sat 9.35 & 11.30 Odeon Dundee, Dundee
Jim Davidson
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Jim Davidson's got a few trick shots up his sleeve in this one-man show by the controversial comedian. Adults only.
11 Oct 6.30–8.30; 9.00–11.30 Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Comedy and Laughter
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Motherwell College's HND Acting students will bring comedy-led happiness into your day.
16 Nov 2.00 & 5.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Agenda Comedy Club
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Glasgow's Southside is treated to a brand, and possibly spanking, new comedy night. The first one features the estimable talents of Des McLean, Barry McDonald AND Des Clarke. That's not at all bad.
5 Nov 8.30 Agenda Bar, Glasgow
The Stand
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Bit of a weird one tonight, as intelligent wit-meister Robin Ince performs alongside Ned-tribute act The Wee Man. With Pete Cain, Maureen Younger and host Bruce Devlin.
11 Oct 9.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Stand
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A frighteningly cheerful line-up this weekend, just what you need as the winter nights draw in. Susan Calman introduces Adam Hills, Sarah Millican, Scott Agnew and Gordon Alexander.
11 Oct 9.00 The Stand, Glasgow
Des McLean: Talkin' Aboot
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He's the dude with the tan on Clyde Radio, that one with the sketches that Billy Connolly likes
18 Oct 8.00 Village Theatre, East Kilbride
Al Murray
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National tour from the ranting landlord and Perrier winner.
17 Apr 8.00 SECC, Glasgow
29 Apr AECC, Aberdeen
Friday Live!
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Take the opportunity to unwind on a Friday night with comedy sketches and music.
14 Nov, 28 Nov 4.00 Red Shoes Theatre, Elgin
Heresy
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Rick Molland's den of inequity welcomes another load of comedians unleashing the darkest pieces of material they can think of.
Thursdays Thu 9.00 The Jekyll & Hyde, Edinburgh
Mark Thomas
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Mark Thomas, the Prince of Protests and one of the great thinkers of modern British comedy takes over The Stand. A chance to see how it can be done and expect to come out amused but angry about a whole new bunch of things.
27 Oct 8.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
28 Oct 8.00 The Stand, Glasgow
Benefit in Aid of Women Onto Work
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A night of comedy to raise money for the organisation which helps lift Edinburgh women out of the poverty trap. With generous comedians Vladimir McTavish, Susan Calman and Keir McAllister.
22 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Big Fat Sketch Show
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The Big Fat Sketch Show is a high octane sixty minute extravaganza of surreal, dark, imaginative cutting edge comedy sketches.
28 Oct 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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The Viscount of Gags Gary Delaney joins Irish charmer Brendan Burke and Mark Walker for a weekend of fun and games. Without the games. Dancing after, included in the ticket price.
24 Oct, 25 Oct 7.30 Jongleurs, Edinburgh
Bee Movie
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Barry B Benson graduates from college to find that he still only has one possible career: making honey. Disillusioned, he moves to Manhattan where he discovers that humans steal and eat honey and resolves to file a lawsuit against the honey giant, Big Honey. An oddly conceived vehicle for a reluctant star, 'Bee Movie' deserves a B-minus for effort.
12 Oct, 13 Oct Mon 10.30am Filmhouse, Edinburgh
Bruce Morton
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Weel-kent storyteller and former Perrier nominee looks at the darker side of life.
15 Nov 9.00 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
The Thursday Show
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Kevin Gildea, Jim McCue and Barry McDonald all pour their wit on stage, in a big splashy comedy puddle, overseen by compere Bruce Devlin.
23 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Tropic Thunder (Subtitled)
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While filming a war movie, three Hollywood actors become embroiled with a heroin cartel run by a tyrannical 12-year-old (Brandon Soo Hoo) and are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Like Stiller's previous directorial efforts, 'Tropic Thunder' looks like it has been plotted by a child simpleton but most of the time you'll be laughing too hard to notice, or care.
12 Oct Sun 12.45 Vue Aberdeen, Aberdeen
13 Oct Mon 9.00 Cineworld Falkirk, Falkirk
14 Oct Tue 6.30 Vue Hamilton, Hamilton
Whose Lunch Is It Anyway?
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Knights of the art of improvised comedy Stu & Garry return valiantly to their Sunday afternoon slot. With free comedy, hot food and lemonade, what peasant could ask for more?
Sundays Sun 1.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Best of Scottish
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Waving the Saltire for satire, The Stand presents another collection of all that's great about our comedy scene: host Susan Calman, Kevin Bridges, Graeme Thomas and Neil McFarlane.
29 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Dan in Real Life
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Rooted in warm, middle-class family values and about as predictable and inoffensive as a TV sitcom, 'Dan in Real Life' is the story of an advice columnist and widower (Carell) who falls in love with his brother's girlfriend (Binoche). Lead-footed and lame but mildly engaging, Carell's pleasantly effortless comedy style manages to save the film from complete mediocrity.
20 Oct 7.30 Brunton Theatre, Edinburgh
Danny Bhoy Special
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One Scotland's most successful comedian's returns to his roots, for one night only - a unique chance to see a Fringe favourite in a proper, proper comedy venue.
15 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Fit O' The Giggles @ The Argyle
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Keara Murphy, the comedian behind the Mercat's Absolute Beginners, launches a new comedy night featuring more experienced comedians. The opening soiree is made up of Keir McAllister, Gus Lymburn, Barry McDonald and headliner Vladimir McTavish, with the Lady Murphy as MC.
16 Oct 9.00 The Argyle Bar, Edinburgh
Tina C
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Hold on to your holster, Miss Tina C is back with her fabulousness to entertain the troops with songs from her latest album 'Tick My Box'. With support from Edinburgh's LGBT choir Loud & Proud. 'Part of Glasgay!'
2 Nov 8.00 Òran Mór, Glasgow
Benefit in Aid of Amnesty International
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A night to raise funds for AI, which helps campaign for internationally recognised human rights. Guilt-free laughter, courtesy of generous comedians trying to buy some karma points.
14 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Benefit in Aid of the Scottish Cuba Solidarity Campaign
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A night to raise funds to help bring an end to economic sanctions, and to promote relations between Scotland and Cuba. Line-up to be announced.
22 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Dan Antopolski & Isy Stuttie
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Perennial Fringe performer Antopolski returns with a ludicrously original show. Isy Stuttie presents a joyous riot of silly songs.
2 Nov 7.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen
3 Nov 8.00 Perth Theatre, Perth
Dance, Monkey Boy, Dance
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There'll be sketches, songs and stand-up from the Monkey Boys - just go along and see what all the fuss is about. Featuring Raymond Mearns, Allen Chalmers and Paul Pirie.
20 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Danny Bhoy
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Be-dimpled Moffat-born charmer with a nice line in worldly observations.
18 Oct 8.00 Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy
Danny Bhoy: By The Way
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Twinkly-eyed funny lad Danny Bhoy returns with more stories.
17 Oct 10.00 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Fit O' The Giggles @ The Argyle
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More high quality comedy for not-many-pennies, led by host Keara Murphy. This week includes headliner Mark Nelson, with his wicked jokes, plus The Wee Man, Gordon Alexander and Ben Verth.
23 Oct 9.00 The Argyle Bar, Edinburgh
Fit O' The Giggles Absolute Beginners
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Alan Anderson pops over to the capital to guest host the new talent night, with a host of comedians trying their luck and headliner Keara Murphy.
20 Oct 8.30 The Mercat, Edinburgh
Fit O' The Giggles Absolute Beginners
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Another selection of newer acts tread the boards under the guidance of compere and organiser Keara Murphy. With wonderfully weird headliner Martin McAllister.
27 Oct 8.30 The Mercat, Edinburgh
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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Sandy Nelson and Mike Milligan are among the comedians set to take to the stage in a bud to rid the world of fear and doubt, while amusing a couple of hen parties on the way. Forget not that there's a shiny disco afterwards.
17 Oct, 18 Oct 7.30 Jongleurs, Edinburgh
Lee Evans
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The rubber-faced comedian sets out on a new UK tour.
27 Oct 6.30–11.00 AECC, Aberdeen
Lemoncustard Comedy
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It's back! The indie-kid of Edinburgh comedy returns with hosts Dee Custance and Sian Bevan, sketch troupe How Do I Get Up There and sherbet dip comedian Billy Kirkwood.
19 Oct 8.30 The Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh
OMG!
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A night of confessional comedy, featuring the intricate and hormonal secrets of teenage letters, diaries and lovenotes. If you fancy bringing your own adolescent angst and having a shot contact www.bebo.com/omg-glasgow or omg.glasgow@gmail.com.
9 Nov 8.00 Offshore, Glasgow
Red Raw
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Antony Murray and the very fabulous Des Clarke help gently push a group of newer acts onto the stage, stumbling in the light like new-born foals. But funny.
14 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Red Raw
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Behold the new comedians, and there are millions of them, performing their little socks off in the hope of public recognition. With Stu Murphy and Antony Murray.
20 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Sex and the City: The Movie
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A few years on from packing away the series, the characters are back and fleshed out, the individual angst of each woman realised enough to engage even the hardened cynics. Like life however, the film isn't perfect, the beginning recap is clumsy, the ending is rushed, and the version of feminist power and female solidarity the film peddles is slightly simplistic.
14 Oct16 Oct Tue & Thu 6.00 Tower Mill, Kirkstile
The Stand
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The magnificent Stewart Francis, who may have seen recently on 'Mock the Week' is in town all weekend, with host Raymond Mearns, Sandy Nelson, Andrew O'Neill and Nick Morrow.
17 Oct, 18 Oct 9.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Thursday Show
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Smiley Rob Deering pops up to Glasgow to spread the joy, appearing with compere Susan Morrison, Nick Doody, Bruce Fummey and Jeff O'Boyle.
16 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Tim Minchin
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The 2005 Perrier Best Newcomer winner shows off his skills as a comedian, actor, composer and musician.
22 Oct 8.00 Macrobert, Stirling
Des McLean
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An evening with Billy Connolly's favourite comedian: Des McLean.
16 Oct 8.00 Palace Theatre, Kilmarnock
Edinburgh and Beyond
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The best comic acts of the 2008 Edinburgh Fringe take their comedy wares on the road. Hosted by Dan Atkinson, headlined by Glenn Wool and featuring Joe Wilkinson and 'Peep Show''s Isy Suttie.
27 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Fit O' The Giggles Absolute Beginners
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Scottish Comedian of the Year title-holder Scott Agnew headlines the new talent night, with host Keara Murphy.
13 Oct 8.30 The Mercat, Edinburgh
Fit O' The Giggles Absolute Beginners
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Keir McAllister heads up a bill of exciting new comedy talent and deluded fools making a desperate bid for attention. Mainly the former. With MC Keara Murphy.
3 Nov 8.30 The Mercat, Edinburgh
Fit O' The Giggles Absolute Beginners
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The children are taking over the asylum as Billy Kirkwood acts up as guest compere, introducing a heap of new acts and the energetic headliner Austin Low.
10 Nov 8.30 The Mercat, Edinburgh
Hairy Watt Comedy Club
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Bruce Fummey hosts this student-friendly comedy night, with the help of comedians Sandy Nelson and Neil McFarlane.
14 Oct 9.00 The Union, Edinburgh
Hairy Watt Comedy Club
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A selection of the best Scottish comics tonight with host Raymond Mearns, Graeme Thomas and Martin McAllister performing for students, and grown-ups who want to hang out with the little 'uns.
28 Oct 9.00 The Union, Edinburgh
Janey Godley
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The comedian/actress/writer/columnist extraordinaire takes her 'Domestic Godley' show on the road, with hilarious tales of friends, family and growing up in Glasgow.
6 Dec 8.00 The CatStrand, Castle Douglas
Laurence Clark - 12% Evil Autumn Tour
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Multimedia stand-up addressing disability stereotyping from the achingly sharp Laurence Clark.
11 Oct 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Michael Redmond's Sunday Service
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Redmond returns with his unique brand of low-fi comedy, bring forth such delightful acts as Neil McFarlane, Scott Agnew, Gordon Alexander, Barry McDonald and Jill Baxter.
12 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Red Raw
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JoJo Sutherland and Paul Pirie usher on more new acts, although more established acts do pop down to try their latest stuff as well. Either way it's cheap as chips.
13 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Red Raw
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Red Raw moves to a new nights this week (there'll be CHAOS. Is nothing sacred?) but still promises to be tip top full of new acts. With host JoJo Sutherland.
28 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Roy Chubby Brown
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Blue comedy from the one and only Royston Vasey.
2 Dec 7.30 Caird Hall, Dundee
Sandy Nelson Shows You His Arts!
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Scottish comedian Sandy Nelson gets down and dirty with the arts in this multi-media performance examining artworks, artists, adverts and aberrations.
11 Oct 9.00 Harbour Arts Centre, Irvine
Sean Grant
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Curmudgeonly Scots comic and two up and coming friends.
7 Nov 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Simon Day
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Legend of 'The Fast-Show' Simon Day takes to the stage for a confessional set about the trials and tribulations of being at once a clown, hero, genius, loser and true artist.
12 Nov 10.30 Dundee Rep, Dundee
Some Like It Hot
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Two impecunious male musicians inadvertently witness the St Valentine's Day Massacre and take refuge in Florida with Sweet Sue and her Society Syncopators, an all-female band. Brilliant, brittle, crackerjack farce with all concerned at a peak in their careers.
15 Oct Wed 11.00 New Picture House, St Andrews
The Stand
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More top quality weekend entertainment, with host Susan Morrison and comedians Trevor Crook, Daliso Chaponda, Gus Tawse and John Cooper. A cheeky little something for everyone.
24 Oct, 25 Oct 9.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Sunday Night Laugh-In
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Joe Heenan hosts this pleasant way to end the week/start the next one, with acts such as Sandy Nelson and Andrew O'Neill here to cheer you up.
19 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Sunday Night Laugh-In
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Giant funnyman Scott Agnew comperes this evening, with a selection of acts for a Sunday evening including Jim McCue, Rab Brown and Nick Morrow.
26 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Thursday Show
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Susan Morrison introduces some fine comedy talent in the shape of Trevor Crook, Daliso Chaponda, Gus Tawse and Jeff O'Boyle. There's lovely hot food available if you get there early.
23 Oct 9.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Thursday Show
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The terribly Scottish Vladimir McTavish comperes this evening, which is filled with creamy comedy goodness from Paul Tonkinson, Teddy, Simon O'Keeffe and the up-and-coming Daniel Sloss.
30 Oct 9.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Thursday Show
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Wee Susan Calman hosts this early start to the weekend, with a selection of fine circuit acts from near and far: Ian Coppinger, Mark Bratchpiece, Keir McAllister and Gar Murran.
30 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Totally Hilarious Hallowe'en Comedy Cabaret Special
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Lorraine Bowen grabs Susan Calman and Scott Agnew for a kitsch comedy special in aid of Terrance Higgins Trust, Scotland. 'Part of Glasgay!'.
26 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Tropic Thunder (Gold Class)
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While filming a war movie, three Hollywood actors become embroiled with a heroin cartel run by a tyrannical 12-year-old (Brandon Soo Hoo) and are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying. Like Stiller's previous directorial efforts, 'Tropic Thunder' looks like it has been plotted by a child simpleton but most of the time you'll be laughing too hard to notice, or care.
10 Oct16 Oct 12.20, 3.00, 5.30 & 8.15 Vue Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh
You, the Living
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The bizarre 50 or so vignettes that constitute Andersson's first feature since 2000's apocalyptic 'Songs from the Second Floor' drop a traditional narrative for a series of precisely framed tableaux where the boundaries between dreams and reality are freely blurred. Described as 'a farce about the human condition', it's darkly comic with fleeting moments of hopefulness in its absurdist vision.
21 Nov 9.00 Gable End Theatre, Hoy
An Evening with Bitter and Twisted
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Musical comedy duo Bitter and Twisted present a hilarious evening of feel good broadway numbers, pop anthems and disco classics.
16 Oct17 Oct 8.00 East Kilbride Arts Centre, East Kilbride
Best of Irish
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The cup of Irish mirth overflows this evening, as host Michael Redmond presents the best of all things Emerald Isle: Ian Coppinger, Simon O'Keeffe and Gar Murran.
29 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Best of Scottish
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David Kay, Steven Dick, Phil Differ and host Bruce Devlin present some of the many sides of Scottish comedy, demonstrating exactly why it's awfae gud.
24 Sep 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Foot Fist Way
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A low-budget mockumentary about a small-time martial arts training school and inept tae kwon do instructor Fred Simmons (McBride). Will Ferrell's endorsement got this to the big screen but the film inevitably feels more like an inspired home movie than a proper feature, without much in the way of plot development or a satisfying pay-off.
10 Oct16 Oct 9.15; Fri, Sat & Sun 9.15 & 11.25 Vue Aberdeen, Aberdeen
Ha Ha Raw Comedy
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A beautiful night of new comedy talent, headed up by a professional headliner and MC, tucked in the heart of the Shawland. The line-ups change weekly, but always get there early for a seat.
Sundays Sun 8.30 Ivory Hotel, Glasgow
Little Miss Sunshine
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Probably the planet's most dysfunctional family embark on a road trip to that totem of American aspirations: a children's beauty contest in California. An amusing script, impressive acting and memorable fantasy sequences round out the critique of the prevailing win-at-all-costs culture.
15 Oct Wed 6.00 Grosvenor, Glasgow
Magners Glasgow International Comedy Festival
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This year's festival promises to be bigger than ever, with everything from a plethora of up-and-coming acts from around the UK, international stand-ups, film, theatre and kids' shows.
12 Mar 2009–29 Mar 2009 (Times vary) Various Venues, Glasgow
Melting Pot
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Another batch of sketches is thrown into the Melting Pot, ready for your judgement and appraisal.
15 Oct 8.30 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
The Mighty Boosh
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Join Vince Noir and Howard Moon (that's Noel Fielding and Julian Barratt in disguise), plus a whole host of recognisable characters, on their wacky and colourful adventures.
14 Jan 7.30 SECC, Glasgow
16 Jan17 Jan 6.30 AECC, Aberdeen
Phil Kay
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Spontaneous clowning and high energy manic improvisation from fun-loving local Kay.
18 Oct 8.00 Universal Hall, Findhorn
Red Raw
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Neil McFarlane heads up a bill of new comedy talent, in this fabulously popular and top-value comedy night. The perfect introduction to stand-up for people with short concentration spans and no money.
21 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
The Stand
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Susan Morrison hosts a very genial line-up for the weekend, with acts such as Rob Deering, Nick Doody and Bruce Fummey determined to make you miserable lot laugh.
17 Oct, 18 Oct 9.00 The Stand, Glasgow
The Stand
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Bruce Devlin whips the audience into a veritable frenzy, probably, before introducing the very sound comedy minds of Kevin Gildea, Jim McCue and Barry McDonald.
24 Oct, 25 Oct 9.00 The Stand, Glasgow
The Thursday Show
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Host Raymond Mearns bellows in the start of the weekend, while acts such as Stewart Francis (who's been on 'Mock the Week' and everything), Sandy Nelson, Andrew O'Neill and Nick Morrow tickle the audience's fancies.
16 Oct 9.00 The Stand Comedy Club, Edinburgh
Who am I?
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A series of hands-on expressive arts workshops and roadshows will take place across Fife during the festival. Please see website for further details.'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
1 Oct–19 Oct (Times vary) Various Venues, Fife
Craig Hill Makes Your Whole Week
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Captain camp Craig Hill presents comedy with a week-long guarantee.
25 Oct 8.00 Arts Guild Theatre, Greenock
Elizabeth & Raleigh
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A new show from the creative gentlemen who brought you Boswell & Johnson. Simon Munnery wears a dress.
26 Oct 7.30 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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Alex Boardman, Al Pitcher and Geoff Boyz are the weekend's entertainment of choice. The ticket price includes dancing afterwards, and the chance to meet people who you are not related to.
17 Oct, 18 Oct 7.30 Jongleurs, Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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Jongleurs strides on, with high-quality circuit comedians, dancing and hot food ahoy. This weekend you can go and ogle at the jokes of comedians such as Tim Clarke and Junior Simpson.
24 Oct, 25 Oct 7.30 Jongleurs, Glasgow
Jongleurs Comedy Club
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A Thursday night treat from Steve Gribbin and Mark Walker, to break up your week with jokes and stuff. There's dancing afterwards, even though it's a schoolnight.
30 Oct 8.00 Jongleurs, Glasgow
Laff Yer Heid Aff - Again!
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Raymond Mearns, Kevin Bridges and John Ross perform an evening which proves that laughter is the best medicine and all that. You get a free DVD, starring Des McLean and Mearnsy and all. 'Part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts & Film Festival'.
13 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Michael Redmond's Sunday Service
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Regular host Redmond has a new set of acts up his sleeve, or possibly hidden in his hair, for his loyal audience. This week Nick Doody, Elaine Malcolmson and Martin McAllister join the Irish jester.
19 Oct 8.30 The Stand, Glasgow
Moths Ate My Doctor Who Scarf
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Hop aboard Toby Hadoke's TARDIS and enjoy his family-friendly comedy show.
23 Oct 8.00 Paisley Arts Centre, Paisley
Think No Evil of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams
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David Benson's semi-autobiographical show about the Carry On star. 'Part of The Scottish Mental Health Arts and Film Festival'.
16 Oct 7.30 Gilmorehill G12, Glasgow
The Thursday Show
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Brighten up your Thursday evening with local friendly maniac Billy Kirkwood, who'll be on hand to introduce top acts such as Tony Hendriks and Niall Browne.
11 Sep 9.00 The Stand, Glasgow
Tim Minchin
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The 2005 Perrier Best Newcomer winner shows off his skills as a comedian, actor, composer and musician.
23 Oct 8.00 The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

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