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Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

Two of Scotlands stand out stars, Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail, preview their work in progress shows at The Stand Edinburgh.

Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

About Jay Lafferty and Liam Withnail - Work in progress

19th February 2025
11th March 2025
25th May 2025
plus 1 more date(s), see below for more info
8.30pm
The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh
5 York Place, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3EB
£10 - £12
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Two of Scotlands stand out stars preview their work in progress shows.

Jay Lafferty

Fringe favourite and BBC Scotland regular, Jay Lafferty brings her new work in progress show to The Stand and is planning to do something a little different. Still incredibly funny but also challenging - you might get to see her fail - how wonderful! Scottish Comedy Award Winner and nominee of Chortle Best compere 2022.


Liam Withnail

Over 10 million views on TikTok and Instagram! New show from the award-winning smash hit comic. Winner of Amused Moose’s Outstanding Show Award, Edinburgh Fringe 2019. Scottish Comedy Award winner and multi-nominee.

Additional Dates: 11 March 2025, 25 May 2025, 23 July 2025

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