Comedy events in Edinburgh
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Events in Edinburgh
The Late Show @ The Comedy Attic
Join us in the wee hours in The Comedy Attic in Edinburgh, where every weekend we deliver nights packed full of unadulterated comedy mayhem!
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Dr. Bonk’s Macarbaret
Scotland's silliest surgeon, Dr. Bonk, is back with his hit SELL-OUT SHOW 'Dr Bonk's Macarbaret', an evening of drag, burlesque, music, comedy, and medical mayhem!
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Stu and Garry’s Free Improv Show
Marvel as resident duo Stu & Garry weave comedy magic from your suggestions in our long-running improvised show.
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Cab-arette Showtour
Enjoy a unique comedy musical Showtour in a taxi... be driven around Edinburgh, whilst entertained by Lola and her variety of characters!
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Iconic! Drag Show
Join Hoots Comedy for an unforgettable evening of Edinburgh's fiercest glamour, comedy, and top tier DRAG!
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The Friday Show
Let your hair down at the end of the week with fabulous Friday fun at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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The Saturday Show
Join us at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill five act show every Saturday!
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The Comedy Cellar at Canon’s Gait
Get ready for a rib-tickling night of laughter with "The Good, The Bad and The Irish," as we have the craic every Thursday to Sunday, hosted by the hilarious Michael Porter!
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The Best of Scottish Comedy
Talk about doing what it says on the tin! Here you go a carload of simply the best comics on the contemporary Scottish circuit.
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Bianca Del Rio: Dead Inside
Comedy queen and RuPaul's Drag Race champion Bianca Del Rio officially announces her return to the UK with her new stand-up comedy tour, Dead Inside!
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Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer
Don't miss Sarah Millican when she brings her new show 'Late Bloomer' to Edinburgh Playhouse on Friday 13th September 2024!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Reconnect Regal Theatre as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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John Bishop: Back At It
Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best - with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024 and brings it to the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 14th September!
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Michael Akadiri: Trust Me, I’m a Daddy
Multi-award-winning comedian and junior doctor Michael Akadiri brings his sophomore show, Trust Me I’m a Daddy to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th September!
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Nick White: Teenage Dream - CANCELLED
After selling out his London shows in 2023, Nick White is embarking on a UK tour with his brand-new standup show "Teenage Dream". Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th September!
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Nish Kumar: Nish, Don’t Kill My Vibe
Nish Kumar – one of The Guardian and The Telegraph's 50 Best Comedians of the 21st Century – is back on tour with his brand new politically-charged stand-up show, Nish, Don't Kill My Vibe!
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The Other Show
From the utterly sublime to the unapologetically ridiculous, Monkey Barrel Comedy presents a night of comedy at the cliff's edge of surreal humour.
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Andrew O’Neill: Geburah
Fresh from acting opposite John Hamm in Good Omens 2, cult comedian and nonbinary whirlwind Andrew O'Neill presents an act of symbolic, magical regicide.
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The Allusionist Presents: Souvenirs
Join host Helen Zaltzman and musician Martin Austwick for a fun, fascinating and unique stage show never heard before on The Allusionist podcast.
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Jake Lambert: The Sunshine Kid
Described as 'A joke machine' by The Telegraph, Jake Lambert is trying to figure out who he is and who everyone else is, too! Join him at The Stand Edinburgh for his new show, The Sunshine Kid!
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The Weekly Planet* & Plumbing the Death Star** Live in Edinburgh
One-half of The Weekly Planet and two-thirds of Plumbing the Death Star are coming to Edinburgh to do a complete show for you and 169 of your closest friends!
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Auld Pals - An evening with the cast of ‘Still Game’
Whether you're a superfan or just looking for a great night out, 'Auld Pals - An Evening With The Cast Of Still Game' at The Queen's Hall is not to be missed!
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Alan Resnick: One Funny Hour
Adult Swim & LA's favourite funny man, Alan Resnick, comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his critically acclaimed one hour of hilarious comedy that is sure to entertain audiences young and old!
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Blame It On The Bucky - World Premier Tour
From the production company that brought you, Singin I'm no a Billy He's a Tim! Working Class productions are back with brand new, hilarious play, 'Blame it on the Bucky'!
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Myra Dubois: Be Well
Having left audiences across the globe in physical pain from laughter with her take-no-prisoners brand of rapid-fire comedy, Myra DuBois returns to The Stand Edinburgh with Be Well!
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Kane Brown: Don’t Listen To Me
Due to phenomenal demand, rising star comedian Kane Brown has extended his sold out 'Don't Listen To Me' tour with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!
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Maisie Adam - Appraisal
Maisie Adam is heading back out on tour with her brand new solo show 'Appraisal' and brings it to The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Sunday 22nd September!
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A Dame of Two Halves
This two-man, thirteen-character comedy adventure takes us on a kaleidoscopic journey through a world of wacky personas, musical masterpieces and some of Scotland’s most captivating places.
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Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic
Andy is back with his brand new tour, Bafflingly Optimistic, and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on Tuesday 24 September!
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Chris Thorburn & Richard Brown: Cineman/Horror Show (Live Recording)
Don't miss a cinematic double feature from two Fringe favourites, Chris Thorburn and Richard Brown, at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th September!
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Steve Hofstetter: Kill The Butterflies
Don't miss the hardest working man in show-business, with all due respect to the late James Brown, Steve Hofstetter live at the Stand Edinburgh on 25th September!
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Vittorio Angelone: Who Do You Think You Are? I Am!
Viral sensation and all round great guy Vittorio Angelone is one of comedy's fastest-rising stars, don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy!
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Gavin Webster: An Evening Of Swearing and Shouting
Expect to be entertained with swears and shouts when Gavin Webster brings his upcoming tour to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on Thursday 26th September!
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Lou Conran: Tangent
Award-winning comedian Lou Conran stops off at Monkey Barrel Comedy on her first mini tour around the UK.
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Serena Terry: All Tied Up
After the incredible success of her first stand up UK and Ireland tour, Serena Terry aka Mummy Banter is going back on the road with a brand new show!
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Hassan Phills: Live in Edinburgh
Hassan Phills is a standout comedian with a knack for dissecting everyday life through humour, don't miss him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 28th September!
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The Big Fab Comedy Show
Enjoy a rip-roaring night of live stand-up comedy starring the TV names you know and love alongside some of the hottest up-and-coming talent from across Scotland and the UK!
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Frenchy: Embrace The Chaos
The Australian rapscallion Frenchy is back with a brand-new stand-up show in which he embraces all the chaos of life, on stage!
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Lloyd Griffiths: Baroque & Roll
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith brings his brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’ to The Stand Edinburgh on 29th September!
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Susan Morrison is historically funny
Susan Morrison, host of BBC Radio Scotland's 'Time Travels', will take you through some of Scotland's seediest, skankiest and scandalous history. And the funniest.
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The Scummy Mummies: Greatest Hits
Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 30th September!
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Ed Byrne: Tragedy Plus Time
Attributed to Mark Twain, humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time. Join Ed Byrne at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs.
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Jackie Fabulous: Full Circle
Jackie is set to take the UK by storm as she embarks on her first UK tour and you can catch her at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 3rd October!
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Amy Gledhill: Make Me Look Fit On The Poster
Amy Gledhill, Triple Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee, National Comedy Award nominee and 1/3 of cult double act The Delightful Sausage, returns with a show about self-confidence, romance and bin bags!
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Matt Bragg: Matt Bragg Has Nothing Wrong with Him - CANCELLED
Recently described by Chortle as a mix between Jack Dee and Frank Skinner wrapped in a Mod's fashion sense, Matt Bragg is taking his debut show on tour! Catch him at the Stand Edinburgh in 2024!
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Roast Battle (+ Live Stream)
Roast Battle Edinburgh puts comedians head-to-head in a battle of verbal onslaughts. Not for the faint-hearted, each battler has five roast jokes to defeat their opponent.
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The Portobello Comedy Night
Headlining The Portobello Comedy Night's October extravaganza is 'Some Laugh' podcast and Scot Squad star Stuart McPherson.
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COBO: Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special
COBO : Comedy Shutdown proudly presents our Black History Month Special, hitting venues across the UK this October including Monkey Barrel Comedy on the 6th!
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Dr. Louise Newson: Hormones & Menopause - The Great Debate
Dr Louise Newson, the leading medical expert on menopause and hormones, brings her inaugural UK theatre tour, accompanied by Dublin-based comedian Anne Gildea, to the Festival Theatre on 7th October.
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Hairspray the Musical
The smash hit musical comedy Hairspray returns to Edinburgh Playhouse in October 2024. Don't miss it!
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Sam Jay: A proper club tour
After the success of the last visit at The Stand Edinburgh, Sam Jay is back with a brand new show ‘A proper club tour’ on Tuesday 8 October!
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Count Binface: Bindependence Day
Count Binface brings his brand new live comedy show to Monkey Barrel Comedy, featuring his unique take on Britain, his special brand of sci-fi satire, and of course his unbeatable manifesto!
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Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Be part of the action as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve up mayhem on a plate alongside a 3-course meal and two hours of non-stop laughter at The Scotsman Hotel!
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Travis Jay: Travisty
Following his sell-out show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, his run at Soho Theatre and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut, Travis Jay brings his brand-new show to the Stand!
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British Comedian of the Year (Scotland Heat)
It's the FA Cup of comedy! Nine acts will be performing their best ten minute sets as they attempt to win over the audience who vote for their favourites to go through to the semi-finals.
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Emma Doran - Dilemma!
Emma Doran is one of the most exciting stand-ups to emerge from these shores in years, don't miss her live at The Stand Edinburgh with her new show, Dilemma!
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Harriet Kemsley: Everything Always Works Out For Me
The multi award-winning Harriet Kemsley is back with a new show about break-ups, sloths and trying to think positively while everything descends into absolute chaos!
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Mark Thomas: Gaffa Tapes
Following a recent step towards theatre in his last few shows, Mark Thomas is back to his finest stand-up form and anti-Tory sentiment in Gaffa Tapes as takes his tour to Edinburgh!
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Schalk Bezuidenhout: Keeping Up
South African comedian and actor Schalk Bezuidenhout returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his now show 'Keeping Up' on 13th October!
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A Carefree Evening Out with Neil Hamburger
Neil Hamburger, the comic creation of U.S. actor/writer Gregg Turkington, returns for a UK tour with a date at Monkey Barrel comedy on Monday 14th October!
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Victor Sarro em: Na Gringa
A night of stand-up comedy (in Portuguese), with one of the best Brazilian comedians who will take to the stage to star in the show 'Na Gringa!' at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th October!
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Sean Collins: Still Smokin Funny
Sean Collins, a stalwart of the standup scene with three decades of uproarious experience, bring his new show 'Still Smokin' Funny' to The Stand Edinburgh!
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Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster!
Solo again, Clinton Baptiste, Britain's most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay's Phoenix Nights, comes to Edinburgh with his brand new hilarious one-man stand-up show!
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Laura Lexx: Slinky
Join multi award winning stand up star and viral sensation Laura Lexx (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, Hypothetical, The Now Show) with her highly anticipated UK tour: Slinky.
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Chris Kent - Back At It
Cork man Chris Kent returns with his brand new show 'Back At It' to The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 19th October!
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Amy Matthews: Commute with the Foxes
Following Matthews's 5-star sold-out 2023 run, the critically decorated comic returns with a show exploring the transformative nature of context.
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Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog
Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it's coming to a bun (venue) near you! Catch him at the Festival Theatre Edinburgh on Sunday 20th October!
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Spencer Jones
The star of BBC’s The Mind of Herbert Clunkerdunk and of BBC's Mister Winner comes to you on tour with his irresistibly madcap show.
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Urzila Carlson: Just Jokes
South African-New Zealander Comedian, Urzila Carlson returns to tour the UK with her new show 'Just Jokes' and brings it to The Stand Edinburgh on 21st October!
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Gary Meikle: No Refunds
Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Howden Park Centre on Thursday 24th October 2024!
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Pierre Novellie: Why Are You Laughing?
Pierre Novellie is known for his award-winning comedy/observations. Come and see him live at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 24th October!
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Garrett Millerick: Needs More Space
Garrett Millerick Needs More Space, sees comedy's 'angriest optimist' return for a hilarious, honest, and mostly historically accurate, exploration of space travel!
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John Hastings
John Hastings, God’s fav comedian, returns to his ancestral home The Monkey Barrel in October to do what he does best, a bunch of jokes in order. One at a time.
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Kai Humphries: Gallivanting
Co-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the Howden Park Centre on 26th October!
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Co-star of the brilliantly funny podcast Sloss and Humphries on the Road, Kai Humphries brings his new show 'Gallivanting' to the The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh on 27th October!
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Milo Edwards: Sentimental
Award-winning comedian Milo Edwards comes to Monkey Barrel Comedy with his hit new show 'Sentimental' on Sunday 27th October!
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Larry Dean: Dodger
Join Larry Dean as he brings his hilarious new show Dodger, about identity, heroes and the benefits of being a dafty, to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 30th October!
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The Bright Club
The freshest thing in stand-up – straight from the (research) field to funny with a new crop of comedic academics from Scotland's universities every month.
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Halloween Special!
This Halloween come savour some ghoulish gags at The Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh!
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Red Richardson: Bugatti Live
Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new stand up comedians in the UK. Join him on his first ever UK tour for a hilarious hour of stand up comedy at Monkey Barrel!
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An Evening with Mark Cox & Jane McCarry (Still Game’s Tam & Isa)
A special up close and personal show featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in Still Game.
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Lou Sanders: Work in Progress
Join Lou Sanders for this Work in Progress show at Monkey Barrel Comedy on Friday 1st November!
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Finlay Christie - OK Zoomer
Fast-rising star and award-winning stand-up Finlay Christie brings his show OK Zoomer to The Stand Edinburgh on Saturday 2nd November!
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Kevin Bloody Wilson
Kevin Bloody Wilson, the Aussie funnyman who stands out as a beacon for PC pushback, has announced a series of 2024 UK tour dates including a night at the EICC in November!
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The Horne Section’s Hit Show
The six-headed comedy band includes five outstanding musicians and one non-musical stand-up. Expect comedy, songs, enthusiastic dancing, and a lot of mucking about!
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Only Fools & Horses The Musical
Stick a pony in your pocket – The Trotters are back and coming to Edinburgh Playhouse in November 2024!
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Milton Jones: Ha!Milton
This is not a musical. Milton Jones is back on tour with brand-new show Ha!milton. Don't miss it at the Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Thursday 7th November!
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Tez Ilyas: After Eight
One of the most celebrated stars in British comedy, Tez Ilyas is back with his hilarious new show 'After Eight' and brings it to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 7th November!
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Scottish Comedy Award winner and viral sensation Gary Meikle will bring his No Refunds tour to the Assembly Roxy on 9th November 2024!
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Mo Gilligan: In The Moment World Tour
Triple BAFTA winning stand-up sensation, Mo Gilligan, returns with his highly anticipated World Tour… In the Moment. Catch him at the EICC on Saturday 9th November 2024!
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Colin Hoult: Colin
The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin!
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Slavoj Zizek at 75- A Celebration
Join the rockstar philosopher and revolutionary Slavoj Žižek for a celebration of his life and thought. Expect dialectics, psychoanalysis, and jokes!
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Against all odds and filled with heaps of chemo Janey Godley returns this Autumn with her show 'Why Is She Still Here?', don't miss it at the EICC on Saturday 16th November!
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Paddy McGuinness: Nearly There… CANCELLED
One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a major UK tour with a date at the Usher Hall on Sunday 17th November!
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Randall Munroe: What If? A Decade of Imagining the Improbable
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary edition of his publication, What If? Randall Munroe will be live on stage giving serious scientific answers to absurd hypothetical questions.
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Ali Woods: At The Moment
Award-winning stand-up comedian and multi-viral online sketch sensation Ali Woods brings his debut stand-up tour to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 21st November!
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Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Portobello Town Hall as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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Felicity Ward
Felicity Ward, star of ‘The Office’ (Australia), returns for her first national tour in six years and brings it to the Traverse Theatre on 23rd November!
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Freddy Quinne: In Sickness
Comedic powerhouse Freddy Quinne is set to embark on his debut nationwide tour and you can catch him as Monkey Barrel Comedy on Saturday 23rd November!
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Alfie Brown: Red Flags Galore!
In his new show, award winning comedian Alfie Brown is showing signs that he probably can't have a healthy relationship and proceeding down the road with him would be emotionally dangerous.
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Jason Manford - A Manford All Seasons
Jason Manford is back with a new live show for 2024/5 - A Manford All Seasons and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse on Sunday 24th November 2024!
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Tarot: Shuffle
Come watch a new tour of big, daft and, above all, live comedy being conjured up in front of your very eyes.
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Peacock
Star of 8 out of 10 Cats Does Countdown, Have I Got News For You and QI Kiri Pritchard-McLean is back with a brand new show!
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The Saturday Show The Early Show!
Join us at the Stand Comedy Club Edinburgh for a mixed-bill act show!
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The Stand Christmas Special
Forget wearing paper hats and eating over-priced turkey – instead come and get some Christmas cheer from the very best comics from the UK and beyond at The Stand Edinburgh!
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Live At Christmas With Sara Pascoe
The country’s best comedians are going on tour for a spectacular all-star festive show, headlined by the multi-award winning Sara Pascoe, and bring it to The Queen's Hall on 15th December!
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Talk about doing what it says on the tin! The Stand's flagship contemporary Scottish comedy show returns for Hogmanay!
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Marcel Lucont’s Whine List
The multi-award-deserving deadpan Frenchman returns with his acclaimed interactive show, in which he serves up a unique Whine List from the audience’s past woes and misdemeanours.
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Tony Carroll - Think I’m Ars*d 2025 Tour
Get ready for an evening of chaos, laughter, and a party atmosphere when Tony Carroll brings his Think I'm Ars*d Tour to The Stand Edinburgh!
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Ken Cheng: The Big Brain Show for People with 3,000 IQ
Award-winning comedian and professional poker player Ken Cheng is back on tour and brings his new show to Monkey Barrel Comedy on 29th January!
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Singin’ I’m No A Billy He’s A Tim
Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to Reconnect Regal Theatre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Connor Burns - 1994
From one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK's live stand-up scene, 1994 is Edinburgh native Connor Burns third solo hour, don't miss him live at the Lyceum Edinburgh!
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Sophie Duker: But Daddy I Love Her
Taskmaster champ Sophie Duker is back on tour and dealing with her (sugar) daddy issues in a hilarious new stand-up show, don't miss her live at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 2nd February!
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Joseph Parsons: Redesigned
An operation has transformed his life, and now Joseph Parsons is ready for a fresh start... he brings his new show Redesigned to the Stand Edinburgh on Wednesday 5th February!
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Colin Geddis: G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR)
Colin Geddis will bring his brand new stand up show G.O.A.T. (GEDDIS ON ANOTHER TOUR) to Monkey Barrel Comedy on Thursday 6th February!
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Zoe Lyons: Werewolf
If happiness is ending up the best version of yourself, Zoe is finally getting there. Join her at Monkey Barrel Comedy as she tells you about it in her brand new show!
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Paul Smith: Pablo
Attention all comedy fans! Paul Smith returns to Edinburgh Playhouse with 'Pablo' his funniest show yet!
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Nina Conti: Whose Face Is It Anyway?
The virtuoso ventriloquist, BAFTA nominee and British Comedy Award winner is back on tour with a date at The Queen's Hall Edinburgh on Saturday 15th February!
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Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit
Multi-award-winning comedian Rhod Gilbert is bouncing back with a brand new live show, Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit, don't miss him live at Edinburgh Playhouse on 15th February!
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Gary Faulds Live 4.0
Come and join Gary Faulds for a night of unforgettable laughter at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16 February!
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Gary Faulds Live 4.0
4.0 is Gary Faulds fourth tour, come and join him for a night of interactive stand-up madness at Reconnect Regal Theatre on Saturday 22nd February!
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Jenny Eclair: Jokes Jokes Jokes Live!
In celebration of the release of her hilarious memoir of the same name, comedian, novelist, and professional show-off Jenny Eclair comes to The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh on 22nd February!
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Andy Zaltzman: The Zaltgeist
In the biggest stand-up tour of his career, Andy Zaltzman will attempt to concoct vaguely plausible answers to perennial questions such as What?, Who?, Where?, and above all Why?
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Justin Moorhouse: Greatest Performance Of My Life
Join Justin Moorhouse for the 'Greatest Performance Of My Life'... a poignant exploration of comedy intertwined with the essence of life's ups and downs.
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Rachel Fairburn: Side Eye
Rachel Fairburn is set to perform for the first-time ever a unique blend of brand-new stand-up and the best bits of her debut character comedy hour when she brings Side Eye to Monkey Barrell Comedy!
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Chloe Petts: How You See Me, How You Don’t
After two consecutive critically acclaimed shows, rising star Chloe Petts is back on the road with a brand-new hour... and this time she's getting personal!
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Ahir Shah: Ends
Ahir Shah presents his award-winning stand-up show “Ends” at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 6th March!
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Rob Auton ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’
Award winning writer, comedian and actor Rob Auton brings his latest show ‘The Eyes Open and Shut Show’ to The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 6th March!
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David O’Doherty: Tiny Piano Man
The dishevelled prince of €10 eBay keyboards tries to make you feel alive with a new pageant of laughter, song and occasionally getting up from a chair.
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Lou Sanders - No Kissing In The Bingo Hall
It's time for a little get together; so pull up a chair and get all cosy as Lou Sanders brings her new show, No Kissing In the Bingo Hall, to the Queen's Hall on Saturday 8th March!
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James Martin Live
Celebrity chef James Martin is heading back on the road with his all new LIVE tour for 2025 and stops off at the Usher Hall on Sunday 9th March!
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Stuart McPherson - Horse
Don't miss an hour of laughs and self-analysis from one of Scottish comedy's rising stars, when Stuart McPherson brings his show Horse to Monkey Barrell!
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Simon Evans: Have we Met?
Simon Evans skilfully weaves comedy, pathos and narrowly averted cancellation into an unforgettable two hours of unique entertainment.
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Greg Davies: Full Fat Legend
Greg Davies is heading back out on tour for the first time in 7 years with his brand-new 2025 stand-up show Full Fat Legend and brings it to Edinburgh Playhouse in March 2025!
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Ania Magliano: Forgive Me, Father
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Show 2023 nominee Ania Magliano is back on tour! Don't miss 'Forgive Me, Father' at The Stand Edinburgh on Thursday 13th March!
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Micky Overman: Hold On
Join Micky Overman at Monkey Barrel Comedy on 14th March as she desperately fights against her old coping mechanisms, whilst contemplating love, the art of gift giving and Ozzy Osbourne!
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Russell Hicks: Happy to be Here
American Stand Up comedian Russell Hicks heads out on his first tour with a date at The Stand Edinburgh on Sunday 16th March!
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Joe Kent-Walters is Frankie Monroe: Live!!!
Join Frankie Monroe, owner and MC of The Misty Moon, for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter.
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Katherine Ryan - Battleaxe
Award-winning comedian, writer, presenter, and actress Katherine Ryan will bring her new show Battleaxe to the Edinburgh International Conference Centre on Friday 21st March!
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Eshaan Akbar: Live 2025
Eshaan Akbar is back doing jokes on tour! His previous tour, the Pretender, was described by The Times as 'pretty sick' (not an actual quote) so this one is likely to be mad good!
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Russell Kane: HyperActive
Russell Kane is back on tour, and his brand new show, HyperActive, heads to Edinburgh Playhouse on 28th March 2025!
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Still Game star Jane McCarry is back with a brand new tour in 2025 and brings it to Portobello Town Hall on Friday April 4th!
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John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof
Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and 'the 42nd best reason to love Britain' John Shuttleworth is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ!
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Des Dillon's smash hit comedy, Singing I'm No A Billy He's A Tim, comes to the Howden Park Centre as part of it's 20th Anniversary tour!
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Phil Chapman: Figures
Following on from his debut tour and two sell out shows, Phil brings his new show Figures to the Stand Edinburgh!
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John Robertson’s The Dark Room
Comedian John Robertson's The Dark Room is a gut-busting rock n' roll experience for everyone who buys a ticket! Don't miss it at the Stand Edinburgh!
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Teardrops on My Dildo - Vanessa Larry Mitchell
Fabulous, filthy and downright hilarious! Brace yourselves for a wild ride of side-splitting hilarity with the modern-day Queen of Sass, Vanessa Larry Mitchell.
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MC Hammersmith - The MC Stands For Middle Class
MC Hammersmith returns to Monkey Barrel Comedy for another evening of improvised comedy raps based entirely on your suggestions!
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Ellie Taylor: Palavering
Comedian, presenter and actor Ellie Taylor announces a brand new stand-up tour hitting the UK in Spring 2025 with a date at the EICC on Saturday 3rd May!
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Jack Dee: Small World
In what is set to be one of the comedy highlights of next year, Jack Dee has announced he'll be bringing his brand new live tour to the Royal Lyceum Theatre in May!
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Karl Porter
Viral sensation Karl Porter comes to Scotland in September, don't miss him live at The Stand Edinburgh on 21st May!
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Rob Beckett: Giraffe
From Bromley to Brisbane, Rob Beckett’s new show Giraffe is going worldwide. Catch it at Edinburgh Playhouse on Thursday 26th June 2025!
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Kae Kurd: Whats O’Kurd
Stand up sensation and social media star Kae Kurd returns with his highly anticipated brand new tour: What’s O’Kurd. Catch him at Monkey Barrel Comedy in October 2025!
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Tom Houghton: Deep
After a phenomenal, sold-out international tour, the man who asked us, Do you ski? is turning everything upside down and asking, Do you scuba? as Tom Houghton brings his new tour to Edinburgh!
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Dara Ó Briain: Re:Creation
Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand new live show! He'll bring Re:Creation to the Edinburgh Playhouse on Saturday 28th March 2026!
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Comedy Events in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Reginald D Hunter and Friends
A top night of stand up lands at Eastwood Park Theatre this September, with a stellar line up you won’t want to miss including headline act, Reginald D Hunter!
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Jay Lafferty: Bahookie
Jay Lafferty brings her smash hit, five star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out show Bahookie to Eastwood Park Theatre on Saturday 14th September!
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An Evening With Still Game’s Mark Cox and Jane McCarry
Eastwood Park Theatre will host a special event featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in the hit comedy series Still Game!
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Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
An Evening of Magic
Get ready for an electrifying night of magic, laughter, and mind-blowing illusions at “An Evening of Magic” at the Lochgelly Centre on 26th October!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at Markinch Town Hall as she share stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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Janey Godley - Why Is She Still Here?
Against all odds and filled with heaps of chemo Janey Godley returns this Autumn with her show 'Why Is She Still Here?', don't miss it at the Alhambra Theatre Dunfermline on 31st October!
READ MOREComedy Events in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Uh Huh: the Janice & Frank Story - Part 1 Christmas
Brido Hingwy presents Uh Huh: The Janice & Frank Story – Part 1 Christmas for three nights only this festive season at Oran Mor Glasgow!
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Step Right Up
Step Right Up continues the rich tradition of variety shows at the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall with a deliciously diverse regular show!
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Gone But Not Forgotten
Starring an all star Scottish cast, don't miss the laugh out loud comedy, Gone But Not Forgotten at The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow!
READ MOREComedy Events in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Jane McCarry: Live
Don't miss a marvelous evening with the brilliantly funny Jane McCarry, best known for her iconic role as Isa in the hit BBC series Still Game, at South Dalziel Historic Building on 12th April!
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Lizzie On The Fence
Human Story Theatre brings Lizzie On The Fence, a new black comedy about lockdown love, to Cumbernauld Theatre on Wednesday 9th October!
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An Evening With Still Game’s Mark Cox & Jane McCarry
East Kilbride Village Theatre will host a special event featuring Mark Cox and Jane McCarry, best known for their iconic roles as Tam and Isa in the hit comedy series Still Game!
READ MOREComedy Events in Renfrewshire and Inverclyde
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Renfrewshire:
Pai-Slay Is Drag
Paisley's premium drag show! Featuring outstanding Scottish drag performers, Pai-SLAY is an exciting, fun and inclusive night!
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A Scottish Comedy Collective
Witness four of the most entertaining comedians on the Scottish comedy circuit perform together in one incredible show at Beacon Arts Centre on Saturday 14th September!
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The BBC New Comedy Awards
The BBC's biggest comedy talent search is filming at Paisley Town Hall on Thursday 3rd October and you could be in the audience!
READ MOREComedy Events in Stirling
Here's a selection of Comedy Events you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Jimeoin: Who’s Your Man?
Enjoy world-class stand-up from live comedy's internationally acclaimed Irish master - Jimeoin - at Stirling's Albert Halls on Thursday 13th March!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Spend an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at the Victoria Hall Dunblane as she shares stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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Jay Lafferty - Bahookie
Jay Lafferty brings her smash hit, five star, Edinburgh Fringe sell out show Bahookie to Macrobert Arts Centre on 17th October!
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An Audience with Karen Dunbar
Enjoy an unforgettable evening in Karen Dunbar's company at the Park Hotel Kilmarnock as she shares stories, jokes and insights from her incredible career!
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Jane McCarry: Live
Don't miss a marvelous evening with the brilliantly funny Jane McCarry, best known for her iconic role as Isa in the hit BBC series Still Game, at The Park Hotel on Saturday 12th April!
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Jane McCarry: Live
Don't miss a marvelous evening with the brilliantly funny Jane McCarry, best known for her iconic role as Isa in the hit BBC series Still Game, at Ayr Town Hall on Thursday 24th April!
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