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Comedy has exploded in Scotland, with an eclectic and diverse circuit filled with amazing raw talent. At this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe, The Scottish Comedy Festival will provide a dedicated showcase for the finest comedic talent working in the north of the UK, from the very brightest established acts to the most promising up-and-comers. The Scottish Comedy Festival promises to be heady mix of stand-up comedy, sketch and character shows, quiz shows, live podcasts and more!Last Tango in Harris/Thatcher's Death Party - T1801793461Re-defining the meaning of mental! Hilarious and zany comedic adventures from Jim and Graham! Jim Park's first foray into the world of show-business was as drummer for legendary Scottish punk icons, "The Exploited". He left to complete an Economics degree shortly before the band's one-and-only performance on Top of the Pops. Jim is still trying to come to terms with his disastrous decision? He played with a string of highly pretentious, obscure "New Romantic" bands in the 80s before inexplicably deciding to get a proper job as a Computer Programmer. Jim is still trying to come to terms with his disastrous decision? Jim is now doing stand-up comedy... Graeme Thomas has been writing and performing stand up for 6 years, and has performed in venues across Scotland and the North of England. He spent a year performing comedy in Canada, prior to which he was the resident compere at The Stand Comedy Club in Edinburgh for 2 years. Graeme was a regular contributor on Fred McCauley's radio show on BBC SCOTLAND and has appeared on Scottish Television's LOUD TV, and has had a walk on part in a CBS drama special TRUDEU. Thatcher's Death Party (Chris Conroy and Gareth Waugh) Zany fun and games from Chris and Gareth, two of Scotland's most highly charged comic minds! Chris Conroy is from Glasgow and since his first stand-up performance in January 2010 he has been to the UK's major cities and carved a reputation as a comic that just wants to make audiences laugh and help them to leave with a grin on their face. Chris won the prestigious 'King Gong' competition at the Comedy Store in December 2010, supported Tom Stade on last year's national tour and regularly performs at Highlight, Jongleurs and other major comedy clubs around the country.Performer Jim Park. Performer Graeme Thomas. Performer Chris Conroy. Performer Gareth Waugh. | |
| 29 Jul 12 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L01268428028 |
Lemon Jousting and Other Shenanigans/Politics Now, Politics Wow! with Sir Reginald Tweedy Duffer - T01473660040Niall McCamley: Lemon Jousting and Other Shenanigans Want lemon jousting, human gazebos and mermaids trapped in sleeping bags? Then get in my world! Hey Niall, how are you? I'm 'brilliant and bizarre' according to InterculturalArts, thank you very much, and 'a natural clown' says Mr Skinny. Wow Niall, you sound great, I should probably go see your show. Yes, you should because I'm 'witty and original' (BroadwayBaby.com) and 'unadulterated genius' (ThreeWeeks). So will you come? Maybe? Well if you do we could do some open-water swimming or maybe even create a human helicopter! 'McCamley is a true original' RoomWithAComedian.com). Politics Now, Politics Wow! with Sir Reginald Tweedy Duffer Sir Reginald Tweedy-Duffer Bt MP, Secretary of State for Youth Affairs and Britain's coolest Member of Parliament, presents the government's Engagement and Action Target Plan for the Youth of Britain 2012. Get jiggy wid the concept of full employment and a stronger national identity. Get down with the Government's B.I.G society. Because politics is really cool, man, innit!Performer Niall McCamley. | |
| 28 Jul 12 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L0123456845 |
Alsatian and Chips/Oliver Pissed - T01923592643Ben Verth: Alsatian and Chips. Ben is resident host of Edinburgh's Beehive Comedy Club, writer/performer of The Stand Comedy Club's monthly sketch show 'The Broken Windows Policy' and writer/performer of the 'It's Nice We Could Do This' podcast. A mix of intelligence and sharp observation, anecdotes, tall tales and endearing silliness. Musical comedy from Scottish comedy circuit stalwart, Fife Comedian of the Year 2011 and editor of 'The Daily Reckless - the paper that sings the news'. Tommy Mackay presents a uniquely Scottish update of the Dickens classic, reinterpreted and spat out through the medium of song. Scottish song. With jokes. And Anthea Turner. The Sensational Alex Salmond Gastric Band have created a huge volume of work over the years, generating over one million hits on YouTube.Performer Ben Verth. Performer Alex Salmond Gastric Band. | |
| 27 Jul 12 | The Maltings, Berwick-on-Tweed :: V986 listing details L01711978185 |
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