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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! Re-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.

Cast/Performers

Jim Park, Graeme Thomas, Chris Conroy, Gareth Waugh