Friday 12 March - 9PM


Compere Bruce Devlin  '…definitely at the razor-sharp cutting edge of comedy' The List

Presents:
Benjamin Crellin (opener)  showcased at the ‘Just for Laughs festival with  Flight of the Concords and is highly regarded on the international circuit as one of New Zealand's best stand-up comedians.

Jena Friedman (short): Jena has opened for Robin Williams and been a finalist in the Time Out Chicago Funniest Performer Competition. Expect dark and original comedy from this rising star of the New York comedy scene.

Marc Maron (main support): As seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, Late night with Conan O'Brian, HBO and had two Comedy Central Presents specials, this host of the US version of Never Mind the Buzzcocks is a comedy master. 'This is excellent, very funny and smart stand-up.' The Serious Comedy Site.

Todd Barry (headline): As seen on The Late Show with David Letterman, Flight of the Conchords, The Wrestler and Road Trip.  ‘He’s appealingly self-deprecating… the quality of the writing ultimately wins through with some deliciously wry gags.’ Chortle

Saturday 13 March - 9PM (sold out)

The German Comedy Ambassador
Henning Wehn – Live in Glasgow

Henning Wehn is The German Comedy Ambassador to The United Kingdom. This is not the easiest of jobs because the Germans allegedly do not have a sense of humour. Henning does not find that funny. Henning will use the Glasgow Comedy Festival to counter this ludicrous claim with an evening full of Teutonic jolliness, including German folk songs and standing up for law and order.

‘The Werner Herzog of laughter’ Stewart Lee
‘Excellent’ Times
‘Ja. Ja. Das ist gut’ Max Mosley

EXTRA SHOW ADDED DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND!

SATURDAY 13TH MARCH 2010 - 10.30pm

Sunday 14 March - 9PM


Compere Susan Morrison  
" ‘the Glaswegian wit for whom the word feisty was invented’  Scotland on Sunday  ‘Bolshy and brassy – she’s the queen of cool’ The List

Presents:
Gary Little (opener): ‘ Punchy, perceptive and puerile’. The List 'Born raconteur' The Scotsman. 'Consistently imaginative material' The Herald

Davey See (short): A fast rising young Scottish star

Silky (main support):  Not only has Liverpudlian Silky been the audience warm up man for Strictly Comedy Dancing but he’s also been described as ‘upsettingly funny, biting without alienating the audience... left me with aching stomach muscles, teary eyes’ BBC Online  'Terrific. Refreshing, off-the cuff… excellent' The Herald   ‘Consistently entertaining: biting banter and quirky observations’ Metro

Paul Sinha (headline): Doctor, quizzer, Radio 4 regular, the most eligible of confirmed bachelors, and purveyor of 'extreme anti-white vitriol' according to the BNP. 'Exceptionally skilled stand-up' Scotsman 'Brilliant' Observer,  **** Herald,  **** Guardian

Thursday 18 March - 9PM


Compere Jojo Sutherland  ‘A performer the audience could have watched all night'  The Herald

Presents:
Danny Lobell (main support): Brooklyn based Danny returns to the city of his roots. ‘Danny Lobell shines, deliciously sniping impressions, very funny’ Scotsman

Miles Jupp (headline): From The Thick of It to Gary Tank Commander via Radio 4 and Balamory, Miles’ Miles’ comedy has something for everyone.  'A genteel treat' Guardian

Friday 19 March - 9PM

Compere Bruce Devlin '…definitely at the razor-sharp cutting edge of comedy' The List

Ahmed Bharoocha (short spot): The award-winning Ahmed’s comedy stems from his upbringing in an Irish Catholic, Pakistani Muslim household!

Jarlath Regan (main support) The amiable Irishman comes to Glasgow to share his...’Side-splitting stuff…causes near hysteria in the room’ Metro ****  ‘the sort of comic you want to take home to meet your mum…an unshakeable ability to turn an ordinary anecdote into a winning story’ Chortle

Craig Campbell (headline) This crazy Canadian has become a favourite at comedy festivals as ‘a naturally crowd-pleasing act,’ Chortle

Thursday 25 March - 9PM

Compere – Raymond Mearns ‘The next Big Yin’ Evening Times

Teddy (opener): Twitterites may know him as @ComedyTeddy, but Teddy's funny in the flesh too.. 'class act' Chortle, 'has flourished' Scotsman, ****

Mikey Adams (short spot): 'Very very funny.' The List. 'Some wicked stuff and a pleasing delivery style.' One4review

Hailey Boyle (main support) This Alaskan was recently names as one of New York’s Funniest by the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines comedy club on Broadway.

Carl Donnelly (headline): The star of Comedy Central’s Edinburgh And Beyond and BBC 3’s Grumpy Young Men. 'impossibly effortless' Fest

Friday 26 March - 9PM

US SHOWCASE PREVIEW SPECIAL
Compere Brian Scott McFadden: Brian Scott McFadden has become famous in the States for his high energy performances and his unique and incisive routines. He recently performed on the Late Show with David Letterman.

Rachel Feinstein: Fresh from recording her own Comedy Central Special, Rachel Feinstein brings her unique, character driven comedy to Glasgow.

Hailey Boyle: This Alaskan was recently names as one of New York’s Funniest by the New York Comedy Festival and Carolines comedy club on Broadway.

Hannibal Buress: Cool, confident and intelligent Hannibal is one of the brightest talents to emerge from Chicago. A natural storyteller, Hannibal captivates the room with his quirky observations and laidback style.

Sunday 28 March - 9PM

Compere Scott Agnew ‘one of the sharpest comperes around’ The List  ‘head, shoulders, knees and toes above the rest’  The Scotsman , 
‘a comedy performance peppered with killer gags delivered with deadly accuracy.’ Evening Times

Presents:
John Gavin (opener): The current Scottish Comedian of the Year.  'Class act'  Chortle ,  'Brilliant' Sunday Mail

Elaine Malcolmson (main support) ): A Funny Women finalist, Elaine has 'a stream of cute one-liners in a deadpan style' Edinburgh Evening News

Gary Little (headline) ‘ Punchy, perceptive and puerile’. The List 'Born raconteur' The Scotsman. 'Consistently imaginative material' The Herald