Mark Thomas is a prolific storyteller, a passionate advocate of so many issues and a very funny man. He takes audiences through the intricacies of political movements in a raucous cabaret of ideas and emotions. His new show was one of highlights of this summer's Edinburgh Festival, and now it's coming to the Tron Theatre. The Red Shed is the third part of our favourite … [Read more...] about Interview: Mark Thomas and The Big Red Shed
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Billy Connolly announces UK arena tour
One of Glasgow's favourite sons, Billy Connolly, has announced he’s heading back out on the road for a UK arena stand-up tour. Billy will be taking his High Horse show to London, Birmingham, Newcastle, Manchester, Cardiff and beyond but as yet no Glasgow dates have been announced. The Big Yin was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013, but earlier this year he … [Read more...] about Billy Connolly announces UK arena tour
Comedy this Friday: Shazia Mirza at Oran Mor
Following a sell-out run at London’s Tricycle Theatre last year, award-winning comedian Shazia Mirza has taken her critically acclaimed 2015 Edinburgh Fringe show on a nationwide tour. The Kardashians Made Me Do It is a searing and urgent exploration of life, love and Jihadi brides that will be at Oran Mor on Friday 27th May. The Kardashians Made Me Do It is inspired by … [Read more...] about Comedy this Friday: Shazia Mirza at Oran Mor
Fred MacAulay leads line-up for charity comedy gig
A galaxy of comedy stars are coming together for a show to help MND patient and campaigner Gordon Aikman raise money for research into the disease that's killing him. Scottish comedy legend Fred MacAulay will perform alongside a series of the Glasgow International Comedy Festival’s hottest tickets including a very special TV comedy star guest (to be revealed on the night). … [Read more...] about Fred MacAulay leads line-up for charity comedy gig
Mark Thomas to trespass at Tron Theatre show
Comedian Mark Thomas, a man referred to by the Metropolitan Police as a 'general rabble-rouser', will return to Glasgow in April with his latest tour. Trespass, Mark’s sell-out Edinburgh Fringe 2015 show, carries on from where his previous show 100 Acts of Minor Dissent left off. Combining his usual mix of theatre, stand up, activism, a dash of journalism and dollop of … [Read more...] about Mark Thomas to trespass at Tron Theatre show