GICF will celebrate Glasgow as ‘the funniest city in the world’ for its 23rd edition of the event across 19 days this spring, spanning the comedy sector from traditional stand-up, improv, sketch, theatre, musical comedy, magic, kids shows, live podcasts and cabaret.
Comedians from around the world will perform including top talent from America, Australia, Canada, Spain, Ireland and of course, a host of homegrown Scottish comics.
Venues set to host GICF shows include The OVO Hydro, SEC Armadillo, King’s Theatre, The Stand, Blackfriars Basement, Oran Mor, Gael & Grain, The Old Hairdressers’s and Drygate. Plus, the newly redeveloped Citizens Theatre joins GICF’s venue line-up, hosting shows from Ruby Wax, Mark Simmons, Kim Blythe, Mhairi Black and Karen Dunbar.
Alan Davies said: “I’m already thinking ahead to Glasgow. I love the Film Theatre, a Play, a Pie and a Pint and the Clockwork Orange so I’m very much looking forward to my first gig there in over a decade.”
Craig Hill said: “This festival just keeps getting better and better! They’re literally putting the ‘go’ into Glasgow! The line up’s amazing this year and I just can’t wait to be part of it all over again. Go Glasgow International Comedy Festival!” D
aniel Sloss said: “I’m excited to be coming back to the Armadillo at the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, the funniest festival in the funniest city in the world.”
Karen Dunbar said: “I’m really chuffed to be returning to the Citz for the GICF gig on March 25th. It’s a long time since I’ve done a theatre show in Glasgow and the combination of the new Citz and the festival was too hard to resist!”
Rosie O’Donnell said: “Scotland welcomed me so warmly at the Fringe last August and those audiences really stayed with me. They made it a joy to be on that stage so I’m thrilled to be returning for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, and with family connections close-by, it's a city close to my heart.”
13. Des Clarke
In his brand-new stand-up special, Des Clarke explores the comedy of hitting reset. Finding the funny in everything from personal meltdowns to unexpected comebacks. After more than ten years away from the touring circuit, Des returns to the stage with a show that’s as sharp, heartfelt and laugh-out-loud as ever. Citizens Theatre, 26th March, 7.30pm. | Supplied
14. Mark Black, Mark Cox and The Ewart Brothers
Following two sold out shows at the Stand Comedy Club in September, The Glesga Receder is coming back for the Glasgow International Comedy Festival. The Folically Challenged Three + Mark Cox are bringing an hour of madness to the Garage this March so prepare to buckle in, and enjoy the ride. The Garage, 11th March, 7.30pm. | Supplied