THE Gilded Balloon returns to the Drygate Brewery, Glasgow, in February with a packed programme of comedy nights until July 2016; with the perfect blend of up and coming comedians and the finest established comics on the circuit.
Headliners for the Friday night gigs include Rob Deering, Janey Godley, Al Porter and The Boy With Tape on His Face.
Kicking off the spring season on 5 February 2016 will be headliner, Gary Little, who is blessed with that special brand of Weegie banter: a gossipy, sharp-tongue with countless hilarious tales to tell.
He will be joined on stage by the delightfully deadpan, Stephen Carlin, and the one-woman voice machine, Amy Howerska. Keeping both the comedians and the audience under control will be compere for the evening, Ray Bradshaw, one of the most dependable acts on the comedy scene.
Gary Little is one of the most consistently funny acts in Scottish Comedy.
He is forcefully opinionated but, with unflinching honesty and openness, he is not afraid to be up front with his failings. His imposing physical presence – a 6’ 2” skinhead – and his masculine, sweary persona is undercut by his obvious warmth, personable style and slight vulnerability.
As a skilled storyteller, he has that rare ability to weave mundane, every-day experiences, like dog walking and tenement living, into non-stop hilarity, which will have his Drygate audience crying with laughter. When Little speaks from the heart about such things as his man-of-few-words father, religious figures and sudden deaths, this is when he really shines.
Stephen Carlin, the Airdrie-born performer, rated by Stewart Lee in his all-time Top Ten stand-up list, has been described as one of the most inventive comedians on the circuit.
His exceptional use of language and off the wall references, brilliantly opinionated broadsides and trademark Scottish brogue make for hugely memorable routines. From his sartorial elegance to his in-depth and hilarious knowledge of International snooker, Carlin’s performances take the audiences into the mind of a passionate obsessive.
Carlin has written for many radio shows including The News Quiz, The Now Show, Look Away Now, Recorded for Training Purposes, and Laura Solon Talking and Not Talking. He has previously supported Stewart Lee, Stephen Merchant and Felix Dexter on tour.
Born to a trained killer father and a skydiving mother, rising comedy star, Amy Howerska, is a refreshingly unsentimental and gifted storyteller. Presenting with vim, vigour and volume she’s a one-woman voice machine, populating the stage with barmy Welsh cousins, Bradford grannies and East End gangster-loving aunties.
A stand-up since 2009, Amy Howerska has appeared on various ‘talking heads’ TV shows and was co-host of Edinburgh late night show Spank! in 2014, alongside James Loveridge.
Compere for the first Gilded Balloon Comedy night at Drygate in 2016 will be the thoroughly engaging Glasgow based comedian Ray Bradshaw.
His utter joviality and friendliness, coupled with witty and unexpected asides and great audience interaction, make him a real ‘people pleaser’; and raucously funny with it.
The double Scottish Comedian of The Year finalist has gained a reputation as one of the funniest and most exciting acts on the Scottish comedy scene.
Gilded Balloon Comedy at Drygate brings together the very best craft beer, fearless food for the soul and strong intelligent comedy with a quality blend of up and coming comedians and the finest established comics in an intimate comedy club. Pre and post show dinner offers (15% off food with valid ticket) must be booked in advance.
For more information, go to Gilded Balloon website: http://www.gildedballoon.co.uk/drygate/
Twitter – @Gildedballoon
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/Gildedballoon
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Listings information:
Gilded Balloon Comedy at Drygate
Venue: Drygate Brewing Co, 85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT
Date: Friday 5 February
Time: 20:30 – 22:30 (doors open 20:00)
Line up: Compere: Ray Bradshaw, Stephen Carlin, Amy Howerska; headliner: Gary Little
Tickets: £12.50 / £11.50 conc / £10 groups of 6+
* Pre show dinner offer – 15% off with valid ticket – must be booked in advance *
Box Office: +44 (0)141 212 8815 / http://www.gildedballoon.co.uk/drygate/ or http://drygate.com/events/gilded-balloon/
In person: Drygate Brewing Co, 85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT
Gilded Balloon Comedy at Drygate – March 2016
Friday 4 March
Compere: Scott Agnew, Micky Bartlett, Susie McCabe; headliner: Rob Deering
Friday 11 March
Compere: Scott Gibson, Abigoliah Schamaun, Jim Smith; headliner: Mark Nelson
Friday 18 March
Compere: Katie Mulgrew, Funmbi Omatayo, Chris MacArthur-Boyd; headliner: Janey Godley
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