Billy Connolly

HAMNET, ETERNITY, & More Set for 14th Annual Key West Film Festival
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 13, 2025

The 14th Annual Key West Film Festival features HAMNET, starring Paul Mescal, and ETERNITY, kicking off on November 12, 2025.

Billy Connolly and Deborah L. Scott to Receive Golden Key Awards
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 2, 2025

The Key West Film Festival has announced the recipients of its Golden Key Award for Artistic Excellence, honoring comedian and performer Billy Connolly. The festival also celebrates its tenth annual Golden Key Award for Excellence in Costume Design, honoring Academy Award-winning costume designer Deborah L. Scott.

GICF Announces First Acts for 2026 incl Daniel Sloss, Susie McCabe, Sue Perkins and more
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Sep 24, 2025

GICF will celebrate Glasgow as 'the funniest city in the world' from 11th - 29th March 2026 in venues across the city with registrations now open for acts and venues

Priyanka Shetty Wins Scotsman Fringe First Award for #CHARLOTTESVILLE at Edinburgh Festival Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 16, 2025

Priyanka Shetty has won the Scotsman Fringe First Award at the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe for her solo play #CHARLOTTESVILLE. Following a sold-out, extended run at the Fringe, the play will continue with U.S. and international tour stops.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: CHRISTOPHER MACARTHUR-BOYD: HOWLING AT THE MOON, Monkey Barrel
by Mark Carnochan - Aug 21, 2025

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd proves himself as one of the funniest men Scotland has ever produced. When you rock up to a venue during the Edinburgh Fringe only to be greeted by two separate lines - one for ticketed punters and another for hopefuls - in the hundreds (but which feels like thousands), something tells you that it’s a big deal.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: ROSCO MCCLELLAND: HOW COULD HELL BE ANY WORSE, Monkey Barrel
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Aug 16, 2025

The winner of the 2025 Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Rosco McClelland brings his brand new show for 2025. Twice nominated for Best Newcomer at the Scottish Comedy Awards, McClelland is rapidly becoming one of comedy's brightest stars. His previous show was hailed as one of the best-reviewed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, earning recognition as one of Rolling Stone's 12 must-see comedy shows.

EDINBURGH 2025: Review: SUSIE MCCABE: BEST BEHAVIOUR, Assembly
by Beth Courtney - Aug 7, 2025

Following her sell out show last year, Susie McCabe is back at the Fringe again with her latest show Best Behaviour. 

Gilded Balloon Reveals 40th Anniversary Lineup
by Stephi Wild - Jul 1, 2025

Gilded Balloon has unveiled a line-up of comedy stars to take part in a special ‘40 Years of Fringe’ in conversation series, to celebrate the venue’s 40th anniversary. 

Theatre 118 Aims to Create, Entertain and Inspire
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 17, 2025

An innovative new cultural collective is making a dramatic bid to create affordable theatre for all in the heart of Glasgow. From the outside, 118 Osborne Street looks like any other office, but inside there is a creative oasis which is flourishing within a world of grey concrete and gleaming metal.

EDINBURGH 2025: Pick Of The Programme- Comedy
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Jun 11, 2025

BWW Scotland editor lists her top picks from the comedy section of the 2025 Edfringe programme.

Review: ROSCO MCCLELLAND: Sudden Death, Oran Mor
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 2, 2025

Step into the wild world of McClelland’s Sudden Death, where old friendships collide with the unexpected in a comedic whirlwind set in the heart of Scotland.

Review: SUSIE MCCABE: BEST BEHAVIOUR, King's Theatre
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Mar 31, 2025

The Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back! On the back of her sold out shows Femme Fatality and Merchant of Menace, this year she is on her Best Behaviour.

Festival Theatre Backstage Tours On Sale Now
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 7, 2025

Festival Theatre is opening its doors this April to theatre aficionados, history lovers, and those eager to get a glimpse behind the curtain of Adelaide's arts and culture scene, with guided tours now on sale.

Glasgow International Comedy Festival Announces First 2025 Acts
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Nov 8, 2024

The festival kicks off in Glasgow on March 12th.

Elaine C Smith Creates New Prize For Female Comedy Actors at The Royal Conservatoire Of Scotland
by Stephi Wild - Oct 25, 2024

She's the Scottish actor, comedian and legendary panto queen who has entertained audiences in a 40-year stage and screen career. And now, Elaine C Smith is helping to pave the way for aspiring comedy actors to follow in her footsteps.

King's Theatre, Glasgow Honours Longest-Serving Employee's 50 Years of Service
by Stephi Wild - Oct 17, 2024

Glasgow's iconic King's Theatre is celebrating a very special individual: Joan Neil, Head Stage Door Keeper, who is celebrating an extraordinary 50 years of service at the theatre.

Craig Hill Brings I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE Out On Tour
by Stephi Wild - Oct 3, 2024

Comedian Craig Hill is taking his latest hit show I've Been Sitting On This For A While! out on tour across Scotland. And he certainly has been sitting on this for a while as comedian Craig Hill has just completed his 25th consecutive run at the Edinburgh Fringe with I've Been Sitting On This For A While!  In his own words, he's ‘never had it off!' 

National Theatre of Scotland to Present FIFTH STEP, DEAR BILLY, and More at Edinburgh Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 29, 2024

The National Theatre of Scotland is set to make its presence known at the Edinburgh Festivals this August, with three productions being performed on the world stage.

Craig Hill Reveals New Show I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE! For The 2024 Edinburgh Fringe
by A.A. Cristi - May 30, 2024

Craig Hill brings his 25th show to the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe with I'VE BEEN SITTING ON THIS FOR A WHILE! at Just The Tonic, NUCLEUS.

Glasgow International Comedy Festival Celebrates Record-breaking Year
by Natalie O'Donoghue - Apr 4, 2024

Hosting over 560 shows across 19 days, GICF issued over 50,000 tickets to comedy fans in more than 50 venues across the city, from the East End to West End and more.