Billy Connolly News

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. 

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.

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

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.

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 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.

The festival kicks off in Glasgow on March 12th.

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.

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.

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!' 

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

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.

Craig Hill is returning to the Just The Tonic stage at NUCLEUS for the world premiere of his new show I’ve Been Sitting On This For A While!  Performances run 1-25 August.

The countdown to the summer has begun as Assembly Festival has announced the first shows for its 2024 season. Learn more about the lineup here!

Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) has revealed its full 2024 programme.

Final casting is confirmed as The Pavilion Theatre Glasgow's annual pantomime Treasure Island gets set to take you to a far off, mystical island piled high with treasure in a fun-filled family adventure from 30 November 2023 to 14 January 2024.

Comic legend Frank Skinner brings his critically acclaimed new show 30 Years of Dirt to London’s West End for seven nights only, following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe. Tickets From £36!

BWW caught up with Joe McTernan to chat about bringing Life Advice That Won't Change Your Life to the 2023 Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Celebrating 25 years of riotous comedy with the funnest audiences anyone could wish for,  Scotland's much-loved Kilty Pleasure unleashes his fantastic new show (and another  corker of a show title) for a fun evening of uproarious stand-up!