Glasgow International Comedy Festival Q&A: Donny Vostock

Tell us a bit about your show.

I retired from regular gigging about two years ago. In this time, I've been reading a lot of quantum physics and I got interested in the theories of dark-energy, dark matter and anti-gravity. It got me wondering could this thinking be applied to the world of comedy? This show explores the absence of anything resembling comedy. It's a show about nothing in the most literal sense. It does have jokes and it's very silly, but it's about nothing.

Do you have any top tips for anything else visitors should do while in Glasgow?

If you're into physical media Oxfam has both a record shop and a book shop on Byres Road. Ice cream and shawarma can be found elsewhere.

Who would you recommend comes to see you at the festival?

In the past I've been described as "anti-comedy" so I guess come along if you're into that sort of thing. Or alternative comedy fans generally I guess would like it. Or just people who like utter stupid stupidity on stage.

And who would you suggest maybe doesn't?

In the past I've been described as "anti-comedy" so I guess don't come if: (i) you don't totally understand what is meant by that term (ii) you do totally understand what is meant by that term and you know you don't like it or (iii) if you're an uncle. And to be honest, this show isn't anti-comedy really. Your average anti-comedy fan might be disappointed as there's not enough actual anti in the show. There's nothing.

What sets your show apart from others in the programme?

It's about nothing.

What's next for you after the Glasgow International Comedy Festival?

For 2020, I think I'll return to something-comedy. I might do an hour of dance.

Donny Vostok: Void

Date & Time: 28-03-19 (9.30pm)

Venue: The State Bar

Price: £4/2

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