GLASGOW International Comedy Festival (GICF) has announced a special tribute show for late comedian Janey Godley.
The show, An Afternoon for Janey, will raise funds for two Glasgow charities with proceeds split between Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre and The Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.
The legendary comedian passed away in November at the age of 63 after a long battle with ovarian cancer.
She will be remembered with appearances from Elaine C Smith, Susie McCabe, Scott Agnew, Rosco McLelland, Tom Urie and a special screening of her film Janey.
The show will take place at the King’s Theatre on Sunday, March 23. Tickets are for sale here.
Godley is an integral part of the festival’s history, having performed many times over her comedy career, and was the inaugural winner of the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award in 2023.
She was presented with the award on stage at the King’s Theatre at the festival's Comedy Gala in 2023, with a video message sent from Connolly himself explaining why she was chosen as the winner.
Godley went on to present the 2024 award to Susie McCabe in March 2024.
The winner of 2025’s Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award will be announced at this year’s gala, which takes place on Sunday, March 30 at the King’s Theatre.
Festival director Krista MacDonald said: “It’s a great privilege to be able to stage this event in memory of Janey for the benefit of two such vital Glasgow charities.
"With the help of Hopscotch Films and some of our best talent we’ll come together and celebrate Janey’s life and work, share some memories, laughs and, no doubt, tears, and – as Janey always did – contribute everything we can to those in need of help.”
The 2025 festival will feature shows across every genre of comedy from traditional stand-up, live podcasts, clowning, improv, theatre, kids shows, musicals and more, with shows for all age ranges hosted in venues across the city.
