The new look Glasgow International Comedy Festival (GICF) is set to return in spring with a top line-up including Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe, The Duncan & Judy Murray Show, Paul Black and Marc Jennings.
Coming to the city in March, there will be 380 events across 37 venues, with up-and-coming Scottish acts and performers from across the world meaning there is something for everyone.
Organisers say the GICF, which has been bringing world-class comedy to Glasgow for two decades, will showcase a wide range of comedy, sketches, drag, music, improv and family-friendly shows across 19 jam-packed days of fun.
Highlights are set to include a programme of top talent at The King’s Theatre which includes Frankie Boyle opening the festival, the return of Susie McCabe, and Marc Jennings who will make his debut at the iconic theatre.
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Other highlights include a mix of homegrown talent and popular favourites including Phil Wang, Rich Hall, Jim Smith, Craig Hill, Stewart Lee, Zoe Lyons, Liam Farrelly, Maisie Adam, Nick Mohammed, Ria Lina, Jason Byrne and Marjolein Robertson among many others.
This year’s festival will culminate in a Closing Gala show at The King’s Theatre, which will see the first ever Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award presented to a winner selected by an independent judging panel.
The new Festival Director, Krista MacDonald, who took over the running of GICF in 2022 with support from partners Gilded Balloon and The Stand, said: “Seeing the range of talent that 2023’s festival has to offer fills me with pride and cements in my mind that Glasgow really is the funniest city in the world.
“The Festival is a major event for the city, showcasing homegrown talent, nurturing the next generation and bringing much loved names to the city - and the programme really does rise to create a truly special occasion.
“There is no audience like a Glasgow audience, and whether you are from Glasgow or beyond, you will not want to miss out on being a part of it. There is something for everyone’s tastes.”
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