The inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award has been awarded to Janey Godley, just minutes after she closed the show at the official Closing Gala.
The independent panel met on Wednesday 29th March to consider the nominations and passed their recommendations on to Sir Billy Connolly who made the final decision ahead of the announcement today.
History was made at the WeGotTickets Musical Comedy Awards final this year. For the first time there were more women than men competing for the prestigious trophy at the Bloomsbury Theatre. A significant moment on a night when there was plenty of talent on display from all genders.
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has officially announced the shortlisted nominees for the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award which will be presented at the Festival’s Closing Gala held at the King’s Theatre on Sunday 2nd April.
The independent panel met on Wednesday 29th March to consider the nominations and are proud to announce the shortlisted nominees who they believe most personifies the Spirit of Glasgow.
Jack Whitehall has announced a brand new tour of the UK with highly anticipated new live show, Jack Whitehall: Settle Down.
Taking in arenas across June and July 2023, including three nights at London’s The O2, tickets are available to fans on Jack’s mailing list from 10am on Wednesday 5th April, and then on general sale from 10am Thursday 6th April. Visit ticketmaster.co.uk/jackwhitehall and jackwhitehall.com for more information.
ITV1 is to air a special tribute to Paul O'Grady who died suddenly this week aged 67.
For The Love Of Paul O’Grady will feature highlights from his career and interviews with those who knew him best.
It will be broadcast on Sunday, April 9 at 8pm.
Tributes have flooded in following the announcement of the death of Paul O'Grady.
Assembly Festival has announced over 100 shows for its 2023 programme. The festival, which is housed year-round at Assembly Roxy, is returning to its familiar venues at Assembly Rooms, Assembly Hall, Assembly George Square and Gardens, and Assembly Checkpoint.
James Acaster has announced a UK tour of his latest show Hecklers Welcome. Ticket link here.
Update 3/7 - Extra dates now added including new Kettering venue. See all dates here.
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The nominations for the Bafta Television Awards have been announced. Among those in the running for awards are Daisy May Cooper for Am I Being Unreasonable? Ghosts and Taskmaster. For a full list of nominations in the comedy-related categories see below.
The BAFTA Television Awards, hosted by Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, take place on Sunday 14 May.
COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME
Comedian Susie McCabe's new show is to be filmed for the BBC.
McCabe is performing her show, Femme Fatality, at Glasgow's King's Theatre as part of the Glasgow Comedy Festival on March 25 and March 31 and the first date will be filmed for BBC Scotland. It will be broadcast later this year and then will be available on BBC iPlayer for anyone to watch.
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