Jack Docherty
- Scottish
- Actor, writer and stand-up comedian
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Gilded Balloon announces full Edinburgh Fringe Programme
Britney Spears, mental health, fitness, relationships, disability and sex are just a snippet of themes covered, while hilarious storytelling, music and magic take kids on an unforgettable journey of laughs and self-discovery.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 8th June 2022Nothing But the best comedy for Jack Docherty
The audiences were expecting more of a comedy stand-up show featuring his Scot Squad character Police Chief Cameron Miekelson, even though we did our best to advertise it as a piece of theatre. The audiences soon became enthralled and pulled in by the story and forgot all about the chief.
Karen Koren, Edinburgh Evening News, 28th April 2022Jack Docherty review
As he tells the story of a one-night stand from 30 years ago, the comic explores youthful dreams and midlife disappointment.
Brian Logan, The Guardian, 28th April 2022Stand-ups share their favourite Glasgow places ahead of comedy festival
Top stand-up comedians have been sharing their favourite Glasgow spots ahead of the city's comedy festival.
Jamie Callaghan, Glasgow World, 8th March 2022Glasgow International Comedy Festival launches a podcast
The Glasgow International Comedy Festival has launched its own podcast, with Scott Agnew interviewing fellow performers including Jack Docherty, Craig Hill and Susie McCabe.
Chortle, 7th March 2022Jack Docherty on the return of Scot Squad on Hogmanay
Comedy star Jack Docherty on the return of Scot Squad on Hogmanay and 10 years of the much-loved 'mockumentary'.
Brian Ferguson, The Scotsman, 31st December 2021Tour for Jack Docherty
Following a season at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2021, Jack Docherty will be touring in 2022 with his new play Nothing But (Independent's Top Ten Shows of the Fringe).
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 26th November 2021Jack Docherty on going into straight acting at Fringe
Playing Scot Squad's Cameron Miekelson, the hapless blowhard in charge of Scotland's national police force, Jack Docherty has become an alternative national hero. However, in an another arresting development, the actor who has been making us laugh for more than four decades believes it may be time to get a little more serious.
Murray Scougall, The Sunday Post, 1st August 2021Piers Morgan blocks Scot Squad maker but shares sketch
Scot Squad writer Joe Hullait couldn't hide his bemusement at being blocked by Piers Morgan after offending him, before the GMB host shared the scene about causing offence starring Jack Docherty.
Magdalene Dalziel, Daily Record, 12th January 2021Jack Docherty interview
Cops and bams alike love Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson and Jack Docherty is looking for the Scot Squad star to get a spin-off series.
MSN Entertainment, 29th December 2020