John Scott (I)
- Stand-up comedian
Press clippings
The Fringe hit list: comedy, music and theatre
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, the Fringe denies no-one entry.
Nadine McBay, The National (Scotland), 6th August 2017Psychologists with John Scott: diagnosing him bipolar
Comedian John Scott was labelled schizophrenic for five years before he ended up in crisis in hospital and face-to-face with the psychologists who had gone to his show.
Emma Tracey and Beth Rose, BBC, 30th July 2017John Scott interview
"Tommy Sheppard stuffed a tenner in my pocket". Another Scottish comic does our Q&A.
Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 25th July 2017#EdFringe17: John Scott has delusions
Having learned his trade at the Stand Comedy Club, comedian John Scott achieved a career highlight by performing for the Conservative Party on election night. We spend 15 minutes in the company of the superior satirist, who, it turns out, has delusions.
Martin Walker, Broadway Baby, 5th May 2017New Newcastle Alternative comedy festival at The Stand
Jason Byrne, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons, Ed Gamble and Seymour Mace are among the comedians performing during the 16-day event.
Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Chronicle, 23rd September 2016Five questions for John Scott
Scottish stand-up John Scott returns to the Edinburgh Fringe with his political stand-up show, Dissent. We ask him five questions.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 12th August 2015Review: Jesting About, Live Theatre, Newcastle
Jesting About has already featured such comedy luminaries as Gavin Webster, Ben Crompton, Holly Burn, Rob Gilroy and John Scott, and some stand out performers from this round of talent search are surely destined for a very bright future.
Elliott Clarke, Giggle Beats, 15th April 2015New act of the month: Micky Cochrane
Micky Cochrane is a 38-year-old stand-up comedian from Gateshead. After attending John Scott's comedy course at the Live Theatre in Newcastle, Cochrane caught the comedy bug and has gone on to perform his debut show at Jesterval and the Edinburgh Fringe this summer. The Geordie comedian, actor and musician is currently preparing the show for dates at The Customs House in South Shields and The Stand in Newcastle. He is our New Act Of The Month for October.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 2nd October 2014Jongleurs nearly ruined my honeymoon
John Scott has credited Chortle with helping save his honeymoon at the last minute - after we intervened in a dispute over unpaid fees from club chain Jongleurs.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 18th September 2014New act of the month: Katherine Tanney
Katherine Tanney is an up-and-coming comedian from Newcastle, who tells self-deprecating stories with a cynical edge. A regular at John Scott's Sod The Tories at The Stand, and a recent contributor to the venue's charity book, Tanney got into comedy through a stand-up course ran by Scott and Vladimir McTavish. She's our New Act of the Month for January.
Andrew Dipper, Giggle Beats, 13th January 2014