British Comedy Guide

Keir McAllister

  • Writer and stand-up comedian

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Comedians on doing stand-up about infertility

Infertility affects as many as one in seven couples in the UK. Jay Richardson talks to the Fringe stand-ups making it part of their acts.

Jay Richardson, The Scotsman, 9th August 2022

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 2022

Three to see 2019: ghostly goings on

This time three ghostly shows and events.

Caro Moses, ThreeWeeks, 31st July 2019

New Fringe shows for 2019 we're excited about

Don't miss these new shows coming to Pleasance, Underbelly, Gilded Balloon and Assembly at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Katharine Gemmell, The List, 3rd July 2019

Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 nominations

The nominations for the Scottish Comedy Awards 2019 have been announced. Breaking The News leads the lists. Chris Forbes, Christopher MacArthur-Boyd, Jay Lafferty, Larry Dean, Liam Withnail, Limmy, Susie McCabe and Tom Stade are in the running for best solo show.

British Comedy Guide, 10th May 2019

Gilded Balloon adds another 150 Edinburgh Fringe shows

Gilded Balloon has announced another 150 for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.

Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 17th April 2019

Scottish Comedy Festival preview

Line-up announced for the festival that reminds folks there's Scottish talent at the Fringe too.

Robert Peacock, The Wee Review, 14th July 2018

BWW review: Drygate Comedy, Drygate, Glasgow

Glasgow has some excellent comedy nights but Drygate Comedy is something a little bit special. Curated by Gilded Balloon (recently voted best venue at Edinburgh Fringe by BWW readers) gives audiences a chance to see fantastic comedy all year round.

Natalie O'Donoghue, Broadway World, 4th November 2017

Review: The Saturday Show

The Stand once again provides a fun-filled Saturday night of laughter.

Adam Thornton, The Wee Review, 30th May 2017

12 comedians pick their favourite bad movies

As Glasgow Comedy Festival celebrates the awful glory that is Highlander 2 and Reefer Madness, we dug a little deeper into this treasure chest of terrible.

Brian Donaldson, The List, 15th February 2017

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