Rosco McClelland
- Scottish
- Actor and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Why Rosco McClelland is risking death by heart failure to perform at the Fringe: 'people may find it bizarre'
As a stand-up comedian, it feels like my sole job is to make people laugh.
Rosco McClelland, The Scotsman, 8th August 2024Rosco McClelland on the irresistible buzz of the festival
"Edinburgh feels so alive during the Fringe, it's impossible not to get caught up in it."
Chortle, 24th July 2024Rosco McClelland on exploring rare heart condition in latest Fringe show
Dying is a subject often avoided or talked about in hushed tones, but not for comedian Rosco McClelland.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 22nd July 2024Interview with comedian Rosco McClelland
"I try hard not to watch too many people I actually like as I dread the thought of just doing what they do. What I prefer to do is watch stuff I don't like and then just do the opposite!"
Tom Inniss, Voice Magazine, 19th July 2024Edinburgh Fringe 2024: 13 Scottish Comics to Catch
We pick out a baker's dozen of Scottish comedians to add to your Edinburgh Fringe 2024 hitlist.
Laurie Presswood, The Skinny, 9th July 202412 must-see comedy shows at the Edinburgh Fringe 2024
With the world's biggest arts festival just around the corner, here's our must-see shows for this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
Nooruddean Choudry, Rolling Stone, 9th July 2024On the Mic Picks: Rosco McClelland
We've being enjoying his brand of slightly surreal, properly Scottish story telling.
On The Mic, 5th July 2024Funny At The Fringe - Rosco McClelland: Sudden Death
"It's about an old friend who came very close to ruining a huge risk that I took, and also about how I have a bad heart. Also there will be eight minutes of holiday photos."
Holly, Phoenix Remix, 5th July 2024Rosco McClelland interview
"Goddamn, we're pretty good up here!" We speak to Rosco McClelland about his new show Sudden Death.
Kevin Ibbotson-Wight, The Wee Review, 7th June 2024Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala 2024
Usually when a compere's suddenly overwhelmed it's an ominous sign. Susie McCabe went from unflappably hosting this celebration of her home city's resurgent comedy festival, to kicking off the second half with the more casually soul-baring aspects of her stand-up, before ultimately taking home the Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, commended by the Big Yin himself in a pre-recorded video. She looked visibly stunned, receiving hugs all round on stage, but delivered a composed acceptance speech.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 31st March 2024