Press clippings
Scott Agnew's Scottish Square Sausage Show - Sunday Social review
From Tony Hancock's reverence for Fred's Pie Stall and The Goodies' Ecky Thump, through The League Of Gentlemen's 'special stuff' and Tom Stade's meat van routine, all the way up to the Beef And Dairy Podcast, the mass slaughter and processing of animals for human consumption has inspired some memorable comedy. But a whole show devoted to the Scottish indelicacy of the square, or Lorne, sausage, the casing-free slab of pocked, spongy pink served as part of a fry-up or in a morning roll? Credit to Scott Agnew, who survived a heart attack and three cardiac arrests over lockdown, for embracing his nemesis in this high-concept, hyperlocal, over-reaching nonsense.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 25th March 2024Scott Agnew lands debut Radio 4 series Dead Man Talking
Scott Agnew is recording his debut Radio 4 series about his brushes with mortality, Dead Man Talking, with the Glaswegian stand-up reflecting upon being HIV positive and suffering a heart attack.
British Comedy Guide, 8th February 2024Glasgow International Comedy Festival Closing Gala review
Glasgow's comedy festival has always attracted a wealth of great acts and been a strong showcase for upcoming local comics. But it's arguably never had the defining tentpole events of a festival like Leicester. Or the close, distilled festival spirit of much smaller rivals such as Machynlleth or the Cat Laughs in Kilkenny.
Jay Richardson, Chortle, 3rd April 2023Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award 2023 nominees announced
Scott Agnew, Paul Black, Janey Godley, Craig Hill, Kieran Hodgson and Susie McCabe are up for the inaugural Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award.
British Comedy Guide, 31st March 2023Comedians announced for Glasgow Comedy Festival Closing Gala
Organisers have said that alongside the presentation of the first ever Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow Award, Janey Godley and Paul Black will be joined by comedians Liam Farrelly, Marc Jennings, Scott Agnew, Weegie Hink Ae That?! and Jay Lafferty - all ably compered by Susie McCabe. Judy Murray and the third Murray brother, Duncan, are also set to appear. More acts are still to be announced.
Bruce Dessau, Beyond The Joke, 3rd February 2023Stand-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 2022Scott Agnew being treated after heart attack
Scott, from Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, is believed to be in a stable condition but his loved ones have described him as feeling "extremely lucky".
Ryan Carroll, Daily Record, 8th September 2021Chortle's Fast Fringe is back!
Richard Herring, Nick Helm, Kevin Eldon and Lucy Porter are among the comedians featured in the video version of our acclaimed annual showcase, released today.
Chortle, 20th July 2020Scotland's comedy clubs fighting for survival
Scotland's bustling, vibrant and busy stand-up comedy scene is on its knees.
Andrew Learmonth, The National (Scotland), 12th July 2020