Simon Houston
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Kevin Bridges: People were angry I joked about the Queen's death - but it's what comedians do
Speaking for the first time about the sell-out gig last September, he said: 'I thought I nailed it'.
Simon Houston, The Sun, 16th November 2023I'm an aspiring stand-up - Billy Connolly gave me a comedy masterclass, I was blown away
Aspiring stand-up Simon Houston was blown away after getting a series of top comedy tips from the Big Yin himself.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 29th December 2022Kevin Bridges's wife Kerry expecting baby
Kevin Bridges is celebrating after learning he's to become a dad. The comedy idol, 34, and wife Kerry are expecting a baby later this year.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 1st May 2021Susie McCabe: spoiled footballers have it easy
Award winning comedian Susie McCabe says spoiled footballers should try her job if they find it tough performing in empty stadiums. Susie poked fun at under-fire Celtic boss Neil Lennon who blamed a lack of crowds for contributing to his side's disastrous season.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 4th February 2021Interview: Craig Hill
Ahead of two weekend shows at Glasgow's Oran Mor venue as part of his hilarious Bottoms Up tour, Scottish telly favourite Craig recalls how his own big break was organised behind his back.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 13th March 2020Scottish Sun writer challenge to write stand-up act
Scottish Sun features man Simon Houston has been set the ultimate challenge of writing a stand-up act with a view to landing a spot at next year's Free Fringe comedy festival in Edinburgh.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 28th December 2019Clydebank fast becoming Scotland's comedy capital
Clydebank can already lay claim to Kevin Bridges, who is now one of the biggest names in British comedy after bursting on to the scene as a 17-year-old in 2004. Now it seems Bridges, 32, is the catalyst for a new wave of entertainers from the West Dunbartonshire town.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 26th October 2019Fern Brady: Lewis Capaldi & Limmy making Fringe cool
The acid-tongued Bathgate star has become one of the most recognisable acts in British comedy and has just added an extra date to her sell-out Edinburgh Fringe run.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 17th August 2019Kevin Bridges almost quit comedy before talking to dad
The stand-up superstar has now reignited his passion for the stage after taking some time away in Spain.
Simon Houston, The Scottish Sun, 1st December 2018