Susie McCabe
- Scottish
- Writer and stand-up comedian
Press clippings
Susie McCabe on Janey Godley: "Audiences roared - never tittered or chuckled - and she made it look effortless"
The candid Scottish stand-up, who has died aged 63, is remembered for her love and laughter by her fellow Glaswegian comic.
Susie McCabe, The Guardian, 3rd November 2024Susie McCabe on heart attack health scare and returning to the stage
Last month, Susie McCabe finally managed to find a space in the diary to jet off on her long-awaited honeymoon.
Ross Crae, The Sunday Post, 27th October 2024Susie McCabe adores Perth but says Dundee is "closest to Glasgow" for people and humour
Susie, 44, opens up on self doubt, 5-star hotels and her message from Billy Connolly ahead of Tayside shows.
Rebecca Baird, The Dundee Courier, 7th October 2024Glasgow: Scottish comedians to host Gaza fundraiser at Stand
A group of Glasgow comedians are taking part in a charity fundraiser in a bid to raise money for a theatre company based in Bethlehem.
Adam Robertson, The National (Scotland), 19th September 2024Susie McCabe forced to axe gigs after emergency heart procedure
Glasgow comic Susie McCabe has been forced to axe a run of gigs after being rushed to hospital.
The 44-year-old said she called an ambulance on Friday before undergoing an emergency heart procedure.
Sian Maher, The Sun, 27th July 2024Susie McCabe: Feel the Crackle in the Room
"It's a show everyone can relate to and is filled with nonsense and laughs but also has a very strong point."
Entertainment Now, 26th July 2024Comedy picks to help you get the best out of the Fringe
Every year, Paul Levy asks me for a list of the top ten 'must-see' comedy shows at Edinburgh Fringe. This year there are 1,520 comedy shows to see. Working through the list, it is clear that ten isn't going to do it.
Fringe Review, 21st July 2024Life with: Spirit of Glasgow Award winner, Susie McCabe
Susie McCabe chats about her childhood, career and her best ever heckle.
Rosie Morton, Scottish Field, 7th June 2024BBC Scotland to air Euro football comedy specials
To tie in with this summer's European football tournament, BBC Scotland is to air The All Star Euros Sketch Show, a Breaking The News special and an entertainment series hosted by Martin Compston and Gordon Smart.
British Comedy Guide, 24th May 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