GICF Christmas Gift Guide 2024
The nights are getting darker, the frost is setting in and Christmas is approaching 😱
But no need to panic, because Glasgow International Comedy Festival has your back. No need to scroll the internet or battle through high street shops for the perfect Christmas Gifts, we have it all here for you.
Give presents that people will actually use and like.
Needing a gift for the Cheeky Chap in your life? Check out Connor Burns 😂
CONNOR BURNS: 1994
King’s Theatre
Friday 14th and Saturday 15th March
Connor is one of the most exciting emerging new stars in the UK’s live stand-up scene,1994 is Edinburgh native’s Connor Burns third solo hour. A prolific joke writer, his Scottish-level cynicism and self-deprecation punctuates a disarmingly relaxed persona and an intelligent, razor-sharp wit.
‘There is a great comedy talent at work here… there is nothing he sets his comedic sights on that he misses… He is fearless and it is wonderful… hilarious!’ ★★★★★ The Scotsman
👀 You might also want to check out: Rosco McClelland or Gareth Mutch
Want something for the family member always on social media? 📱
PAUL BLACK: ALL SORTS
King’s Theatre
Saturday 22nd March
Paul Black returns to the Glasgow International Comedy Festival with a new show. Featuring a blend of stand-up and sketches with characters new and old. Paul Black’s online comedy sketches have garnered over half a billion views and a cult following.
👀 You might also want to check out: Kat Connelly or James Gardner
Got a podcast fan in the family? Here Comes The Guillotine Live is the perfect present 🎧
HERE COMES THE GUILLOTINE LIVE
SEC Armadillo
Tuesday 18th March
Join Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe and Christopher Macarthur-Boyd for an evening of live comedy ramblings. Whether you are a former Bible John suspect; a connoisseur of the film career of Sammo Hung, or a retired member of the Provisional IRA, this show has something for everyone.
👀 You might also want to check out: Glesga Da Live, Comedy Arcade or This Month in Drinking History: Live Podcast
For your pal who’s the biggest Taskmaster fan? Have a look at The Horne Section 📯
THE HORNE SECTION’S HIT SHOW
King’s Theatre
Tuesday 25th March
They have two series of their own Channel 4 TV show, an iTunes-chart-topping podcast and now they’re tuning up their instruments once more to tour the country: it’s the Horne Section’s Hit Show!
“Britain’s Funniest Band” (The Guardian)
👀 You might also want to check out: Andy Zaltzman or Richard Herring
Need a gift that the whole family will love? Susie McCabe is the one for you 😎
SUSIE MCCABE: BEST BEHAVIOUR
King’s Theatre
Friday 28th and Saturday 29th March
The Sir Billy Connolly Spirit of Glasgow award winner Susie McCabe is back! On the back of her sold out shows Femme Fatality and Merchant of Menace, this year she is on her Best Behaviour.
After supporting Kevin Bridges, Jason Manford and John Bishop on tour, as well as appearing on TV’s Have I Got News For You, Frankie Boyle’s New World Order and radio shows such as News Quiz, Just a Minute and Off The Ball and another successful Edinburgh Fringe run, she is heading back out on the road with another brilliant new show.
👀 You might also want to check out: GICF Comedy Gala 2025 or Jimeoin
Your Girlfriend love a bit of politics with her comedy? Check out Jamali Maddix 🤓
JAMALI MADDIX: ASTON
Oran Mor
Friday 21st March
Critically acclaimed comedian Jamali Maddix is back on the road with a brand new show: Aston. Expect Jamali’s trademark brutally honest and unflinching perspectives on the world at large. He’s sold-out shows across the globe, playing the UK, Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. A regular on Nevermind the Buzzcocks and was one of the most anarchic Taskmaster contestants the show has ever seen.
Alongside this he was a regular contributor for Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (BBC2) and has been seen on ‘Live at the Apollo’ (BBC Two), ‘8 Out of 10 Cats’ (More4), The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS) as well as many others.
👀 You might also want to check out: Harun Muso’d or A Political Brunch
Got a Scot Squad fan in the family? They will love a ticket to Darren Connell 👮
DARREN CONNELL: MY NAME IS DARREN CONNELL AND THIS IS MY SELF-TAPE
King’s Theatre
Thursday 27th March
In the last few years Darren Connell has started from the beginning again and is doing what he loves, stand up comedy.
Since his debut at the Glasgow Comedy Festival in 2011, Darren has grown to become one of the best stand-ups on the UK circuit today. Expect the unexpected as Darren takes the audience through a journey of his surreal dark madness, with a comical twist about everything in his life and how it’s almost impossible to get a break in the industry.
This is Darren Connell’s self-tape.
👀 You might also want to check out: Stuart McPherson or Chris Forbes
Give the gift of a funny woman for the funny woman in your life. Kemah Bob fits the bill 🧡
KEMAH BOB
The Old Hairdresser’s
Sunday 23rd March
Life is gunna life and brains are gunna brain. Acclaimed stand up Kemah Bob takes their unmissable, critically acclaimed debut stand-up show on tour after a sell-out Fringe run
As seen on QI, Richard Osman’s House of Games, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club, Comedy Central Live, Don’t Hate The Playaz, and Guessable
As heard on the Off Menu podcast, The Guilty Feminist, James Acaster’s Perfect Sounds, Springleaf, and Brett Goldstein’s Films To Be Buried With.
🎟🔗 BUY TICKETS
👀 You might also want to check out: Catherine Bohart or Ania Magliano
Does your mum love to gab about books with her pals? Then Nic and Val are gonna make her Christmas 📚
BOOKS & BANTER WITH VAL MCDERMID & NICOLA STURGEON
King’s Theatre
Saturday 22nd March
Val McDermid and Nicola Sturgeon are best friends who bonded over a love of good books, unfettered conversation and the occasional glass of red wine. Join them as they discuss why reading matters, and reveal the books they have loved, loathed, laughed at and, in a few cases, argued over
Val and Nicola will be joined on stage by special comedy guests to talk about the books that have left an indelible mark on them.
Looking for something with high-energy? Russell Kane is the one you are looking for ⚡
RUSSELL KANE: HYPERACTIVE
King’s Theatre
Sunday 30th March
Whirlwind, FitBit-breaking comedian, presenter, actor and author Russell Kane is out on the road again, setting it on fire with his unique recipe of sharp wit and “storming physical comedy” (Mail on Sunday).
The brand-new tour for 2024 and 2025 comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active!
👀 You might also want to check out: Craig Hill or Billy Kirkwood
Looking for a wild card for Secret Santa? Character comedian Joe-Kent Walters is a crazy night, guaranteed 🍺
JOE KENT-WALTERS IS FRANKIE MONROE: LIVE!!!
Stand Comedy Club
Wednesday 19th March
Join owner and MC of The Misty Moon (working men’s club in Rotherham/portal to hell) for a slap-up feast of laughs, tricks and mucky bitter. Can Frankie save showbiz? Can he protect his club from demonic ruin?? Can you touch his special trowel??? (NO WAY).
Leicester Comedy Festival 2024 | Best Show Winner
BBC New Comedy Awards 2023 | Winner
👀 You might also want to check out: Barrioke, Steven Blair or Commissioned
