Glasgow Secret Santa Gift Ideas
You know the situation, you are in a work or friend group secret Santa and you are stuck for ideas on what present to buy.
You are wracking your brain, going down the usual route of looking at the Christmas tat aisle in Tesco wondering if a cat mug is suitable for Steven in accounts or that Jack Daniels gift set is suitable for your pal Sarah. You have seen her drink JD & Coke on a night out once haven’t you?
What if we told you that you could get two tickets to a Glasgow International Comedy Festival show for £10 or less (ish). You will soon be known as the cool gift giver. Someone that thinks a little bit outside the box but always delivers.
Here are some ideas for your Secret Santa Gift this year to make you the best Secret Santa’r in Glasgow.
ACE IN THE WHOLE
THE 13TH NOTE
‘Ace in the Whole’ is a hilarious show by comedian Paul Connell. The show is filled with weird and wonderful stories with an emotional twist. With support from phenomenal musical comedian Eddy Mackenzie.
ALEX CAMP WRITES A SONG WITH YOU
VAN WINKLE WEST END
The hottest new musical comedian out there, Mr. Charisma himself, Alex Camp presents his brand new show where YOU the audience write the music!
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AMANDA DYWER & RORY SPENCE
THE GRIFFIN
One is high, the other is dry. Come see Amanda Dwyer and Rory Spence for an hour of stand up.
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AMANDA HURSY HAPPY HOUR
MCCHUILLS
Amanda Hursy is a gallus glaswegian who tells it like it is .She is ‘one of the best rising stars in Scottish stand up.
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AMELIA BAYLER: SINGING LESSONS
VAN WINKLE WEST END
As seen on BBC Scotland’s The Comedy Underground, BBC Short Stuff, Channel 4 Sparks, BBC Sounds and BBC The Social.
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CHARLES & STEVEN – THIS IS WHY WE CAN’T HAVE NICE THINGS
PEAKS BAR AT DRYGATE
Veterans of the Scottish improv scene, they specialise in poking at the cracks which exist at the heart of even the happiest relationships, and turning that discomfort into brilliantly dark comic scenes.
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HUGHES UNDER THE HAMMER
MCCHUILLS
With both comedians in the semi-finals of the international Funny Women Competition and the LGBTQ New Comedian of the Year Awards 2022, they’ll not only make you laugh, but might make you a bit gay????
KWAME ASANTE: IN STITCHES
VAN WINKLE WEST END
A&E doctor and award-winning stand-up Kwame Asante presents the best of his material on life inside and outside hospital!
STEVEN YOUNGSON – “DADDY OR JAM?”
VIBE ROOM
“Daddy or Jam?” covers being a parent, coming from a small town and the perils of a minor operation. Mixed in with some hilarious and insightful songs, “Daddy or Jam?” is a rollercoaster ride. All aboard!
THE DIVERSITY QUOTA
GILCHRIST POSTGRADUATE CLUB
As seen on BBC Scotland, “The Diversity Quota”, Glasgow’s long-running award-nominated inclusive comedy show, is making its official GICF debut with an all-star line-up, featuring the best acts from across Scotland’s rich tapestry of talent!
THE WEE MAN’S COMEDIAN RAP BATTLES
MCCHUILLS
The Wee Man is your MC for a night of no rhymes barred showdowns as some of the best stand up comedians in the country clash in banging bouts of hip hop wits.
THOM BEE: PYSCHOCINEMATIC
THE FLYING DUCK
Psychocinematic is a thinly veiled attempt for Thom to come to terms with his own volatile mental health and BPD. It smushes stand-up with a lifelong fixation on horror, yielding uplifting results that will make you howl with laughter, fondly cringe at the 00s, and slightly worry about Thom’s well-being.
WATCH BAD MOVIES WITH GREAT COMEDIANS
PEAK’S BAR AT DRYGATE
Billy Kirkwood (“Effortlessly funny” The Metro), Rick Molland (“Comedy genius” The Mumble), Chris Scott (Best Newcomer Nominee, Scottish Comedy Awards) and Chris Thorburn (BBC’s The Now Show) bring their podcast to the live stage as they explore the worst films of the 1990s.
WOMAN UP COMEDY IMPROV
THE OLD HAIRDRESSER’S
Get ready for an immersive experience with these ladies of laughter who have been making Glasgow laugh for 9 years.
YER DA WANTS A WORD
THE OLD HAIRDRESSER’S
Come check out Glasgow based improv team Yer Da as they take a one word suggestion from you, the audience, and turn that into sketches and scenes made up on the spot. Every night is a unique show that will never be seen again.
