Substate Comedy Club: Macrobert Arts Centre Takeover
Substate is taking over Macrobert Arts Centre for a special star-studded comedy weekend showcasing some of the very best emerging comedians in Scotland right now!
About Substate Comedy Club: Macrobert Arts Centre Takeover
| 25th Apr 2025 to 26th Apr 2025 | |
| 8pm - 10.30pm | |
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Macrobert Arts Centre University of Stirling , Stirling FK9 4LA |
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| £17.50 | |
| Visit the event website here | |
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Get ready for the biggest comedy extravaganza Stirling has ever seen! Substate Comedy Club is taking over the prestigious Macrobert Arts Centre for their most ambitious show yet, marking a monumental milestone in their two-year journey.
A Star-Studded Line-up across two nights:
Friday 25th
Karl Porter (headline)
Rosco Mclelland (host)
Jack Traynor
Ayo Adenekan
Kate Hammer
Sam Lake (Opener)
Saturday 26th
Darren Connell (headliner)
Jack Traynor (host)
Daniel Petrie
Amelia Bayler
Liam Farrelly
Karl Porter
Prepare for an unforgettable night of laughter with some of the hottest names in Scottish comedy:
Karl Porter: The viral sensation whose slow-motion football celebration took the internet by storm. Massive social media following, top live performer on a steady uprise in the UK comedy scene.
Darren Connell: Star of BBC Scotland's hit show "Scot Squad" and BAFTA award-nominated comedian.
Rosco McLelland: Scottish Comedian of the Year winner and gravelly-voiced crowd favourite.
Jack Traynor: Substate regular also known for his work with the makers of burnistoun.
Kate Hammer: Double Funny Women Award nominee Multi-talented comedian, writer, and filmmaker with BBC credits to her name.
Ayo Adenekan: The incredible new act taking Scotland by storm with his unique wit, has been blowing audiences away across top comedy clubs around the country
Daniel Petrie: Winner of the 2023 Leicester Mercury Comedian of the Year Award and SYTYF finalist.
Sam Lake: Multiple award winning comedian. Has written for shows like Mock The Week (BBC 2) and Breaking The News (BBC Radio Scotland).
Amelia Bayler: Musical comedy sensation and a previous Scottish Comedy Awards Best Newcomer winner.
Liam Farrelly: Scottish Comedian of the Year winner and BBC New Comedy Award finalist who has also featured on Live At The Apollo
Support Your Local Comedy Scene.
This is your chance to witness the cream of the crop in comedy, some of the best upcomers all under one roof. By attending this spectacular event, you're not just guaranteeing yourself a night of side-splitting laughter – you're also supporting the vibrant local comedy scene that Substate Comedy Club has been nurturing for the past two years.
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